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 5, class maximum 12
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
$495/year
| Monday, 2:45 - 3:30 pm | Wednesday, 2:30 - 3:15 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
$495/year
| Tuesday, 2:30 - 3:15 pm | Thursday, 2:15 - 3 pm |
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.
$530/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.
$530/year
| Duxbury: Wednesday, 3:45 - 4:45 pm |
Ballet Level I
José Mateo's Ballet Theatre
Taught through structured exercises at the barre and center, this two hour a week program for children ages seven through nine years old is a formal introduction to classical ballet and vocabulary.
Duxbury campus
$950/year
| Duxbury: Monday, 4:45 - 5:45 pm |
The Middle Division
Ballet Level II
José Mateo's 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 campus
$1280/year
| Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:00 pm | Thursday, 5 - 6:30 pm |
Ballet Level III
José Mateo's Ballet Theatre
Students having mastered Level II skills continue to advance their ballet technique and begin preparing for regular training en pointe.
Duxbury campus
$1995/year
| Tuesday, 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Thursday, 3:15 - 5:00 pm | Friday, 4:30 - 6:30 pm |
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 campus
$2835/year
| Tuesday, 3:30 - 5:30 pm | Wednesday, 5:45 - 7:45 | Friday, 4:30 - 6:30 pm | Saturday, 9:45 - 11:45 am |
The Upper Division
Ballet Level V
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
For students who have demonstrated an intermediate level of technical mastery, Level V encourages students to excel, whether they have chosen to continue to regularly take ballet for recreation and self development, or have begun to direct their sight on a professional career. It is recommended that students at this level study five days a week: three in Duxbury and two at the Cambridge studio.
Duxbury campus
$2300/year
| Monday, 5:45 - 7:45 pm | Wednesday, 5:45 - 7:45 pm | Friday, 2:30 - 4:30 pm |
Ballet Level VI
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
Designed for the serious ballet student, emphasis is put on mastering advanced technique, musicality, and performance skills. Classes take place six days a week with three days required at the Cambridge studio.
Duxbury campus
$2300/year
| Monday, 5:45 - 7:45 pm | Wednesday, 5:45 - 7:45 pm | Friday, 2:30 - 4:30 pm |
Students are expected to spend at least two years in Levels II – IV. Placement for transferring student ages 8 and above is by audition. Those wishing to continue training beyond Level VI are encouraged to enroll in the Upper Division in Cambridge. . Students in Level III and above are invited to participate in The Young Dancers Concert at The Sanctuary Theatre in Cambridge, Mass.
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. Audition for the 2008 season are September 13, 2008. The production will be presented at Duxbury Performing Arts Center from December 19 – 21, 2008. Call (617) 354-7467 or visit ballettheatre.org for details.
Yoga
Yoga for Life
Lorna Jane Norris
This weekly class is for Yoga practitioners of all levels, including absolute beginners. The goal of this class is to increase knowledge, confidence, flexibility, physical and mental strength. Classes will be loosely based on Ashtanga model, using flow for the central portion of the class and stretching to warm up and cool down. Please bring mat. 10 weeks
$150
| Hingham: Wednesday, 9:15 - 10:15 am | Duxbury: Thursday, 9:15 - 10:15 am |
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. The deadline for Fall 2008 financial aid applications is August 8, 2008. The deadline for Spring 2009 financial aid applications is January 9, 2009.
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.