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Boston Ballet School
4.7 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Ballet school in Boston, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 2–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (617) 456-6333
- Website & schedule bostonballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
The programs they offer
“I went to the adult classes here for about 6 years off and on.”
“That's the best school dance to put your kids.”
What families & students say
“The first time we went a colleague had invited and Rudolf Nureyev was to perform in Don Quixote with Paris Ballet, and all dressed up with high expectations off we went.”
“With Boston Ballet there were some very precious and treasured evenings of watching lovely performances.”
“I went to the adult classes here for about 6 years off and on.”
“Great school with professional staff and positive vibes”
From the reviews
I went to the adult classes here for about 6 years off and on. I grew up doing ballet, and love the adult classes here. It's often hard to find high quality adult classes because the students have a very wide range in abilities, and the classes do a good job of designing and choreography that is both challenging but…
Somehow it does seem that four stars should be more than liked it, and five should be absolutely superlative. With Boston Ballet there were some very precious and treasured evenings of watching lovely performances.
Every performance by the Boston Ballet is spectacular. The recent production of Swan Lake was better than even expected, with brand-new costumes and set. And of course the Boston Ballet Nutcracker is a Boston tradition.
George is an incredible instructor. A true master in the art of ballet. To have a maestro play the piano live in every single class is a gift. I continue to learn and be inspired with this class.
Adult ballet at Boston Ballet School
Boston Ballet School runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Boston Ballet School
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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