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Studio Closure

All classes will be suspended on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

Nutcracker Children’s Auditions

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Open to all young dancers ages 6-18
Dance experience is not required for the youngest roles

Registration Open!

Classes start the week of September 8
Make sure you check and see which classes are available before signing up

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ABOUT US

Changing Lives Through Dance

Founded in 1986, José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s company and school have forged a new model for a ballet organization
through innovative programming, artistic excellence, and extensive community outreach.

COMPANY

Under the leadership of its Founder and Artistic Director José Mateo, the company has presented original ballet works and new interpretations of classical ballets, including The Nutcracker.

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SCHOOL

From its inception over 35 years ago, JMBT’s School has boldly challenged a centuries-old tradition of exclusion and elitism to create a more inclusive, just and humanistic approach to expert ballet training.

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COMMUNITY

JMBT is committed to making ballet an accessible art form. Dance for World Community is a partner-based initiative that amplifies the connective power of dance to unity and strengthen our local communities.

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DANCE FOR WORLD COMMUNITY

Created in 2008, Dance for World Community (DWC) builds networks to create inclusive dance-based activities that harness the unifying power of dance to address critical social and environmental issues.

DWC is committed to demonstrating a level of social responsibility and community building by connecting artists with partners in the fields of social and environmental advocacy. To advance this vision, the annual Dance for World Community Festival, along with the following initiatives, further advance DWC’s mission to effect broader social change.