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Taking Steps engages middle school students in self development through the art of dance. Established in 2000, Taking Steps reaches nearly 200 young people each year, introducing them to movement as a means of expression and encouraging and inspiring them to take an active role in their physical, emotional and social well being.
As an extension of the school year program, Taking Healthy Steps (THS), brings participants together during school vacations to explore dance and music while equipping them with the skills necessary for a healthy and rewarding life. Taking Healthy Steps is a one week of intensive dance instruction, theater arts and special workshops during which participants ages 8-13 explore a range of performing arts including ballet, k pop, circus arts, and bhangra, with special guests leading classes in costuming, drumming, physical therapy, and visual arts.
This summer, Taking Healthy Steps will run for two weeks in August. Female students will participate in week 1 and male students will participate in week 2. During the week, students will be exposed to an array of art forms and practices. They will meet and learn from professionals in and around the arts world. The week will conclude with a showcase, entirely produced and developed by the students, during which friends and family are encourage to attend.
Meet Olivia, a former Taking Healthy Steps Student
2013 SUMMER PROGRAM DATES - Boston Studio
Session I: August 12-16, 8:00am-4:30pm (female participants)
Session II: August 19-23, 8:00am-4:30pm (male participants)
Age Range: Ages 8-13 by the start of the program.
Tuition: $250 (includes $30 registration fee)
Click here to download the 2013 Taking Healthy Steps Registration packet
Scholarships available Click here to download the 2013 Taking Healthy Steps Financial Aid Application
For more information contact talladin@bostonballet.org or call 617-456-6351
Boston Ballet and lead sponsor Loomis, Sayles & Company are pleased to offer this free program in Boston Public Schools.
Taking Steps is an exciting arts education program that provides dance training and performance opportunities for students in grades 6-8. Taking Steps offers participants the opportunity to experience the arts first-hand with two afternoons of dance instruction each week. Participants experience a wide variety of dance forms such as ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz, salsa, African, Indian, flamenco, and folk. Students explore their creativity and develop leadership skills and confidence as they learn from arts professionals.
Meet Zuri, Taking Steps (Boys In Motion Student)
For more information on Taking Steps please contact talladin@bostonballet.org or call 617-456-6351.
Interested in having Taking Steps classes at your school? Register your interest here.
For more information on Taking Steps or Taking Healthy Steps please contact talladin@bostonballet.org or call 617-456-6351.
To register your interest for Taking Steps, click here.
To register your interest for Taking Healthy Steps (summer program), click here.
