Summer Intensive Program 2023 - José Mateo Ballet Theatre
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SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM

PROGRAM DETAILS / CURRICULUM / FACULTY / TUITION / FINANCIAL AID / HOUSING / AUDITION

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 and reach unexpected levels of achievement in a welcoming environment with a staff of dedicated, expert instructors. The program is for students looking for a rigorous ballet training program that will ensure surprising growth in the span of five weeks.

PROGRAM DETAILS

AGES

10 – 19

DATES

July 3 – August 4, 2023

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm

LOCATION

José Mateo Ballet Theatre
400 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA (in Harvard Square)

CURRICULUM

The curriculum includes: daily technical training in ballet, including pointe or pre-pointe work, variations, and partnering; workshops in character, modern, and African dance; conditioning classes; discussion hours; field trips; 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).

Sample Weekly Class Schedule

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. Under the supervision of Founder/Director José Mateo, the roster includes Patricia Chiang, Magdalena Gyftopoulos, Bettina Indaco, and additional guest teachers.

TUITION

$3,250

Payment may be made in full or in three installments.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid is available.

Eligibility Guidelines
Stipulations
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.

AUDITION

Questions? Contact our office at 617-945-1944 or registration@ballettheatre.org.

SAMPLE WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE

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THURSDAY

  

FRIDAY

  
  PERIOD 1
9:00-10:30		 TECHNIQUE CLASS   TECHNIQUE CLASS   TECHNIQUE CLASS   TECHNIQUE CLASS   TECHNIQUE CLASS  
  PERIOD 2
10:45-12:00		 POINTE /
PRE-POINTE /
BOYS CLASS		   POINTE /
CONDITIONING		   POINTE /
PRE-POINTE /
BOYS CLASS		   POINTE /
CONDITIONING		   POINTE /
PRE-POINTE /
BOYS CLASS		  
  PERIOD 3
1:00-2:30		 REHEARSAL
   REHEARSAL   REHEARSAL   REHEARSAL   REHEARSAL  
  PERIOD 4
2:30-4:00
 REHEARSAL /
WORKSHOPS		   OTHER DANCE FORMS   REHEARSAL /
WORKSHOPS		   OTHER DANCE FORMS   REHEARSAL /
WORKSHOPS		  

 

 

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Financial Aid Eligibility Guidelines

 

Household Size 2022 HHS Poverty Guidelines
1 $13,590
2 $18,310
3 $23,030
4 $27,750
5 $32,470
6 $37,190
7 $41,910
8 $46,630
add for each additional person $4,720

 

Competitive candidates typically come from homes where adjusted gross income is less than three times the above rates.

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Financial Aid Stipulations

JMBT scholarship students must:
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1. Be enrolled in the full program and remain committed to attending the full program July 3-August 4, 2023.
2. Comply with all rules and regulations of José Mateo 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 2 times or have more than 2 absences during the course of the program. 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.
5. Seek and receive permission from artistic staff before enrolling in additional dance classes or accepting a performance engagement elsewhere.

Financial Aid Application Requirements

No financial aid application is necessary prior to auditioning and being accepted into the program. Once you have been accepted into the program, if you wish to apply for financial aid, you will be asked to submit the following materials with your Enrollment Application:

  1. A digital copy (e.g., scan, image, pdf) of your most recent tax filing. This must include the IRS Form 1040 showing the student listed as a dependent and showing your Adjusted Gross Income. Example 1040

    *If you do not file taxes, please contact us registration@ballettheatre.org to discuss alternative income documentation.

  2. The following 4 short written statements:
    1. A statement of financial need
    2. A statement of your child’s interest in the study of dance
    3. A statement of your family’s willingness to support this interest
    4. A statement of commitment to full participation in the program and the eligibility requirements outlined above