Academy FAQ

Parking is available in the InterPark Self-Parking lot at 20 East Randolph Street (corner of Randolph and Wabash). Parking validation is available at Joffrey Academy Reception and discounts parking to $14 for up to 10 hours. After 10 hours, it is $3 off the regular rate. Please note that there is no longer a evening weekend rate.

Students must have a strong base in ballet training and the physical prerequisite to sustain the strain of intense professional training. Acceptance to the school is by audition only.

The schedule of classes for all Divisions, except Trainee Program, is intended to accommodate the academic schedules of our students. The students at the school continue their education in a variety of ways. Some enroll in local schools, while others complete their coursework through correspondence with either their home school or an online university. Students in the Trainee Program may consider distance learning programs, if they have not yet received their high school degree. Some options may be:

• Professional Children’s School (grades 6-12)
• Professional Performing Arts School (grades 9-12)
• Laurel Springs (Distance Learning Program for K-12)
• University of Nebraska – Lincoln Independent Study High School (Distance Learning Program)
• Indiana University High School (Distance Learning Program)
• K12 (Distance Learning Program)

Yes. There is a strict dress code for each level of the Joffrey Academy of Dance. This information can be found online, on each program overview page.

The Joffrey Academy of Dance maintains a dress code to encourage improved concentration. Students are required to wear the color leotard assigned to their level. Students who are not properly attired may be asked to leave class in order to change into appropriate clothing.

The following reminders are to be kept by all Joffrey Academy of Dance students:
• Uniforms should be kept clean and neat. Holes and frayed edges must be mended.
• Warm-up attire may not be worn during class.
• Long hair should be pulled up securely, a neat bun is required.
• Watches, jewelry and safety pins should not be worn into the studio.
• Dance shoes should never be worn outside the building.

A limited number of Merit scholarships are available each term to students who have demonstrated professional potential.

A limited amount of Financial assistance is also available for students whose financial circumstances would limit their exposure to classical ballet and other dance forms.

Students awarded scholarships or financial assistance must attend all classes assigned to their level. If an absence is unavoidable (i.e. illness, family emergency, etc.), students will need to notify the Joffrey Academy as soon as possible to excuse their absence. Additionally, students should participate in all workshops, programs, summer intensives, educational presentations, competitions and festivals on behalf of the Joffrey Academy when necessary. They will adhere strictly to the Joffrey Academy’s policies, will still pay any required registration fees and/or deposits on or before the first day of class, and will always strive to exemplify high moral character, a strong work ethic and excellence in performance.

Students awarded scholarships for the Pre-Professional or Trainee programs prior to May 1st will be required to attend the appropriate upcoming summer intensive along with all programming during the year. Students awarded scholarships for the Pre-Professional and Trainee programs after May 1st will be required to attend all programming during the year as well as the summer intensive during the following summer. Placement for summer intensives will be recommended by the Joffrey Academy Artistic Directors.

We do not currently have a work-study program available.

Yes. Current students are expected to attend auditions for all summer intensive programs if they are interested in attending. Acceptance into programs that run during the first and second semester does not guarantee acceptance into summer programs.

No. The Adult Open Division is the only Division at the Academy of Dance that is on a drop-in basis.

Ballet II, Pre-Professional Division Levels III, IV and V, Trainee Program, and International Summer Dance Intensives: by audition or placement only.