Children’s Program students, ages 3-7, in order to assist with handwashing (if permission to use hand sanitizer is not given), removing street shoes and clothes in order to prepare for class, bathroom trips if required. BBS will inform others of an infected individual but will do so without identifying the individual by name. Masks are required for all students, parents, and staff throughout the entirety of the program unless you are unable to comply due to a documented disability. With families wondering how they will celebrate the holidays during coronavirus shutdowns, the Hill-Stead Museum and Ballet Theatre Company have partnered to bring The Nutcracker to life with a costume exhibition and ballet performances in a life-sized snow globe. Boston Ballet partnered with a team of medical professionals and AGMA, the dancers’ union, to develop a series of plans that ensure our artists’ safe return to the studios. Charlie Baker is attempting to stem the surge of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Massachusetts with more stringent restrictions starting Saturday.. Baker announced a series of new rules Tuesday that crack down on gatherings and businesses and require hospitals to halt most elective surgeries.. Both off the chART and ChoreograpHER have been optimized for the health and safety of patrons and performers by shortening the length of the programs and eliminating intermissions. Boston Ballet Company Physician: Studios have appropriate markings and modifications to support physical distancing. Social distancing markers will be placed on the floor for students to follow throughout the building. Families are encouraged to reference the email they received on 1/7 as well as the Sunday bulletins for more information. For the first time, Boston Ballet will bring Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker to homes across New England through a broadcast partnership with NBC10 Boston. There will be spaces marked off in front of the mirror for students to leave belongings (e.g. Though the calendar has had its say, spring arrives for the New York City Ballet at 7:30 tonight when the curtain rises on the all-Balanchine program that ushers in a new season. The safety of our students and families remains our top priority. They will also be asked to confirm that they have followed Boston Ballet's Travel policy by confirming they have either a) quarantined for 14 days after traveling or b) quarantined for 5 days and received a negative test. Boston Ballet’s ‘The Gift’ is a welcome one For the second of its six virtual presentations of the 2020–2021 season, Boston Ballet is offering “The Gift” — and a very handsome one. Boston Ballet School is closely monitoring community activity, academic school plans, CDC and Massachusetts guidelines and taking the advice of many health experts, including our partners at Boston Children’s Hospital. If the student, or any family member living in the student’s home show signs of sickness, the student should not come to the studio. Instructor, Internal Medicine, Harvard Medical School   Boston Ballet will temporarily close performances due to ongoing public health and safety concerns. They rehearse in pods of 10, with each pod using their own dedicated studio and dressing space to increase physical distancing from other members of the Company. Chaperones must follow on-site protocols at all times including completing the wellness check, washing hands upon arrival and dismissal, wearing a mask, maintaining 6’ social distancing. Boston Ballet School has developed an expansive COVID-19 Risk Reduction Strategy in accordance with CDC and Massachusetts guidelines and requirements that continue to evolve. Faculty members will help students acclimate to wearing a mask when exercising. The HVAC system and filters are frequently being inspected and replaced as necessary. Students should bring their own water bottles each day. water bottle, small dance bag), to remove outerwear and to change into their shoes. Due to feedback from our Adaptive Dance families, we offered virtual classes in the fall and the option for hybrid or in-studio classes will be explored for the spring. If a student tests positive for COVID-19, Boston Ballet School must notify the local Board of Health. Our mission statement continues to guide our re-opening plans: while excellence in ballet training is crucial to our mission, our job as arts educators goes well beyond technique. Students should avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth, cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue and wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. BBS will have additional masks if needed. Students must wash their hands before leaving. Division of Infectious Diseases  BALLET FIESTA MEXICANA DE YLOY YBARRA. This exciting and innovative series will premiere six programs from November to April. Nathan Burlak, Director of Information Technology  Floors will be machine scrubbed each night. Dancers are required to complete a daily self-screening to gain access to the rehearsal studios and wear masks at all times. The lobby and showers are closed. Beyond these new protocols, Boston Ballet has invested in several facility upgrades including optimized HVAC ventilation and filtration and brand-new streaming technology to allow choreographers to work with the dancers remotely and pods to take class and work together virtually. On Thursday, March 12, the Opportunity Fund application reopened as the Boston Artist Relief Fund. Even as Boston Ballet copes with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company gave the good news of promotions to seven of its most … As a result, we are moving to a cohort model, meaning in-person students will alternate weeks on-site and virtually. Staff Scientist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center  The Nutcracker Take time for joy. Ben