Dance and Movement
Ballet
José Mateo Ballet Theatre Young Dancers Program at South Shore Conservatory offers formal instruction in classical ballet for dancers beginning at age three. Ballet Theatre’s philosophy – that every student has the right to a quality dance education – is unique in the ballet world. Acknowledging that children develop an interest in ballet at varying stages, Ballet Theatre at South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury campus offers a broad range of classes allowing children to enter the program any time between the ages of three and nine.
SSC reserves the right to cancel a class due to low enrollment.
Class minimum 6, class maximum 12.
32 weeks starting September 21
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The Elementary Division
Creative Dance I
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
For students who are three years old by September 1, this 45-minute class allows children to explore their imaginations through the experience of music and movement.
Duxbury: Wednesday 3:00-3:45 pm, Thursday 2:00-2:45 pmor Saturday 9:00-9:45 am
$500/year
| Wednesday, 3 - 3:45 pm | Thursday, 2 - 2:45 pm | Saturday, 9 - 9:45 am |
Creative Dance II
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
For beginning dancers who are four years old by September 1, this class provides the opportunity to discover the joy and athleticism of dance movement.
Duxbury: Wednesday, 2 – 2:45 pm, Thursday, 3-3:45 pm or Saturday, 9:45-10:30 am
$500/year
| Wednesday, 2 - 2:45 pm | Thursday, 3 - 3:45 pm | Saturday, 9:45 - 10:30 am |
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
In this one-hour class for children who are five years old by September 1, students learn to explore ranges of movement through basic dance steps (chasse, polka, skipping, etc.) that help them develop basic rhythm and movement skills and posture awareness.
Duxbury: Monday, 3:45 - 4:45 pm
$550/year
| Duxbury: Monday, 3:45 - 4:45 pm |
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
In this one-hour class for children who are six years old by September 1, students are taught independent moves of feet, legs, arms and the head in a musical context to begin building a physical awareness helpful to their approach to the early study of ballet technique.
Duxbury: Tuesday, 3:45 - 4:45 pm
$550/year
| Duxbury: Tuesday, 3:45 - 4:45 pm |
Ballet: Level I
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
Taught through structured exercises at the barre and center, this three-hour-a-week program for children ages seven through nine is a formal introduction to classical ballet and vocabulary.
Duxbury: Monday, 4:45 – 6:15 pm and Wednesday, 4-5:30 pm
$1275/year
| Ballet: Level 1 |
The Middle Division
Ballet: Level II
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
Continuing formal ballet training, this class is recommended for students ages 8 - 11 who have successfully completed at least one year of Level I training. Enrollment is after evaluation only.
Duxbury: Tuesday, 4:45 – 6:15 pm and Thursday, 4- 5:30 pm
$1425/year
| Ballet: Level 2 |
Ballet: Level III
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
Students having mastered Level II skills continue to advance their ballet technique and begin preparing for regular training en pointe.
Duxbury: Tuesday, 6:15 – 8:30 pm, Thursday, 5:30 – 7:00 pm, and Friday, 5:30 – 7:45 pm
$2400/year
| Ballet: Level 3 |
Ballet: Level IV
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
A technically more accelerated class, Level IV carefully guides students toward beginning to formulate their plans for intensifying their ballet studies.
Duxbury: Monday, 6:15 – 8:15 pm, Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:30 pm,
Friday, 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
$3000
| Ballet: Level 4 |
Students are expected to spend at least two years in Levels I – IV. Placement for transferring students ages 8 and above is by audition.
Students ages six and older are invited to audition for children’s roles in Ballet Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker, which tours throughout the state. Auditions for the 2009 season are September 12, 2009. Call (617) 354-7467 or visit www.ballettheatre.org for details.
Yoga
NEW! Yoga for Children
Meg Durkin
Come join us for a fun yoga session for preschoolers ages 3 - 5. Yoga is a great way for kids to get exercise, improve their focus, nurture their soul and have a lot of fun. A typical class usually includes learning some animal yoga poses and becoming aware of our breath. We also sing songs to yoga poses, act out a yoga story and of course have a little rest at the end.
Hingham: Tuesday, 11:15 - 12 noon (18 weeks-$300), Wednesday 10:00 - 10:45 (12 weeks-$200),
Thursday 2:00 - 2:45 pm (18 weeks-$300), Friday, 11:30 – 12:15 pm (18 weeks-$300)
| Hingham: Tuesday, 11:15 - 12 noon | Hingham: Wednesday 10:00 - 10:45 |
| Hingham: Thursday 2:00 - 2:45 pm | Hingham: Friday, 11:30 – 12:15 pm |
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for private lessons for children whose families can document financial need. Application forms are available in the office and as a downloadable Word Document and must be filled out and returned prior to the first week of the semester. All applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee, which meets before each semester to grant assistance. Recipients of scholarship aid must reapply each semester.
South Shore Conservatory admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all rights and privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.