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Director of Development, City Ballet of Boston
CBB will be launching a search for a Director of Development. The Director of Development is a new and exciting role that will spearhead the development function in expanding community presence in fundraising and building a corporate support strategy. City Ballet of Boston’s mission is “Diversity through Dance”. CBB uses the power of dance to break down racial barriers and inspire the community’s artistic experience through its professional ballet company and apprentice training program, both meeting the most exacting standards. To this end, it provides dance scholarships to at-risk youth and stages dance performances such as the highly acclaimed, Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker. Interested candidates can contact TSNE Manager of Executive Search, Jodi Dowling ([email protected]) with an early email inquiry, or submit a resume via TSNE’s Nonprofit Job Portal. A full position description will be posted in the coming weeks.

Audition

City Ballet of Boston is looking for experienced ballet, tap, and hip hop dancers with strong technique for the 2024 production of Anthony Williams’ Urban Nutcracker. Interested dancers should email [email protected] with any questions.

Performances will be December 14-22, 2024 at the historic Boch Center Shubert Theatre. Rehearsals for the Urban Nutcracker will begin in late September. Most adult rehearsals will take place on Saturdays and Sundays. For those adults with weekday morning rehearsal availability, additional roles may be available.

Volunteer

Help City Ballet of Boston strengthen Boston’s unique arts community. CBB’s dedicated volunteer team helps bring diverse, multicultural programing and innovative dance education to the Greater Boston area. Email [email protected] to learn more about volunteer opportunities!

Give

CBB’s supporters are an integral part of the organization’s success. The generous contributions of individuals and community partners allow CBB to:
  • Introduce audiences to the transformative power of dance with subsidized tickets and free outreach programs
  • Bring quality dance education to Boston’s urban communities through the Boston City Youth Ballet
  • Provide scholarships for aspiring professional dancers
City Ballet of Boston is a non-profit 501(c)(3). Donations are tax deductible.

 
About City Ballet of Boston and the Urban Nutcracker:
City Ballet of Boston (CBB), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is a professional dance company that provides exceptional performances and quality dance training to a diverse urban community. The company is built on a robust values system of inclusiveness and believes that diversity through dance heightens creativity both in the studio and on the stage. The core philosophy of a rigorous dance curriculum is that quality dance builds physical and mental discipline and is also an excellent means of cultural education.

Anthony Williams’ “Urban Nutcracker”, the modern Boston-centric holiday classic presented by City Ballet of Boston, returns to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre this December! This production celebrates the city of Boston with winter scenes set in present-day downtown Boston, blending the rhythms of Duke Ellington with the classical music of Tchaikovsky. Anchored by classical ballet, the performances also include a broad range of dance forms such as tap, hip-hop, flamenco, and jazz, accompanied by an 8-piece live orchestra of local musicians.