Joffrey Ballet School

Week one is bringing our Pre-Professional Trainee Program community together as dancers across our Ballet and Jazz & Contemporary Trainee concentrations settle into their classes and begin the work that will shape the year ahead.

These first days are about establishing new routines, connecting with faculty and fellow dancers, and approaching each class with curiosity, commitment, and a readiness to grow. Across both concentrations, our Trainees are already putting that mindset into practice as they move through a full schedule of training and begin finding their rhythm within the program.

There is so much ahead for our dancers in the studios, on stage, and throughout the Joffrey Ballet School community. We are excited to see everything they will accomplish together this year!

📸 Jordan Holden⁠
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A love of dance can start from the very first steps! Our Children’s Ballet Program introduces young dancers ages 2–7 to the joy of movement while building an age-appropriate foundation in ballet.

Through creative movement, music, and introductory ballet steps, dancers are encouraged to explore their creativity, develop musicality and coordination, and grow more comfortable and confident in the studio. Most importantly, classes are designed to make learning ballet fun!

Classes begin NEXT WEEK, and there is still time to join us. Placement and trial classes are available to help find the right class for your dancer. Click here to sign up and join us for a new season of dancing, learning, and growing at Joffrey Ballet School: https://www.joffreyballetschool.com/childrens-ballet/

A new year of movement, discovery, and artistic growth is taking shape as our Jazz & Contemporary Trainee concentration begins its first week of classes! Dancers are stepping into a diverse range of training designed to expand their versatility, challenge the way they approach movement, and encourage them to develop their individual voices as emerging artists. From technical training to creative exploration, each day brings new opportunities to adapt, take risks, and experience different approaches to dance.

We are excited to have our dancers back in the studios and cannot wait to see where this year of training takes them!

📸 Jordan Holden

This December, take your hip hop training further with three days dedicated to movement, musicality, style, and individual expression at our NYC Hip Hop Winter Workshop! From foundational techniques to the many styles shaping hip hop today, dancers will have the opportunity to learn, experiment, and challenge themselves alongside an exciting lineup of artists and faculty.

Led by Artistic Directors Lissette Lucas and David Lucas, owners of our official partner Shake the Ground Competition , the workshop offers training inspired by our NYC Hip Hop Summer Intensive. Classes span Urban Funk, House, Popping/Locking, Electric Boogaloo, Afro Beats, Breaking, Freestyle/Improvisation, and more, giving dancers plenty of opportunities to broaden their skills throughout the weekend.

Last year’s workshop brought so much personality and creativity into every class, and we are excited to welcome a new group of dancers into the studios for this year’s experience!

📅 December 19–21, 2026
📍 Joffrey Ballet School, New York City⁠
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Click here to register: bit.ly/jbswinterworkshop-hiphop⁠

*No audition is required, however, the workshop is designed for dancers at an intermediate level or above.⁠

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The first week of classes is setting the foundation for an exciting year ahead for the Ballet Trainee concentration of our Pre-Professional Trainee Program! Back in the studios, dancers are beginning the season with focused training that challenges them to strengthen their classical technique, develop greater precision and musicality, and build versatility.

We are excited to see how this strong first week carries into the months ahead as our dancers continue their training, artistry, and development at Joffrey Ballet School!

📸 Jordan Holden

The energy, artistry, and versatility of our NY Jazz & Contemporary Winter Workshop return to the studios this December! Led by Artistic Director Angelica Stiskin , dancers will spend 2.5 days training in the heart of Manhattan across a dynamic range of concert and commercial dance styles.

Guest artists and world-renowned faculty from our flagship NYC Jazz & Contemporary Summer Intensives will lead dancers through an inspiring winter experience designed to build confidence, expand movement vocabulary, and encourage artistic exploration.

Families are also invited to Tinsel Talk, the workshop’s signature panel conversation featuring guest artists and faculty sharing insight into dance artistry, career pathways, and today’s professional industry.

Open to dancers ages 10–25, this Winter Workshop is an opportunity to experience the range of Jazz & Contemporary training at Joffrey Ballet School while continuing to grow as a versatile and expressive artist.

📅 December 18–20, 2026⁠
📍 Joffrey Ballet School, New York City⁠
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Click here to register today: bit.ly/jbswinterworkshop-jc⁠
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*No audition is required; however, the workshop is designed for dancers at an intermediate level or above.⁠

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Orientation Week set the tone for an exciting year ahead as our new and returning Pre-Professional Trainee Program dancers came together to begin their 2026–2027 season at Joffrey Ballet School!

Throughout the week, Trainees connected with their peers, met Artistic Directors, faculty, staff, and school leadership, and learned more about the history, values, and community of Joffrey Ballet School. It was an opportunity to get acquainted with the program, build new connections, and prepare for everything that comes with the year ahead.

Now, our Trainees are diving into their regular classes and beginning the work that will shape the months ahead. We are excited to see how they grow, challenge themselves, and make the most of all that this season has to offer!

📸 .kaela & Jordan Holden

Join Open Class Program faculty member Stephanie Godino in the studio for ballet classes that encourage dancers to stay curious, engaged, and connected to their movement. Stephanie brings a thoughtful and welcoming approach to her teaching, guiding dancers through each class with clear direction while creating room to explore and grow.

Dancers can find the level and focus that best fits where they are in their training while continuing to enjoy time in the studio.

📅 Beginner Ballet: Fridays, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM⁠
📅 Beginner Intermediate Ballet: Saturdays, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM⁠
📅 Intermediate Ballet: Thursdays, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM⁠
📅 Ballet Classical Variations: Saturdays, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM⁠
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All OPEN CLASSES are taught at our flagship studios in the West Village of New York City! Reserve your spot for an upcoming class using the “Open Class Schedule” link in bio.⁠
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A new season at Joffrey Ballet School begins with the people who help bring it to life each day.

As our studios welcome dancers back for another year, our staff and Artistic Directors come together with a shared commitment to supporting the training, experiences, and opportunities that shape our community. From behind the scenes to inside the studios, their work plays an important role in all that lies ahead this season.

While not every member of our incredible staff is pictured here, we are grateful for the entire Joffrey Ballet School team whose dedication, collaboration, and care make each new year possible.

We are excited for the season ahead and all that we will accomplish together!