Dance with joy, imagination, and tenacity this summer!
Enjoy, Explore, and Enhance your Dance Training at Mass Ballet this Summer!
Registration opens February at the start of Bring a Friend Week on Saturday, February 7th.
Sign up in February and pay $50 non-refundable deposit to save $25!
We offer programs to supplement year-round training and fun ways to try dance with us for the first time! All Mass Ballet students are encouraged to continue their training in the summer to support their growth as artists and athletes.
Leadership Program and drop-in evening classes focus on technique, stretching/conditioning, building confidence and artistry. For ages 12+ or current Mass Ballet level 3-advanced.*
Story Book Dance Camp is a half day of ballet, creative movement, crafts, and imaginative play. For ages 3-6.
Youth Dance Workshop is a full day of creative fun for ages 5-11. It culminates in an original weekly performance including acting, dance, and characters and story created by the students.
Intermediate and Advanced Dancer Options for age 11+
Leadership Program with additional training Monday-Friday, July 13-24th and August 10th-21st, 9:00-3:00
- For age 12+ or current Mass Ballet level 3.* Daily ballet class plus pointe, modern, jazz or conditioning. At least 8 hours of dedicated instruction per week plus demonstrating and serving as role models for younger students.
- $225 per week. Multi-week and sibling discounts available.
*A special note to dancers age 11-12 We would love your help with younger dancers, while also giving you a chance to perform in the end of week show and enjoy crafts and activities. Feel free to reach out to Ms. Crowley if you have any questions about what to register for. Dancers who were enrolled in Ballet 3 for the 25-26 school year may also take evening drop-in classes.
Evening Stay in Shape Classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 14-21st, 6:00-7:30.
$25 per class or 10 for $225. Register below to purchase a class pass. Or per-class fee is due by cash at time of lesson. Suitable for elementary-advanced students including adults.
Students may arrive for self-warmup any time after 5:30 PM. Dancers should wear leotards, tights and ballet shoes and bring layers, pointe shoes if applicable and water.
Story Book Dance Camp Age 3-6
Favorite books come to life! We’ll explore a new book each day and learn about telling stories through movement. Books and themes include Wicked, The Nutcracker, Super Heroes, Pirates, Unicorns, famous dancers in history, Moana, Encanto and more! Each day features story time, ballet and creative movement, crafts, and imaginative play.
- Monday-Friday, July 13-24th and August 10th-21st. 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
- Early drop-off available.
- Informal end of session performance.
- Tuition is $250 per week.
- Save $25 for each additional week of camp!
- Drop off or stay in our waiting room and watch on closed-circuit TV.
Youth Dance Workshop Age 5-11*
For students who love dancing, acting and performing! Students will experience a variety of dance forms and build on their school year training. They will flex their creative muscles creating an original performance each week and also learn about specific ballets and dance history.
- Monday-Friday, July 13-24th and August 10th-21st, 9:00-3:00
- Walks to Danforth St. Park (weather permitting) for outdoor yoga, games and free play.
- Time to form relationships with older dance students as friends and role models.
- Students will need lunch, a snack, and plenty of water.
- Early drop off and late pick up available.
- Tuition is $425 per week.
- Save $25 for each additional week of camp!
Extended Day Options
Early drop off between 8 and 9am
Late pick-up between 3-5:30pm
Enroll your dancer in extended day in the parent portal for early and/or late care. You will be contacted prior to the session to finalize drop off/pick up times, so your account can be charged appropriately for the hours that you need. $15 an hour with a discount if more than 5 dancers enroll in extended day.
General Information
- Multi-week and sibling discounts available.
- Classes require 5 enrolled students to run. Smaller classes may be combined or offered a different session.
- Students in full-day sessions will be emailed information about clothing and shoes for park days.
Girls/Feminine Dress Code
Age 8 and up: Any style solid color leotard, pink or flesh colored ballet tights, ballet shoes to match tights, and hair in a ballet bun. Intermediate and Advanced Dancers should also bring pointe shoes only if previously promoted to pointe. Leggings or shorts and layers permitted for non-ballet classes. No jewelry except small earrings.
Age 3-7: Any style solid color leotard with or without attached skirt. Pink or flesh colored ballet tights or white ankle socks, ballet shoes to match tights, and hair secured off face. No jewelry except small earrings.
Boys/Masculine Dress Code:
Plain white t-shirt tucked inside black opaque ballet tights or black exercise shorts with white ankle socks and black or white ballet shoes.