Boston Ballet II (BBII) is the exciting pre-professional program in residence at Boston Ballet under the direction of Bonnie Mathis. Members of BBII are young dancers of outstanding ability who are challenged to improve artistically and technically so they may reach their full potential. BBII dancers are trained in their own daily ballet class, as well as taking class with the company.

BBII members have the opportunity to gain professional exposure and train with Boston Ballet's artistic staff and artistic director, as well as with guest choreographers and directors from distinguished American and international companies. 

To continue their development in dance, BBII dancers are also required to take classes with the Boston Ballet Center for Dance Education, whenever free from company rehearsals or obligations. BBII offers invaluable professional experience by performing its own programs and by touring to schools throughout New England and appearing in the Young Audiences of Massachusetts program: an exciting series designed to introduce ballet to new audiences and develop audience appreciation for ballet as an art form. An indispensable and important part of their training is to gain performing experience by understudying and appearing regularly with the Boston Ballet.

BBII members have gone on to professional dance careers in many American and international companies, including Boston Ballet, The Royal Ballet of London, Netherlands Dans Theatre, Cincinnati Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, Royal Ballet of Flanders, Houston Ballet, and American Ballet Theatre.

BBII members receive a weekly stipend, full health and dental benefits, and a full shoe allowance. They also have access to Pilates and Gyrotonics training, as well as the Company's full-time physical therapy staff.

Auditions for BBII are held each year between January and March. Audition information is listed in publications such as Dance Magazine and Pointe Magazine.
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