JUBILEE DANCE THEATRE

What do you get when you combine an award-winning director, multicultural cast, and artistic expression at its best?  You get Jubilee Dance Theatre, a local professional dance company bursting with South Florida flavor.

 Jubilee Dance Theatre (JDT) was founded in April of 2002 and incorporated in February 2003, under the direction of Luctricia "Lu" Welters and the assistant artistic direction of Claudine Carter-Pereira. Both women are accomplished dancers with an  impressive artistic background who came together to create JDT after realizing the need in South Florida for professional dance.

 JDT employs a large cast of company members and young apprentices, all with diverse ethnic backgrounds and dance experience to encourage and educate its audience through entertainment by use of a variety of dance styles, including Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Hip-hop.  JDT demonstrates its commitment to "give its gifts back to the community" through remarkable performances at both a local and international level.  Through their task to make the arts accessible to all individuals, they provide dance classes to children and adults at a remarkably low cost, and have worked with the Broward School Board to provide "Science through Dance."

 In 2005, JDT hosted its first "Diversity in the Mix", a 3-Day festival held biennially that showcases a variety of dance disciplines and a universal community of choreographers.  Their most recent festival featured not only the disciplines of Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern, Tap, but also included African, Capoeira, Flamenco, Mambo, Middle Eastern, Pilates, and Salsa. 

 In its five years, JDT has certainly made its mark in the community.  In October 2004, JDT was presented with the unveiling of the "Alvin Ailey" American Choreographers-37 cent commemorative postage stamp by the Ft. Lauderdale Postmaster General.  Ms. Welters is the recipient of the 2007 JM Family Enterprises, African-American Achievers Award and received the 2006 Arts Recognition Award from the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs. Mrs. Pereira was nominated and selected for inclusion in the 26^th Edition of Who's Who of American Women 2007.

 Even with its long list of accomplishments, JDT keeps its ambitious spirit in hopes of one day becoming a touring company and creating a performing arts center to house not just dance but multiple artistic disciplines.  In the meantime, JDT will continue to build and strengthen the culture of South Florida; setting a new standard for dance.

 How can I volunteer?

Since our events vary from one organization to another, times and requirements are flexible.  Sign up as a volunteer and you will be contacted with opportunities as they arise.  You may obtain a form and more information at our website under volunteer opportunities.

What about the Community Expressions program? This unique program will begin in May, 2008, and will allow teen dancers to dance in the community on a regular, volunteer basis. This program will also encompass many other personal skill-building activities such as responsibility, professional development, leadership, and more. This program is something you don't want to miss!

 Questions? Contact us: volunteer@dancebroward.org