For the younger dancers’ first experience with intensive ballet training that will allow the student to attain new levels of technical achievement whilst gaining strength and confidence, and making new friends!
In a welcoming environment, daily classes include ballet technique, pointe / pre-pointe, stretching, in addition to weekly workshops in character dance and storytelling in ballet.
Audition Required
Current YDP students do not need to audition to participate in the Summer Mini Intensive.
For students who are not enrolled in YDP 2025/26, please complete the audition form, and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
PROGRAM DETAILS
AGES
9 – 12
DATES
August 3 – 14, 2026
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
(Optional 1:00 PM late pick up)
LOCATION
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
400 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA 02138 (in Harvard Square)
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
See below
Full Program
Two Weeks
TUITION
$700
Partial Program
Week 1 or Week 2
TUITION
$400 / week
CURRICULUM
Daily ballet technique, pointe / pre-pointe, and stretching classes
Weekly workshops in character dance and storytelling in ballet
Parents / Guardians are invited to observe classes on Fridays.
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.
José Mateo
Mary Thompson
Caroline Wiley
Sarah Fader
NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available on a need-basis. The scholarship application is integrated into the enrollment application.
Eligibility Guidelines, Requirements, and Stipulations 2025-26
Typical families of four without special needs with a household income under $100,000 are recommended to apply.
AUDITION
Please click below to learn more about auditioning for the Summer Intensive Program.
Current YDP students do not need to audition to participate in the Summer Mini Intensive.
For students who are not enrolled in YDP 2025/26, please complete the audition form, and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.
Questions? Contact our office at registration@ballettheatre.org or 617-945-1944.
