Be moved. Move others.

With a profound depth of knowledge and an impressive portfolio of real-world dance experience, Boston Conservatory teachers and acclaimed guest artists are as passionate about their students as they are about their craft. By challenging students to think beyond conventions, the Conservatory provides an environment for young dancers to grow into cutting-edge artists. The Conservatory’s outstanding technical training, supported by thought-provoking coursework, guides dancers' development as “whole artists”—those who are well-rounded, culturally aware, and fully engaged in mind, body, and spirit. 

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DISTINCTION

Awards and Recognitions

For the fifth consecutive year, DanceUS.org has included Boston Conservatory on its annual list of the Best College Dance Programs.
 

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VALUES

Diversity and Inclusion

Boston Conservatory prioritizes diversity in all its forms and aims to create a learning environment in which differences can be expressed and explored with respect and dignity.  

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Connections

Professional Partnerships

Our partnerships with acclaimed organizations such as the Rockettes and the Royal Academy of Dance provide our students with a profound depth of knowledge, helping young dancers grow into cutting-edge artists.

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INTENSIVE TRAINING

Summer Programs

Take your artistry to the next level through Boston Conservatory’s three-week summer intensives in commercial dance, concert dance, and musical theater dance

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Transforming Curriculum

Reframing Conservatory Education Through Africana Studies

As Berklee’s Africana Studies Division grows, so do learning and mentorship opportunities for Boston Conservatory at Berklee students. 

HISTORY

A Leader in Dance Education

Boston Conservatory was the first conservatory to integrate ballet and modern dance into a unified program, laying the foundation for what is now widely recognized as the best contemporary dance program in the world.