Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet

Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet offers Children's Program classes, Dance Lab Program classes, Pre-Professional Program training, Conservatory Program training, Contemporary Ballet Trainee Program training, Ballet Trainee Program training, Joffrey Studio Company, Adaptive Program classes, Adult Division classes, and summer programs. Summer offerings include Summer Intensives, Summer Dance Workshops, and Summer Session classes.

Programs

• Children's Program — 2-12+
• Dance Lab Program — 9-18
• Pre-Professional Program — 12-18 · Trains dancers to develop a strong foundation in classical ballet and offers a well-rounded curriculum in various styles of dance to create a versatile, professional dancer.
• Conservatory Program — 14-18 · Full-time training program for students seeking an intense daytime training program that allows for outside independent academic study.
• Contemporary Ballet Trainee Program — 17-22 · Full-time, one-to-two-year program preparing students for a career in concert dance.
• Ballet Trainee Program — 17-22 · Full-time, one-to-two-year program for students preparing for a professional dance career.
• Joffrey Studio Company — 17-22
• Adaptive Program — Offers the opportunity for students with diverse movement abilities to learn and enjoy the elements of dance.
• Adult Division — 15+
• Summer Intensives — 7-22 · Audition-based summer intensives at advanced and junior levels.
• Summer Dance Workshops — 7-18 · Summer workshops that foster creativity, musicality, and an appreciation of dance across a range of dancers; auditions are not required.
• Summer Session — 2-18 · Children's and Dance Lab Program classes offered throughout the summer with weekly class options during the entire 8-week session.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• General schedule: Children's Program, Dance Lab Program, Pre-Professional Program, Conservatory Program, Contemporary Ballet Trainee Program, Ballet Trainee Program, Joffrey Studio Company, Adaptive Program, Adult Division, and summer programs are offered at the Grainger Academy. Professional Training Programs are full-time and take place during the academic year.

About the provider

Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet was founded in 2010. Its mission is to provide training and education to all ages, levels, and backgrounds, with a world-class education built on a foundation of classical ballet. The program is described as having award-winning programming and being lauded by parents and educators nationwide.

Last updated November 7, 2026.