As one of the premier dance academies in the United States, Boston Ballet School offers an outstanding combination of internationally renowned faculty members, rigorous curriculum and performing experience. Located in the vibrant South End of the city, our Boston location provides an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to experience the charm of Boston while also receiving exceptional training in the same studios that are home to the Boston Ballet company.
Our international students have hailed from countries all around the world including Canada, Italy, Columbia, South Korea, France and Japan. Many attend our summer intensive programs including Summer Dance Program Boston and Newton, while others choose to stay and attend our school year programs from September to June. Some of our foreign graduates gone on to join BBII, Boston Ballet and other prestigious companies.
Below are our recommended guidelines and procedures for enrolling as a foreign student at Boston Ballet:
STEP 1: Audition
The school year program requires all new students age 9 and older to attend a placement class to determine the level of study best suited to their abilities within our system. Enrollment in one of our summer intensive programs is by audition only, with our national audition tour offered every January and February in over 26 U.S. cities.
If you are in Boston and wish to attend one of our summer placement classes for the 2008-2009 school year, please click here for a complete list of audition dates and to download a pre-registration form.
If you are in Boston but cannot attend one of the placement classes, please call 617.456.6264 to speak with the Boston Administrative Assistant, Marissa Krolewski, to schedule an individual evaluation.
If you are not in Boston, please review the following required materials in order to be evaluated via videotape or DVD:
Video Audition Information
All video submissions should be sent to Boston Ballet School, 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116.
STEP 2: Placement
After attending an in-person audition or submitting a videotape, the artistic staff determines the correct placement for the student. A letter is sent home with this placement within two weeks of the in-person audition or receipt of video tape. Along with this placement letter is a registration packet.
STEP 3: Registration
A registration packet will be mailed or emailed to the student and his or her family. The packet will include the following materials:
1. Placement letter
2. Registration form for the appropriate level
3. Class schedule and dress code
4. School calendar
5. Financial assistance application if eligible
6. International Student Application
7. Health Insurance Form
8. Frequently Asked Questions
All completed registration materials along with tuition deposit should be mailed to the attention of: Registrar, Boston Ballet School, 863 Washington Street, Newtonville, MA 02460.
STEP 4: Visa Processing
Boston Ballet School is a recognized educational institution by the United States Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) and processes M-1 visa applications for our foreign students. Among the materials in your registration packet will be an International Student Application, which we require for non-immigrant visa processing. (downloadable form) Upon receipt of the completed application and registration materials, Boston Ballet School will secure the necessary I-20 documentation needed to procure an M-1 visa at a U.S. consulate abroad. Additional forms and fees may be incurred during consular processing- for further details please visit the United States Department of State website.
We are pleased to offer a partnership with Grace Performing Arts Academy to provide housing and academic support to our students.