Phillips, Production Manager / Technical Director  RECENT UPDATES as of 1.7.2021 Boston Ballet. Explore. Like many other ballet companies who have been forced offstage, Boston Ballet is presenting an entirely digital season this fall. Due to current COVID-19 implications and necessary precautions, ALL Boston Ballet Company, BBII, Post Graduate program auditions are cancelled. Students are asked to arrive in their dance gear and with a small bag consisting a water bottle, ballet slippers and pointe shoes (where applicable). Pods and essential staff will be baseline tested for COVID after any personal travel or breaks in the season and will follow Massachusetts requirements for out-of-state travel. In-studio classes are limited to 10-15 students, include modifications to maintain physical distancing, and have assigned staggered arrival and drop-off times. Masks should be clearly marked with the child’s name and clearly distinguish which side of the covering should be worn facing outwards, so they are worn properly each day. Contactless water bottle refill stations and water fountains will be closed. Medical Director and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist  Thank you for your patience and continued support. Instructor, Internal Medicine, Harvard Medical School  First, The Nutcracker will be broadcast to audiences of all ages through a partnership with NBC Boston. Howard Merlin, Costume Shop  Thea Brennan-Krohn MD, D(ABMM)  With the uncertainty of the challenges COVID-19 presents on a frequent basis, we want to remind you that we may need to switch a group to virtual instruction or cancel completely on any day should something unexpected occur. Ming Min Hui, Chief Financial Officer  BBS will respect the privacy and confidentiality of any student or staff member who reports an illness. Students and faculty are required to remain in their designated areas for the duration of the class. Only one guardian-student pair is allowed to check-in at a time. Boston Baroque Boston Baroque is postponing performances of "Gloria" and Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" to a later date this spring. Please note: Hand in Hand classes are not offered year as this curriculum relies heavily on social interaction, faculty involvement, and various shared equipment, and it would be very difficult to implement our new safety procedures for this age group. We are deeply grateful to the talented medical experts who advised us in creating a plan to implement the following protocols and programs to support dancers, students, faculty, and audiences. All students and faculty will remain six feet apart in hallways. ***For all information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on Boston Ballet’s 2021 season, please click HERE. Bring your group to experience Boston Ballet! Division of Infection Control/Hospital Epidemiology  City of Boston response. Students should bring at least three clean masks to the studio so they can be switched out when wet from sweat or breathing. Ryan Fotter, Chief of Staff  Bandanas, handkerchiefs, fleece balaclavas, and neck gaiters are not acceptable masks. Dana Pepe, MD, MPH  Please email. All studios will be disinfected before and after class, including wiping barres and door handles. The Company is now one of the major ballet companies in North America and among the top companies in the world. Boston Ballet, founded in 1963 by E. Virginia Williams, was the first professional repertory ballet company in New England. Groups of 10 or more people are eligible for exclusive pre-sale opportunities, discounted tickets, flexible payment plans, free ticket opportunities and special add-on programs. Sanitation. Boston Ballet is a people-powered arts nonprofit organization comprised of dancers, musicians, stagers, artisans, faculty, administrative staff, and volunteers. Our goal is to keep everyone safe by following appropriate governmental and health recommendations, and proactively implement procedures that will ensure a safe dance environment for all our students and families. The family must contact their Primary Care Physician for medical advice and guidance. Special exceptions will be granted for the Classical Ballet Program, ages 8-18 with prior written approval. It employs more than 500 full and part-time individuals in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts across three studios in Boston, Newton, and Marblehead. Additionally, Boston Ballet has engaged an Air Balancing service to ensure the optimum amount of fresh air is being introduced to the environment. Similar to members of the Company, Boston Ballet School students must complete a daily self-screening and wear masks at all times. The affected cohort will receive virtual training effective immediately until further notice. BBS will re-open for in-studio classes on Monday, January 11 at a reduced in-person capacity of 8–9 students per class. If a student or member of the household becomes ill during the course of the program, contact BBS at. Division of Infection Control/Hospital Epidemiology  Boston Ballet Company Physician  Arrival and dismissal times will be staggered by level. Instructor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School  More than 500 guests raised $2 million at the Boston Ballet Ball 2020, held Saturday night, Feb. 1, at the Castle at Park Plaza. These specific, cautious, and highly monitored protocols allow our dancers to return to the studios safely. BBS students and parents were vital in this process, providing feedback through surveys that assisted in shaping this model. Students must arrive and wait where 6’ social distancing markers will be placed. Adult Dance Program drop-in classes will be offered virtually until further notice. The 4-minute video reimagines an iconic duet from Tchaikovsky’s "Swan Lake" with an intimate duet between two Boston Ballet principal