Boston Ballet School
About
Flagship Ballet School in Boston
Boston Ballet School is the official training academy of Boston Ballet, one of the country's leading classical ballet companies, with its main studio in the South End on Clarendon Street and satellite locations in Newton and the North Shore.
Kids & Teen Programs
A progressive ballet curriculum structured by developmental stage. Classes include:
- Preparatory Division (16 months–6 years) — creative movement, pre-ballet
- Foundations (ages 7–9) — classical ballet fundamentals
- Classical Ballet Program (ages 10–18) — serious ballet technique training
- Adaptive Dance (ages 2+) — inclusive program for dancers with disabilities
- Summer Dance Program and intensives
What's Included
- Instruction from Boston Ballet company artists and faculty
- Structured syllabus progressing from creative movement to pre-professional training
- Placement by age and ability for appropriate challenge
- Three studio locations (Boston, Newton, North Shore)
- Performance opportunities including the Next Generation showcase
- Pre-professional pathway to Walnut Hill School for serious dancers
Experience
A classical, technically rigorous environment best suited for families committed to long-term ballet study, though the Preparatory Division also welcomes young dancers with no prior experience. Boston Ballet School is the most established ballet training option in the region.