Boston Ballet School (BBS) and Walnut Hill School for the Arts have announced a new partnership that will begin in fall 2020.
Boston Ballet School’s Professional Division at Walnut Hill School for the Arts will be the joining of Boston Ballet School’s Pre-Professional Program and Walnut Hill School for the Arts. The organization will offer education for pre-professional dance students preparing for a career on the stage and college.
“Boston Ballet is dedicated to supporting the whole dancer at every stage of their development and career. This unique and first-class partnership embodies that commitment by giving dance students not only top-of-the-line ballet training, but also an excellent academic and residential life program.”
– Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen.
The new partnership will be led by:
- Boston Ballet’s Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen
- Walnut Hill School for the Arts Head of School Antonio Viva
- BBS Director Margaret Tracey
- Head of Men’s Program Peter Stark
- Internationally-renowned BBS faculty
“Our greatest excitement about this new partnership is how unique it is both within the dance world and the independent school world.”
– Walnut Hill School for the Arts Head of School Antonio Viva
Boston Ballet School’s Professional Division at Walnut Hill School for the Arts will educate and train the whole dancer, including comprehensive dance instruction, performances, choreography, music direction, career development, a rigorous academic program, and a rich community life surrounded by their peers.
Source: Boston Ballet | Featured Photo © Rosalie O’Connor, courtesy of Boston Ballet