Dance FUNdamentals
Designed for ages 6-18
Program runs for five hours
Dance FUNdamentals is a versatile and fun program in which a Joffrey Teaching Artist introduces participants to the excitement of dance basics.  Students master proper stretching techniques, perform an energetic warm-up each session, learn modified choreography from The Joffrey’s repertoire and express their thoughts and emotions creatively by crafting their own dances.

Custom Designed Programs
Designed for people of all ages
If you have an idea for a dance education program that we don’t already offer, we will work with you to design the content, schedule and cost to meet your needs.  Addressing topics as diverse as your imagination will allow, these customized programs will satisfy participants and coordinators alike.  To learn more about creating a custom program, please contact Pierre Lockett at 312.386.8931.

The Exelon Strobel Step-Up Program
Designed for advanced high school students
Program runs for one academic year
The Joffrey Ballet’s Exelon Strobel Step-Up Program is a rigorous scholarship program offered to promising high school students.  Named in honor of former Joffrey Board Chair Pamela B. Strobel and long-time supporter Exelon Corporation, the group was founded in 2006 to help participants develop their dance skills and provide opportunities to showcase their talents.  The group has performed at Millennium Park, the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, Dance Chicago, the DuSable Museum of African American History, and other venues throughout Chicago.

Create excitement at your next event!
The Exelon Strobel Step-Up students, now available for performances at private events, offer an exciting repertoire that includes a wide range of styles and choreography by Joffrey dancers.  Known for their captivating stage presence, the group has performed for Mayor Richard Daley and with The Joffrey Ballet at events attended by thousands.  Contact Pierre Lockett at 312.386.8931 or education@joffrey.org for more information or to book a performance.

Ballet in the Parks
Designed for ages 9-13
Program runs for 10- and 15-week sessions
Ballet in the Parks teaches dance in the format of bi-weekly afternoon classes at various Chicago Park District locations. The Joffrey Ballet provides an informative study guide and a Joffrey Teaching Artist instructs the students in movement, style, technique and physical awareness.

Water Ballet Workshop
Designed for ages 9-13
Program runs for 90 minutes
During the Water Ballet Workshop, Joffrey Ballet dancers teach the students excerpts from Swan Lake choreographed for the pool, as well as popular dances familiar to the children to foster enthusiasm for dance. This exciting workshop provides an opportunity for Chicago Park District students to experience dance in an informal setting where they work closely with Joffrey dancers.

CAMP Joffrey: Creativity, arts, movement, pride
Designed for ages 12-14
Program runs from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. from June 22 – July 31, 2009
An exciting new initiative, CAMP Joffrey incorporates classes in ballet, modern, jazz, Latin, African and hip hop technique with workshops for creative writing, personal development, team building, water ballet and health and nutrition.  CAMP highlights include motivational guest speakers and special field trips.  This day camp will engage participants all day long as they get caught up in the excitement of dancing for the summer.  For more information, contact Linda Swayze at 312.389.8951 or lswayze@joffrey.org.  
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Advanced Arts Education Program (AAEP)
Designed for advanced high school juniors and seniors
Program runs for one academic year
This Chicago Public Schools partnership program involves yearlong dance instruction for ambitious high school students.  Participants receive honors credit for attending daily classes where they study a rigorous curriculum of dance technique, history, terminology and performance. With an eye toward students striving for a career in dance, instructors lead exercises that simulate the atmosphere and experience of working with a professional dance company.  Visit www.37advanced.org for more information.

After School Matters (ASM) Summer Intensives
Designed for ages 14-19
Program runs for six or eight weeks
High School students work as “apprentices” or “advanced apprentices” in these summer partnership programs.  With instruction by Joffrey dancers and Teaching Artists, each group acts as an ensemble, perfecting a repertoire of 10-15 dances they perform throughout the program and at a final showcase in August.  Visit www.afterschoolmatters.org for more information.