Not quite that time of year yet, but we are looking forward to the holiday season! 🎄💂♀️❄️
Join José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s 36th annual production of The Nutcracker this holiday season! JMBT welcomes dancers of all backgrounds to audition for its professional company and character roles for the upcoming Nutcracker season. Professional dancers, adult ballet students, and college students are all encouraged to audition.LIVE AUDITION
Tuesday, May 14th
12:00PM
JMBT Cambridge StudiosDancers are to wear form-fitting dance attire with long hair pulled back away from the face in a bun or twist. Female dancers are highly encouraged to bring pointe shoes.Video audition submissions are also accepted online!More info on professional company at ballettheatre.org
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NEW PROGRAM!
Adult Summer Intensive is a one-week program in August for adult dancers who want to see great improvements in their technique and learn ballet repertoire. A rare opportunity for adult dancers, this program aims to help adult dancers quickly make progress in their own ballet journey through daily technique class, dance conditioning, and offers a chance to learn classical ballet repertoire. The program will culminate in an informal showcase to highlight the progress students have made followed by a reception.➡️ Dates: August 5-10, 2024 (6 days)
M-F evenings, Saturday morning with showcase and reception
➡️ Level: Students should feel comfortable taking an intermediate level or above ballet class. Pointe work is featured in the schedule, but not required.
➡️ Ages: 18 and above
➡️ Location: JMBT Cambridge Studios
➡️ Curriculum: Conditioning/Gyrotonics, Ballet Technique, Pointe, Repertoire (both classical ballet variations and Josè Mateo’s choreography)
➡️ Faculty: Libby Bullinger, Maria Rogler, Genevieve Basu, Adam Miller, and guest instructor Sarah Pacheco⭐️ Register now at ballettheatre.org!#adultballet #adultballetcommunity #adultballetclass #adultballetsummerintensive #josemateoballettheatre #jmbt
Last week, our production partners @wooden_kiwi_productions refurbished the marley floors in the Sanctuary Theatre (Studio I)! The floors are now completely flattened without tapes and rid of uneven sections. Big thanks to Wooden Kiwi for always keeping our studios up to date!
Safe dancing is best dancing!
@cambridge_cf Cambridge Community Foundation is here for Cambridge! We just received a spring grant! Thanks to their support and that of so many others, we can continue to serve the Cambridge / Greater Boston dance community and ensure that ballet is for everyone! 🩰✨
#hereforcambridge #cambma
📣 HIRING: BALLET TEACHERS FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR! Visit link in bio to learn more and apply.
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José Mateo Ballet Theatre is committed to offering high-quality ballet instruction to all children at both of our studios located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, and Upham’s Corner, Dorchester. Diversity and equity are some of our most important values, and we strive to create a warm, inclusive environment in which every person feels he or she truly belongs. Faculty members are the face of the organization and play an important role in fostering this type of positive, welcoming environment. We seek professional candidates who are passionate about instilling a love of dance in every child. Teachers will have the opportunity to work in a strong community of dedicated students, families, and arts educators.Send your resume and a short description of your teaching approach to info@ballettheatre.org
#dancejobs #jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #balletteacher #danceteacher #balletjobs
Register today for JMBT’s Young Dancers Program 2024-2025! Enroll before the end of the month (3/31) for a 10% discount on tuition fees! Visit ballettheatre.org to register.Since 1986, based on the philosophy that ballet is for everyone, José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s Young Dancers Program has offered quality ballet training for children ages 3-18. The Young Dancers Program offers innovative, challenging curriculum. Individualized instruction in ballet technique, conditioning, and repertory will be given with the caring attention that is the hallmark of JMBT’s school. The Young Dancers Program distinguishes itself from other ballet programs by offering: customized, personal ballet instruction and mentoring; innovative ballet training methods that give young dancers the versatility required by today’s diverse dance world; dedicated, experienced faculty; and an impressive record of training students for professional ballet and dance careers.Payment upon registration can be made in full or in installments. If paying by installments, only the first installment will be discounted by 10% for the earlybird promotion. All future installments will be charged in full.#josemateoballettheatre #jmbt #jmbtydp #jmbtyoungdancersprogram #balletschool #youthballet #balletclass #balletdancer #youngballetdancer #balletstudio #bostondance #cambridgema #dorchesterma #dancestudio
Huge thanks to the wonderful @thechristinajohnson for two beautiful masterclasses and Meet & Greet event! Look forward to welcoming you back to JMBT soon!
Big thanks to our co-host and sponsor, @giveblackall and Bithiah Carter for a thoughtful and insightful discussion with Christina, our generous and delicious food provided by @simplefarecatering , @harvardbookstore for providing two great books, and @cctvcambridge for recording the program!
Looking forward to seeing you all at the next one! #jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #christinajohnson #masterclass #blackballerinas #balletmasterclass
SAVE THE DATE! JMBT presents the 14th Annual Dance for World Community Festival on Saturday June 8th! 💃🏻🕺🩰Join us in Harvard Square for free performances and classes from over 60 local dance companies, as well as over 20 advocacy organization partners to raise awareness about dance and its potential to address social and environmental issues. Performances and classes will be featured across 7 indoor and outdoor stages/studios from 12-6pm. Later, join everyone in a come-one-come-all dance party from 6-8pm!📣 Calling all festival participants! If you would like to be part of Greater Boston’s largest and most popular dance event, visit our website to apply as a performer/teacher, advocacy partner, arts and crafts vendor, or food vendor with link in bio!#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #danceforworldcommunity #danceforworldcommunityfestival
Always wanted to learn ballet but not available for our introductory courses on weekdays? Just for you — NEW Adult Intro to Ballet class on Saturdays starting in March! Register with link in bio at ballettheatre.org 🩰Saturdays 12:00-1:30pm
March 16 - May 18
Once a week class (90 mins) over 10 weeks
Tuition: $175
*Minimum 8 pax needed to start the class (capped at 16)#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #adultballet #adultballetclass #adultballetbeginner #adultballetcommunity #beginnerballet