Richard P. Shea CHAIR
Erline Belton
Michelle Caldeira
Bithiah Carter
Roberta Chicos
Brian Corr
Lynne Federman
Elizabeth Fischer
Deana Martin
José Mateo
Elaine Shannon
Nuri Chandler Smith
Elisa Daley
Gerald J. Caruso, TRUSTEE EMERITUS*
Introducing our four Claras this year (L-R), Maia, Nia, Priscilla, and Kate Vi. Get to know them all below!Favorite Ballet
Priscilla and Kate Vi: Giselle
Maia: The Nutcracker
Nia: Swan Lake! 🦢It was one of the first ballets I watched and I’ve loved it ever since3. Dream Role
Maia, Kate Vi and Nia: Clara!
Priscilla (and also Nia): Giselle4. Favorite ballet step
Nia and Priscilla: Renversé
Maia and Kate Vi: Pirouettes~5. Go-to Snack
Maia: Playa bowls or donuts!! 🍩
Kate Vi: Bagels with strawberry cream cheese 🥯🍓6. Dream vacation / travel destination
Priscilla: Greece 🇬🇷
Maia and Nia: London
Kate Vi: Japan so I could try all the delicious food! 🍱7. If you were an animal, what animal would you be
Kate Vi: I would be a purple butterfly 🦋
Nia: I think I would be a dolphin, I love the ocean 🐬8. Go-to karaoke song
Kate Vi: The Schuyler Sister from Hamilton
Nia: I’m not a great singer, but I’ll sing any song my friends force me to do!9. Fun Fact
Priscilla: I love to read and hangout with my dog. 📚
Maia: I love the Red Sox ⚾10. Piece of advice for other dancers
Priscilla: Always believe in yourself and apply your teachers’ corrections.
Maia: If you put in the effort, you’ll see the results, sometimes it just takes a little while
Kate Vi: Remember that your journey as a dancer is different from everyone else’s.
Nia: Don’t be discouraged by setbacks-with the right mindset, challenges always lead to improvement!🎟️ ballettheatre.org/tickets
BLACK FRIDAY Sale coming soon!#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #jmbtnutcracker #jmbtnutcracker2024 #nutcrackerballet #thenutcracker #balletdancer #claranutcracker
40 minutes ago
Thank you everyone who came out to our library storytime with excerpts from The Nutcracker over the weekend!! 📚🩰 We were so excited to perform and dance with you — almost 200 of you — who came out to @cambridgepubliclibrary !!Make sure to come see our full production of The Nutcracker next month at the Strand Theatre — use the discount code from your flyer! Tickets available at ballettheatre.org/tickets#cambridgepubliclibrary #librarystorytime #nutcrackerstorytime #jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #jmbtnutcracker #jmbtnutcracker2024 #nutcrackerballet #creativedance
3 days ago
We are less than 3 weeks away to opening night! 🎄💫💂♀️
This week, we welcomed our professional guest dancers to the studios to start rehearsals. We are so excited to get to know them more! Casting announcements will be posted on our website soon.Tickets are selling fast! 📣 Stay tuned for our very special Black Friday sale coming soon 👀
ballettheatre.org/tickets#jmbtnutcracker2024 #jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #nutcrackerballet #nutcrackerdancers #thenutcracker
5 days ago
Join us on next Wed Nov 20 for a dance injury workshop presented by our friends at BU! Learn more about dance injuries, how to prevent them, and how to care for them with this workshop! All dancers are welcome.Wed Nov 20
5:15-6:00pm
JMBT Cambridge Studios#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #danceinjury #danceworkshop #injurypreventionworkshop
1 week ago
⚡️FLASH SALE⚡️
Today only! 11% off tickets for 11/11 Veterans Day!
Use the code VETERANS11 at checkout
Make sure you act fast to get the seats you want!
BUY NOW AT ballettheatre.org/tickets#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #jmbtnutcracker2024 #thenutcracker #nutcrackerballet #nutcrackertickets #veteransday
1 week ago
Announcing our 2024 Nutcracker Professional Guest Artists! We are so happy to welcome back familiar faces and new dancers this year! Catch them in rehearsals starting tomorrow — stay tuned for casting announcements!🎟️ Tickets selling fast! Reserve your ticket today with link in bio!#josemateoballettheatre #jmbt #jmbtnutcracker #nutcrackerballet #thenutcrackerCORRECTION: Megan Greenbank, not Maya.
2 weeks ago
Join us for Nutcracker events around Cambridge & Boston this month as we lead up to opening night!📚 @bplboston Nutcracker Storytime
Enjoy the Nutcracker story read aloud and learn some fun dance moves at your local library!
11/12 11AM at Codman Square
11/15 10:30AM at Adam’s Street
11/20 10:30AM at Lower Mills
11/22 10AM at Grove Hall🩰 @cambridgepubliclibrary José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s YouthWorks Presents: Storytime with Excerpts from The Nutcracker
Join JMBT Nutcracker cast members for a fun storytime reading of The Nutcracker coupled with live ballet dancing by YouthWorks. Learn some ballet moves and meet the dancers as well!
11/16 11AM at the Main Branch of CPL🎄 @charleshotel Tree Lighting Celebration
Enjoy exclusive excerpts from The Nutcracker by José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s YouthWorks, bringing the magic of the season to life!
Watch us perform at 6PM at the Charles Hotel courtyard🎟️ Tickets on sale at ballettheatre.org/tickets#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #nutcracker #thenutcracker #nutcrackerballet #christmastime #christmastree #cambridgepubliclibrary #librarystorytime #balletstorytime #balletdancer #charleshotel #cambridgema
2 weeks ago
November Promotions!⭐️ Refer a Friend 👯♀️
Do you have a friend who would love ballet? Refer them to JMBT! Upon enrollment, both you and your friend will receive 10% off your Nov installment payment. Sign up for a trial class online!⭐️ Adult Introduction to Ballet 🎟️
Register for Adult Intro to Ballet, Winter Session I for free Nutcracker ticket! Free ticket promo is available for Friday 12/13 7PM performance only ($72 value). Sign up for level I or II class from Nov 18 to Dec 20 with link in bio.⭐️ Adult 10 Class Card 🩰
Purchase a regular ($175) or student ($150) 10 class card for adult open class at the front desk go JMBT studios for a free ticket to The Nutcracker! Free ticket promo is available for Sunday 12/15 5PM performance only ($72 value).Visit ballettheatre.org for more info!#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #thenutcracker #nutcrackerballet #balletclass #adultballetclass #adultballet #kidsballet #balletschool
2 weeks ago
Happy Halloween from JMBT! 🎃👻🖤
Thank you to everyone who attended our DWC benefit last Saturday, RaveYard Smash, especially our wonderful partner dance groups! @valkyrieheels @offbeattap @bostonlindyhop @laurasanchezflamencoHope everyone had a safe and spooky day with lots of trick or treating! 🍭🍫🍬#jmbt #josemateoballettheatre #halloween #halloweenparty #trickortreat #halloweenballet #halloweenballetclass
3 weeks ago