Young Dancers Program

The school’s philosophy - that every student has the right to a quality dance education

- is unique in the ballet world. The program’s reputation for fine training and its humanizing approach to ballet education is unsurpassed in New England.

The program distinguishes itself from all others through its:

  • customized, personal instruction and mentoring
  • innovative training methods that prepare young dancers for the versatility required by today’s diverse dance world
  • dedicated, experienced faculty
  • impressive record of training students who have qualified for professional careers

Registration for the 2008-09 year has begun, and admission into the program is done on a rolling basis.


Click here to download the Registration Form and Dress Code.
Click here for Schedule and Tuition information.

Young Dancer Program Placement Auditions (required for experienced students ages 8 and up) will be held on June 21, July 19 and August 16, 2008 from 10am-11am. Please register for a placement class by calling Adina Beer at 617-354-7467.

The Elementary Division for children ages 3 - 9

(No audition necessary)
Creative Dance I & II
Pre-Ballet I & II
Ballet I

The Middle Division for experienced students ages 8 and up

(Audition by appointment)
Ballet II
Ballet III
Ballet IV

The Upper Division for experienced students ages 14 -18

(Audition by appointment)
Ballet V
Ballet VI/VII
JMBT's YouthWorks - A career discovery program for advanced students with professional aspirations, participation is by
invitation only.

Boys Classes for boys ages 7 and up

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