Go on a fantastic journey with clara as she saves the nutcracker prince by battling an army of mice and travels through the enchanting snow forest to arrive in the kingdom of the sweets where dancing. Peninsula ballet theatre closed until further notice. 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. The dream fairies in jose mateo ballet theatres nutcracker. Jose mateos traditional nutcracker brings ballet to. For over 30 years, jose mateo ballet theatre has worked to make ballet accessible to everyone.
Reviews for jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker in boston, ma at goldstar. In jose mateos the nutcracker, diversity stands out the. Jose mateo ballet theater is a nonprofit professional performance company and school housed in old cambridge baptist church in cambridge, ma. Were in an age of snapchat, instagram, tweets, mobile advertising and other flashes of visuals vying for our attention. 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. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker artsboston calendar. 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 mateos magical adaptation brings the focus back to the dancing. Mateos ballet theatre offers a cozy, charming nutcracker. After nearly a thousand performances over the last 30 years, we have created a tradition of our own. The jose mateo ballet theatre was founded in 1986 and is currently comprised of 20 professional dancers. Jose mateos the nutcracker to perform in duxbury, cambridge. Dec 05, 2017 jose mateo is presenting the 30th anniversary of his annual production of the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre, soon to move to the strand in dorchester.
Jose mateo steps down as artistic director of his ballet. The school o ffers an innovative model for a highquality academy with a humanistic approach to ballet training that fosters diversity and inclusion. Jose mateos nutcracker returns to the strand on dec. Jose mateo s production of the nutcracker has closed at cutler majestic theater for the season but continues its run at the strand theatre, dorchester, december 918. And when a production has perfected the art of ballet like this one, feeling the spirit of the season comes pretty naturally. November 25december 10 at the cutler majestic theatre tickets at.
Mateos nutcracker has holiday spirit the boston globe. 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. Last night of nutcracker is so sweet boston herald. Discover the magic at jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre, boston through december 4 and the strand. Dewdrop haruka tamura, however, was in a simple, yet very elegant white empire dress with a pink ribbon at the bodice the lovely white lily of the group.
Visions of sugar plums dance in jose mateos the nutcracker. For 30 years, jose mateos holiday classic has been the little nutcracker that could. Dec 04, 2019 boston jose mateo has staged his production of the nutcracker for a 32nd season, currently running at emerson majestic theatre through next weekend, but soon moving to the strand theatre in dorchester. Join jose mateo ballet theatre for new englands longest running interpretation of the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre in boston.
So it goes with the jose mateo ballet theatre production of the nutcracker, in its 31st season at the cutler majestic theatre, just down the street from the grinch and around the. With new sets and updated costumes, the company takes its holiday classic to downtown. Nutcracker ballet boston, massachusetts jose mateo ballet theatre presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Jose mateo ballet theatre dances the season finale of the nutcracker at the strand theatre in dorchester yesterday. Jose mateo ballet theatres young dancers program is designed for children ages 318 and runs septembermay enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. From the moment the curtain rises on jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker, theres magic in the air. W hen controversy strikes, the public has this amusing way of immediately pouncing on said scandal and its usually accompanied by profound fury.
The 18member company will be on hiatus until a new director is found, save for performances of mateos the nutcracker in november and december. Dec, 2019 while jose mateo ballet theatre takes pride in its ongoing mission to create new classical ballets, it is a pleasure to return each year to the nutcracker as a salute to the traditional roots of the ballet form. 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 engaging outreach programs. See the nutcracker ballet at jose mateo ballet theatre for one of the longest running interpretations in new england. Jose mateo ballet theatre takes its nutcracker to a. Sep 08, 20 jose mateo, founder and artistic director of jose mateo ballet theatre, right, talks to contestants during an audition for jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker at the sanctuary theatre in. Read what members are saying about jose mateo ballet theatres the. 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.
After recently signing a 41year lease with the national historic landmark old cambridge baptist church in harvard square, jmbt started a renovation. Housed in its permanent home in the glorious old cambridge baptist church in harvard. Jose mateo ballet theatre presents its 26th annual production of the nutcracker in three greater boston locations, november 29december 22, 20. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker 2016 youtube. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker 2017 youtube. Peninsula ballet theatre company and school san mateo. Reviews of jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker in boston. He then went to munich and studied from 1992 to 1994 at the ballet academy heinz bosl foundation under the direction of professor konstanze vernon. See the nutcracker ballet at jose mateo ballet theatre for one of the longestrunning interpretations in new england. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker home facebook. Born in the dutch gorinchem, ivo van zwieten attended after high school the rotterdamse dans academy. As in past years, mateo offers a story welltold and populates the stage with a large cast of children, many from studios throughout the region, in addition to students from his ballet.
Be part of the magic this holiday season and follow claras journey through the land of the sweets with bostons most charming holiday classic. The company got its start at the cutler majestic theatre, so performing the nutcracker there for the 30th anniversary is a kind of homecoming, manzelli said. Jose mateo ballet theatre jmbts the nutcracker is almost here. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker dance informa.