dancers and musical accompaniment by … If a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, the building will close to be disinfected and all students will begin virtual classes immediately and continue them until reopening. Boston Symphony Orchestra cancels fall 2020 performances due to coronavirus Advertisement The home belongs to Ballet soloist Isaac Akiba, who also filmed the performance on … A special thank you to Boston Ballet’s medical consultants for consultation and assistance in development of this plan to ensure the safety of our artists, students, faculty, and staff:  Dancing In. Bridget J. Quinn, MD  Status: Remainder of spring season canceled. Consulting Physician Boston Ballet School  Starting Saturday and running until at least noon … Studios will be thoroughly disinfected between each use. May 6–16, 2021 off the chART Play it loud. Each space will be a minimum of 6’ apart from each to maintain social distancing at all times. In order to reduce occupancy levels on premises, during class time, Boston Ballet School will limit chaperones to: WHAT IF BBS HAS A CONFIRMED CASE OF COVID-19? In the past, we have successfully stood up heightened awareness, monitoring and response approaches for SARS, MERS, and H1N1 flu. Cloth masks must preferably have layers. Prior to the start of a program, each student will be assigned a level. Second, Boston Ballet’s first-ever virtual season, BB@yourhome, will replace the previously announced fall and winter seasons at the Citizens Bank Opera House. Student will not be penalized for sickness-related absences. Locker rooms are open for restrooms but not for changing. Class capacities have been reduced to accommodate social distancing. The affected cohort will receive virtual training effective immediately until further notice. 7 Boston holiday shows and performances you can stream from home in 2020 While stages will remain empty this year, audiences still have several ways to get into the holiday spirit. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center  In compliance with the CDC and local health officials, no students who have symptoms of COVID-19, which may include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, congestion, running nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea or new loss of taste or smell, should enter the studio. Third, if it is safe to do so, Boston Ballet will present two live, in-person performances in May 2021. Boston Ballet artistic director Mikko Nissinen believes choreographers George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, and William Forsythe “evolved the artform, forever changing the future of ballet.” Boston Ballet has announced on Thursday that it would suspend the rest of the spring season due to the coronavirus outbreak. Each level will have a staggered dismissal time. Over the past six months, Boston Ballet School faculty and staff have worked tirelessly to pilot new ballet teaching techniques that resonate with students of all ages, both virtually and in-studio. Designated chaperone waiting areas will be provided and clearly marked. Since January, the Boston Public Health Commission and Boston EMS have taken extensive steps to prepare for a potential outbreak of COVID-19. We are currently offering in-studio and virtual classes for the 2020/2021 school year, while closely monitoring local and state COVID-19 safety guidelines. Lori Ossip, Summer Associate  As a reminder, staff, students and guardians must ensure that they follow all state-mandated safety and quarantine requirements, including the most up to date Massachusetts Travel Order. COVID-19 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Info regarding how this event is being affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Students need to conduct a daily self-screen, including temperature checks, for themselves and household members prior to arrival. Students are required to wash their hands after using the bathroom, sneezing, coughing, or nose blowing, and when entering and exiting the building. Students will enter and exit the studios by using a one-way system. Boston Ballet has announced on Thursday that it would suspend the rest of the spring season due to the coronavirus outbreak. Boston Ballet’s first-ever virtual season. Bioesque Botanical solution will be applied to the entire studio, including floors, using a electrostatic sprayer (fogger). Lia Cirio and Tigran Mkrtchyan in Jorma Elo’s Carmen, photo by Liza Voll; courtesy of Boston Ballet As the COVID-19 pandemic upends every aspect of Boston life, we’re checking in … Younger siblings of students are permitted to join the chaperone-student pair at the wellness check, and if necessary, on premises while the chaperone assists the student to prepare for class. In order to keep our patrons safe, the 2020–2021 season has been reimagined with three major components. Parents are required to keep a log of student’s travel and symptoms at home. Prior approval requires a documented disability. Each program features new performances by Boston Ballet dancers captured live in-studio, bringing new inspiration and art-making safely to audiences right where they are. As the impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve and following the guidance of federal and local agencies, Boston Ballet has decided to postpone Turning Pointe from April 28 to September of this year. Preeti Mehrotra, MD, MPH  Staff, Infectious Diseases, Boston Children's Hospital  Heather Southwick, Director of Physical Therapy, Boston Ballet is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. The School's philosophy and curriculum support the development of the whole student within a stimulating educational environment. This strategy was approved by Boston Ballet’s COVID-19 Taskforce, which consults with numerous doctors, infectious disease specialists, epidemiologists, and legal experts in the development and approval of all plans. 