Performance Opportunities
 José Mateo Ballet Theatre
has created a new model
for a ballet school.
José Mateo Ballet Theatre's YouthWorks is a unique performing
group of talented students, selected by audition, that presents
public performances. Instituted in 1994, the goal of YouthWorks
is to bring ballet to diverse, under-served audiences and provide
pre-professional students with extensive performance experience.
Comprised of students ages 14 to 18 from JMBT's Young
Dancers Program, this talented ensemble travels to communities and
venues, which traditionally are without access to ballet performances.
"...dancers from José Mateo's Ballet Theatre's YouthWorks
positively sparkled"
The Boston Herald
YouthWorks is the only program of its kind in New England. This performing
group presents original works created by critically acclaimed choreographer
José Mateo. All of Mateo's works are performed en pointe, requiring
a high degree of technical proficiency on the part of the performers.
Young Dancers Program Performance Opportunities
José Mateo Ballet Theatre's Young Dancer's program students are also given multiple performance opportunities both within and in addition to the program structure.
The Nutcracker - Students ages 6 and up are invited to audition for JMBT's annual production of The Nutcracker which gives them the opportunity to perform with the repertory company.
Year-end Demonstration - Levels I through VI participate in a formal, choreographed demonstration of classwork during the month of May. These demonstrations take place in the beautiful Sanctuary Theatre and are accompanied with live piano music.
Young Dancers Repertory Concert - Levels III through VI audition to participate in a performance choreographed especially for them by Mr. José Mateo. The concert is performed in June.
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