Beyond its usual role as recreation, entertainment or spectacle, how can dance in America be a force for positive change? 📣After decades of persistent advocacy and activism to advance social and environmental justice, recent destabilizing orders from top US government officials are brazenly countermanding advances in climate science, public health, education, diversity, inclusion, equity and other areas. It is no wonder why, in today’s environment, independent artists and arts organizations are looking to expand their role as advocates and activists, to support creative and rational solutions to the critical global issues that ultimately affect us all.Dance for World Community, proposes that dance is particularly well suited to effective advocacy and activism. Inherently social, dance is universally understandable, has great potential to bring diverse people together across cultural divides and can quickly build trust and community cohesion.How will we as dancers — performers, instructors, choreographers, administrators, scholars, independent dance artists and aficionados — respond to the critical social and environmental crises that can no longer be ignored by any of us?In this conference, we will examine different initiatives and models, exchange ideas and begin to build the necessary networks to strengthen our efforts to make a difference. Through this shared process, we will rouse the advocate and activist in each of us.DANCE FOR WORLD COMMUNITY CONFERENCE
June 5-8, 2025
Harvard Square, Cambridge MA
🔗 Learn More and Register with link in bio#danceforworldcommunity #dwc #danceforworldcommunityconference #dwcc2025
Join JMBT’s Young Dancers Program for the 2025-2026 school year! Enjoy 10% tuition fees until the end of April! Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Every child has the right to a quality ballet education.📷 Olivia Moon Photography
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We are so excited to welcome back Mary Thompson as Associate Director of Education & Performance starting in July! 📣“It is a privilege to have the opportunity to return to JMBT… I am excited to be back working with José to further his unique vision and am most grateful for the trust of the JMBT organization, faculty and most of all, the students and families I will serve.”Read full press release through the link in bio 🔗📷 Slide 2: Mary performing in “Ancient Portraits” 1990, photographed by Sheryl Bono#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre
Register for JMBT’s summer programs today! Choose your own summer adventure — attend any one program or attend them all and save!Your last chance to audition for our Summer Intensive this Sunday, March 30th! Register now at ballettheatre.org#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #jmbtsummer #summerintensive #summerballet #balletsummerintensive #balletdancer
Last week, we welcomed back international guest artist Christina Johnson for masterclasses with our YDP and adult students. We are always to excited to have her back in Cambridge to share her wealth of knowledge and experience with our community!📷 @donnagordon8994
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#AlumniFeature Get to know recent JMBT graduate Emily Bartee @emily_bartee.balletEmily is currently a company artist with South Carolina Ballet @southcarolinaballet in Columbia, SC. Catch up with Emily on what life is like now moving from Boston to South Carolina as a professional dancer on our blog! Link in bio“JMBT is a great school for aspiring ballet students who want to pursue a professional career since the program offers rigorous, technical classes, and especially YouthWorks for performance experience. Even though I am one of the youngest company artists at SCB, my performance resume is just as strong and varied!”#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #jmbtalumni #southcarolinaballet #professionaldancer #ballerina #balletdancer
ADULT INTRO SATURDAYS ARE BACK!Saturdays 1:00-2:30pm
March 15 - May 17
Once a week class (90 mins) over 10 weeks
Tuition: $200
*Minimum 8 pax needed to start the class (capped at 16)Register with link in bio at ballettheatre.org 🩰#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #adultballet #adultballetclass #adultballetbeginner #adultballetcommunity #beginnerballet
We are excited to welcome @thechristinajohnson back to Cambridge at the end of the month! Join us for masterclasses on Thursday Feb 27 to learn from her!Youth Masterclass, intermediate dancers ages 13-18
4-6PM
$25Adult Masterclass, intermediate/advanced open class
6:15-7:45PM
$25Learn more at ballettheatre.org#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #christinajohnson #balletclass #balletmasterclass
☀️ SUMMER ELEMENTARY ☀️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.5 Weeks / June 30-August 1
Ages 3-10
JMBT Cambridge Studios
Financial aid is available*ENROLL NOW AT BALLETTHEATRE.ORG#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #summerdance #summerballet #creativedance #preballet #balletdancer #balletclass #summercamp