Boston Ballet School requests that all new students ages 8 and older with previous ballet training attend a placement class before registering so that we may determine the level of study most appropriate to their abilities.
We do not “audition” students since we do not want to turn away interested dancers; rather we ask them to attend a basic ballet class through which we assess the correct placement for them among our student population.
Prospective students should arrive to the placement assessment wearing regular ballet attire (no skirts or leg warmers allowed) and pull hair back neatly and securely off of the neck. Students with Pointe experience should bring their Pointe shoes with them.
Students do not need to audition at the location they prefer to attend class. Please note that most but not all levels are available at every studio location. Students who prefer to take a placement class at our South Shore studio in Norwell should call 781.871.7468 to schedule an individual placement class.
Placement classes have been scheduled as follows:
MAY
Saturday, May 17, 2008
MetroWest Studio, 863 Washington St, Newtonville, MA 02460
Ages 8-19** 2:30-4:00 pm
Registration time: 1:30-2:15 pm
JULY
Thursday, July 10, 2008
MetroWest Studio, 863 Washington St, Newtonville, MA 02460
Ages 8-14** 5:00-6:30 pm
Registration time: 4:00-4:45 pm
AUGUST
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Boston Studio, 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116
• Ages 8-12* 5:00-6:00 pm
Registration time: 4:00-4:45 pm
• Ages 13-19 6:00-7:00 pm
Registration time: 5:00-5:45 pm
*Please note: Students in first age group may be asked to stay and audition with second age group at the discretion of the BBS faculty.
**Please note: Depending on number and ages of applicants, students may be divided into two audition groups. Placement classes generally take one hour. Occasionally younger students between the ages of 8-11 may be evaluated within 15-25 minutes.
Finally, the fee for the placement assessment is $25.00, collected on the day of the placement class.
Pre-registration is required for the placement class. Please download the placement class pre-registration form:
Placement Class Pre-Registration
Following the placment class, you will be notified by the Studio Administrator as to your child's placement and walked through the registration process.
If you have any questions or to schedule an individual placement class, please call a Studio Administrator at any of the following locations:
Boston Studio 617.456.6260
MetroWest Studio 617.456.6263
South Shore Studio 617.456.6273 or 781.871.7468
Hope to see you soon!