Metropolitan Ballet Theatre

Find the perfect class to fuel your passion for dance and fitness with MBT's Adult Program. Suitable for complete beginners to advanced dancers.

Find the perfect class to fuel your passion for dance and fitness with MBT's Adult Program. Suitable for complete beginners to advanced dancers.

Find the perfect class to fuel your passion for dance and fitness with MBT's Adult Program. Suitable for complete beginners to advanced dancers.

Students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop including popping, house, and grooves. This program will help dancers build a stronger foundation for their hip hop choreography. Hip Hop is highly recommended to dancers who also take ballet, jazz, and modern, as this will help strengthen their hip hop technique and improve their style. Mini Hip Hop students enrolled during semester 1 are eligible to perform at the Winter Collective. Mini Hip Hop students enrolled during semester 2 are eligible to perform at the Spring Collective.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry.

The progression through the Classical Division of the Academic Ballet Program requires a traditional focus on pointe work for women, and strengthening, jumps, and partnering for men.

The progression through the Classical Division of the Academic Ballet Program requires a traditional focus on pointe work for women, and strengthening, jumps, and partnering for men.

Students will focus their training in either the Classical Division or Contemporary Division starting at Academic Ballet Level 5. The progression through the Classical Division of the Academic Ballet Program requires a traditional focus on pointe work for women, and strengthening, jumps, and partnering for men.

Students will focus their training in either the Classical Division or Contemporary Division starting at Academic Ballet Level 5. The progression through the Classical Division of the Academic Ballet Program requires a traditional focus on pointe work for women, and strengthening, jumps, and partnering for men.

Students will focus their training in either the Classical Division or Contemporary Division starting at Academic Ballet Level 5. The progression through the Classical Division of the Academic Ballet Program requires a traditional focus on pointe work for women, and strengthening, jumps, and partnering for men.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry.

For the serious young dancer, Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet techniques while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry.

The Recreational Dance Program offers dancers ages 7 and up the ability to train in a variety of dance styles including ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip hop with a schedule that offers flexibility for students who wish to attend as few as one class per week.

Our Introductory Dance Program offers ballet, hip hop, jazz, and tap classes for children ages 3-7 years old. Our Grown-Up & Me class program serves ages 2+ with a caregiver.

The modern classes consist of studies to stretch and strengthen different areas of the body. Modern dance movements are considered freeform and fluid and are often inspired by other dance styles. Modern is offered to students who have previous dance training in ballet and jazz.

Tap classes are primarily held at our Clarksburg Studios.

The Hip hop class is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Hip Hop is a movement that represents the freedom to learn, grow, and evolve.

The jazz class focuses on learning proper dance techniques such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality, and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street, Funk, and Tap to help develop a well-rounded dancer.

Students will learn proper dance techniques such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality, and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street, Funk, and Tap to help develop a well-rounded dancer. This class includes conditioning.

Students will learn modern dance techniques and be exposed to a variety of movement styles. They will be introduced to Limon, Horton, and Graham dance techniques. Each level emphasizes body alignment, flexibility, and strength, as well as improving aerobic endurance. Students are encouraged to perform with aesthetic maturity as their movement vocabulary develops. The vocabulary includes floor work, standing warm-up, floor progression, jumps, turns, transitional movements, and leaps.

Jazz/Contemporary classes are offered for students aged 9 and up, blending elements of jazz and contemporary dance styles. These classes are part of the Recreational Dance Program and can be registered for a semester or the full year.

An extension of the Creative Movement Program, MBT’s Early Ballet Program continues building fundamentals of ballet technique and vocabulary in a fun way. This program begins the transition from gross to fine motor skills. While most of the class is conducted in center exercises, limited barre work begins in Early Ballet 2.

Hip Hop 1 is an introductory hip hop class for dancers aged 7 and up. This class is part of the Recreational Dance Program and does not require faculty placement. Registration is available for a semester or the full year.

Hip Hop 2 classes are offered for students aged 10 and up, building on foundational hip hop techniques. This class is part of the Recreational Dance Program, with semester and annual registration options.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry.

