Boston Ballet

Ballet Programs: Led by Artistic Director, Mikko Nissinen, the Boston Ballet maintains a diverse repertoire, ranging from full-length ballets to new works by some of today's finest choreographers. The Company gives over 100 performances at the Citizens Boston Opera House and other performing spaces in Boston, MA during its eight month season that ends in May of each year. To sustain the Ballet's artistic Excellency, the Ballet has secured $6 million of multi-year pledges that are collectible through fiscal year 2023. Boston Ballet's 2018-2019 season featured 12 ballets including 3 world premieres. The season opened with a celebration of the great 20th century choreographer Jerome Robbins called Genius at Play, showcasing three of his works. The spring season offered a range of rotating classical and contemporary programming, including i) a full evening of William Forsythe pieces, including 2 world premieres; ii) a mixed bill featuring George Balanchine, Leonid Yakobson, and ...

The Division for Education and Community Initiatives (ECI): reaches over 3,500 individuals in Boston, Newton, the North Shore and the surrounding communities. ECI programs include: Citydance, established in 1991, provides third grade students from over 130 Boston and North Shore public school classrooms with a tuition-free introduction to dance education; ECI On Location, inclusive of Taking Steps and Boys in Motion, serve students from 4th grade to 8th grade, offering year-long dance education in schools and community sites; and Adaptive Dance, established in 2002, provides creative movement instruction to individuals with disabilities from ages 2 to adult. ECI also engages participants beyond programming by providing special opportunities that can include attending Boston Ballet performances and special events/activities, mentoring and teaching, and performing in showcases or community performances.

Boston Ballet School (BBS): provides a comprehensive dance education with the goal of inspiring, nurturing and sustaining a life-long love of dance in every student. BBS operates three state-of-art dance facilities: at Boston Ballet's headquarters in the South End of Boston; in the Metro-West town of Newton; and in the north shore town of Marblehead. BBS provides dance education and training to nearly 4,000 students through four programs. The Classical Ballet Program follows a carefully designed curriculum with nine levels of study. It also has a supplemental Summer Dance Workshop and Master Class Series exposing students to different dance concepts and styles in a creative environment. The Children's Program for ages 16 months to 7 years introduces children to the art of dance by promoting the exploration of creativity and expression through movement. Its corresponding summer camps, Ballet Stories and Ballet Journeys introduce students to the wider world of dance. ...