Academy Programs
Classes at the Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet are available for adults and children alike, offering world-class training for students of all ages, levels, and abilities.
Our Children's, Dance Lab, Pre-Professional and Adaptive Programs and Adult Division make up our Joffrey for All programming. These programs offer a variety of schedules and time commitments at each level, making our training accessible to all.
New students who are interested in our Children's, Dance Lab, and Pre-Professional Programs and are ages 9+ require a trial class for placement. Visit our trial class page for more information and to schedule your trial class.
Our Professional Training Programs are full-time training programs that take place for the duration of our academic year. All Professional Training Programs require an audition. Students train 5-6 days a week between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM and have multiple performance opportunities throughout the year. These programs include the Conservatory, Contemporary Ballet Trainee, and Ballet Trainee programs, as well as the Joffrey Studio Company.
In addition to our regular programming, the Grainger Academy offers a variety of summer programs, both auditioned and non-auditioned.
Explore Academy Programs and Classes
Children's Program
AGES 2-12+
The Children’s Program builds a strong dance foundation by focusing on correct posture, placement, discipline, coordination, strength, flexibility, and musicality. This program follows a more traditional progression through Academy curriculum and has a required number of hours per week starting at age 8.
Dance Lab Program
AGES 8-18
The Dance Lab Program emphasizes high-quality training and a variety of disciplines for students of all levels. This program follows the same curriculum established in other Academy programs yet allows for more flexible training schedules without a required number of hours per week.
Pre-Professional Program
AGES 12-18
The Pre-Professional Program trains dancers to develop a strong foundation in classical ballet, while also offering a well-rounded curriculum in various styles of dance to create a versatile, professional dancer. This program has a robust schedule with a required number of hours per week.
Conservatory Program
AGES 14-18
The Conservatory Program is a full-time training program for students who are seeking an intense daytime training program that allows for outside independent academic study. The program’s unique curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigorous demands of a Trainee program.
Contemporary Ballet Trainee Program
AGES 17-22
The Contemporary Ballet Trainee Program is a full-time, one-to-two-year program preparing students for a career in concert dance.
Ballet Trainee Program
AGES 17-22
The Ballet Trainee Program is a full-time, one-to-two-year program for students preparing for a professional dance career.
Studio Company
AGES 17-22
The Joffrey Studio Company is the premiere level of training at the Grainger Academy. These students show exceptional promise in the field of ballet and receive training to expand their technique and artistry while having a unique insight into the life of a professional dancer.
Adaptive Program
The Adaptive Program offers the opportunity for students with diverse movement abilities to learn and enjoy the elements of dance.
Adult Division
AGES 15+
The Adult Division is designed for adult dancers of all abilities, whether a student has years of dance experience, is a former dancer of any kind, or wants to learn dance for the first time.
Summer Programs
The Academy's Summer Programs include both auditioned and non-auditioned programs for all ages and abilities, starting at 7 years old and going all the way up through our Adult Division.
Group Master Classes
Have a group of dancers wanting to take class with one of our esteemed faculty members? Request a Group Master Class!
About the Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet
Founded in 2010, the Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet provides students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds with a world-class education, built on a foundation of classical ballet.
