JOFFREY WEST - LAJAZZ INTENSIVEORIENTATION MANUAL

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Welcome and overvieW Dear Parents and Dancers,With summer fast approaching, we hope you are becoming as excited as we are with anticipation of our summer intensives. In preparation for the program we have prepared this orientation and arrival packet for your review. It is chock full of information regarding arrival, on site orientation, parking directions, staff contact information, weekend and 4th of July activities, performance details and so forth.

While attending the Summer Intensive program in Los Angeles, students will also have the opportunity to explore Los Angeles by signing up for our many weekend and 4th of July activities. You will find a description of all of our after school activities in this packet as well as directions on how to buy tickets. We have a limited number of tickets which always get sold out, so please sign up and buy the tickets as soon as possible.

daTeS & TimeSDates: June 17th - July 26th, 2013Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmDays: Monday - FridayPerformance Date: Friday, July 26th,2013

alice alySeArtistic Director Of The Joffrey WestDance Program

Trainee ProGram DANCERS! Are you interested in our Full Year Trainee Program? If so, please contact Trey Ervine at: tervine@joffreyballetschool.comFor more info, please visit our website at: www.joffreyballetschool.com/thesixty.html

MASTER INSTRUCTORS

mia michaelSThree Time Emmy Award Winner

mecca vazie andreWSArtistic Director of the “Movement”

john PenninGTonArtistic Director of

“Pennington Dance Group”

miSha GabrielLead Dancer and Actor

on Step Up 4 “Revolution”

marGueriTe derrickS“Bunheads” Choreographer

chehon TSchoPP“SYTYCD” Winner

your amazinG Summer FaculTy inSTrucTorS

dreSS code Will be enForced and joFFrey uniFormS muST be Worn in claSS WiTh a STudenT’S name TaG.

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orienTaTion and arrivalOrientation and arrival times depend on whether or not you will be staying in our housing facilities. Please see the end of this packet for the campus map and VERY important directions regarding parking for pickup and drop off of students on campus for commuter students.

All students will attend orientation either at Redwood Hall in Studio 1 or at the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) in the Practice Studio at 8:00 AM on the Monday in which they begin their session. From June 16th through July 5th all orientations will be in Redwood Studio 1.

All students arriving between July 14th and July 27th will have orientation at the VPAC Practice Studio. If you are arriving the week of July 7th to July 13th you will be notified no later than the week prior to your arrival which studio you will have orientation in.

dormiTory arrivalS and General inFormaTionIf you are staying at a Joffrey Housing on campus in Rose Crown Hall you will receive an orientation for the housing facilities on Sunday evening at 7PM after you check in.

Check-In is every Sunday from 12 – 4 PM and check-out will be on Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM. It is important that you email Tia Feather if you will arrive outside of the check-in hours tfeather@joffreyballetschool.com.

CSUN’s Rose Crown Hall is also referred to as building 14 found on the main campus map in section G8. Rose Crown Hall is located adjacent to the corner of Superior and Zelzah Avenue in Northridge California. The mailing address is : 17950 Lassen St Northridge, CA 91325-8286. It is recommended you park in Lot G7 .

airPorT TranSPorTaTionWe do not provide transportation from the airport. Two popular shuttle services from local airports are:• Super Shuttle (www.supershuttle.com/) or • Road Runner Shuttle Service (www.rrshuttle.com/)

ScheduleS and claSS aSSiGnmenTYour class assignment and schedules will be handed out at orientation. Class start times are staggered. If you are commuting you can expect that your first class will start between 8:30 and 10:30 in the morning. Please do not call prior to a week before your arrival regarding class assignment as the staff will not have access to this information.

Schedules will be posted for the upcoming week at the dormitory each weekend. Those not staying in housing should email Justin Perez, the program administrator, to provide the correct email address for Justin to send you the schedule each week. Changes to the schedule will be posted in the dormitory in the evenings (jperez@joffreyballetschool.com ).

aFTer School acTiviTieS and ShoWSWe have arranged for weekend and 4th of July activities to enhance the students experience in Los Angeles.Activities include trips to Universal Studios, Disney World, Santa Monica Beach, The Getty Museum and more.All activities are chaperoned by Joffrey Staff to and from the event and the dormitories. If you are a commuter student you will be informed where to meet the group.

