Summer Dance Program at the Northeast School of Ballet

Northeast School of Ballet (NSB), founded over 40 years ago by long-time Melrose resident, Sandra McNaught, and under the artistic direction of her daughter, Denise Cecere, will offer summer programs at Memorial Hall in Melrose during July and August. NSB, known for training classical ballet dancers, invites guest teachers from the US and abroad to work with the young students enrolled in the programs. NSB is a nonprofit organization and provides a variety of dance programs to meet virtually any need for young aspiring dancers in the greater Boston area.

At NSB’s Summer Programs:

Discover the joy of Dance at Northeast School of Ballet (NSB) this summer. NSB, home of the Northeast Youth Ballet, will offer programs for all ages and levels of technique. The school feels that every student, whether an aspiring professional or a beginner studying only to experience the joy of dance, should receive the best possible training. The dedicated faculty and guest faculty from prestigious organizations around the world take pride in making sure all students, ages 3 to adult, receive personalized training and individual attention to reach their potential. Each summer program has been designed to not only develop each student technically, but to develop his or her self-confidence, focus, discipline and love for the art by encouraging creativity and imagination in a fun, safe and inspiring environment. Call now for more information at 781-662-5843 or visit our website at www.northeastyouthballet.org to register.

NSB Summer Intensive Program: July 23rd through August 17th

 NSB Studios, Memorial Hall, Melrose, MA

Our 4-week intensive summer program (by audition only) is designed for career-oriented students ages 10-21 who are wanting to improve their skills, gain strength and broaden their knowledge of classical ballet and other forms of dance in a rich, intensive classroom experience. At the culmination of the program, NSB gives students an opportunity to demonstrate the various forms of choreography learned throughout the program to their family, friends and audience members.

NSB Young Dancers Program: July 9th-20th

Our 2-week young dancers program is designed for Beginner Ballet students ages 8-12 who want to develop their technique, have a better understanding of terminology, pick up classroom combinations and choreography and improve on their musicality both in their classical ballet training and other forms of dance. At the culmination of the program, NSB gives the students an opportunity to demonstrate the various forms of choreography learned throughout the program to their family, friends and audience members.

Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet Programs:  Week 1: July 9th-13th/Week 2: July 16th-20th 

Our one-week creative movement and pre-ballet programs are designed to develop a child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. The Programs, Favorite Fairytales I and II, will enrich your child in the art of storytelling through dance and imagination. Children develop performance skills as they become part of the story with movement, watching the ballet, learning choreography, prop making and much more. The program will help young students prepare for formal ballet classes while encouraging creativity, self-expression, and fundamental movement skills in an entertaining, fun and nurturing environment.