Art of Ballet Workshops

Boston Ballet School’s Art of Ballet Workshops present a lively and interactive overview of the dance world that is specifically geared towards the interests and ages of its audience. Led by expert faculty and staff, general topics include history of dance, training and choreography.

Also featured is a special glimpse behind the scenes of one of Boston Ballet’s current season’s productions. These presentations include real costumes and footwear from Boston Ballet’s costume shop as well as video clips specially chosen to bring the world of ballet alive to our audience. Lecturers intersperse factual information with entertaining anecdotes from their own performing careers.

1. Workshop and Pricing Options:

• A 1.5 hour workshop for up to 50 people may be held at a site of your choice within a fifteen mile radius of 19 Clarendon Street, Boston.
• Dancer Demonstration Option*: Additional half hour with two Boston Ballet II or Pre-Professional students demonstrating stretches, ballet exercises, steps, and ballet mime with an opportunity for audiences to interact with them and ask questions.
• “Behind the Scenes at Boston Ballet”: Held at Boston Ballet’s 19 Clarendon Street Headquarters. Tour Boston Ballet’s landmark building (studios, locker rooms, roof deck, and costume shop) designed by Architect Graham Gund. Participate in Art of Ballet Workshop. Then watch Company dancers rehearse from viewing room with explanation of rehearsal process from Boston Ballet personnel. Two hours. Price includes space. Maximum Group Size: 30 people
• 10% Discount for multiple workshops booked along with group ticket sales for a specific production (e.g. workshops for 4 groups of 50 along with group sales of tickets for A Midsummer Night's Dream.). Does not apply to “Behind the Scenes” package.

            *Some space and flooring requirements apply.

2. Book a Workshop

• To book an Art of Ballet Workshop, please contact Victoria Westcott, Education and Community Relations Manager, at 617.456.6208 or vwestcott@bostonballet.org.
• Workshops may also be coupled with attending a Boston Ballet production. For Group Sales rates and inquiries, please contact Barbara Crowther, Group Sales Manager, at 617.456.6343.

3. Lecturers

• Art of Ballet Lecturers include Boston Ballet School faculty members who have extensive backgrounds as performers and educators. They are selected for their ability to entertain and engage audiences of all ages.
• Art of Ballet Lecturers include Luciano Aimar, David Alexander, Christopher Anderson, Christopher Hird, and Patti Loring.

4. Locations

• Workshops are designed to be portable and may be given at various sites including Boston Ballet School’s studios (Boston, Newton, and Marblehead), group sites such as hotels, schools, conference centers, and senior centers, or at the theatre prior to ballet productions. They work well as a pre-show experience, or a stand alone group activity. Workshops booked outside of a fifteen mile radius may be assessed additional travel fees depending on distance and accessibility.