Youth Division
Overview
The Youth Division at the Joffrey Academy of Dance brings high-quality, Joffrey training to students at all levels in a variety of disciplines. Beginning students can discover their passion for dance, while intermediate and advanced students can enhance their training. Students from the Youth Division may have the opportunity to advance to the Pre-Professional Division by audition.
Youth Division ballet classes are geared for ages of approximately 9-16 years old.
Sign up for a Trial Class by contacting reception [at] joffrey [dot] org today!
Summer Session Schedule: June 10 - August 18, 2013
Youth Division Summer Session Schedule
Register
Priority Registration: May 20, 2013
New Student Registration: May 27, 2013
Attire:
Ballet
Girls Required: Black leotard, pink tights that cover the feet; pink ballet slippers Recommended: Mirella leotard M207L or Capezio style CC101 (either Child size or Adult size), canvas split sole ballet slippers
Boys Required: White fitted t-shirt, black shorts and/or black tights, black shoes.
Jazz
Girls Required: Solid colored leotard, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes
Boys Required: Solid colored shirt, black jazz pants, black jazz shoes
Classes
Youth Level IThis class is designed for children with little or no ballet experience. Students are introduced to ballet vocabulary as well as musicality, discipline, and class structure. *... |
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Youth Level IIThis class is designed for children with 1-2 years of ballet experience. Students continue to build their ballet vocabulary and work on musicality, discipline, and class... |
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Youth Level IIIStudents will continue training in the fundamental concepts of ballet technique, vocabulary and studio etiquette. This level builds on the development of technical skills, coordination, discipline... |
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Youth Level IVStudents in this class will be using a more extensive ballet vocabulary, and focus on artistry as an advanced dancer. *Intermediate Jazz recommended for all levels... |
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Intermediate JazzStudents in this upbeat class will develop artistic creativity, endurance, coordination and musicality. Ages: approximately 12-16 years old |
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Beginning Broadway JazzStudents will learn a variety of musical theater dance styles, including jazz, hip hop, ballroom and tap. A basic knowledge of dance pedagogy and practical application of the recognized dance... |
Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, is located in the Exelon Education Center at Joffrey Tower in Chicago, Illinois and is the only training program owned, operated or endorsed by The Joffrey Ballet. The Joffrey Ballet is not affiliated with any other Joffrey dance training or school program. For more information, please contact The Joffrey Ballet at 312.784.4600.