Celebrating 40 Years of Dance
Please join us as we honor José Mateo’s extraordinary artistic legacy and celebrate the incredible impact José Mateo Ballet Theatre has had on our students, Company dancers and the broader community over the past four decades. The milestone evening is a wonderful opportunity to engage with old and new friends, enjoy an intriguing evening and raise essential funds to sustain and advance our mission and future work.
The celebration will feature staff-attended stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and dessert. Guests will enjoy a special performance program, a live and silent auction, live music and dancing.
Experience the Legacy in Motion Gala, featuring:
- Live Music by: Concert Pianist, Ekaterina Willewald, Ten Tumbao band
- Master of Ceremonies, Robert Lewis Jr., Nicholas President and CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Boston
- Catering by East Meets West
Attire: Festive Cocktail
Tickets & Tables
Thank you for your interest in José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s 40th Anniversary Gala.
We are grateful for the enthusiastic response and are pleased to share that tickets and tables are now sold out.
You can still support JMBT by participating in our Silent Auction or making a direct donation here.
Complimentary parking permits are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Support the Auction
Silent Auction is now live! Click HERE to access the auction page.
You can BID NOW on silent auction items, take advantage of BUY NOW pricing, and preview our exciting live auction packages (7), which will be auctioned live during the Gala.
We have received tremendous donations from donors and supporters to create an exciting auction that features travel getaways, cultural experiences, artwork, and exclusive packages – and we are hoping for record-setting bids that will support José Mateo Ballet Theatre.
We are using Givebutter as the platform for our silent auction. Through Givebutter, you can:
- Register to bid by providing contact and payment information (click HERE for a quick step-by-step guide)
- Receive bidding updates and notifications
- Place bids on silent auction items
- Complete payment for winning items
- Make a direct donation through the Donate Now page
If you are unable to attend the Gala, and want to bid on a live auction item, find a friend to bid in your stead—let us know if we can help facilitate!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the 40th Anniversary Gala as a sponsor and help sustain the artistic, educational and community building mission of José Mateo Ballet Theatre.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at $10,000, $5,000, $2,500 and other levels. Sponsors receive prominent recognition in the event program, other gala materials and announcements for their key role in supporting this milestone celebration.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Please contact Director of Development Shannon Sheridan at ssheridan@ballettheatre.org for more information.
Unable to attend but still want to make an impact?
Your generous support is deeply appreciated and helps ensure the future work of José Mateo Ballet Theatre.
Committees
Host Committee(as of 4/23/2026)
Benefactors
Leslie and Howard Appleby
Rick and Gitte Shea
Patrons
Lynne Federman
Erinn King and Frank Massabni
Prof. John Howard Mansfield
Rohan, Deana and Leila Martin-Dixon
Makeeba McCreary
Jason Weeks
Friends
Erline Belton
Annie Mock and Chris Chan
Elisa Landrum Daley
Alice and Phil Hayen
Vicky and Tom Keiser
John and Consuelo Isaacson
Oswald Mondejar
Elaine Shannon
Event Committee
Meredith Caruso, Co-Chair
Roberta Chicos, Co-Chair
Brian Corr
Dawn Curtis
Elizabeth Fischer
Natalie Ferris
Bettina Indaco
Auction Subcommittee
Brian Corr, Co-Chair
Lynne Federman, Co-Chair
