THE INTENSIVE PROGRAM
CURRICULUM
An extension of the Classical Ballet Program, Boston Ballet
School's Intensive Program offers select students increased class
time and mentoring in their pursuit of a professional career or
higher education. The program is offered at the Intermediate and
Advanced levels, with the most advanced classes limited to the
Boston Studio location. Beyond the core curriculum, students attend
enrichment classes in other forms of dance, including character,
jazz and modern. Additional core strength and conditioning work is
available through Pilates classes, Gyrokinesis and Bodycode
instruction. Separate men's classes are offered starting at the
Advanced 1i level.
Levels offered vary in each studio. Each section
is limited to 22 students.
Enrollment in the Intensive Program is based
upon recommendation of Boston Ballet School's principals. Only
students who are physically able, technically qualified and
uniquely dedicated to a rigorous course of study will be
recommended for Intensive Program placement. Progress is monitored
closely with a year-end evaluation assessed by the student's
teacher and studio principal.
Graduates of Boston
Ballet School's 2008 class destinations include: Boston Ballet II,
Cincinatti Ballet, Ballet Austin, Carolina Ballet, Richmond Ballet,
North Caroline Dance Theatre, Pennsylvania Ballet II, Hamburg
Ballet, Boston College, Harvard University and Stanford among
others.
BALLET CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Intermediate 2i
- Weekly time commitment: 5 days (9.5 hours ballet & 1 hour
enrichment) per week
- Studios: Boston, Newton, Norwell
Intermediate 3i
- Weekly ballet class time commitment: 6 days (11 hours ballet
& 2 hours enrichment) per week
- Studios: Boston & Newton
Advanced 1i
- Weekly ballet class time commitment: 6 days (12 hours ballet
& 3 hours enrichment) per week
- Boston studio only
Advanced 2i
- Weekly ballet class time commitment: 6 days (12 hours ballet
& 3 hours enrichment) per week
- Boston studio only