Adult Winter Intensive

Registration Fee: $50.00

Tuition: $450.00

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]. 

Adult Intensives are not drop-in eligible. Students may register into their preferred level but instructors reserve the right to transfer students into the appropriate level if necessary. 

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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. Dancers with a minimum of two years of experience on pointe may wear pointe shoes for the classical repertoire workshop. No other classes may be taken on pointe. In addition to attire, all dancers will need to bring a water bottle and yoga mat. 

Beginner II Ballet with Various Instructors

Dancers will develop the basic technique and start to expand their terminology and use of arms and legs at the barre and the center. Beginner II requires basic ballet knowledge and is not suggested for those who have never danced before. We ask that all students take this class in soft ballet flats and refrain from wearing pointe shoes. 

Intermediate Ballet with Various Instructors

A well-rounded class for those looking for expanded terminology and technical challenges. It is recommended that dancers are well versed in ballet terms as the pace of the class will move quicker than the beginner levels. Longer exercises with more steps are also introduced at this level. We ask that all students take this class in soft ballet flats and refrain from wearing pointe shoes. 

Classical Variations

Students will learn a variation from a classical ballet to be performed at the end of the intensive during an informal viewing. 

Classical Repertoire

During this workshop, students will learn an excerpt of a classical ballet. Dancers with a minimum of two years of experience on pointe may wear pointe shoes for this workshop.

Taylor Carrasco

Taylor Carrasco is a former dancer with Cincinnati Ballet and former Winning Works choreographer. They currently teach for the Contemporary Ballet and Ballet Trainee Programs in the Grainger Academy. 

Cara Marie Gary

Cara Marie Gary is a former Company Artist with The Joffrey Ballet.

Hansol Jeong

Hansol Jeong has been a Company Artist with The Joffrey Ballet since 2017. You can read Hansol's full bio here. 

Yumi Kanazawa

Yumi Kanazawa has been a Company Artist with The Joffrey Ballet since 2016. You can read Yumi's full bio here. 

Jacqueline Moscicke

Jacqueline Moscicke is a former Company Artist with The Joffrey Ballet.

Irina Ovsyannikova

Irina Ovsyannikova currently teaches for the Pre-Professional and Professional Training Programs in the Grainger Academy.

Emily Stein

Emily Stein currently teaches for the Adult Division in the Grainger Academy.

Valentino Moneglia Zamora

Valentino Moneglia Zamora has been a Company Artist with The Joffrey Ballet since 2018 and is an alumnus of the Grainger Academy. You can read Valentino's full bio here. 

Kara Zimmerman 

Kara Zimmerman is a former Company Artist with The Joffrey Ballet and currently teaches for the Professional Training Programs in the Grainger Academy. 

Where can I park? 

There is an Inter-Park self-parking garage located next to Joffrey Tower at 20 E Randolph St that charges by the hour. Individual parking stickers are available for purchase at Joffrey Reception. Pre-paid parking packs are available at Joffrey Reception as well. Individual parking stickers and parking packs are eligible for use after 3PM on weekdays and all day on weekends. 

Aside from the garage, there is paid street parking in the surrounding area. 

What do I do for lunch? 

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.

Adult Division Cancelation Policy

Adult students who have registered for a class in advance but are unable to attend may contact the academy and request that their class registration be canceled. Canceling registration will result in a credit in the amount of the class price being added to their account. Credits may be used towards any future registration. Credits do expire 90 days after they've been added to the account.

Adult Division Refund Policy

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.

Adult Arrival/Departure Policy

We kindly ask that Adult students arrive no more than 30 minutes prior to the start of their class and leave promptly within 15 minutes of their class ending. This is to ensure the safety of all students at the Academy and the security of our buildings. 

Photos/Videos Policy

The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet does not permit photos and/or videos to be taken of any classes, students, or instructors. Exceptions include those with an active private studio rental and Observation Weeks. 

Studio Late Policy

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. 

Pointe Work

Classes on pointe may be permitted for intermediate and advanced Adult Division students only at the discretion of the faculty and Academy Artistic Team. Pointe work will not be permitted at beginning ballet levels.

Grainger Academy Gift Cards: The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet offers digital gift cards for those wanting to give the gift of dance. Gift cards may be used on any payment at the Grainger Academy, including class tuition, private lessons, studio reservations, physical therapy sessions, merchandise, and more. Gift cards are available for purchase online through Club Automation, in-person, by email, or over the phone. Gift cards purchased online are only available in predetermined amounts. Those wanting to gift an amount different from what is available online may contact Reception to request their specific amount. Gift cards purchased online may only be applied to the account they were purchased on. To transfer the gift card, please contact Reception with the name on the account you would like the gift card to be transferred to. If the recipient does not have a Club Automation account, please make sure they create one prior to requesting the transfer. 

To use a gift card for any purchase, you must contact Reception to complete the transaction. Gift cards cannot be used to complete purchases online independently.