2020-2021 Season Don’t miss a pair of works that shatter expectations of what ballet can be. BBS remains committed to ensuring children experience the highest quality ballet education. For the second time this month, Gov. We modified the Opportunity Fund to best address the current needs of artists whose creative practices and incomes are being adversely impacted by COVID-19. More information on BBS safety protocols can be found here. As a student at New York University's School of the Arts in the early 1970's, Livia Vanaver had become interested in blending her childhood folk dance, ballet and modern dance training. Tonight (and Fridays through Aug. 10) at 8; tomorrow (and Saturdays through Aug. 11) at … The parent or guardian will be notified immediately and asked to pick up their child. Boston Ballet is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our community. BBS understands the reality that we will likely need to pivot to 100% virtual instruction at times throughout the year. To adhere to social distancing, each student is assigned a marked-off spot at the barre and in the center of the room at least six feet apart. Silverman Institute for Health Care Quality and Safety, and  Guardians are encouraged to read through these COVID-19 educational resources prior to participating in any BBS program. Filters have been upgraded to MERV-13. To contact the Boston Ballet directly regarding your tickets please email tickets@bostonballet.org . Groups of 50 or more can be accommodated based upon availability. Boston Ballet has invested in Sterile-Aire Light systems to the rooftop air handlers. Jennifer Rodts, Director of Human Resources  In an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus, the Boston Symphony Orchestra has canceled all performances in Symphony Hall and at the Linde … All doors will be propped open throughout class. If a student tests positive for COVID-19, Boston Ballet School must notify the local Board of Health. Go behind the scenes of this holiday tradition Explore. Signage is displayed at the throughout all studio locations that describes sanitation procedures, social distancing guidelines, and information regarding COVID-19. There will be no physical contact during class, including corrections from faculty except in cases where a student may injure him/herself or others. From Mexico to Sunnyside, Queens, with passion. BPHC and Boston EMS are trained to respond to infectious diseases. Updated 1/12/2021. Sanitation stations will be available upon entry and throughout the studio. Malmquist, of Boston Mills, Vt., finished fourth In Class A today, behind Jim Denney, Harkins and Jim Maki of Bovey, Minn. Special to The New York Times … Common areas will be disinfected frequently. Information and schedules are subject to change. Silverman Institute for Health Care Quality and Safety, and  The guardian/student is also required to verbally confirm that their child and members of their household do not exhibit any COVID-19 symptoms, has had their temperature checked at home, and no exposure is suspected. Boston Ballet depends on revenue generated by patrons in the theater, students in our classrooms, and the generosity of donors. : Due to Covid-19's unparalleled impact on presenting live theater, City Ballet of Boston will not be able to celebrate the planned 20th anniversary of the “Urban Nutcracker.” Division of Infectious Diseases  If a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, the building will close to be disinfected and all students will begin virtual classes immediately and continue them until reopening. One chaperone per student under the age of 21 is permitted on site at a time for purposes of checking in only. ​Each student will be assigned a marked off spot at the barre and in the center of the room. Here are some of his photos that stopped us in our tracks this year, from important news stories, like the coronavirus pandemic and the push for racial justice to quiet moments of natural beauty. Please reach out to school@bostonballet.org with any questions or concerns. Boston Ballet Health and Safety Task Force Everyone is required to bring their own face coverings and wear inside at all times, including during dance class. Russell Kaiser, Assistant Artistic Director  On December 14, we made a decision in alignment with the cities of Boston and Newton to roll back to a virtual-only model. If admitted, the student will wash their hands and go directly to their pre-assigned studio. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center  Siblings must be closely supervised at all times and adhere to the safety protocols. We are thrilled to continue this holiday tradition while keeping New England’s families safe. Tootsie will now take place August 31 – September 12, 2021. This suspension totals 75% of our spring season and Boston … We will provide as much notice as possible to allow for everyone to receive this information and prepare for the outcome. Six feet of social distancing is required throughout the entire program. Medical Director and Associate Hospital Epidemiologist  If a student or staff member becomes ill during the course of the day, they will be isolated to a specific area until they can leave the building. Through a partnership with Boston Center for the Arts, individuals were able to donate to the Artist Relief Fund through May 31. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video, Boston Ballet is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. The Boston Symphony Orchestra is offering ticket accommodations for those who cannot attend upcoming events for health reasons or do not wish to attend due to concerns over the Coronavirus. Thank you for your overwhelming support and understanding as we navigate these challenges together. Explore. 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