Children’s Mazurka from Paquita | Choreography: Petipa as staged by Natalya Zeiger | Costumes: Elena Comendador | Photography: ccwolfe
The Three Wishes | Choreography: Lisa Collins Vidnovic | Photography: E.A. Kennedy III
Coppelia | Choreography: after Petipa; Mazurka / Czardas by Andrew Pap | Photography: E.A. Kennedy III
Spring Showcase | Choreography: Lisa Collins Vidnovic | Photography: E.A. Kennedy III
The Little Engine That Could | Choreography: Jennifer Sommers | Costumes: M. Ferris, N. Jonson, J. Schleiger | Photography: E.A. Kennedy III
Valse Fantaisie | Choreography: Balanchine | Costumes: Courtesy of Brandywine Ballet | Photography: E.A. Kennedy III
Gloria | Choreography: Jessica Lang | Costumes: Elena Comendador | Photography: Andy Snow
Metropolitan Ballet Academy & Company is a nationally recognized school of classical ballet offering classes for all ages and levels, including children’s creative dance, ballet lessons for Beginners through Pre-Professional dance levels, an acclaimed Boys’ Scholarship Dance Program, and adult classes. Families enjoy our positive, nurturing atmosphere in which students receive personalized attention and encouragement from a dedicated and celebrated faculty.
Metropolitan produces dancers who are recognized for their ability to perform with the confidence and joy that comes from experience and excellent training. Performance opportunities that emphasize student involvement in the creative process set us apart from other programs and produce remarkable results, as seen in our many notable alumni accomplishments.
Serving a diverse community audience of more than 10,000 people annually, Metropolitan Ballet Academy & Company (MBA/MBC) is a growing, innovative and vibrant cultural resource for our home communities of Jenkintown, Abington, Cheltenham, Elkins Park, Glenside, Huntingdon Valley, Rydal, Willow Grove, Philadelphia and the wider Montgomery/Bucks/ five county region.
Our esteemed faculty teach dancers at every level to think creatively, to see critically, and to utilize the skills developed through their classical training as a framework for excellence in all of their pursuits. Beyond the studio, dance training at Metropolitan Ballet Academy and Company develops valuable skills that help children succeed academically and in life.