Separate men's classes encompass the full range of dance offered by SDP, including jazz, modern and classical technique. The men also take part in several pas de deux classes to further their own and their partners technique. SDP culminates with student performances at the end of the six-week session cheered on by Boston Ballet faculty and artistic staff, fellow students, friends and family. SDP performances include original choreography by faculty members and excerpts from classical repertoire such as Swan Lake, Giselle, Paquita and Etudes. Summer Dance Program classes are held in Boston Ballet's luxurious, temperature-controlled studios, which are part of a modern cultural and performing arts center in Boston's South End, designed by renowned architect Graham Gund.
All studios have excellent dancing surfaces, sprung floors, beautiful windows, and high ceilings.
SDP students live in attractive college residence halls located near Boston's theatre district, with views of the historical Boston Public Garden. This area is centrally located to public transportation, a variety of shopping areas, and a large number of cultural and historical sites such as the gold-domed Massachusetts State House and the internationally known Freedom Trail. Students 14 and up are eligible to live in residence halls during the program. A brief walk to the studios leads students through historic neighborhoods and one of Boston's booming business districts. Students under 18 years old must adhere to curfews set by staff members.