Learn about Victoria Manning!
An alumni of JMBT’s Young Dancers Program, Victoria currently lives in Los Angeles and is a professional dancer with American Contemporary Ballet where she performs in over 70 shows a season.
Learn about Kati Hanlon Mayo!
A former member of the JMBT company, Kati Hanlon Mayo currently serves as the Associate Director of the Charlotte Ballet Academy.
You may know John Wilpers as our Mother Ginger in The Nutcracker for 22 years! Read all about how he came to be Mother Ginger and his fun Nutcracker memories below.
Katie McGrail grew up at JMBT studios as a student and member of YouthWorks. She continued dancing post-graduation, has taught and performed professionally. Today, Katie is a clinical mental health counselor specializing in dance movement therapy.
Natalie is currently a JMBT board member, but she was previously a YDP student and a member of YouthWorks! Natalie has danced in The Nutcracker as a poli, party girl, and even Clara!
Since joining José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s Board of Trustees in 2010, Erline Belton has been a steadfast advocate for the organization’s mission to make ballet accessible and community-centered.
Learn about Molly Wheat!
We are excited to welcome Molly back to JMBT studios this year after a long hiatus away. Molly was previously a student at JMBT, then a dancer with the company, and now a faculty member!
Read all about Amy Chan!
A Cambridge, MA native, Amy is currently a performer with Disney Cruise Line, based out of Florida and often at sail in the Caribbean! Hear all about what Amy’s life is like now and her experiences at JMBT below.
Get to know JMBT alum Mickey West!
Michela “Mickey” West recently got her MA in photography in London, and is now back in Boston working as a dance photographer.
Get to know recent JMBT graduate Emily Bartee!
Emily is currently a company artist with South Carolina Ballet (SCB) in Columbia, SC. Catch up with Emily on what life is like now moving from Boston to South Carolina as a professional dancer!