Summer Intensive Program
Since 1986, José Mateo Ballet Theatre has helped thousands of hard-working young dancers quickly make critical breakthroughs in their technical and artistic development during the Summer Intensive Program. Students will discover untapped potential, express themselves in new ways, and reach unexpected levels of achievement during their five weeks at JMBT.
In a welcoming environment with a staff of dedicated, expert instructors, students will experience rigorous ballet training in small class sizes that will ensure surprising growth. The curriculum also features the choreography of Founder and Artistic Director José Mateo, the only company to commission and perform his works. Ethnic and cultural dance will also return this year in the form of African, Flamenco and Greek dance – a highlight of each dancer’s experience at JMBT’s Summer Intensive Program.
Dancers are encouraged to join us for the entire five-week program, but have the option to do only four weeks. Financial aid is available for dancers on a need-basis.
PROGRAM DETAILS
AGES
10 – 19
DATES
July 1 – August 2, 2024
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm
LOCATION
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
400 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA 02138 (in Harvard Square)
CURRICULUM
The curriculum includes: daily technical training in ballet, including pointe or pre-pointe work and variations, strength and conditioning, special workshops in cultural dance such as African dance, Flamenco, and Greek folk dance, and daily rehearsals of works choreographed by José Mateo in preparation for performances in two Greater Boston venues (The Sanctuary Theatre in Cambridge and Windhover Center for the Performing Arts in Rockport).
FACULTY
Drawing primarily from the reputable faculty of José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s year-round school, the stellar group of instructors brings a continuity to training that accounts for the considerable progress students will make. Additional guest teachers include:
Da’ Von Doane, former Principal Dancer of Dance Theatre of Harlem
Mary Thomson, Principal of The Brookline Ballet School
TUITION
$3,250
Payment may be made in full or in three installments.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is available on a need-basis (for tuition only).
Financial Aid Application Requirements
HOUSING
José Mateo Ballet Theatre works with out-of-town dancers who have been accepted into the program to find suitable housing with host families in the area who have an affiliation with the organization.
Host Family Accommodation Fee – $1,500
External Housing at a Hotel Fee – TBD
Questions? Contact our office at registration@ballettheatre.org or 617-945-1944.
