Young Dancers Program

By Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre

We offer high quality, humanistic ballet education and training for children of all levels age 3 and up.

Photo of a child in a leotard lining up for dance class.
Tuesday, January 2 – Saturday, June 1

.: Mon, September 11 2023 – Tue, December 12 2023.

Monday through Saturday.

Schedule varies based on your Division and Class. Most are offered between 3:00-6:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Saturdays. 

Ages: 3 to 18.

Eligibility is based on age.

Application required

  • Sign-up is ongoing

JMBT Young Dancers Program Enrollment Application.

Enrollment is ongoing until classes are filled. Visit our website, determine the appropriate level for placement by age if under 8-years-old. Our Middle and Upper Divisions, which are mostly ages 8+, are required to audition. Our Elementary Division for ages 3-9 are not required to audition.

Cost

Cost depends on number of hours/week, see each class for specific rates of tuition on the Young Dancers Program page. The price for the entire year of programming ranges between $750-$5000 per year, for between 1-6 days of classes per week.

Some financial assistance is available.

  • Financial Aid and/or Scholarship Available
  • Sliding scale based on income

Learn more about our Financial Aid options and requirements on our Young Dancer…

Location

  • In-person only.

Jose Mateo Cambridge Studios

400 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

Mid Cambridge, Riverside, and West Cambridge
Jose Mateo Dorchester Studios

14 Cushing Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02125
United States

Outside Cambridge

Additional information

YOUNG DANCERS PROGRAM CAMBRIDGE AND DORCHESTER The Young Dancers Program is JMBT’s yearlong training program for students ages 3–18, with studios in Harvard Square, Cambridge and Dorchester, Boston. JMBT is also the presenter of Dance for World Community, an initiative that harnesses the power of dance to create social change. Our Young Dancers Program centers around the themes of Ballet, Dance, Movement, and Performance for ages 3-18 and includes a performance.