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Changing Lives Through Dance
Founded in 1986, José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s company and school have forged a new model for a ballet organization
through innovative programming, artistic excellence, and extensive community outreach.
COMPANY
Under the leadership of its Founder and Artistic Director José Mateo, the company has presented original ballet works and new interpretations of classical ballets, including The Nutcracker.
SCHOOL
From its inception over 35 years ago, JMBT’s School has boldly challenged a centuries-old tradition of exclusion and elitism to create a more inclusive, just and humanistic approach to expert ballet training.
COMMUNITY
JMBT is committed to making ballet an accessible art form. Dance for World Community is a partner-based initiative that amplifies the connective power of dance to unity and strengthen our local communities.
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NEXT EVENT: February 27, 2026
An Event for School, Alum, and Friends
Enjoy light refreshments as we gather together in a Special Anniversary Series of monthly social events to celebrate past and present JMBT students, dancers, and volunteers.
Dance for World Community
Created in 2008, Dance for World Community (DWC) builds networks to create inclusive dance-based activities that harness the unifying power of dance to address critical social and environmental issues.
DWC is committed to demonstrating a level of social responsibility and community building by connecting artists with partners in the fields of social and environmental advocacy. To advance this vision, the annual Dance for World Community Festival, along with the following initiatives, further advance DWC’s mission to effect broader social change.
Latest on the Blog
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.
Ballet is for everyone.
Generous support from you allows us to provide quality ballet training, stimulating dance performances, and innovative outreach programs every year.
Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre gratefully acknowledges the tremendous support of our community, patrons, and donors and supporters, including the following institutions.
