Summer Dance Programs
 José
Mateo Ballet Theatre offers distinctive
and exciting summer programs,
reflecting its philosophy that all students deserve the personal attention
necessary to fulfill their individual potential. It also recognizes
that students benefit greatly from the rehearsal process and performance
experience.
SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM
Ages 10 - 21
June 28 - July 30, 2010
The Summer Intensive program is designed for students ages
10-21. The schedule consists of daily (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday
to Friday) technique classes, daily pointe classes (including variations),
and three classes each week in other dance forms, including Modern,
African, and Pilates. The program also includes master classes with
guest teachers. Past guests have included Allegra Kent, former prima ballerina with the
New York City Ballet and Andrew Kelley, former principal dancer with
the Dutch National Ballet. All students participate in daily rehearsal
periods in preparation for a final performance of works by Mr. Mateo held at the end of
the program.
TUITION
Tuition to the Summer Intensive is $1,950.
Financial aid is available. Applications may be requested by calling Adina Beer at 617-354-7467.
AUDITIONS
Students must audition for placement in the Intensive Program.
Local Auditions
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
400 Harvard Street, Cambridge.
Saturday, February 13 & March 13, 2010
12:30-2:00pm - Ages 10-12
2:00-3:30pm - Ages 13-15
3:30-5:00pm - Ages 16-21
South Shore Conservatory
64 St. George Street, Duxbury
Saturday, March 20, 2010
12:00-1:30pm - Ages 10-13
2:00-3:30pm - Ages 14-21
National Auditions
New York, NY - Baryshnikov Arts Center - February 20, 1:00-2:30
San Francisco, CA - LINES the San Francisco Dance Center - February 20, 3:00-4:30pm
Miami, FL - New World School of the Arts - February 27, 1:00-2:30pm
Portsmouth, NH - Portsmouth School of Ballet - March 6, 1:00-2:30pm
Audition Via Video
For those students unable to attend a scheduled audition, José Mateo Ballet Theatre invites them to send an audition video between 8-10 minutes in length. Female students who would like to be considered for partnering classes should wear pointe shoes. Video auditions must be received by José Mateo Ballet Theatre by March 15, 2010.
Videos should include:
1. Tendue en croix (front, side, back, side) followed by releve passe, facing the camera;
2. Develope devant, a la seconde, and arabesque (front, side and back), facing the corner;
3. 16 counts of petit allegro (small jumps) including glissade, assemble and jete;
4. Females - pique turns from the corner, Males - tour en l'air;
5. 16 counts of a waltz combination including piroettes and consecutive releves on one leg.
SUMMER ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
Ages 3 - 12
June 28 - July 30, 2010
The Summer Elementary Program is a five-week program fro children ages 3-12 to explore the natural joys of dance and music. Caring instructors develop students' skills, positive self-esteem, and creativity in a fun, safe and inspiring environment.
Click HERE to download the registration form.
Creative Dance I (age 3) - Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15am
Creative Dance II (age 4)- Tuesdays, 10:15-11:00am
Creative Dance classes include singing, games, stories, folk dance and creative movement exercises. Students discover their ability to express themselves creatively through dance movement.
Tuition: $90
PreBallet I (age 5) - Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am
PreBallet II (age 6) - Thursdays, 10:15-11:00am
PreBallet students expand their range of experience through dance rhythms and movements that prepare them for future study in ballet technique. Classes emphasize freedom of movement through improvised and choreographed exercises.
Tuition: $90
Girls & Boys Level I (ages 7-9) - Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30pm
Girls & Boys Level II (ages 8-12) - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm
Students participate in structured exercises at the barre and center and learn basic positions, steps and dance phrases. Classes highlight the joys of music and movement in a more formal introduction to classical ballet vocabulary and beginning technique.
Tuition: $225
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