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
We are so excited to welcome @thechristinajohnson back to JMBT studios next month for two masterclasses and a Meet & Greet event where she will be signing two new books she is featured in! 🩰📚OPEN MASTERCLASS | for ages 14 and above (intermediate level)
March 6, 10:30am-12:00pm
Sign up now on Mindbody! $25YDP MASTERCLASS | for JMBT students
March 7, 4:00-6:00pm
Selected YDP students to be invited for this masterclassMEET & GREET | all are invited!
in partnership with @harvardbookstore
Meet Christina for a discussion on the importance of diversity in dance and book signing of @mistyonpointe Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our Legacy, and @dancetheatreofharlem: A History, A Movement, A Celebration. Light refreshments will be served. Books are available to purchase on site for Christina to sign, or get your own!MORE INFO WITH LINK IN BIO!
Summer Elementary Program for our young dancers ages 3-10 ☀️ Join us for 5 weeks from July 1 to August 2 at our Cambridge studios — from Creative Dance I to Ballet Level II.Develop your child’s artistic curiosity over the summer with JMBT! Our expert faculty not only teach the fundamentals of dance, improve motor skills, and develop body coordination, but also encourage your child’s imagination, storytelling and creativity through movement. Financial aid to those who qualify.Full schedule of class levels, age, and tuition rates online. Enroll today at ballettheatre.org #jmbtsummer #jmbtsummerelementary #josemateoballettheatre
Swipe ➡️ to learn more about our Summer Intensive Program and hear what one of our former student turned faculty member has to say about the program!Surrounded by our dedicated staff and faculty in limited class sizes, dancers will be working on reaching new technical levels, and also work to develop their own individual artistic voice. In addition to daily ballet class with pointe work 🩰, dancers will also learn choreography from our Founder and Artistic Director, José Mateo. Ethnic and cultural dance in the form of African 🥁, Flamenco 💃🏻, and Greek 🇬🇷 dance will also return this year thanks to our partners, local Boston-based dance companies and cultural organizations @benkadidrumanddance , @clararamona , and @bostonlykeion . Finally, dancers will showcase their growth and hard work in two performances in Cambridge and Rockport, MA during the final week of the program. Financial aid is available for dancers on a need basis 🌟✏️ Register for an audition location or send in a video audition with link in bio! #jmbtsummer #jmbtsummerintensive #josemateoballettheatre
#FlashbackFriday to this wonderful mini-documentary Little Mice made by Harvard film student Riley Jackson! Get a sneak peek look at all the hard work our youngest dancers (ages 6-7) put into The Nutcracker last year as mice! 🐭 Follow the mice in rehearsals, led by JMBT faculty member and dancer Elizabeth Rookey, costume fittings, backstage preparations for the production! #jmbtnutcracker2023
📣 SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM AUDITION TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT (Part 2) — additional locations!☀️NEW YORK CITY, NY — 1/27
Dance Theatre of Harlem @dancetheatreofharlem☀️PORTLAND, ME — 2/25
Portland Ballet @portlandballetVisit ballettheatre.org or link in bio to pre-register! Make JMBT your summer program destination. #jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #summerintensive #balletclass #summerintensiveauditions