Massachusetts nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Jose mateo ballet theatre if you enjoy ballet and like seeing a performance from just about front row seating, this is a good thing to include in your trip to boston. San jose dance theatre invites the girl scouts, their families, and friends to the 54 th production of the nutcracker please join us as we celebrate 54 years of magic. The jose mateo ballet theatres 20 production of the nutcracker enjoyed a nearly sellout run, with performances in cambridge and dorchester. Jul 10, 2019 jose mateo ballet theatre if you enjoy ballet and like seeing a performance from just about front row seating, this is a good thing to include in your trip to boston. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker dances into. Jose mateo keeps the nutcracker fresh 26 seasons later, he is still refining his annual holiday ballet by karen campbell globe correspondent, december 9, 20, 12. Jaclyn sanford, hingham, jose mateo ballet theatre dancer, 26 jaclyn sanford has danced with the jose mateo ballet theatre for nearly 20 years, but her three years as clara still feel fresh. The 18member company will be on hiatus until a new director is found, save for performances of mateos the nutcracker in november and december. Productions of the nutcracker, locally and in boston.
The nutcracker boston, jose mateo ballet theatre at strand. Girl scouts workshop san jose dance theatre ballet. Dancer elisabeth scherer, who grew up in dorchester, performs as the snow queen in joe mateo theatre companys the nutcracker. Jose mateo ballet theatre founded in 1986, jose mateo ballet theatre is one of americas leading producers of new ballets, the areas most innovative ballet school, and the originator of dance for world community, a project that stimulates inclusive, communitywide dance based activities through local and global networks. Jose mateos nutcracker sometimes stumbles metro us. After 32 years directing his ballet theatre, jose mateo. The jose mateo ballet theatre wants to bring those audiences together with a production of tchaikovskys holiday classic that is accessible and sized to fit families, said scott fraser, the. Jose mateo ballet theatre presents its 26th annual production of the nutcracker in three greater boston locations, november 29december 22, 20. Patricia chiang patricia was born in columbus, oh and raised in concord, ma. Dec 05, 2014 published on dec 4, 2014 the wonderful jose mateo ballet theatre presents the nutcracker in harvard square dec. Jose mateos the nutcracker to perform in duxbury, cambridge. Jose mateo keeps the nutcracker fresh the boston globe. Denofrio returned to the northeast and danced with the albany berkshire ballet. The companys performance, now in its 26th season, strives to keep the plot.
Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker home facebook. Karen gabays the nutcracker returns to san joses center. Photo by karen wong this week, sixyearold roberta owenspearl, who attends the condon school, will be among nine young dorchester residents charming audiences in the jose mateo ballet theatres jmbt 26th anniversary nutcracker tour, which. Last december, the production had its world premiere and was warmly. Nutcracker ballet in boston, ma jose mateo ballet theatre. Bedford ballerinas dance in the jose matteo ballet theatres. Duxbury as jose mateo s ballet theatre presents its 26th season of its production of the nutcracker, 16 south shore conservatory ballet students will be among the dancers on stage.
The jose mateo ballet theatre maintains that the nutcracker should be accessible to children, not dance critics. Applications for the 2021 festival will go online in september 2020. Mateos nutcracker features adult dancers from the schools company who dance alongside four different casts of child actors from the area, some who are members of the theatres school. Brittany joined jose mateo ballet theatre as an apprentice in 20, and was promoted to a full company member in 2014. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker dances into boston. In jose mateos the nutcracker, diversity stands out. He later joined the jose mateo ballet theatre where he performed featured roles in classical and contemporary works by artistic director jose mateo. Little kids think big at nutcracker audition boston herald. Bedford ballerinas dance in the jose matteo ballet theatre. Nov 25, 2017 capture the magic of the holiday season with jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker now in its 30th anniversary season. A mainstay in bostons cultural landscape, jose mateo ballet theatre will end its 32year run under founder, artistic director and choreographer jose mateo following the companys moving violations program this weekend. With tcb he has danced the lead roles of nutcracker in a minnesota nutcracker, the doctor in the wall. This 20th anniversary production highlights the best of mateo s approach to the holiday classic as well as his approach to dance education. Jose mateo ballet theatre s the nutcracker includes a full cast of exceptionally talented professional dancers accompanied by countless, spirited young dancers from the greater boston area.
