Young Dancers Program Dorchester 2022-23 — José Mateo Ballet Theatre
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CLASS SCHEDULES / CALENDAR / TUITION / DRESS CODE / HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS / FINANCIAL AID / AUDITION / ENROLL

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 Young Dancers Program offers an innovative, challenging curriculum. Individualized instruction in ballet technique, conditioning, and repertory will be given with the caring attention that is the hallmark of JMBT’s school. 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.

ELEMENTARY DIVISION

For children ages 3–9. No audition necessary.

CREATIVE DANCE I

AGE 3 BY 9/1/22

1 class/week

Saturday 10:15–11:00 AM

CREATIVE DANCE II

AGE 4 BY 9/1/22

1 class/week

Saturday 11:00–11:45 AM

PRE BALLET I

AGE 5 BY 9/1/22

1 class/week

Saturday 11:45 AM–12:30 PM

PRE BALLET II

AGE 6 BY 9/1/22

1 class/week

Saturday 12:30–1:30 PM

BALLET LEVEL I

AGE 7 BY 9/1/22

1–2 classes/week

Tuesday 4:30–5:45 PM
Saturday 9:00–10:15 AM

MIDDLE DIVISION

For experienced students ages 8 and up. Audition required.

BALLET LEVEL II, YEAR 1

1–2 classes/week

Tuesday 5:45–7:15 PM
Friday 4:30–6:00 PM

BALLET LEVEL II, YEAR 2

2 classes/week

Tuesday 5:45–7:15 PM
Friday 4:30–6:00 PM

BALLET LEVEL III

2–3 classes/week

Monday 4:30–6:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–6:30 PM
Saturday 9:00–11:00 AM
Saturday class takes place at Cambridge campus

BALLET LEVEL IV

3–4 classes/week

Monday 6:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30–8:30 PM
Friday 6:00–8:00 PM
Saturday 12:00–2:00 PM
Saturday class takes place at Cambridge campus

UPPER DIVISION

For experienced students ages 14–18. Audition required.

BALLET LEVEL V

3–5 classes/week

Monday 6:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 4:00–6:00 PM
Friday 6:00–8:00 PM
Saturday 12:30–2:00 PM
Thursday and Saturday classes take place at Cambridge campus

YOUTHWORKS

By audition only.

3 classes/week

Monday 6:00–7:00 PM
Wednesday 6:00–7:00 PM
Saturday 2:00–3:30 PM
All YouthWorks classes take place at Cambridge campus

YOUTHWORKS

José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s YouthWorks is a unique performing group of talented students, selected by audition. The group presents original works by critically-acclaimed choreographer José Mateo, requiring a high degree of technical proficiency on the part of the performers.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must attend all three YouthWorks classes each week (on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday). They must additionally be enrolled in the Young Dancers Program in Ballet Level V or VI and attend class at least five days per week (including classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at the Cambridge campus, prior to YouthWorks). Before signing-up for the YouthWorks audition, please make sure to complete an Enrollment Application for the Young Dancers Program.

TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

YouthWorks tuition for 2022-23 is $2,536 (which does not include the cost of the additional required Ballet Level V/VI classes).

Financial aid is available. Please see below for more information on financial aid eligibility and stipulations.

AUDITION

Students wishing to participate in YouthWorks must attend the audition being held Thursday, September 8. To sign-up to attend the audition, please click below to complete the YouthWorks Audition Application.

YOUTHWORKS AUDITION APPLICATION

CALENDAR

Calendar (YDP Dorchester 22/23)

TUITION

Tuition (YDP Dorchester 22/23)

DRESS CODE

Coming soon

HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS

We have prepared our space to receive you in as practical and safe a way as possible. We are taking steps to improve ventilation, sanitation, and circulation.

As a reminder, we ask students to respect the following protocols:

— Face coverings are not required, although students may choose to wear them if they wish.

— Students are encouraged to maintain basic hygiene, including hand washing as necessary.

— In order to minimize gathering, we ask that students arrive dressed for class.

— If you are sick or experiencing symptoms, we encourage you to consider staying home.

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid is available.

Eligibility Guidelines

Stipulations

Application Requirements

AUDITION

Students age 8 or older who were not previously enrolled in the 2021-22 Young Dancers Program will be asked to attend a placement class. To schedule a placement class, please email Gabrielle Domb (gdomb@ballettheatre.org).

ENROLL

Please click below to complete an Enrollment Application!

ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

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Enrollment in the Young Dancers Program is for the entire year. There are no refunds unless medical documentation is provided (in which case a tuition credit will be provided for the period of time that the documented medical condition prevents the student from attending class). A trial class is a great option if you are not ready to commit to the class for the whole school year.

Tuition is due at the time of registration. Customers in good standing may make payments on an installment plan in nine equal amounts: at the time of registration, October 1, November 1, December 1, January 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, and May 1. At the time of the October 1 installment, you will be sent a payment form; all subsequent installments will be charged automatically to the card used for the October 1 payment. Only students with tuition paid in full may participate in the end of year performances. A $25 registration fee will be added to the amount of tuition listed in the chart above.

If you would like to pay by cash or check please contact the office for manual registration information. Payments are due on the same installment schedule, above.

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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 through the end of the year in June.
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.
5. Seek and receive permission from artistic staff before enrolling in additional dance classes or accepting a performance engagement elsewhere, through August 31, 2023.

*Full Program, by level
cLevel Classes/Wk
Creative Dance 1 class/wk
Pre Ballet 1 class/wk
Ballet Level I 2 classes/wk
Ballet Level II, Year 1 2 classes/wk
Ballet Level II, Year 2 2 classes/wk
Ballet Level III 3 classes/wk
Ballet Level IV 4 classes/wk
Ballet Level V 5 classes/wk
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Financial Aid Application Requirements

Before you begin your Enrollment Application, please have ready:

  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 satisfaction of the eligibility requirements
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