Boston Ballet School requires all new students ages 9-19 to attend a placement class so Artistic Staff may determine the level of study most appropriate to their abilities. A series of group placement classes is held throughout the summer; prospective students do not need to audition at the location which they prefer to enroll in. Please note that most, but not all programs and levels are available at every studio location.
Classical Ballet Program Group Placement Classes
Group placement classes take place periodically throughout the year. Pre-registration is requested. There is a $30 placement fee. Please pay by check or money order made payable to Boston Ballet School. Please note that you are not required to enroll in classes at the same studio where you attend a placement class - your placement applies to any Boston Ballet School location. Students attending a summer program at Boston Ballet School will be assessed for a level in the upcoming school year and are not be required to attend a separate placement class.
Classical Ballet Program group placement classes for the 2014-2015 school year will take place on the following dates:
Newton Studio: Sat, May 10, 2-3:30pm for ages 9-19
North Shore Studio: Sat, June 7, 9-10:30am (ages 9-13) and 12-1:30pm (ages 14-19)
Download the pre-registration form for the May 10 and June 7 placement classes
Pre-Professional Program Audition
All students ages 13-19 interested in the Pre-Professional Program must audition. Boston Ballet School students must be currently enrolled in Intermediate 2 or a higher level within the Classical Ballet Program. A group audition for the 2014-2015 school year will be held at the Boston Studio on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 4:30 PM.
Download the pre-registration form for the May 2014 audition.
Students are encouraged to pre-register. There is a $30 audition fee. Please pay by check or money order made payable to Boston Ballet School. Results will be mailed following the audition. Please note, acceptance is limited. Students should wear regular ballet attire (no skirts or leg warmers) and pull hair back neatly and securely off the neck. Female students should bring pointe shoes.
Placement Class/Audition FAQs:
What should I wear to the placement class/audition?
Prospective students should arrive to the placement class wearing regular ballet attire (no skirts or leg warmers allowed) with hair pulled back neatly and securely off of the neck. Students with pointe experience should bring their pointe shoes.
How long will the placement class/audition last?
Depending on the ages and amount of applicants, students may be divided into two audition groups. Placement classes generally take one hour, although prospective students may finish prior to the scheduled end time. Occasionally, younger students between the ages of 9-11 may be evaluated within 15-25 minutes.
How will I know my child's results?
Following the placement class, you will be notified in the mail of your child's placement class results.
Individual Placement Class
If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled Group Placement Classes, please call 617.456.6333 to schedule an individual placement class. During an Individual Placement Class, the interested student is evaluated within a class level of other students with similar dance experience. Please note that Individual Placement Classes cannot be scheduled during the summer months.
If you have any questions regarding the placement process, please contact Boston Ballet School at 617.456.6333 or school@bostonballet.org
