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.


Schedules:
Second Semester, 2011-12 Schedule

Summer Session dates are June 11, 2012 - August 21, 2012.

Summer Session Schedule 2012


Registration:
Click here to register for Youth Division 2011-12

Summer Session:

Priority Registration begins on May 21, 2012 at 12:00 pm.

Open Registration begins May 28, 2012


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

Beginning Ballet

This 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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Intermediate Ballet

Students 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...

Advanced Ballet

Students in this class will be using a more extensive ballet vocabulary, and focus on artistry as an advanced dancer.

Ages: approximately 11-16

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Intermediate Jazz

Students in this upbeat class will develop artistic creativity, endurance, coordination and musicality.

Ages: approximately 12-16 years old

Second Semester, 2012:...

Beginning Broadway Jazz

Students 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...
Content

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.


Schedules:
Second Semester, 2011-12 Schedule

Summer Session dates are June 11, 2012 - August 21, 2012.

Summer Session Schedule 2012


Registration:
Click here to register for Youth Division 2011-12

Summer Session:

Priority Registration begins on May 21, 2012 at 12:00 pm.

Open Registration begins May 28, 2012


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

Designed For: 
Approximately 9-16
File Attachment: 
application/pdf iconyouthdivisionsummer2011g.pdf
application/pdf iconyouthdivisionsecondsemester11-12noteachers.pdf
application/pdf iconyouthdivisionsummer2012.pdf
application/pdf iconyouthdivisionsummer2012v2.pdf

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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.