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 Company’s mission is to provide performance training for pre-professional dancers, support emerging choreographers, and through performances, scholarships, and community outreach programs, promote a love and appreciation of dance. Serving a diverse community audience of more than 10,000 people annually, Metropolitan is committed to ensuring that dance continues to be relevant, exciting and accessible for people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Where young dancers devote maximum effort to strengthening technique, expanding dance vocabulary, and broadening their horizons.
Met has assembled a top-notch Summer Intensive Faculty
to inspire dancers to build virtuosity & confidence.
Pre- Professional Bridge / Technique & Pointe June 13 – July 13
Two-hour Classical ballet technique & Pointe classes available as 1, 2. or 3 week session.
Intermediate II, Advanced, and Pre-Professional levels.
Pre-Professional Intensive / July 17 – August 4
Classical ballet technique, Pointe, men’s, modern, jazz, & conditioning.
Esteemed faculty encourage dancers to stretch for a new level of mastery.
Intermediate II, Advanced, & Pre-Professional levels.
Pre-Professional ALL CONTEMPORARY WEEK / AUGUST 7 – 11
Intermediate II, Advanced, Pre-Professional levels.
Young Dancer’s Intensive / July 10 – 14
Beginner and Intermediate I levels. Focused instruction, nurturing approach.
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Dance & Creativity Camps
for the younger Movers & Shakers!
Ages 5-6 /July 10-14
REMINDER: LIMITED SPOTS LEFT!
Check out How to Register for Summer Classes!
Access & download the 2023 Summer Intensive Registration Form!
Pay your summer Registration Fee and/or Tuition HERE!
Metropolitan Ballet is noted for its groundbreaking Boys’ Scholarship Program, as well as its Kinetic Literacy Program in partnership with The School District of Philadelphia. Artistic Director and Founder, Lisa Collins Vidnovic is a recipient of the 2020 Philadelphia Arts + Business Council Leadership Award.
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.
Metropolitan Ballet Academy & Company is a growing, innovative and vibrant cultural resource for our home communities of Jenkintown, Abington, Cheltenham, Elkins Park, Glenside, Huntingdon Valley, Rydal, Willow Grove, and the Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks County regions.
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.
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Metropolitan Ballet Office Hours:
Monday: 12:30PM – 8:30PM
Tuesday: 12:30PM – 8:30PM
Wednesday: 9:30AM – 8:30PM
Thursday: 3:30PM – 8:30PM
Friday: 12:30PM – 8:30PM
Saturday: 9:30AM – 6:00PM