At the end of the packet is a description of each of the activities, their cost, and the dates they are offered. The activities will go on sale through our online registration page www.joffreyballetschool.com/sp-extra-activitieson or before the 12th of May. Tickets are limited and always sell out so please sign up for them as soon as you can. Please be aware we add a small surcharge, typically five dollars, to the cost of the ticket printed on the stub to cover the cost of providing the chaperons.

After you have signed up there is nothing else you need to do. The various student groups are escorted by chaperons to the event where tickets will be distributed. For any questions regarding activities you can email Colleen Barnes, the Director of Residence Life at cbarnes@joffreyballetschool.com.

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Saturday, 6/22/13 – The Getty Museum. Cost: $30.00Discover Los Angeles’ newest and most popular cultural attraction! Awaiting you are memorable works of art; panoramic views of the city, mountains and sea; a choice of outdoor cafes, tranquil gardens to stroll; and activities to give you a new perspective on art and it’s meaning. The programs of the J. Paul Getty Center Museum focus on the visual arts in all of their dimensions, serving both general audiences and specialized professionals. Lunch is optional. Visit the museums website for more information http://www.getty.edu/museum/

Saturday, 6/29/13 – Universal Studios Tour. Cost: $115.00Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience! Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles’ best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that’s fun for the whole family. Explore where Hollywood movies are made on the legendary Studio Tour. Face the action head on in heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. Prepare for the greatest battle you’ll ever ride on Transformers: The Ride-3D. Brave the world’s scariest indoor roller coaster: Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride. Hang on for your life as you crash your way through the animated world of The Simpsons™ on a revolutionary virtual roller coaster! Join Shrek and Donkey on an ogre-the-top adventure on Shrek 4-D™. End your day with the energy and excitement of Universal CityWalk, full of shops and restaurants. To learn more, visit http://www.universalstudios.com/

Thursday,7/4/13 – Fourth of July! Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Cost: $130.00Welcome to the place where imagination is the destination. For young and old, big and small — it’s the happiest place on earth! Come build memories with your family that last a lifetime as you discover the wonder of this magical, fantastical world. When you enter one of the Lands that comprise Disneyland Park, stories come to life around you, immersing you in tales from some of your favorite Disney films. Make your Disneyland Resort experience even happier with a visit to the newly expanded and reimagined Disney California Adventure Park. Disney and Pixar stories and characters are brought to life through amazing attractions, entertainment and dining! With 2 brand new lands — Cars Land and Buena Vista Street — Disney California Adventure Park is ready to shine like never before! Complete with celebratory fireworks at the end of the day.

Saturday, 7/6/13 – Beach Santa Monica. Cost: $25.00For many the single greatest reason to visit Santa Monica is to enjoy the ultimate Southern California beach. Santa Monica has 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of well-maintained California beach locations and enjoys on average 340 days of sunshine a year plus a nearly constant gentle ocean breeze. Cycling, movie shoots, beach volleyball games, and the finest of people-watching all happen here, and it’s no wonder. People love to gather at this California beach, partially because it is so pristine. Santa Monica Beach in particular is a natural asset that we take great care to preserve; the city of Santa Monica cleans and rakes the sand daily, and even offers a “trash valet” service on Fridays, weekends and holidays. Lifeguard stations are staffed during all daylight hours – though the lifeguard headquarters provides 24-hour assistance year-round.• Surfing• Fishing• Volleyball• Biking• Swimminghttp://www.santamonica.com/visitors/what-to-do/beach/

Saturday, 7/13/13 – Le Corsaire, American Ballet Theatre. Cost: $50.00American Ballet Theatre is recognized as one of the great dance companies in the world. Few ballet companies equal ABT for its combination of size, scope, and outreach. Recognized as a living national treasure since its founding in 1940, ABT annually tours the United States, performing for more than 600,000 people, and is the only major cultural institution to do so. Over its 70-year history, the Company has appeared in a total of 132 cities in 42 countries. ABT has also appeared in all fifty states of the United States. ABT has recently enjoyed triumphant successes with engagements in Havana, London, Beijing, Moscow and Seoul.

Saturday, 7/6/13 – On-Site Pool Party. Cost: $5.00Spend a relaxing afternoon by the pool on campus with a life guard on duty. Pool party will include a cook-out with music to hang out with new friends!

STudio locaTion(A campus map and parking instructions can be found at the end of the packet. Walking directions between studios can be found after the Policy and Rules section)

The Joffrey West program is hosted by California State University Northridge (CSUN). Included in this packet is a campus map with all the buildings that house our studios and our dormitory identified by red circles.

