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Boston Ballet School: Summer Dance Program
Overview
A four-week intensive ballet training program for ages 12–18 featuring classical ballet technique (50%+ of training hours) supplemented with character, contemporary, jazz, modern, and other dance styles. Students train 4–5 hours daily, six days per week, with optional residential housing in Boston University residence halls.
At a glance
Deadline
Feb 28110 days
Sessions
Jun4 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Boston, MA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,620
Entering grades
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Audition-based; highly selective program with placement-based level assignment.
Application requirements
Age
12–18 years old at program start (June 28); international students must be at least 14
Prior Dance Experience
High-level ballet training required; all female students must enter with pointe experience
Audition Format
2-hour audition: 30 minutes organizational, 90-minute technique class (barre to center), group demonstrations. In-person auditions at 29 US/Canadian locations or video auditions accepted.
Audition Attire (In-Person)
Women: black leotard, tights and slippers in natural skin tone or preferred color, both technique and pointe shoes. Men: black tights and white t-shirt.
International Students
M1 student visa required (Boston Ballet School sponsors); Canadian students exempt from visa but must process other required paperwork. Visa expenses not covered by program.
Application
Online pre-registration required before audition
Cost & sessions
Tuition $3,620 plus $100 registration fee. Residential housing (optional) $3,570; lunch plan (optional, residential only) $320. Need-based financial aid available for accepted students; limited merit scholarships available. International students and merit scholarship recipients ineligible for need-based aid. Aid deadline March 2, 2026.
Financial aid
Need-based financial aid available for accepted students; merit scholarships available (limited number). International students and those receiving merit scholarships not eligible for need-based aid.
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