The nutcracker auditions jose mateo ballet theatre in cambridge 0907. The nutcracker ballet is the most recognized event the san jose ballet produces, and with good reason. Jose mateos the nutcrackerboston and dorchester opens november 30, 2019 with an emphasis on classical dance technique over stagecraft, the jose mateo ballet theatre presents the classic holiday tale at the cutler majestic theatre beginning november 30 and the strand theater in dorchester beginning december. Nov 24, 2015 compiled by the bedford citizen ballet companies in burlington and bedford will offer performances of the nutcracker featuring dancers from bedford. The nutcracker jose mateo ballet theatre, dec 515, the sanctuary theatre, 400 harvard st. Jose mateo ballet theatre cambridge 2019 all you need to. Four young bedford ballerinas performed with the company.
Jose mateo ballet theatre a pair of bedford ballerinas are returning to the jose mateo ballet theatre companys 2105 production of the nutcracker. Jose mateo ballet theatres young dancers program is designed for children ages 318 and runs septembermay enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. The 18member company will be on hiatus until a new director is found, save for performances of mateo s the nutcracker in november and december.
Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker the. Apr 18, 2018 after 32 years directing his ballet theatre, jose mateo shifts focus to education and outreach. Southern california nutcracker ballet performance directory the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings are provided by state and city and by the company performing the nutcracker ballet. Jose mateo ballet theatre cambridge 2019 all you need. Dec 08, 2019 jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker includes a full cast of exceptionally talented professional dancers accompanied by countless, spirited young dancers from the greater boston area. The nutcracker ballet san jose california nutcracker ballets. This is micahs third season with tbc, including a season here in 20 14. Jose mateo ballet theatre cambridge office of tourism.
From the moment the curtain rises, theres magic in the air. The boston globe jose mateos nutcracker transports parents and kids alike. The costumes, stage sets, special effects, lighting and caliber of talent are the best. Jose mateo ballet theatre s young dancers program is designed for children ages 318 and runs septembermay enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. Jose mateo ballet theatres commitment to diversity allows aspiring dancers to see performers of all shapes, sizes, ages, genders and race a form of relateable affirmation that can be hard to. Ballet companies in burlington and bedford will offer performances of the nutcracker featuring dancers from bedford jose mateo ballet theatre. In her fifth nutcracker, sophie lance was one of the girls in the party scene. In 20, the board of directors, under the leadership of rick shea, began exploring how the. As part of the companys 30th anniversary season, jose mateo ballet theatre presents its treasured production of the nutcracker at two of bostons finest theatres.
Sophie lance will reprise her role in the opening party. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker. Since its founding in 1965, the peninsula ballet theatre in san mateo has become the second oldest dance company in the bay area. Dec 23, 20 compiled by the bedford citizen the jose mateo ballet theatres 20 production of the nutcracker enjoyed a nearly sellout run, with performances in cambridge and dorchester. From the moment the curtain rises on jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, theres magic in the air. In 20 she joined jose mateo ballet theatre as an apprentice, and was promoted to a full company member the following year. That amount will allow the organization to replicate what they have done in another building in the area. Mateo, an elder statesman of the greater boston dance world, was recently honored with the 2017 commonwealth award from the. Dance for world community is a project created by jose mateo ballet theatre that harnesses the vastly underutilized power of dance to improve the social and environmental health of our communities locally and beyond. All children cast in the production will perform in all three locations. Dec 17, 2007 from the moment the curtain rises on jose mateo ballet theatre s the nutcracker, theres magic in the air. Jose mateos nutcracker sometimes stumbles however, the young ballerina who plays clara in jose mateo ballet theatres production shines brightly. Jmbt has provided high quality ballet training to children with an inclusive approached focused on achievement through individualized attention. Jose mateo ballet theatres 26th annual production of the nutcracker will tour this holiday season to the duxbury performing arts center november 29dec.
