Alumni Feature: John Wilpers
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.
Alumni Feature: Katie McGrail
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.
Alumni Feature: Natalie Ferris
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!
Board Profile: Erline Belton
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.
Alumni Feature: Molly Wheat
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!
Alumni Feature: Amy Chan ’18
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.
Alumni Feature: Mickey West
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.
Alumni Feature: Emily Bartee ’24
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!