For MBT’s youngest students, the Creative Movement Program provides an engaging weekly class to start learning fundamentals of ballet technique and vocabulary. Focusing on gross motor skills, this class is taught using imagery, fun games, and music.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry. As students progress through the program, more frequent training is required in order to accomplish the curriculum.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry. As students progress through the program, more frequent training is required in order to accomplish the curriculum.

Intermediate Ballet classes are designed for dancers aged 9 and up. These classes are part of the Recreational Dance Program and follow MBT's Academic Ballet curriculum. Placement by artistic faculty is required for this level.

The Pre-Professional Program is designed for serious young dancers who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance, offering advanced training and specialized techniques to hone their skills.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry. As students progress through the program, more frequent training is required in order to accomplish the curriculum.

An extension of the Creative Movement Program, MBT’s Early Ballet Program continues building fundamentals of ballet technique and vocabulary in a fun way. This program begins the transition from gross to fine motor skills. While most of the class is conducted in center exercises, limited barre work begins in Early Ballet 2.

Students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop including popping, house, and grooves. This program will help dancers build a stronger foundation for their hip hop choreography. Hip Hop is highly recommended to dancers who also take ballet, jazz, and modern, as this will help strengthen their hip hop technique and improve their style. Performing opportunities: Hip Hop (7+) students are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Winter Collective, and the Spring Collective. Mini Hip Hop students enrolled during semester 1 are eligible to perform at the Winter Collective. Mini Hip Hop students enrolled during semester 2 are eligible to perform at the Spring Collective. There will be a mini-observation week each semester for parents to observe Young Dancer classes. In the instance that we cannot produce planned performances due to health restrictions, videos will be taken in in-studio classes and shared with parents.

In Mini Hip Hop, students will experience an introduction to hip hop movement, strength building exercises, and creative exploration of movement. Dancers will learn new steps and combinations incorporating rhythm and style.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry. As students progress through the program, more frequent training is required in order to accomplish the curriculum.

Hip Hop 3 is an advanced hip hop class for students aged 11 and up, part of the Recreational Dance Program. Students can register for a semester or the full academic year.

An extension of the Creative Movement Program, MBT’s Early Ballet Program continues building fundamentals of ballet technique and vocabulary in a fun way. This program begins the transition from gross to fine motor skills. While most of the class is conducted in center exercises, limited barre work begins in Early Ballet 2.

Students will learn modern dance techniques and be exposed to a variety of movement styles. They will be introduced to Limon, Horton, and Graham dance techniques. Each level emphasizes body alignment, flexibility, and strength, as well as improving aerobic endurance. Students are encouraged to perform with aesthetic maturity as their movement vocabulary develops. The vocabulary includes floor work, standing warm-up, floor progression, jumps, turns, transitional movements, and leaps.

Mini Ballet/Tap and Mini Jazz/Tap programs offer the opportunity for dancers to sample different styles within one weekly class!

Students will learn proper dance techniques such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality, and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street, Funk, and Tap to help develop a well-rounded dancer.

Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet is a drop-in class program for individuals aged 13 and up. This class is part of the Recreational Dance Program. Pricing details are available on the Adult Program page.

Students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop including popping, house, and grooves. This program will help dancers build a stronger foundation for their hip hop choreography. Hip Hop is highly recommended to dancers who also take ballet, jazz, and modern, as this will help strengthen their hip hop technique and improve their style. Performing opportunities: Hip Hop (7+) students are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Winter Collective, and the Spring Collective. Mini Hip Hop students enrolled during semester 1 are eligible to perform at the Winter Collective. Mini Hip Hop students enrolled during semester 2 are eligible to perform at the Spring Collective. There will be a mini-observation week each semester for parents to observe Young Dancer classes. In the instance that we cannot produce planned performances due to health restrictions, videos will be taken in in-studio classes and shared with parents.

Beginning Ballet classes are available for students aged 7 and up. This program focuses on foundational ballet techniques and is part of the Recreational Dance Program. Students will learn MBT's Academic Ballet curriculum. Placement by artistic faculty is not required for beginning dancers.

