NYC Musical Theater Intensive
June 9 – July 11, 2025
Dear Musical Theater Students,
Get ready for an incredible summer in the heart of New York City! We are absolutely thrilled to welcome you to our 11th summer of sharing our passion for all things musical theater. It's truly inspiring to have performers from across the globe join us once again, united by our love for the stage.
This summer holds a special treat: throughout your time with us, you'll have the invaluable opportunity to learn from and work alongside performers from some of Broadway's biggest hits and iconic productions, including Wicked, & Juliet, MJ The Musical, Smash, Boop! The Betty Boop Musical, Hell's Kitchen, The Lion King, and many more! This direct connection to the professional world will provide unique insights and inspiration for your own journey.
Thank you for choosing the Joffrey Ballet School Musical Theater Summer Intensive. We're so excited to embark on another unforgettable summer with you, filled with creativity, growth, and the magic of musical theater. Get ready to learn from the best and make memories that will last a lifetime in the greatest city in the world!
Sincerely,
MAXIMILIEN BAUD & MATTHEW PRESCOTT
Artistic Directors - NYC Musical Theater
TABLE OF CONTENTSOperational Activity at the Studios Fire Escapes, Rooftops, Balconies & Ledges Compliance with Joffrey personal CONTACT INFORMATION
IMPORTANT LINKSNYC Musical Theater Summer Intensive FAQ NYC Summer Intensives Residence Life FAQ WELCOME EMAIL & PREPARATIONIt is very important to read the entire welcome email as it contains important information concerning your time at Joffrey Ballet School. The welcome email will contain the following information:
PROGRAM ORIENTATIONThere will be a virtual orientation for students and parents as well as an in person orientation on the first day of classes.
SCHEDULESSchedules will be posted on the website and emailed no later than Monday June 2, 2025. JBS will hold regularly scheduled classes on July 4th for this intensive. GROUP ASSIGNMENTSGroup assignments will be posted on the website and emailed no later than Monday June 2, 2025. BANDEach student will receive an invitation in their Welcome email to join a Band Group. Band is a communication application that Joffrey Ballet School will use to post information, schedules, updates and events. Students and staff members can also use the messaging feature to communicate with each other. CLASS ATTIRE & WHAT TO BRINGJoffrey Ballet School is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all students. Gender nonconforming students, students with religious and cultural considerations and any student needing additional support is welcome to contact us to discuss the dress code. Please contact our Customer Support department with any dress code questions and/or concerns. Attire Guidelines Wear clothing that allows for a full range of motion while maintaining a professional appearance. Your attire should enable instructors to observe your body alignment and technique clearly while showcasing your personality. Daily Class Wear
Footwear Requirements
“Best Black” Outfit
Supplies required for all dancers:
Additional Notes
WHAT NOT TO BRING
BROADWAY SHOW ASSIGNMENTS
PERFORMANCES
STUDENT GALLERYClick here to access the 2025 NYC Musical Theater student gallery. Throughout the Summer 2025 season, the Joffrey Ballet School marketing team and interns will capture photo and video content inside the studios. These images are used for promotional and archival purposes across our digital platforms including social media, email campaigns, and our website. Joffrey Ballet School will share select photos with students and families every Friday, beginning in June, through a continuously updated photo album accessible throughout the summer. This weekly highlight aims to give families a glimpse into our training environment and student progress. Students and families are welcome to use the shared photos for personal and social media use. Please tag @joffreyschool when posting — and note that no edits or alterations to the photos are permitted. While Joffrey Ballet School will make every effort to capture a broad representation of students, it is not guaranteed that all students will be photographed or appear in published materials. Please note that theater performance and studio showing photos will not be included. To follow along with additional updates and behind-the-scenes content, please visit and follow our official social media accounts. Main account: @joffreyschool Intensive account: @musicaltheaternyc International Account: @joffreyinternational STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCTAttendanceIf a student will be late or absent, they should use BAND to communicate this to the staff on-site. If you are experiencing issues with BAND, you may also communicate tardiness or absences to Joffrey Ballet School NYC Admin. Please include the following information in your message:
Lunch Breaks
There will be no chaperoned trips during lunch breaks to/from the studios. Students must pack a lunch and snacks to eat between meals. Studio Lunch PlanJoffrey Ballet School offers an optional studio lunch plan for housing and commuter students. We are very excited to announce Butter Beans Kitchen as the new vendor for the optional lunch plan in New York City. Lunch will be delivered to the studios Monday - Friday. Please note that housing students who signed up for the housing meal plan at the dorm will only receive breakfast and dinner. We do not recommend the studio lunch plan for students who have dietary restrictions or specific food preferences. Due to severe food allergies, dancers are not permitted to pack anything with nuts in their lunch. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SAMPLE MENU Guests & VisitorsNo parents, guardians or visitors are allowed to be in the building. All students must be dropped off outside, in front of the building entrance. Operational Activity at the Studios
MeetingsStudents are required to attend orientation prior to their arrival at the program. They do not need to attend orientation for each week they are in the program. Fire Escapes, Rooftops, Balconies & LedgesStudents are strictly forbidden to be on the roof, fire escapes, balconies or building ledges at any time for any reason, except by the request of a Fire Official or in case of a true emergency. SignageAffixing any signs, flags or banners anywhere is prohibited. Vandalism & TheftTheft, willful destruction or damage/misuse of any property owned by any member of the community is prohibited. Bullying & HarassmentStudents at JBS are expected to treat each other with kindness, respect, and sensitivity. Harassment and bullying are not tolerated at JBS. Harassment is defined as aggressive pressure and/or continued unwanted comments that have a psychologically damaging effect and create an intimidating, humiliating, hostile or offensive environment. Bullying is defined as a person who uses strength or power, either verbal or physical, to intimidate others. Bullying is any word(s) (verbal or written), gesture, or action that makes people feel vulnerable, upset, humiliated, undermined, or threatened. If you find yourself being harassed or bullied at JBS, the first step is to communicate clearly to the individual that you find it offensive and that you expect the behavior/words to cease immediately. If the individual does not stop, report the matter to a staff member. Weapons policyFirearms and other weapons are prohibited. Any device that has the appearance and/or function of a serviceable weapon is prohibited. Tobacco/Cigarettes/JuulsPurchase, possession, transfer or use of tobacco (all forms) is strictly prohibited. This includes the use of electronic cigarettes, Juuls, vapes, or similar devices. AlcoholJBS has dry buildings, even for those individuals 21 and over. No alcohol allowed. Illegal Drugs & substancesPurchase, possession, use, evidence of use, transfer or sale of drugs, or any drug related paraphernalia, including but not limited to marijuana, cocaine, narcotics, LSD, amphetamines or other illegal, un-prescribed drugs or controlled substances is not allowed. Associating with others while they are involved with illegal drugs or substances will be considered a violation. Drugs that are not listed will fall under this policy. Compliance with Joffrey personalStudents are expected to fully comply with requests and directives given by JBS personnel, including directors, coordinators, instructors and staff. This includes requests for attendance at meetings, preferred behavior, and other community community etiquette. Failure to comply with JBS personnel is considered a display of disobedience or disrespect and may result in disciplinary action. Students are expected to be cooperative and truthful during interactions with staff, particularly during an investigation of an incident. Dishonest or uncooperative student behavior during an investigation will result in consequences. MEDICAL INSTANCES
STUDIO LOCATIONS
THE NEIGHBORHOODJoffrey Dance Center Fast Food/Deli
Pharmacy/Convenience Stores
Trains
Urgent Care/Hospitals/ER’s
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Please note that Joffrey Ballet School policies, protocol and procedures are subject to change.