Depending on the week our studios are located in Redwood Hall, the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC), and the Plaza del Sol . The Joffrey West Program Office is located in Redwood Hall.

The official address of CSUN is:18111 Nordhoff St. , Northridge, CA 91330.

Campus Information Line is 818-677-1200.Campus Police Services can be reached at 818-677-2111.

joFFrey WeST direcT ProGram inFormaTion line:Office at CSUN in LA: (646) 663 2222

STaFF conTacT inFormaTionPlease note that all employees with an asterisk “*” by their name will not have an active email account until June 1, 2013.

Alice Alyse, Artistic Director Summer Programs alice@joffreyballetschool.com

Justin Perez, Program Administrator * (646) 663 2222, *jperez@joffreyballetschool.com

Asha di Ningrat, Assistant to Director Alice Alyse* *asha@joffreyballetschool.com

Jillian Peschken, Summer Registrar jillian@joffreyballetschool.com

Trey Ervine, Programming Administrator NYC and Trainee Admissions Counselor tervine@joffreyballetschool.com

Colleen Barnes, Director of Residence Life cbarnes@joffreyballetschool.com

Tia Feather , Housing Administrator (646) 527 2554, tfeather@joffreyballetschool.com

Amanda Kolodney,, Head RA Rose Crown Hall* *amanda@joffreyballetschool.com

CSUN Campus Police (818)-677-2111

CSUN General Information Line (818) 677-1200

Summer STudenT PerFormance Date: Friday July 26th @ 7pm Duration: 2hrsLocation: Valley Performing Arts Center 18101-18133 Nordhoff St., Los Angeles, CA 91325

PurchaSinG TickeTS For The PerFormanceTickets for the Joffrey West Performance may be purchased at theValley Performing Arts Box office: www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/ticketsBy Phone: 818-677-3000After hours, contact Ticketmaster: 800-745-3000

dreSS codeFemaleBallet:Joffrey Black leotard, any pink tights and pink ballet slippers Other classes:Joffrey dance shorts or pants with a Joffrey fitted T-Shirt.maleBallet: Black tights, Joffrey T-Shirt (white or black)Other classes: Black tights or Joffrey Bike Shorts, Joffrey T-Shirt (white or black)

Male and Female students in the Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive must purchase the required uniform.Please visit:www.americandanceapparel.com to purchase uniforms

PolicieS and ruleS• Tardiness to class will result in the student being asked

to sit or leave the class at the instructor’s discretion • No street shoes are allowed in the studios.• No food or drink is allowed in the studios.• No gum chewing is allowed during class.• No food or gum in any of the studios. • Cell Phones must be turned off during class

and stowed safely in your dance bag.• Dance bags with valuables should be brought into the

classroom and stored out of the way. The school is not responsible for belongings left in the locker rooms and other common areas.

• No warm-up clothes may be worn once class has begun.

• No jewelry is to be worn during class.• All students must adhere to the Dress Code

and wear their name tags.• Students who arrive more than 10 minutes

late to class will not be allowed to participate.• If you are going to be late or absent from class,

please call the office so we can notify the teacher.• We do not recommend that students under the age

of 13 leave the building without a chaperone. Parents should meet their children in the school lobby.

• Tuition must be current or students will not be permitted to attend class.

• IMPORTANT: Scooters are forbidden inside buildings.

direcTionS From redWood hall Tovalley PerForminG arTS cenTer (vPac): • Exit Redwood Hall to the West (onto Lindley Ave / E. University Drive). If you are

facing the swimming pool (south) , the parking lot / East Field (east) or the soccer field / North Field (north) you have exited the building in the wrong direction.

• Make a left onto Lindley Ave / E. University Drive and walk south. You will pass the student union, the rec center, and Chaparral Hall on your left as you walk south.

• As you arrive at the orange grove (on your left) and pass the Book Store complex (to your right) you will make a right turn onto Orange Grove Walk.

• You will immediately see the VPAC on your left as you walk down Orange Grove Walk. Look for the entrance to your left.

direcTionS From valley PerForminG arTS cenTer (vPac) To redWood hall : • Exit the main entrance to the VPAC facing North. The Book Store Complex will be

in front of you as you walk onto Orange Grove Walk.• Make a right turn on Orange Grove Walk and walk to the corner of

Lindley Ave / E. University Drive. • Make a left onto Lindley Ave / E. University Drive and walk North. • You will pass Chaparral Hall and then the Student Union on your right

and cross over Vincennes St. • After you pass the Student Union you will see Redwood Hall on your right.

