YOUTHWORKS
José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s YouthWorks is a unique performing group of talented students, selected by audition, that presents public performances. Instituted in 1994, the goal of YouthWorks is to bring ballet to diverse, under-served audiences and provide pre-professional students with extensive performance experience. Comprised of students ages 14 to 18 from JMBT’s Young Dancers Program, this talented ensemble travels to communities and venues which traditionally are without access to ballet performances. The group presents original works created by critically acclaimed choreographer José Mateo. All of Mateo’s works are performed en pointe, requiring a high degree of technical proficiency on the part of the performers.
… dancers from José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s YouthWorks positively sparkled.
The Boston Herald
OTHER STUDENT PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s Young Dancers Program students are given multiple performance opportunities both within and in addition to the regular program structure.
YEAR-END DEMONSTRATION
Students in Ballet Levels I through VI participate in a formal, choreographed demonstration of classwork on the first Saturday in June. These demonstrations take place in the beautiful Sanctuary Theatre and are accompanied by live piano music.
YOUNG DANCERS REPERTORY CONCERT
Students in Ballet Levels III through VI may audition to participate in a performance choreographed especially for them by José Mateo. The concert takes place in May.