The curriculum for Summer Dance Program-Boston is based on 5-6 hours of dancing daily and includes:

• Separate men’s classes in technique, variations, and men’s conditioning
• Enrichment classes in modern and classical character
• Core conditioning classes in Pilates for dancers
• Master classes with guest faculty
• Interactive professional development lectures may include such topics as injury prevention, wellness and nutrition, dance history, stage production, music, make-up, and career preparation
• On-site physical therapy

Performance

Students will work closely with our distinguished faculty to prepare in-studio demonstrations and workshop performances at the end of the program. The pieces will be carefully chosen to expose our students to some of the most celebrated classics in ballet history as well as to works from the neo-classical and contemporary repertoire.

Progression for Aspiring Pre-Professionals

Boston Ballet School's Summer Dance Program provides students with a stepping stone to further pursue a professional education in ballet. Each year SDP students are considered for Boston Ballet’s second company, BBII, as well as the School’s Trainee Program – both of which are regarded as important entry points to a professional ballet career. Alumni have gone on to join many ballet companies including Boston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, and New York City Ballet. Boston Ballet School will hold auditions during SDP for any students interested in entering the School for the upcoming year.