Look for the entrance and enter the building.

direcTionS From valley PerForminG arTS cenTer (vPac) To Plaza del Sol• Exit the main entrance to the VPAC facing North. The Book Store Complex

will be in front of you as you walk onto Orange Grove Walk.• Make a right turn on Orange Grove Walk and walk to the corner of

Lindley Ave / E. University Drive. • Make a left onto Lindley Ave / E. University Drive and walk North. • You will pass Chaparral Hall and then the Student Union on your right. • Shortly after the Student Union you will come to the corner of Vincennes St.

Make a right on Vincennes St and proceed straight until you see the Plaza Del Sol to your right. This is the back of the building. You are looking for the back “Artists Entrance” which is clearly marked by a sign and under a big yellow awning.

direcTionS From Plaza del Sol To valley PerForminG arTS cenTer (vPac)• Exit the Plaza Del Sol through the Artists Entrance with the yellow awning.

Make a left and walk towards Lindley Ave. • Make a left onto Lindley Ave / E. University Drive and walk south. You will pass the

student union, the rec center, and Chaparral Hall on your left as you walk south. • As you arrive at the orange grove (on your left) and pass the Book Store complex

(to your right) you will make a right turn onto Orange Grove Walk. • You will immediately see the VPAC on your left as you walk down Orange Grove

Walk. Look for the entrance to your left.

year round Trainee ProGramIf you are interested in applying for the Year Round Trainee Program you may do so at any time while attending the summer intensive. Please see Trey Ervine or email him at tervine@joffreyballetschool.com. Mr. Ervine can answer any of your questions regarding this exciting professional training program.

More information can be found on our website, and a schedule of informational meetings will be available in the near future - www.joffreyballetschool.com/thesixty.html

Welcome, and have Fun ThiS Summer!

ParkinG and droP oFF direcTionS aT cSunPlease follow these instructions. Our personal experience on campus so far has been that security is very vigilant with the parking tickets. We received a ticket while running into the campus office to get our parking passes (we were standing for only 3 minutes!).

redWood hall / orienTaTion (From 6/16 – 7/5):Parking / Drop Off Directions for Redwood Hall . This is where our office is located, across from studio A.1. Enter the Campus on Prairie St at the intersection of Zelzah Ave. 2. You will see Parking / Info Booth 3 to your right. Pull up to the Info booth , buy a parking pass and ask

where to park for Redwood hall. They will direct you.3. If you are dropping off for Redwood then pull up to the Parking / Info Booth 3 and ask for directions to the

parking lot in between Redwood Hall and East Field. The Entrance to Redwood hall is to the left of the parking lot after you have driven half way through the lot towards the other side. Pull over to the left and let the student out and then proceed forward. The parking lot will end and then the road will lead you out to Zelzah Avenue.

vPac / orienTaTion (7/14 – 7/27): Parking/ Drop Off Directions for Parents of commuter students for Orientation on Monday July 9, 2012 at the VPAC on regular class days. 1. Enter the campus on Lindley Avenue entrance at the corner of Lindley Ave. and Nordhoff St.2. As you enter the campus you will see the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC), the site of orientation, to

your left. 3. If you intend to park, pull up to the info booth (info booth 1 on the campus map) and pay for parking.

Then proceed straight on Lindley and make your first right into parking Lot F3. Proceed through F3 to the other side and you will eventually come to parking structure G3 on your left where you can park.

4. If you intend to drop off the student only then pull past info booth 1 after entering campus. At the first cross walk (orange grove to the right, rear of VPAC to your left) you may pull over to the side of the road and drop the student off. You cannot stand there or leave your vehicle. If you intend to leave your vehicle then you must get a parking pass and park.

Plaza del Sol (From 7/10): Drop Off Directions for Plaza Del Sol 1. Enter the campus on Lindley Avenue entrance at the corner of Lindley Ave. and Nordhoff St.2. Drive past Parking / Info Booth 1 and continue straight on Lindley until you come to the intersection of

Vincennes St. 3. Make a right onto Vincennes St. You will shortly see the Plaza del Sol theater to your right. On the left you

will see sports murals on a fence as you approach the parking lot for Plaza del Sol on your right. 4. Pull into the parking lot. You will see a yellow awning by the rear entrance to the facility. There will be a

sign that says “Artists Entrance” . This is the only entrance our students may use into the facility. DO NOT PARK HERE. You will be ticketed.