Nutcracker community dancer auditions, boys’ scholarship auditions, open classes and faculty meet and greet over two days
McGRATHPR.com – South Shore Ballet Theatre (SSBT), the region’s pre-professional ballet school, hosts two auditions and programs “Open Houses” on Monday, August 29 and Tuesday, August 30, 3 to 6 pm, at its studios at 45 Industrial Park Road, Hingham. The events are open to the public and admission is free, welcoming both prospective and returning students and their families.
SSBT’s “Open House” offers something of interest to everyone who loves dance! Special events include auditions for several roles in SSBT’s annual treasured production of The Nutcracker and auditions for the Boys’ Ballet Scholarship program. Open ballet classes will be offered for all dancers ages seven and up. Meet SSBT’s artistic director Marthavan McKeon and the school’s world class faculty while touring the beautiful facility’s studios and enjoy refreshments. Photographer Brooke Trisolini will be on site offering dancer photo mini sessions.
Open House Schedule of Events
Monday, August 29 and Tuesday, August 30
Faculty Meet and Greet, 3 to 6 pm (Studio 2)
Meet SSBT’s artistic director and faculty while enjoying refreshments
Boys’ Scholarship Auditions and Open Ballet Class, 4 to 5 pm (Studio 1)
Dancers arrive dressed for class: Girls – leotard, tights, ballet shoes; Boys – fitted shorts, plain t-shirt, ballet shoes or jazz shoes
Boys’ scholarships are merit based and are offered for the full year, no prior experience necessary
Nutcracker Community Dancers’ Auditions for SSBT’s The Nutcracker, 5 to 6 pm
All dancers ages 11 to 14 are welcome to audition
Open Ballet Classes, 4 to 5 pm (Studio 3)
Dancers of all skill levels ages 7 and up welcome
Photoshoot Mini Sessions, 4 to 5:30 pm
Book 15-minute photo sessions for your dancer with Photographer Brooke Trisolini
15-minute mini sessions deliver 5 fully edited images, $85 per dancer; 20-minute mini sessions deliver 10 fully edited images, $100 per dancer
Dancers arrive in one outfit, (school uniform preferred), posed photos taken outdoors
boys’ ballet class, image by Abbey Knoll Photography
To register for any of the Open House programs or auditions in advance, email ballet@southshoreballettheatre.com. For more information about South Shore Ballet Theatre, its programs, tuition, scholarships, and performances, visit SouthShoreBalletTheatre.com, call 781-312-7224, or follow South Shore Ballet Theatre on social media.
About South Shore Ballet Theatre
Founded in 2008, South Shore Ballet Theatre (SSBT) is a pre-professional ballet school featuring world class faculty, training tomorrow’s dancers today! SSBT’s mission is to provide students and their families with the opportunity to develop an appreciation of ballet and related dance disciplines in a safe and nurturing environment, encouraging students to strive to achieve their fullest potential, regardless of course of study.
SSBT students frequently take the performance stage including the beloved full-length production of The Nutcracker, their annual Spring Gala and throughout the year collaboratively with local schools and arts programs, sharing the appreciation of dance with the local community.
SSBT staff are committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. All students are welcome regardless of appearance, gender, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or disability. SSBT maintains an open-door policy so that all individuals may join the SSBT community and share this art form.
SSBT’s programs include American Ballet Theatre’s (ABT®) National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough nine-level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels.
For more information about South Shore Ballet Theatre, its programs, tuition, scholarships, and performances, visit SouthShoreBalletTheatre.com, call 781-312-7224, or follow South Shore Ballet Theatre on social media.
