Welcome to the Metropolitan Ballet Academy

Metropolitan Ballet Academy combines professional expertise with a genuine sensitivity to children and an appreciation of the special needs of the young dancer.

Lessons in Classical Ballet technique are combined with exercises designed to foster musical awareness. Within a positive and encouraging atmosphere, children are taught to develop their unique artistic qualities.

Aspects of many schools (Vagonova, Bournonville, Balanchine) are incorporated into the more advanced lessons and supported by the teaching of actual repertoire. Master classes from working professionals in a variety of dance disciplines (Modern, Jazz, etc.) are offered throughout year as well as an inspiring and challenging 5-week summer intensive program. Many of our area’s most well-known dance professionals visit as guest faculty. Summer program classes include ballet, pointe, men’s technique, variations, partnering and repertoire as well as character, modern & jazz.

Metropolitan offers all students high-quality, professional training with our outstanding faculty. Serious students and advanced dancers are supported with additional opportunities, including work with nationally-recognized choreographers, performances with Metropolitan Ballet Company and other regional arts companies, participation in Youth America Grand Prix, and more.

Recent News & Upcoming Performances

The Rainbow Fish & Sleeping Beauty, Act 3

Saturday, November 19, 2016 1:00 & 4:00
Sunday, November 20, 2016 1:00 & 4:00

Muller Auditorium /Abington Friends School
575 Washington Lane / Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Tickets: $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door
Run time is 90 minutes, including one intermission.

Plus! Join the cast for oceans of fun! “TEA Under the SEA”!
The Family Concert Party Event for Boys and Girls

Sunday, November 20 / 2:30-3:45 pm

$35 Ticket includes “TEA Under the SEA” admission PLUS your choice of any Family Concert Series performance at 1:00 pm or 4:00 pm on Saturday or Sunday, Nov. 21 or 22.

For group reservations, please contact us at tel:215-663-1665 or via email at collinsvidnovic@verizon.net.

These performances made possible by the generous support of community businesses, foundations and individuals. Thank you!

Lisa Collins Vidnovic -
Now a 3-time winner of
YAGP Philadelphia
“Outstanding Teacher” award!

Metropolitan Ballet Academy & Company awarded
Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
2015 Non-Profit of the Year

Metropolitan Ballet Academy named…
One of the Top Seven National Studios
by Pointe Magazine October/November 2011

Awarded “Outstanding School”
2015 Youth America Grand Prix, Philadelphia

Recognized as “one of the top places to see ballet in Philadelphia” (CBS / Arts and Culture, June 2012)

“Metropolitan Ballet Academy is such an amazing place. There is no other school in the Northeast/Abington area that offers dance education with the level of professionalism and expertise. The fact that the majority of the faculty has professional dance experience sets MBA apart from other schools. The joy that they continue to feel about dance is portrayed in their teaching every day.”
— Debbie Finkelstein, parent

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