Summer Dance Program

Boston Ballet School offers a summer intensive training program in classical ballet with a comprehensive curriculum designed for the serious ballet student. Curriculum is based on age and level of development.
Click here to read "Training the Whole Dancer," an article on Boston Ballet's Summer Dance Program published in the January 2009 edition of Dance Magazine. (Posted courtesy Dance Magazine, © 2009)

Watch a video about Tara Schaufuss, a Summer Dance Program 2010 participant, and her experience at Boston Ballet School's Summer Dance Program 2010.

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Auditions

Summer Dance Program students are selected by audition only. Our 46-city international audition tour will run five weeks in January and February, 2010. Get information on our audition locations and instructions.

Summer Dance Program - Boston

SDP - Boston, for young men and women ages 15-19, is located at our company headquarters in downtown Boston,. The program is led by an experienced faculty that is committed to excellence in classical ballet training. Get information on Dance Life, Residential Life and read testimonials from our students.

Summer Dance Program - Newton

SDP - Newton, specifically designed to introduce boys and girls ages 10-14 to a full summer dance experience, provides excellent training in a supportive and nurturing environment. Get information on Dance Life, Residential Life and read testimonials from our students.

Summer Dance Program FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Summer Dance Program.