Adult Winter Intensive
Program Details
- Ages 18+
- Requirements Registration
- Level Beginner II and Up
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet's Adult Division will be hosting a three-day winter intensive. Join us January 2-4 for a weekend of dance taught by esteemed faculty and Joffrey Company Artists.
Join us for our 2025 Adult Winter Intensive!
This program is designed for adult students ages 18+ who are at the Beginning II level and up (see class descriptions for more details). Dancers will develop technique, strength, and flexibility through challenging yet fun classes taught by Grainger Academy's acclaimed faculty and Joffrey Company Artists. Each day of the intensive will include approximately 4.5 hours of classes broken up by a 1-hour lunch (not provided). Classes will include ballet, variations, classical repertoire, character, and more. The intensive will end with an in-studio dance photoshoot from which intensive students will receive their photos to keep.
Schedule is subject to change.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
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Date Jan 2, 2025City Check-InWhen 9:00-9:30 AM CT
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Date Jan 2, 2025City BalletWhen 9:30-11:00 AM CT with Joffrey Company Artist Amanda Assucena, Accompanied by Emily Barrett
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Date Jan 2, 2025City VariationsWhen 11:00 AM-12:00 PM CT with Joffrey Company Artist Amanda Assucena
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Date Jan 2, 2025City LunchWhen 12:00-1:00 PM CTWhere Chicago, IL 60601
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Date Jan 2, 2025City Classical RepertoireWhen 1:00-2:15 PM CT with Former Joffrey Company Artist Kara Zimmerman
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Date Jan 2, 2025City Strengthening and FlexibilityWhen 2:15-3:00 PM CT with Former Joffrey Company Artist Kara Zimmerman
Friday, January 3, 2025
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Date Jan 3, 2025City BalletWhen 9:30-11:00 AM CT with Joffrey Company Artist Hansol Jeong, Accompanied by Emily Barrett
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Date Jan 3, 2025City Classical Joffrey RepertoireWhen 11:00 AM-12:00 PM CT with Former Joffrey Company Artist Kara Zimmerman
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Date Jan 3, 2025City LunchWhen 12:00-1:00 PM CTWhere Chicago, IL 60601
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Date Jan 3, 2025City CharacterWhen 1:00-2:15 PM CT with Academy Teacher Irina Ovsyannikova
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Date Jan 3, 2025City Ballet Pantomime WorkshopWhen 2:15-3:15 PM CT with Joffrey Company Artist Hansol Jeong
Saturday, January 4, 2025
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Date Jan 4, 2025City BalletWhen 9:30-11:00 AM CT with Joffrey Company Artist Edson Barbosa, Accompanied by Vera Vasilenko
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Date Jan 4, 2025City VariationsWhen 11:00 AM-12:00 PM with Joffrey Company Artist Edson Barbosa
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Date Jan 4, 2025City LunchWhen 12:00-1:00 PM CTWhere Chicago, IL 60601
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Date Jan 4, 2025City Classical RepertoireWhen 1:00-2:15 PM CT with Former Joffrey Company Artist Kara Zimmerman
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Date Jan 4, 2025City Port de Bras WorkshopWhen 2:15-3:00 PM CT with Joffrey Company Artist Gayeon Jung
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Date Jan 4, 2025City Dance PhotoshootWhen 3:00-4:00 PM CT
Intensive Details
Pre-registration is required for all Adult Division classes and programs. Students may register using our registration system, Club Automation, which can be found linked below. To register, log in to your account and select Register for Programs on the left side of the screen. All classes and programs fill on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are a new student, please reference our Registration Instructions linked below on how to set up your Club Automation account.
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet does not accept cash as a form of payment.
If you have questions about your Club Automation account or registration, please contact Reception at [email protected].
In general, close-fitting clothing that allows the dancer to feel comfortable and allows for proper instruction is recommended. Dance attire is not required. No costumes or tutus, please. Students should wear ballet flats for ballet class, variations, and repertoire. Character or jazz shoes are recommended for Character class.
Click on Amanda's name to read her full bio.
Click on Edson's name to read his full bio.
Click on Hansol's name to read his full bio.
Click on Gayeon's name to read her full bio.
Irina Ovsyannikova
Irina is a current Academy teacher, teaching across many levels and programs including our Children's, Pre-Professional, and Professional Training Programs.
Kara Zimmerman
Kara is a former Joffrey Company Artist and now teaches in the Grainger Academy. Having been a Company Artist with Joffrey for 6 years, Kara now teaches in the Academy in the Professional Training Programs.
Lunch is not provided for our Adult Intensive students. There are a number of restaurants in the area surrounding Joffrey Tower. A fridge and microwave will not be available to those bringing a packed lunch.
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet does not offer any refunds for missed or canceled classes, withdrawal, or dismissal from the class/program. By registering for classes and programs, students agree that they are liable for the full amount indicated on any Grainger Academy materials and will adhere to any payment plans or scheduled payments put in place.
Our classes require a proper warm-up in order to avoid injury. Therefore, either Joffrey Reception or Faculty may ask students to not participate if they arrive more than 10 minutes late.