Celebrating 40 Years of Dance

Please join us as we honor José Mateo’s extraordinary artistic legacy and celebrate the incredible impact José Mateo Ballet Theatre has had on our students, Company dancers and the broader community over the past four decades. The milestone evening is a wonderful opportunity to engage with old and new friends, enjoy an intriguing evening and raise essential funds to sustain and advance our mission and future work.

The celebration will feature staff-attended stations, passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and dessert. Guests will enjoy a special performance program, a live and silent auction, live music and dancing.

Experience the Legacy in Motion Gala, featuring:

Live Music by: Concert Pianist, Ekaterina Willewald, Ten Tumbao
Master of Ceremonies, Robert Lewis Jr., Nicholas President and CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Boston
Catering by East Meets West

Tickets are SOLD OUT!

Explore the Auction

Browse our exciting collection of auction items, including travel getaways, cultural experiences, artwork, exclusive packages and one-of-a-kind offerings.

Silent auction items are now open for bidding.
Live auction items (7) are available to preview and will open for bidding during the Gala program on event night.

Whether you're planning your bids in advance or simply exploring what’s available, there’s something for everyone – all in support of José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s artistic and educational programs.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the 40th Anniversary Gala as a sponsor and help sustain the artistic, educational and community building mission of José Mateo Ballet Theatre.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at $10,000, $5,000, $2,500 and other levels. Sponsors receive prominent recognition in the event program, other gala materials and announcements for their key role in supporting this milestone celebration.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Please contact Director of Development Shannon Sheridan at ssheridan@ballettheatre.org for more information.

Committees

Host Committee (as of 4/27/2026)
Benefactors
Leslie and Howard Appleby
Rick and Gitte Shea

Patrons
Lynne Federman
Erinn King and Frank Massabni
Prof. John Howard Mansfield
Rohan, Deana and Leila Martin-Dixon
Makeeba McCreary
Jason Weeks

Friends
Erline Belton
Annie Mock and Chris Chan
Elisa Landrum Daley
Alice and Phil Hayen
Vicky and Tom Keiser
John and Consuelo Isaacson
Oswald Mondejar
Elaine Shannon

Event Committee
Meredith Caruso, Co-Chair
Roberta Chicos, Co-Chair
Brian Corr
Dawn Curtis
Elizabeth Fischer
Natalie Ferris
Bettina Indaco

Auction Subcommittee
Brian Corr, Co-Chair
Lynne Federman, Co-Chair

We extend our sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors for their invaluable support. Their partnership makes this celebration possible.

40th Anniversary Gala: Legacy in Motion

Every gift made in honor of our 40th Anniversary Gala helps sustain the artistic and educational mission of JMBT.