Dec 05, 20 the nutcracker jose mateo ballet theatre, dec 515, the sanctuary theatre, 400 harvard st. Peninsula ballet theatre preps for nutcracker performance. The final performances by the jose mateo ballet theatre offer a hailandfarewell kind of experience, gathering together this longtime viewers impressions of 32 years of dancemaking by a singularly gifted choreographereducator. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker 2017 youtube. Jose mateos nutcracker sometimes stumbles jose mateo ballet theatre returns this holiday season with their threecity tour of the. His roles included benvolio in francis patrelles romeo and juliet and the cavalier in madelline cantarello culpos the nutcracker. Every scene in this balanced production combines playfulness with precision. Apr 26, 2018 a mainstay in bostons cultural landscape, jose mateo ballet theatre will end its 32year run under founder, artistic director and choreographer jose mateo following the companys moving violations program this weekend.
Ballet theatre of boston dba jose mateo ballet theatre s mission is to create new ballets of excellence that are stimulating and culturally relevant to diverse audiences, to create an innovative approach to ballet training that welcomes diversity and ensures unanimous participation and achievement by all students, and to create sustainable, inclusive and engaging outreach programs. See 78 photos and 6 tips from 278 visitors to jose mateo ballet theatre. The 18member company will be on hiatus until a new director is found, save for performances of mateos the nutcracker in november. Mouse battles, falling snow and a journey into the heart of the land of the sweets, this production of the nutcracker celebrates the magnificent score of peter tchaikovsky. Sophie lance will reprise her role in the opening party scene. Founded in 1986, jose mateo ballet theatres company and school have forged a new model for a ballet organization through innovative programming, artistic excellence, and extensive community outreach.
Jose mateo ballet theatre is a professional ballet performing company and a ballet school located in the heart of harvard square, cambridge. He joined jose mateos ballet theatre in 1994 and danced original works by jose mateo while touring new england. The nutcracker at duxbury performing arts center news. In jose mateos the nutcracker, diversity stands out the.
Contestants applaud a pianist after their audition for jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker at the sanctuary theatre in cambridge, mass. Dec 14, 20 jose mateo ballet theatres commitment to diversity allows aspiring dancers to see performers of all shapes, sizes, ages, genders and race a form of relateable affirmation that can be hard to. The school o ffers an innovative model for a highquality academy with a humanistic approach to ballet training that fosters diversity and inclusion. Productions of the nutcracker, locally and in boston, draw. Generally each year the ballet san jose company also offers a public invitation to attend a fundraising gala which is an opening night fundraising event. Sep 07, 20 jose mateo ballet theatres 26th annual production of the nutcracker will tour this holiday season to the duxbury performing arts center november 29dec. Nutcracker shows and other holiday performances kids will.
For over 30 years jose mateo ballet theatre s highly acclaimed company has regularly presented concerts of mateo s celebrated repertory of original works including the nutcracker. Nov 27, 20 the jose mateo ballet theatre maintains that the nutcracker should be accessible to children, not dance critics. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker from the moment the curtain rises, theres magic in the air. The nutcracker, the ballets signature production, differs from. Jessica kreyer first joined the faculty of boston ballet school in 2004 and was promoted to the position of principal for the schools north shore studio in the fall of 20. Families come together at nutcracker performance the. Nine dot youngsters have roles in jose mateos nutcracker. The ballet theatre has in many ways been my life, fraser says.
He has also danced with pdx contemporary ballet, cincinnati. During her five seasons with the company she danced featured roles in mateo s original works including covens, over and over, affairs, and the nutcracker. Ballet memphis, jose mateos ballet theatre, ballet entre nous, lakes area ballet, and the foothills conservatory. The jose mateo ballet theatre sustaining the dance. Nov 27, 20 duxbury as jose mateos ballet theatre presents its 26th season of its production of the nutcracker, 16 south shore conservatory ballet students will be among the dancers on stage. A pair of bedford ballerinas are returning to the jose mateo ballet theatre companys 2105 production of the nutcracker. Apr 15, 2018 the final performances by the jose mateo ballet theatre offer a hailandfarewell kind of experience, gathering together this longtime viewers impressions of 32 years of dancemaking by a. This 20th anniversary production highlights the best of mateos approach to the holiday classic as well as his approach to dance education. Ballet theatre of boston dba jose mateo ballet theatres mission is to create new ballets of excellence that are stimulating and culturally relevant to diverse audiences, to create an innovative approach to ballet training that welcomes diversity and ensures unanimous participation and achievement by all students, and to create sustainable, inclusive and. The patriot ledger discover the magic and excitement of the holiday season with the timeless tradition of jose mateos the nutcracker.
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