José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s Young Dancers Program is based on the philosophy that every student has the right to a quality ballet education. The Young Dancers Program, offering ballet training for children ages 3 to 18, has an unsurpassed reputation throughout New England for its excellent, humanistic approach to ballet education.
The Ballet at Home™ Young Dancers Program is designed to maximize the potential for ballet training online.
More than just classes on Zoom*, the Young Dancers Program offers an innovative, challenging curriculum, complete with supplementary materials, classes with guest artists, as well as the opportunity to learn and produce high quality performance videos of original choreography.
Individualized instruction in ballet technique, conditioning, repertory, and creative independent assignments will be given with the caring attention that is the hallmark of JMBT’s school. The Young Dancers Program curriculum is designed to optimize comprehensive ballet training during times of necessary physical distancing. The Young Dancers Program distinguishes itself from other ballet programs by offering: customized, personal ballet instruction and mentoring; innovative ballet training methods that give young dancers the versatility required by today’s diverse dance world; dedicated, experienced faculty; and an impressive record of training students for professional ballet and dance careers.
Students will work closely with members of JMBT’s faculty in limited-size classes offering substantial individual feedback. Students in the Middle and Upper Divisions can expect considerable advancement from expert technical training and the opportunity to learn, rehearse, and produce solo performance videos of new, original choreography.
*Note: The Zoom component of the course will not be recorded.
For children ages 3–9. No audition necessary.
AGE 3 BY 9/1/20
1 class/week
Tuesday 4:00–4:45 PM
Saturday 9:00–9:45 AM
AGE 4 BY 9/1/20
1 class/week
Tuesday 4:00–4:45 PM
Saturday 9:00–9:45 AM
AGE 5 BY 9/1/20
1 class/week
Tuesday 5:00–6:00 PM
Saturday 12:00–1:00 PM
AGE 6 BY 9/1/20
1 class/week
Tuesday 5:00–6:00 PM
Saturday 12:00–1:00 PM
AGE 7 BY 9/1/20
1–2 classes/week
Wednesday 4:00–5:15 PM
Saturday 1:30–2:45 PM
AGE 7 BY 9/1/20
1 class/week
Wednesday 4:00–5:15 PM
We may create additional sections for Creative Dance and Pre Ballet, so if the listed times do not align with your schedule, please email registration@ballettheatre.org to suggest a time that would work.
For experienced students ages 8 and up. Audition required.
1–2 classes/week
Tuesday 4:00–5:15 PM
Saturday 11:15–12:30 PM
2–3 classes/week
Monday 4:00–5:30 PM
Thursday 4:00–5:30 PM
Saturday 12:45–2:15 PM
2–3 classes/week
Tuesday 4:00–6:00 PM
Thursday 4:00–6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00–11:00 AM
3–4 classes/week
Monday 4:00–6:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00–6:00 PM
Friday 4:00–6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00–11:00 AM
For experienced students ages 14–18. Audition required.
3–5 classes/week
Monday 4:00–6:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00–6:00 PM
Thursday 4:00–6:00 PM
Friday 4:00–6:00 PM
Saturday 1:00–2:30 PM
3–6 classes/week
Monday 4:00–6:00 PM
Tuesday 4:00–6:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00–6:00 PM
Thursday 4:00–6:00 PM
Friday 4:00–6:00 PM
Saturday 1:00–2:30 PM
By audition only.
3 classes/week
Monday 6:00–6:45 PM
Wednesday 6:00–6:45 PM
Saturday 2:45–4:15 PM
For Winter/Spring 2021, tuition rates have been reduced by 20% to account for online learning. Click below to view the rates for each level.
Winter/Spring 2021 Tuition Table
Financial aid is available.
Eligibility Guidelines
Stipulations
Application Requirements
Students over the age of 8 who were not previously enrolled in the 2019-20 Young Dancers Program, Fall 2020 Young Dancers Program or 2020 Ballet at Home Summer Intensive Course will be asked to submit an audition video. Videos do not need to be professional quality. Please contact us if you require assistance putting together the required exercises.
For students ages 8–11
The video should consist of a tendu exercise at the barre, an adage at the barre, and a tendu/adage exercise in the centre. All exercises should be 32 counts.
For students age 12 and up
The video should consist of an adage at the barre, an adage in the centre, and an allegro combination with turns. All exercises should be 32 counts.
Audition videos should be submitted by email to Gabrielle Domb at gdomb@ballettheatre.org.
Please click below to complete an Enrollment Application for Winter/Spring 2021!
Financial Aid Eligibility Guidelines
Household Size | 2020 HHS Poverty Guidelines |
1 | $12,760 |
2 | $17,240 |
3 | $21,720 |
4 | $26,200 |
5 | $30,680 |
6 | $35,160 |
7 | $39,640 |
8 | $44,120 |
add for each additional person | $4,480 |
Competitive candidates typically come from homes where adjusted gross income is less than three times the above rates.
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1. | Be enrolled in the Full Program* and remain committed to attending the Full Program through the end of the year in May. |
2. | Comply with all rules and regulations of Ballet Theatre including, but not limited to, dress code, punctuality, general conduct, and class protocols. |
3. | Attend and be on time to all scheduled classes. Scholarship students may not be late to class more than 3 times or have more than 3 unexcused absences during the course of the program. Excused absences and lateness must be communicated to the office by a parent/guardian in advance of the start of class. |
4. | Participate in all scheduled classes and activities and other organizational programs as scheduled. |
5. | Seek and receive permission from artistic staff before enrolling in additional dance classes or accepting a performance engagement elsewhere. |
cLevel | Classes/Wk |
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Creative Dance | 1 class/wk |
Pre Ballet | 1 class/wk |
Ballet Level I | 2 classes/wk |
Boys Ballet Level I/II | 2 classes/wk |
Ballet Level II, Year 1 | 2 classes/wk |
Ballet Level II, Year 2 | 3 classes/wk |
Ballet Level III | 3 classes/wk |
Ballet Level IV | 4 classes/wk |
Ballet Level V | 5 classes/wk |
Ballet Level VI | 6 classes/wk |
Financial Aid Application Requirements
Before you begin your Enrollment Application, please have ready:
*If you do not file taxes, please contact us registration@ballettheatre.org to discuss alternative income documentation.