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SDP - Newton promotes the success of dance students both technically through high-quality ballet instruction, and personally through special workshops, discussions, and mentoring sessions.

• Five week program from June 24 to July 28.
• Intensive classical ballet training in technique, pointe, and variations
• Supplemental classes in Pilates, men’s conditioning and character.
• Five weeks of 4-6 hours of dance classes daily, augmented by professional development lectures.
• Internationally renowned faculty
• Program culminates in open house studio showings
• Tuition: $2,925 Room & Board: $2,325
Financial assistance is available. Details in admission packet.

Progression for aspiring pre-professionals
Students work closely with experienced faculty who are committed to working intensively with students to develop their understanding of classical Ballet technique. The Boston Ballet School holds an audition during SDP for students interested in entering Boston Ballet School in the upcoming year.

SDP@bostonballet.org • 617.456.6298

Our Newton program, located at the Boston Ballet Newton Studio, provides male and female students ages 10 to 14 with five weeks of intensive, comprehensive ballet training. Small classes and a focus on wellness and mentoring encourage personalized instruction in a nurturing environment.

The curriculum is based on 4-6 hours of dancing daily and includes:

• Enrichment classes in modern, jazz, and classical character.
• 1 hour weekly mentoring classes
• Core conditioning classes in Pilates for students
• Master classes with guest faculty
• Interactive professional development lectures may include such topics as injury prevention, wellness and nutrition, dance history, stage production, music, and make up.

Schedule
Below is a typical schedule level 3A had during a week of SDP 2011:

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
Technique 9:00-10:45am	Technique: 9:00-10:45am	Technique: 9:00- 10:45am	Men's/ Variations: 10:45am- 12:30pm
Lunch: 11:00- 12:00pm	Pilates: 11:00- 12:00pm		Technique: 10:45am-12:30pm	Technique: 10:45am-12:30pm
Modern: 12:00- 1:00pm	Pointe: 12:30-1:30pm	Character: 12:00- 1:00pm	Lunch: 12:30- 1:00pm	Pointe: 12:30- 1:30pm
Pointe: 1:00- 2:00pm	Lunch: 1:30- 2:30pm	Lunch: 1:00- 2:00pm	Pointe: 1:00- 2:00pm	Lunch 1:30- 2:00pm
	Technique: 2:30- 4:00pm	Pointe: 2:30- 3:30pm	Jazz: 2:30- 3:30pm	Choreography/ Improv: 2:00- 3:00pm
Mentoring: 3:30- 4:30pm		Dance History: 3:30- 4:30pm	Variations/Rep: 3:30- 4:30pm
Dinner: 5:30- 6:00pm	Dinner: 5:30- 6:00pm	Dinner: 5:30- 6:o0pm	Dinner: 5:30- 6:00pm	Dinner: 5:00- 6:00pm
Dorm Activity: 7:00- 8:30pm	Lecture Series: 7:00- 8:30pm	Dorm Activity: 7:00- 8:30pm	Lecture Series: 7:00- 8:30pm	Dorm Activity: 7:00- 8:30pm

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Housing
Students are housed at Lasell College, a small private college in Newton, MA. The beautiful New England campus setting is just a few miles outside Boston and provides a focused environment for students to concentrate on their dance studies while also providing access to Boston. Students participate in chaperoned off-campus outings. Options will include small group excursions for shopping, movies, or entertainment in the city of Boston.

Residential Staff
The student to residential staff ratio is approximately 10:1. Our residential program is designed to offer the best balance of structure and fun appropriate for an adolescent population. Residential Counselors are available to talk with students and offer friendly support while adjusting to life away from home. A consulting psychologist is available for student consult if deemed necessary by staff as part of Boston Ballet's Wellness Program. A professional residential Registered Nurse is on staff in the dorms and the studios. The Residential Life office is staffed 19 hours a day, and three rotating staff members are on-call 24 hours a day. Students carry a Boston Ballet student ID with pertinent phone numbers at all times.

Dining
The residential student meal plan consists of breakfast, bagged lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday. Brunch and dinner are provided on Saturday and Sunday. The dining hall is a short walk from the dorm. A sample lunch may include, (but will not be limited to), a salad or sandwich to-go, a piece of fruit, a whole wheat bagel, and a bottled drink.

Weekend Activities
In addition to dorm activities, Boston Ballet plans optional weekend outings for all students. Members of the residential staff attend the activities as chaperones and all transportation is provided. Activities are optional, and spaces are limited and are filled on a first come first served basis. Students must pre-purchase tickets to these activities. Fees for Weekend Activities start at $35 per ticket. Students have the opportunity to go on any or all of the eight exciting weekend activities.

Past SDP Activities have included:
Red Sox games
Day trips to local beaches and Cape Cod
Performances at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Jacob's Pillow
Six Flags and Water Country
Chartered Dinner Dance Cruise on the Boston Harbor

SDP@bostonballet.org • 617.456.6298

Margaret Tracey, Director, Boston Ballet School
Tamara King, Principal SDP - Newton
Christopher Anderson
Christine Busch
Mimi Ferrell
Andrea Gregori
Pavel Gurevich
Maureen Kelly
Jessica Kreyer
Bill McLaughlin
Alla Nikitina
Janine Parker
Elizebeth Randall
Pixley Schiciano
Deanna Seay
Laura Young

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