JOFFREY SOUTH HOUSING

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Who can I talk to more about housing?

Customer Support

support@joffreyschool.com

888.438.3808

Business Hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST (Mon-Fri)

Joffrey Ballet School South

joffreysouth@joffreyballetschool.com

917-944-6384

The Resident Advisors will not be available until the first day of the intensive.

Is housing available for the intensives in Kennesaw?

Housing is available for students 10 years and older. Dancers must be 10 or older during the intensive. Students turning 10 after July 4 will not be eligible to stay at the dorm.

The Residence Hall is located on the Kennesaw State University Campus. Our live-in Housing staff are available to students and parents 24 hours a day and assist by providing support and guidance at the dorm and studio. Students are escorted to and from the studio.

Where is housing located?

University Village Suites

1074 Canton Pl NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Located on the north side of the Kennesaw Campus, University Village Suites is a community of suite-style apartments.

Very Important: Kennesaw State University reserves the right to move the Joffrey Ballet School South summer intensive housing students to a different dorm on their campus. Joffrey Ballet School will update the website and materials if the dorm location changes.

Hall information

Will there be a housing orientation?

There will be a virtual orientation for students and parents as well as an in person orientation on Sundays after check-in.

When does my dancer check in/out?

CHECK IN

Housing check-ins are on Sundays from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

CHECK OUT

Students must check out of the dorm before they leave for classes on the Friday of their last week.

Joffrey will provide storage for students who would like to pick up their belongings after classes. All belongings must be picked up on Friday. Housing students are required to schedule a check out time and will be required to move out during that time. Dancers staying at the dorm for multiple weeks do not have to check out during the weekends.

Are students escorted to the studios?

There will be daily shuttle service to and from the studios. All housing students regardless of age are required to use the shuttle service to travel to and from the studios. The distance between the residence hall and studios is not walkable. Shuttles will run on an ongoing basis for 45 minutes in the morning before classes begin and 45 in the evening once classes conclude. On July 3rd and 4th shuttle service will also include travel to the theater. Exact schedules and pickup locations will be communicated by RAAs during the intensive. It is the student’s responsibility to be on time for the scheduled departure. If the student misses the shuttle service they must wait until a staff member leaves for the studios or the dormitory on school business – a special trip will not be made for students who missed the shuttle service.

Housing staff will depart the dormitories at a scheduled time to provide an escorted trip for students. All students ages 17 and younger will be chaperoned for all trips. Students 18 and older may sign up for chaperone trips, but are not required to. Due to Kennesaw State University policy, minors (17 and younger) are not allowed to be on the KSU campus unchaperoned. If students do not show up for the scheduled departure, the trip will be cancelled.

Can I have a roommate?

Students may request roommates under the following conditions: Roommates must reside in housing for the same period of time and must attend the same intensive. Roommate Requests are $100 per dancer. Please note that although we will make every effort to accommodate requests, it might not always be possible.If we are unable to honor a request, the resident will receive a credit towards their tuition.

Are meals available? What is included?

The Meal Plan is required for dancers staying in housing.

Joffrey South Meal Plan

• Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Mondays - Fridays), Brunch & Dinner (Saturdays - Sundays)
• Meal provider: Aramark Catering/Campus dining hall
• Dietary restrictions accommodated: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Nut-free
• Pickup location: Campus cafeteria, lunch is catered to the studios
• Additional information: Students will receive their first meal on Sunday evening after they check in and the last meal on Friday afternoon (lunch) before the final performance.

Is there a packing list?

• Bedding: Twin XL sheets, blanket/duvet, pillows and pillowcases. Students are allowed to bring mattress toppers/mattress pads.
• Bathroom essentials and toiletries. JBS does not provide toilet paper.
• Electronics: laptops, tablets, chargers, etc. JBS does not provide cable.
• Storage: Hangers and any other desired storage containers.
• Cell Phone: All housing students are required to have a phone with a United States phone number. International students may choose to purchase a “pay as you go” package or turn on their roaming feature.
• Cleaning supplies: Disinfectant/sanitizing/cleaning products, wipes, paper towels, broom, trash bags, laundry detergent, etc. Students will be responsible to keep their apartments clean and tidy during their stay. Joffrey will have some cleaning supplies that students could borrow.

The following items are prohibited and will result in confiscation and/or infractions/fines.

• Candles, incense and anything that produces a flame/spark.

• Electric or battery operated string lights.

• Toaster ovens, toasters, panini and sandwich makers.
• Space Heaters.
• Halogen lights.
• Washing machine or dryer.
• Pets.
• Alcohol, drugs, tobacco, eCigarettes, Juuls, Hookah pipes, bongs and illegal substances of any nature, or drug and alcohol paraphernalia.

Is Airport Transportation available?

Joffrey Ballet School does not offer Airport Transportation for this intensive.

Recommend airport close to intensive location: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Are there any extra activities?

Joffrey Ballet School will host extra activities for housing students. These activities will take place in the evenings and during the weekends. Information for activities will be posted on the student Band groups.

All JBS events are escorted and chaperoned by staff members. Students (17 and younger) attending activities will automatically have a curfew extension. Legal Guardians do not need to submit a request for a curfew extension. All Housing Students (20 and younger) must check in for curfew after returning from the activity.  

Most of the activities will be free to housing students. JBS will notify students if any ticketed activities become available. Students should budget for activities if they want to purchase food, treats, clothes or souvenirs.

Who will be supervising my dancer at the dorm?

The Residence Life Department team consists of a group of live-in Resident Advisors (RAAs) who rotate duty shifts. The RAA on duty can be reached 24/7. The team facilitates daily operations and handles crises or emergencies should they arise. RAAs are also available to take students (17 and younger) to the doctor, conduct rounds to ensure health and safety. Our team meets with students to conduct mediations, conflict resolution meetings, friendship introductions and any other situation that students need assistance with.

All of our summer interns take part in a robust selection process that includes a formal application, one-on-one interviews, group evaluations and background checks. Most of our interns are currently attending university or have graduated. All candidates must have a dance background or share an appreciation for performing arts.