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Joffrey West Summer Intensive FAQ (2022)
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JOFFREY WEST SUMMER INTENSIVE

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Who can I talk to more about Intensive?

Customer Service

support@joffreyballetschool.com

888.438.3808

Business Hours 6:00 am - 2:00 pm PST (Mon-Fri)

Administrative Assistants

joffreywest@joffreyballetschool.com

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

*The Administrative Assistants will only be available from July 5, 2022 to July 29, 2022.

Will there be a program orientation?

The program orientation will be virtual and is mandatory for all students. Students will receive the ZOOM information in their Welcome email.

Wednesday, July 13 at 6:00 PM PST for students starting on July 18.

Wednesday, July 20 at 6:00 PM PST for students starting on July 24.

When will I receive my group assignment and schedule?

Schedules will be posted on the website and group assignments will be emailed no later than a week before a student’s arrival.

Pre-determined group assignments are based on the dancer's age and the audition score received during the audition tour. The same applies to those who were scored using a digital audition. Students attending one week will not be able to move groups. All students are evaluated during their first week of attendance to ensure they are in the proper group. Unfortunately due to policies designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 we cannot mix groups of students during the week so it's not possible to move a student until their second week. Additionally, we may not be able to move a student if the other group is at capacity due to social distancing requirements.

Is there a dress code and packing list?

Joffrey Ballet School is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all students. Non-gender conforming 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 Service department with any dress code questions and/or concerns.

Dress Code for female-identifying dancers

Dress Code for male-identifying dancers

Performance

Will there be a performance?

The Joffrey West Intensive will present a culminating performance of original works choreographed on the students by our esteemed choreographers, for students who are attending both weeks of the intensive. Masks will not be required for dancers when performing onstage

This performance will be held:

Friday, July 29, 2022 | Time: 8:00pm PST

Location: The Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, CSUN Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91330

Expected Run Time is 90 minutes

*Ticket information will be made available at a later time.*

Where are the studios located?

The Industry 15040 Oxnard St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411

What days are classes offered?

Monday - Friday

What does a daily schedule look like?

Start Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Ending Time: 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm for non performance track

Ending Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm for performance track

Typically, classes are held from 9-4:00pm M-F NON performance track  / Performance track: 9-3:30pm classes and 2 hr rehearsal process 4:00-6:00 daily, Monday-Friday, with a modified schedule of one class plus rehearsals on Saturday (Week 1 only). This will vary by approx 45min due to staggering the groups. PLEASE NOTE: Additional rehearsals may be scheduled during performance week and may extend a dancer's day. (If you are commuting, you can expect your class schedule to begin between 9am and 9:30am)

Schedules for our intensives are made available the week prior to the program start date. Schedules are posted on the Joffrey website and will be updated every Sunday for the upcoming week. Schedules can be viewed online, and will also be posted on the Band group.

Are guardians allowed to watch class?

No parents, guardians or visitors are allowed to be in the building. All students must be dropped off outside, in front of the building entrance.

Are students required to wear masks?

Masks are optional, but not required for the Joffrey West intensive.

Do I need a COVID-19 test or vaccination to attend a summer intensive?

All in-person students will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR or Rapid test, administered within 4 days before arrival at our dorms or start date of the intensive. Vaccination is not required, but recommended for the Joffrey West intensive.

Do I need a physical to attend a summer intensive?

A completed physical or physician’s note from within the last 12 months is required and should be completed before a dancer begins their selected intensive. If you have a completed physical examination for your dancer from within the last calendar year, you can substitute it in place of the Doctor’s note.

A hard copy of a doctor’s note giving health clearance for a dancer’s attendance will need to be provided by any student attending a live on-person summer program. The letter must state that the dancer is healthy and physically able to participate in the summer program. This form will be submitted at the student’s program orientation. A complete physical  is not necessary. Sample Doctor’s Note

Are there travel restrictions or a required quarantine period when traveling to Los Angeles?

At this time there are no travel restrictions for domestic students. No quarantine will be required of commuter or housing students on arrival.

Who will be supervising my dancer at the studio?

The Administrative team consists of a Summer Coordinator, Program Coordinator and a group of Administrative Assistants who work with the Artistic Director at the studios. The team facilitates daily operations and handles crises or emergencies should they arise.

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.

Please note that Joffrey Ballet School policies, protocol and procedures are subject to change, due to the unprecedented nature of the  pandemic. We will continue to closely monitor the information available from the CDC and other authorities.