Studios in Massachusetts

Fresh Pond Ballet

Fresh Pond Ballet is a Cambridge studio offering an inclusive, non-competitive approach to ballet training for students ages 3 and up. In addition to group classes ranging from pre-ballet through advanced pointe and adult levels, the studio offers private and semi-private coaching for students ages 12 and older. The facility features a sprung floor with rubber cushioning and offers both in-person and online class options.

José Mateo Ballet Theatre

José Mateo Ballet Theatre School, established over 35 years ago, is noted for its inclusive and humanistic approach to ballet training, challenging traditional elitism in the art form. With a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated faculty, it offers programs for students of all ages, from beginners to aspiring professionals, fostering a progressive and diverse environment that emphasizes personalized instruction and extensive performance opportunities.

José Mateo Ballet Theatre

José Mateo Ballet Theatre is New England's leading producer of new, critically acclaimed ballets and the only company in the region creating its entire repertory through a single resident choreographer - Artistic Director José Mateo. The 20-member professional company performs out of its Cambridge home with a second location in Dorchester. The organization places a strong emphasis on diversity, community engagement, and outreach to disadvantaged children.

Koltun Ballet

Koltun Ballet provides focused, rigorous training in the Vaganova (Russian) technique with deliberately small class sizes that allow for personalized instruction. The school's Children's Program (ages 3–8) and Pre-Professional Program (ages 9–19) have produced students who consistently earn recognition at the Youth America Grand Prix. A seven-week summer intensive program draws students seeking concentrated training.

Koltun Ballet Boston

Koltun Ballet Boston provides exemplary dance training for children and pre-professional dancers, emphasizing a mix of classical tradition and contemporary choreography. Recognized with multiple awards, including the Youth America Grand Prix Outstanding School Award, the academy is led by experienced faculty with ties to prestigious ballet companies, ensuring a rigorous and nurturing environment for aspiring dancers.

L'Ecole de Ballet

L'Ecole de Ballet, established in 1989, emphasizes a nurturing and non-competitive environment that promotes both personal and artistic development in young dancers. The studio offers a variety of classes including classical ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary dance, prioritizing the growth of every child in a supportive and body-positive atmosphere.

Lexington School of Ballet

The Lexington School of Ballet offers a diverse range of dance classes, including ballet, jazz, and modern dance, catered to students of all ages from beginners to pre-professional levels. With a focus on inspiring artistry, confidence, and cooperation among dancers, the studio strives to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for personal growth in the art of dance.

Marblehead School of Ballet

The Marblehead School of Ballet offers a nurturing environment for dancers of all ages, emphasizing quality dance education through a tailored approach and diverse program offerings, including recreational and pre-professional ballet classes. Committed to passing down the art of dance from generation to generation, the studio also features hybrid classes, wellness programs, and summer intensives to accommodate various learning needs.

Massachusetts Academy of Ballet

The Massachusetts Academy of Ballet, founded in 2005, provides classical ballet training based on the Russian (Vaganova) syllabus for students ages 3.5 through 18 as well as adults. The school emphasizes classical technique, musicality, artistry, and creativity - building dancers who are both technically proficient and expressive artists.

Mass Ballet

Mass Ballet offers a comprehensive dance education for ages 2 through adult, emphasizing quality and compassionate training across various divisions, including pre-professional programs. With a mission centered on the joy of dance, the studio provides numerous performance opportunities and aims to foster self-confidence and emotional expression in its students.

Melissa Kelley's Dance Studio of Braintree

N&D BALLET CENTER

N&D Ballet Center is distinguished for its recognition as a YAGP Outstanding School and its accolades including UBC Outstanding Coach, underscoring its commitment to excellence in ballet training. The studio focuses on cultivating talented dancers and offers a supportive environment for their artistic development.