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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
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Summer Dance Program is designed to develop each student’s ballet technique. Training six days per week under the guidance of our expert faculty, students 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 be built.
Classical ballet training includes:
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Summer Dance Program encourages students to expand their understanding of the dance world. As the ballet industry itself continues to broaden, so must dancers. As such, while specific offerings may vary for each level, students can expect 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 word 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
Ivaylo Alexiev, Assistant Principal of Boston Ballet School
Maureen Kelly, Artistic Manager of Boston Ballet School
Cynthia Lucas, Associate Director of Dance, Boston Ballet School’s Professional Division at Walnut Hill
| Alaina Albertson | Corina Gill | Harry Moser |
| Melanie Atkins | Pavel Gurevch | Alla Nikitina |
| Naoko Brown | Rie Ichikawa | Dalay Parrondo |
| Cristin Chabot | Eyla Jeschke | Jaqui Strong |
| Caroline Cooper | Michael Wagley |
Faculty bios available HERE.
María Álvarez
Boston Ballet Soloist
Lauren Herfindahl
Boston Ballet Soloist
Lasha Khozashvili
Boston Ballet Principal Dancer
Courtney Nitting
Boston Ballet Second Soloist
Dancer bios are available HERE.
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
Shannon Parker
Former Principal dancer, San Francisco Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre, Ballet Du Rhin
Magaly Suárez
Artistic Director of The Art of Classical 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 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 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.
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.
