Karen gabays the nutcracker returns to san joses center. 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. Ballet companies in burlington and bedford will offer performances of the nutcracker featuring dancers from bedford jose mateo ballet theatre. The patriot ledger discover the magic and excitement of the holiday season with the timeless tradition of jose mateos the nutcracker. The companys performance, now in its 26th season, strives to keep the plot. From the moment the curtain rises, theres magic in the air. His roles included benvolio in francis patrelles romeo and juliet and the cavalier in madelline cantarello culpos the nutcracker. Sophie lance will reprise her role in the opening party scene.
Applications for the 2021 festival will go online in september 2020. Peninsula ballet theatre preps for nutcracker performance. The nutcracker ballet san jose california nutcracker ballets. The ballet theatre has in many ways been my life, fraser says. Last december, the production had its world premiere and was warmly. 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. 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. The nutcracker jose mateo ballet theatre, dec 515, the sanctuary theatre, 400 harvard st.
Productions of the nutcracker, locally and in boston. Productions of the nutcracker, locally and in boston, draw. In 20 she joined jose mateo ballet theatre as an apprentice, and was promoted to a full company member the following year. He has also danced with pdx contemporary ballet, cincinnati. Brittany joined jose mateo ballet theatre as an apprentice in 20, and was promoted to a full company member in 2014. Nutcracker shows and other holiday performances kids will. Audition for the nutcracker at jose mateo ballet theatre. 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. 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. Girl scouts workshop san jose dance theatre ballet. Jose mateos nutcracker sometimes stumbles metro us. Jose mateo keeps the nutcracker fresh the boston globe.
The nutcracker ballet is the most recognized event the san jose ballet produces, and with good reason. All children cast in the production will perform in all three locations. 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. 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. Nov 24, 2015 compiled by the bedford citizen ballet companies in burlington and bedford will offer performances of the nutcracker featuring dancers from bedford. 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. The school o ffers an innovative model for a highquality academy with a humanistic approach to ballet training that fosters diversity and inclusion. Nutcracker ballet in boston, ma jose mateo ballet theatre. In her fifth nutcracker, sophie lance was one of the girls in the party scene. 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 the nutcracker dances into boston. Jmbt has provided high quality ballet training to children with an inclusive approached focused on achievement through individualized attention. The nutcracker, the ballets signature production, differs from. Dec 17, 2007 from the moment the curtain rises on jose mateo ballet theatre s the nutcracker, theres magic in the air.
Apr 18, 2018 after 32 years directing his ballet theatre, jose mateo shifts focus to education and outreach. In jose mateos the nutcracker, diversity stands out the. A pair of bedford ballerinas are returning to the jose mateo ballet theatre companys 2105 production of the nutcracker. This 20th anniversary production highlights the best of mateos approach to the holiday classic as well as his approach to dance education. Jose mateo ballet theatre cambridge 2019 all you need. Sophie lance will reprise her role in the opening party. 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. 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. 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. Dec 05, 2014 published on dec 4, 2014 the wonderful jose mateo ballet theatre presents the nutcracker in harvard square dec. 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. Although his ballet troupe will close, mateo will continue his work at the studios, stage his annual production of the nutcracker, and direct the cambridge june event, dance for a world community. The nutcracker boston, jose mateo ballet theatre at strand. Denofrio returned to the northeast and danced with the albany berkshire ballet.
Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker 2017 youtube. 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. 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. Jose mateos the nutcracker to perform in duxbury, cambridge. Jose mateos nutcracker sometimes stumbles jose mateo ballet theatre returns this holiday season with their threecity tour of the. 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. 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. The jose mateo ballet theatres 20 production of the nutcracker enjoyed a nearly sellout run, with performances in cambridge and dorchester. That amount will allow the organization to replicate what they have done in another building in the area. The 18member company will be on hiatus until a new director is found, save for performances of mateos the nutcracker in november and december.
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. 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. Dancer elisabeth scherer, who grew up in dorchester, performs as the snow queen in joe mateo theatre companys the nutcracker. This 20th anniversary production highlights the best of mateo s approach to the holiday classic as well as his approach to dance education. 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. Nine dot youngsters have roles in jose mateos nutcracker. 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. 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. 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. Nov 25, 2017 capture the magic of the holiday season with jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker now in its 30th anniversary season. From the moment the curtain rises on jose mateo ballet theatres 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. The jose mateo ballet theatre sustaining the dance. Jose mateo steps down as artistic director of his ballet.
Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker. He joined jose mateos ballet theatre in 1994 and danced original works by jose mateo while touring new england. 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. Apr 15, 2018 south shore ballet students attended his duxbury studio for 15 years until it closed in 20. Jose mateo ballet theatres young dancers program is designed for children ages 318 and runs septembermay enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. Dec 05, 20 the nutcracker jose mateo ballet theatre, dec 515, the sanctuary theatre, 400 harvard st. The costumes, stage sets, special effects, lighting and caliber of talent are the best.
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. Little kids think big at nutcracker audition boston herald. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. 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. Jose mateo ballet theatres 26th annual production of the nutcracker will tour this holiday season to the duxbury performing arts center november 29dec.
Bedford ballerinas dance in the jose matteo ballet theatre. 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 cambridge 2019 all you need to. With tcb he has danced the lead roles of nutcracker in a minnesota nutcracker, the doctor in the wall. Patricia chiang patricia was born in columbus, oh and raised in concord, ma. 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 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 theatre s the nutcracker includes a full cast of exceptionally talented professional dancers accompanied by countless, spirited young dancers from the greater boston area. Jose mateo ballet theatre cambridge office of tourism. 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. 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.
See 78 photos and 6 tips from 278 visitors to jose mateo ballet theatre. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker home facebook. Since its founding in 1965, the peninsula ballet theatre in san mateo has become the second oldest dance company in the bay area. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker dances into. 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. 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. The nutcracker at duxbury performing arts center news. 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. In 20, the board of directors, under the leadership of rick shea, began exploring how the. Four young bedford ballerinas performed with the company.
Jose mateo ballet theatre presents its 26th annual production of the nutcracker in three greater boston locations, november 29december 22, 20. The nutcracker auditions jose mateo ballet theatre in cambridge 0907. The 18member company will be on hiatus until a new director is found, save for performances of mateos the nutcracker in november. After 32 years directing his ballet theatre, jose mateo. He later joined the jose mateo ballet theatre where he performed featured roles in classical and contemporary works by artistic director jose mateo.
Every scene in this balanced production combines playfulness with precision. 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 brings humor and heart to the nutcracker from the moment the curtain rises, theres magic in the air. In jose mateos the nutcracker, diversity stands out. This is micahs third season with tbc, including a season here in 20 14. Contestants applaud a pianist after their audition for jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker at the sanctuary theatre in cambridge, mass. Ballet memphis, jose mateos ballet theatre, ballet entre nous, lakes area ballet, and the foothills conservatory. The boston globe jose mateos nutcracker transports parents and kids alike. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker the. The jose mateo ballet theatre maintains that the nutcracker should be accessible to children, not dance critics. Nov 27, 20 the jose mateo ballet theatre maintains that the nutcracker should be accessible to children, not dance critics. Families come together at nutcracker performance the. Jose mateo ballet theatre is a professional ballet performing company and a ballet school located in the heart of harvard square, cambridge.
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