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SUMMER DANCE PROGRAM | RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE | AUDITION TOUR | TUITION, DATES, & FAQ
Supported by a large faculty and staff, participants in Summer Dance Program holistically develop as dancers, artists, and students. See below for information on key elements that go into a student’s training.
CURRICULUM | FACULTY | STUDIO ASSIGNMENTS | PHYSICAL THERAPY | STUDENT SAFETY
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First and foremost, Summer Dance Program is designed to develop each student’s ballet technique. With the guidance of our expert faculty, students will learn how to improve upon their balance and strength in small and subtle – yet hugely impactful – ways. This level of focus and discipline lays a strong foundation for students, upon which more sophisticated elements – including artistry and musicality – can then be built with greater success.
Classical ballet training includes:
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Beyond a deep focus in classical ballet training, Summer Dance Program also encourages students to expand their understanding of the dance world. As the ballet industry itself continues to broaden and expand, so must dancers. As such, while specific offerings may vary for each level, students can likely expect to have many of the following “supplemental” classes each week:
Summer Dance Program brings together year-round faculty from Boston Ballet School, professional dancers from Boston Ballet, and guest artists from around the country to share their expertise with students. Some of the faculty that students can expect to see include:
Tamara King, Associate Director of Boston Ballet School
Joan Boada, Associate Director of Boston Ballet II
José Martín Trujillo, Director of Dance, Boston Ballet School’s Professional Division at Walnut Hill
Ivaylo Alexiev, Assistant Principal of Boston Ballet School
| Mary-Kate Beaupre | Corina Gill | Chu Ling |
| Naoko Brown | Pavel Gurevch | Cynthia Lucas |
| Sarah Cerulo | Rie Ichikawa | Harry Moser |
| Cristin Chabot | Eyla Jeschke | Alla Nikitina |
| Caroline Cooper | Maureen Kelly | Dalay Parrondo |
| Carrie Euker | Jaqui Strong |
Faculty bios are available HERE.
Maria Alvarez
Boston Ballet Soloist
Courtney Nitting
Boston Ballet Second Soloist
Dancer bios are available HERE.
Melanie Atkins
Community Dance Academy Director at Walnut Hill School for the Arts
Former Boston Ballet Soloist
José Carreño
Professor, L’Ecole superierure de ballet du Quebec
Former Principal dancer, English National Ballet, The Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theatre
Noah Gelber
Choreographic Assistant and Repetiteur, William Forsythe
Former Soloist, Ballett Frankfurt
Michele Gifford
Ballet West Rehearsal Director,
Former dancer, New York City Ballet
Pendu Malik
Cirque du Soleil Performance Artist
Levi Marsman
Choreographer and teacher
Former dancer, Ailey II, Movements Dance Company
Chandra Moss-Thorne
Senior lecturer and faculty, Swathmore College
Former dancer, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Cincinnati Ballet, Washington Opera Ballet
Shannon Parker
Former Principal dancer, San Francisco Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre, Ballet Du Rhin
Melanie Person
Co-Director of the Ailey School
Former dancer, Dance Theatre of Harlem
Magaly Suarez
Artistic Director of The Art of Classical Ballet
Miranda Weese
Former Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet
Sarah Wroth
Chair of the Ballet Department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Former Boston Ballet dancer
Each student will be assigned to one of our two state-of-the-art studios – located in Boston’s South End and Newton, Massachusetts – based on age. Dividing by age guarantees that students will work most closely with the faculty members best suited for their level of physical development and experience. While each studio will have its core faculty, we strive to integrate many of our teachers across both locations in order to create an equitable experience for all students.
Ladies ages 12-14 (when the program begins) will train at our Newton Studio, and ladies ages 16-18 will train at our Boston Studio. 15-year-old ladies will be assigned to a studio later in the spring, once enrollment has settled, so that students can be divided in a way that guarantees equitable class sizes at both locations.
The same age split outlined above will primarily be used for men as well, though exceptions may be made to account for the smaller population of men enrolled in the program. Additionally, some men will train at both locations over the course of the week, to ensure Partnering classes are available to all eligible ladies.
Tuition includes access to on-site Physical Therapy for injuries sustained during the program. Physical Therapy is available at both the Boston and Newton Studios and is open to all students.
Should a student’s injuries require medical attention beyond our on-site Physical Therapy, appointments will be arranged with our partners at the Sports Medicine Division at Boston Children’s Hospital. All appointments will be arranged by Boston Ballet School, and residential students will be accompanied by residential staff.
Boston Ballet School is committed to providing a rigorous intensive that has been designed with safety and wellbeing at top of mind. Additionally, as a recreational camp for children, we must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health. In the interest of student safety and wellbeing, these regulations guide minimum standards for camp policies and procedures.
See page 18 of our Program Guidebook for a better understanding of some of the ways Summer Dance Program puts student safety and wellbeing into practice and to learn more about MA camp regulations.
To learn more about what you can expect, review our PROGRAM GUIDEBOOK, visit our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS page or email SDP@BOSTONBALLET.ORG.
SUMMER DANCE PROGRAM | RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE | AUDITION TOUR | TUITION, DATES, & FAQ
Summer Dance Program must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.
