Arts & Entertainment

Brandon Ballerina Accepted to Joffrey Intensive Program

Alissa Heath received a merit scholarship to attend the jazz and contemporary program in New York City.

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Brandon Ballet announced that company dancer Alissa Heath will be attending the Joffrey Jazz & Contemporary Intensive this summer in New York City on a full merit scholarship.

For dancers age 12 to 25, the intensive focuses on jazz, contemporary and modern dance forms culminating in a professionally produced theater performance. Classes also include ballet technique (both classical and contemporary), hip hop, pilates and yoga. The program runs July 30 to Aug. 17.

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Heath was also accepted by audition to study for the summer at the LA Joffrey West, the Joffrey Miami Jazz & Contemporary Program and the Joffrey Year-Round Jazz & Contemporary Program as a trainee in New York City with a 30 percent merit scholarship.


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