Boston jose mateo has staged his production of the nutcracker for a 32nd season, currently running at emerson majestic theatre through next weekend, but soon moving to the strand theatre in dorchester. Jose mateo ballet theatre cambridge 2019 all you need to. From the organizations inception, ensuring that all individuals have access to ballet opportunities has been the forefront. This years performance mixed things up to create a refreshing and compelling, yet overall familiar, nutcracker experience. Nutcracker and other holiday shows kids will love in boston. Nutcracker ballet in boston, ma jose mateo ballet theatre. Jose mateo ballet theatre offers one of the areas most robust programs of classes for adults of all ages and levels of experience or ability. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker presented by jose. Some versions of the nutcracker are first and foremost a christmas spectacle, but not this one. After 32 years directing his ballet theatre, jose mateo. Intimate mateo nutcracker brings its own delights the. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, jose mateo ballet theatre has special plans for the nutcracker.
Nutcracker ballet dorchester, massachusetts jose mateo ballet theatre presents the nutcracker ballet nutcracker performance listings by state, city and the company performing the ballet. Founded in 1986, the organization has gained a distinctive reputation for its innovative programming, artistic excellence, and extensive community outreach. This 20th anniversary production highlights the best of mateo s approach to the holiday classic as well as his approach to dance education. Nov 19, 2015 the jose mateo ballet theatre was founded in 1986 and is currently comprised of 20 professional dancers. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker the. Jose mateo is presenting the 30th anniversary of his annual production of the nutcracker at the cutler majestic theatre, soon to move to the strand in dorchester. 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. That makes experiencing something more like the latter refreshing, comforting and even healing. To focus on spreading that philosophy further, hes stepping away from. Every member of the ensemble, from the tiniest mouse to. 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. From original ballet works featuring mateo s innovative choreography to high quality dance instruction at our school and our groundbreaking dance for world community project, our studios are open to everyone.
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 theatres sixweek, performancefocused program offers curriculum in technical training, performance skills, and daily rehearsals in. Join us at the strand theatre in dorchester, december 918 for the nutcracker. Founded in 1986, jose mateos ballet theatre is greater bostons second largest professional ballet company and school.
Get discount jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker tickets for emerson cutler majestic theatre boston. Jose mateo ballet theatre, 400 harvard st, cambridge, ma 2020. Jose mateo ballet rings in 30 years with the nutcracker. Now in its 33rd season, jose mateo ballet theatre presents its treasured production of the nutcracker at two of bostons finest theatres this holiday season. Under the direction of founder artistic director jose mateo, the organization has earned a distinctive reputation for high quality programming and artistic excellence. The first question may remain open for debate, yet jose mateo ballet theatre jmbts the nutcracker demonstrated that we can answer the second question in the affirmative. Jose mateo ballet theatre honors the classical tradition by continuing what may well be new englands longest running interpretation of the nutcracker ballet. Jose mateo ballet theatres enchanting production of the nutcracker has delighted children and adults for three decades. After nearly a thousand performances over the last 30 years, we have created a. Nutcracker and other holiday shows kids will love in. Applications for the 2020 festival are now being accepted. While jose mateo ballet theatre takes pride in its ongoing mission to create new classical ballets, it is a pleasure to return each year to the nutcracker as a salute to the traditional roots of the ballet form.
The nutcracker had the audience on a journey with many laughs from the cutest mice and polichinelles to the familiar sibling rivalries and clara kicking in the most balletic way the littlest boy trying to snatch away the nutcracker. Photos by katherine taylor for the boston globephoto by katherine taylor for th. Jose mateo brings humor and heart to the nutcracker from the moment the curtain rises, theres magic in the air. 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. Jose mateo s the nutcracker boston 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. Dec 06, 2016 jose mateos production of the nutcracker has closed at cutler majestic theater for the season but continues its run at the strand theatre, dorchester, december 918. Standing in the shadow of boston ballets grandly opulent version, the jose mateo ballet theatre. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker boston tickets coming. Apr 18, 2018 to jose mateo, ballet is a life force for everyone, regardless of body type, age, background or level of proficiency. All adult and student ballet classes are cancelled until april 6th. Polichinelles in jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker.
Boston jose mateo has staged his production of the nutcracker for a. For other classes held at pbt, please contact your instructor of any schedule changes. The story of young claras dream journey guided by the mysterious and charming nutcracker prince is pared to its essentials in jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker. Nov 25, 2017 capture the magic of the holiday season with jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker now in its 30th anniversary season. In jose mateos the nutcracker, diversity stands out. For over 30 years jose mateo ballet theatres highly acclaimed company has regularly presented concerts of mateo s celebrated repertory of original works including the nutcracker. Every scene in this balanced production combines playfulness with precision. Read the announcement check out the pbt press page for all news. Jmbt has provided high quality ballet training to children with an inclusive approached focused on achievement through individualized attention. Jose mateo ballet theatres the nutcracker returns to boston from november 25december 24. Dec, 2010 waltham since 1987, jose mateo ballet theatre has carved a niche in area holiday offerings with an accessible and affordable professional production of the nutcracker, which opened at brandeis universitys spingold theatre friday night.
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