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.
34 weeks
Program has rolling admission.
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Fall 2011 schedule
The Elementary Division
Creative Dance
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
For three and four year-olds, this 45-minute class allows children to explore their imaginations through the experience of music and movement.
Duxbury: Wednesday 11:00 – 11:45am, Wednesday 12:45 – 1:30 pm or Saturday, 10 – 10:45 am $500/year
| Wednesday 11:00 – 11:45 am | Wednesday 12:45 – 1:30 pm | Saturday, 10 - 10:45 am |
Pre-Ballet
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
In this one-hour class for five and six year-olds, 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: Wednesday, 10 – 11 am, Wednesday, 1:30 – 2:30 pm (Kindergarteners on a half-day schedule may switch mid-year) or Saturday, 9-10 am.
$550/year
| Wednesday, 10 – 11 am |
Wednesday, 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Saturday, 9 - 10 am |
Ballet: Level I
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
Taught through structured exercises at the barre and center, this two-day-a-week program for children ages seven through nine is a formal introduction to classical ballet and vocabulary.
Duxbury: Tuesday, 4 – 5:15 pm and Thursday, 4 – 5:15 pm
$1275/year
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, 5:15 – 6:45 pm and Thursday, 5:15 – 6:45 pm
$1425/year
Ballet: Level III
José Mateo Ballet Theatre
Susie Guthro, Instructor
Students having mastered Level II skills continue to advance their ballet technique and begin preparing for regular training en pointe.
Duxbury: Wednesday, 4 – 6 pm, Friday, 5:45 – 7:45 pm and Saturday, 10 – 11:30 am.
$2400/year
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, 5:45 – 7:45 pm, Wednesday, 6 - 8 pm, Friday, 3:45 – 5:45 pm,
Saturday, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
$3000
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.
Call (617) 354-7467 or visit www.ballettheatre.org for details.
Yoga
Yoga for Kids
a great, fun way for kids to get exercise, improve their focus, nurture their soul Ages 3-5
Hingham Campus
Monday, 11:15 am - 12:00 noon or 2:15 - 3:00 pm Friday, 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Yoga for Young Performers (NEW!)
Ages 12 and up
Explore the mind-body connection, learn techniques for better breathing and focus! Hingham: Monday 5:30-6:30 pm 10 weeks/$225
Faculty
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Dawn George, Saturday 3/4 class
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Susan MacNichol Guthro, Principal, Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre Young Dancer's Program at South Shore Conservatory Principle, levels III & IV Duxbury Clipper.com article: Notes from the Conservatory: Ballet – a love affair |
Jessica Hebb, Creative Dance, Pre- Ballet and levels I and II.
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Michele McGrath Davis, Creative Dance and Pre-Ballet Ms. Davis Graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a theater and dance degree. She trained with Jose Mateo as a young dancer and later joined his company. She has been teaching creative dance and ballet for the past 15 years. |
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