# @joffreyschool on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYkreRKIBvt
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-20T20:01:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Joffrey Ballet School (@joffreyschool) — https://gondola.cc/joffreyschool

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A New Chapter Begins: Joffrey Ballet School Appoints Jennifer Howard to Lead the Children’s and Youth Ballet Program in New York City.⁠
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New York, New York – May 12, 2026 – The Joffrey Ballet School in New York City is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Howard as the new Artistic Director of the Children’s and Youth Ballet Program starting in the Fall 2026 season. Howard will officially begin her role at the School this summer, as she prepares for the upcoming academic year and the continued growth of the program. With an extensive background as both a professional performer and educator, Jennifer Howard joins Joffrey Ballet School to lead and inspire dancers across all levels of training from foundational youth programs to advanced levels of ballet.⁠
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“Jennifer brings an exceptional blend of professional accomplishment, artistic insight, and genuine dedication to the development of young dancers,” said Meg Paul, Dean of Joffrey Ballet School. “Her extensive experience as both a performer and educator aligns beautifully with the vision and values at the heart of our school. Her leadership will support our mission to educate the whole artist, and we are thrilled to welcome her into this role as she helps inspire and guide the next generation of dancers.”⁠
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“I am honored to join Joffrey Ballet School and to work with dancers at every stage of their artistic journey, from students discovering ballet for the first time to those preparing for professional careers. I look forward to building upon the incredible foundation of the Children’s and Youth Ballet Program while helping students discover confidence, discipline, creativity, and a lasting love for dance,” said Jennifer Howard.⁠
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Read the full press release on our website. Click the "Jennifer Howard | Appointed as Artistic Director" link in bio. ⁠
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#joffreyballetschool #artisticdirector #childrensballet #youthballet #newyorkcity⁠

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