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  Ballet Stories: Explore
  Each day children take a 45-minute creative movement/ pre-ballet class: after a short break, they will explore a classical ballet through the characters, storyline, music and mime. The stories will come alive with the students' own natural curiosity and creativity. No prior ballet training or audition is necessary.

  Register for Ballet Stories in Boston and/or Newton.

  Register for Ballet Stories in Marblehead. 
  
  Age Range: 3-4
  Time Commitment: 2 hours. Meets twice per week
  Max Enrollment: 15
  Studio: Boston, Newton, Marblehead

  
  Ballet Journeys: Imagine
  Students begin with a classical ballet class followed by a ballet workshop focused on creative expression and movement. Later on, they will explore other styles of dance, such as jazz or musical theater. 

  Register for Ballet Journeys in Boston and/or Newton.

  Register for Ballet Journeys in Marblehead.
  
  Age Range: 5-7
  Time Commitment: Times vary by studio
  Max Enrollment: 18
  Studio: Boston, Newton, Marblehead

• Ballet Stories: (all sessions are 2 weeks in length)

  Boston Studio: Session 1: August 2-12, Mon & Wed, 9-11am and/or 
                                                                  Tues & Thurs, 9-11am
  
  Newton Studio: Session 1: July 5-15, Mon & Wed, 1-3pm and/or 
                                                              Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm
                             Session 2: July 19-29, Mon & Wed, 1-3pm and/or 
                                                                 Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm
                             Session 3: August 2-13, Mon & Wed, 8:30-10:30 am and/or 
                                                                   Tues & Thurs, 8:30-10:30am
  
  Marblehead Studio: Session 1: July 5-August 12, Mon & Wed, 1-3pm and/or 
                                                                                  Tues & Thurs 9-11am 
                                    Session 2: July 19-July 29, Mon & Wed, 1-3pm and/or 
                                                                                Tues & Thurs 9-11am 
                                    Session 3: August 2-August 12, Mon & Wed, 1-3pm and/or 
                                                                                      Tues & Thurs 9-11am 
  

  Ballet Journeys:

  Boston Studio: Session 1: August 2-12, Mon-Thurs, 11am-2:30pm and/or 
                                                                  Mon-Thurs, 2:30-6pm

  Newton Studio: Session 1: July 5-15, Mon-Thurs, 9am-12:30pm     
                             Session 2: July 19-29, Mon-Thurs, 9am-12:30pm 
                             Session 3: August 2-12, Mon-Thurs, 10:30am-2pm

  Marblehead Studio: Session 1: July 5-16, Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm
                                    Session 2: July 19-30, Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm
                                    Session 3: August 2-13, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm 

  
  To receive information for our 2010 programs, please send your name, your child's name, child's date of birth, and mailing address to Joseph DiDonato, Registrar, at jdidonato@bostonballet.org.

• Is there an end-of-program performance?
  Parents will be invited for an informal observation period on the last day of class.

  Why is class eligibility based on September 1, 2010 date of birth?
  Eligibility in our school year program is based on a student’s age as of September 1st. We set our summer program age requirements based on the school year so that students may continue their ballet training with the same peer group.

  Will there be a snack or bathroom break?
  Students are permitted to use the bathroom facilities at any point during the course of the day. In the MetroWest and Boston studios, snack time will not be held. In the South Shore, students will have a scheduled break during which time they may eat a healthy snack from home. Snacks will not be provided. In consideration of other students, we request that you do not send your child with foods containing nuts!

  Our summer plans have changed. How do I withdraw my child from your program?
  Please contact the Office of Administration immediately at 617.456.6267 in order to make the necessary adjustments. All notices of intent to withdraw must be done in writing. Tuition is non-refundable after May 31, 2010 unless for medical reasons as documented by a physician's notice. A $50.00 Early Withdrawal fee will be charged for all withdrawals prior to May 31, 2010.

  What is the Wait List policy?
  Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If the program has reached its maximum capacity when we receive your registration paper work, you will be notified by phone and/or email and placed on the waiting list. If a spot becomes available in the class, you will be notified and will have to confirm if you would like to join the class at that time. No money will be processed until you receive a place in the class.

  My child is registered, what do we do on the first day of class?
  We recommend that you arrive about 15 minutes prior to the start of class to give you and your child ample time to get ready for class. All children are encouraged to use the bathroom and wash their hands. In the MetroWest and Marblehead Studios, children should remain in the lobby and the instructor will collect them when it is time for class to begin. In Boston parents can drop-off and pick-up their child directly at the studio and the instructor will bring them into the studio when class begins. Boston and MetroWest parents are welcome to remain in the lobby during the class or get some fresh air and visit some of the local businesses. In Norwell parents may take their child directly to the studio. Norwell has a family friendly waiting room if parents choose to stay. All students should be picked up immediately following the end of class. In Marblehead families can also enjoy the YMCA facilities while waiting for their child.

• Girls: 
  Tank Leotard- Motionwear Style #2120, any color   
  White Ankle Socks- Students may wear any plain, thin white socks from their wardrobe.  Tights are not worn at this level.   
  Pink Ballet Slippers- Bloch leather slippers and pink elastic- No ribbons please.   
  
  Boys: 
  White Short-Sleeved Leotard- Motionwear Style #2104   
  Black Bike Shorts- Motionwear Style #7110   
  White Ankle Socks- Students may wear any plain thin white socks from their wardrobe.   
  White Ballet Slippers- Bloch leather slippers with elastic