Alumni

UPCOMING EVENTS / FEATURED ALUMNI

Since the founding of José Mateo Ballet Theatre 40 years ago, the School and Company have reached over 5,000 dancers in the Greater Boston area. Whether you were a student for many years, a summer intensive, a company member, or part of the children’s cast for The Nutcracker, we welcome you to connect with your fellow JMBT alumni through our new alumni event series!

Join our alumni FaceBook group and Instagram broadcast!


Upcoming Events

The Second Act – an Alumni Gathering

Friday, October 17, 2025 | 6:30-8:00PM
JMBT Cambridge Studios in Harvard Square

Join Artistic Director José Mateo, Executive Director Scott Fraser, and Associate Director of Education & Performance Mary Thompson

To reconnect, reminisce, share stories, and help launch
Legacy in Motion – Celebrating 40 Years of José Mateo Ballet Theatre

Enjoy light refreshments as we gather together in the first of a Special Anniversary Series of Alumni events.

An intimate event limited to the first 20 RSVPs

Event Calendar

Mark your calendars with all our alumni events for the rest of the year!

The Second Act – an Alumni Gathering

Oct 17 at 6:30PM

JMBT Friendsgiving

Nov 21 TBD

Alumni Night at The Nutcracker

Dec 19 at 7:00PM


Featured Alumni

Learn more about some of our alums and read their profile on our blog.

Emily Bartee ’24

Company Dancer with South Carolina Ballet

Columbia, SC

Mickey West

Photographer

Boston, MA

Amy Chan ’18

Performer with Disney Cruise Line

Florida

If you would like to be featured, send an email to info@ballettheatre.org.


Many of our dancers have gone on to have successful careers in the dance field and beyond!

Boston Ballet
Harvard University
Boston Dance Theater
South Carolina Ballet
South Shore Ballet Theatre
Greater Boston School of Dance
City Ballet of Boston
Boston University
Northeastern University
Emerson College
MIT
American Repertory Ballet
Apple
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston Public Schools
Boston Medical Center
Mass General
Novant Health
Boston Conservatory
Disney
Apple
Boston College
Brandeis University
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