Students will learn proper dance techniques such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality, and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street, Funk, and Tap to help develop a well-rounded dancer.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry. As students progress through the program, more frequent training is required in order to accomplish the curriculum.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry. As students progress through the program, more frequent training is required in order to accomplish the curriculum.

Modern 1 is a dance class for students aged 7 and up, focusing on modern dance techniques. This class is part of the Recreational Dance Program and is offered on a semester or annual basis.

Tap 3/4 classes are designed for students aged 10 and up, focusing on tap dance techniques. These classes are part of the Recreational Dance Program and are available for semester or annual registration.

The Pre-Professional Program is designed for serious young dancers who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance, offering advanced training and specialized techniques to hone their skills. This class focuses on variations and conditioning.

Students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop including popping, house, and grooves. This program will help dancers build a stronger foundation for their hip hop choreography. Hip Hop is highly recommended to dancers who also take ballet, jazz, and modern, as this will help strengthen their hip hop technique and improve their style. Performing opportunities: Hip Hop (7+) students are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Winter Collective, and the Spring Collective. Mini Hip Hop students enrolled during semester 1 are eligible to perform at the Winter Collective. Mini Hip Hop students enrolled during semester 2 are eligible to perform at the Spring Collective. There will be a mini-observation week each semester for parents to observe Young Dancer classes. In the instance that we cannot produce planned performances due to health restrictions, videos will be taken in in-studio classes and shared with parents.

Students will learn proper dance techniques such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality, and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street, Funk, and Tap to help develop a well-rounded dancer.

Students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop including popping, house, and grooves. This program will help dancers build a stronger foundation for their hip hop choreography. Hip Hop is highly recommended to dancers who also take ballet, jazz, and modern, as this will help strengthen their hip hop technique and improve their style. Performing opportunities: Hip Hop (7+) students are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Winter Collective, and the Spring Collective.

Students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop including popping, house, and grooves. This program will help dancers build a stronger foundation for their hip hop choreography. Hip Hop is highly recommended to dancers who also take ballet, jazz, and modern, as this will help strengthen their hip hop technique and improve their style. Performing opportunities: Hip Hop (7+) students are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Winter Collective, and the Spring Collective.

An extension of the Creative Movement Program, MBT’s Early Ballet Program continues building fundamentals of ballet technique and vocabulary in a fun way. This program begins the transition from gross to fine motor skills. While most of the class is conducted in center exercises, limited barre work begins in Early Ballet 2.

Students will learn proper dance techniques such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality, and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street, Funk, and Tap to help develop a well-rounded dancer.

Modern 2 is a dance class suitable for students aged 9 and up, continuing the exploration of modern dance techniques. Offered within the Recreational Dance Program, it is available for semester or full-year registration.

Students will learn modern dance techniques and be exposed to a variety of movement styles. They will be introduced to Limon, Horton, and Graham dance techniques. Each level emphasizes body alignment, flexibility, and strength, as well as improving aerobic endurance. Students are encouraged to perform with aesthetic maturity as their movement vocabulary develops. The vocabulary includes floor work, standing warm-up, floor progression, jumps, turns, transitional movements, and leaps.

Teen Ballet classes are offered for students aged 11 and up. As part of the Recreational Dance Program, these classes adhere to MBT's Academic Ballet curriculum. Placement by artistic faculty is required for this level.

Academic Ballet offers training in ballet technique starting at age 7, and continuing through high school, with a pre-professional dance curriculum for those students who may be interested in pursuing a career in dance. Emphasis is placed on learning classical ballet technique while building strength and flexibility, confidence, musicality, and artistry. As students progress through the program, more frequent training is required in order to accomplish the curriculum.

Teen Jazz classes cater to students aged 11 and up, offering instruction in jazz dance. These classes are part of the Recreational Dance Program, with options for semester or full-year enrollment.

Students will learn the fundamentals of hip hop including popping, house, and grooves. This program will help dancers build a stronger foundation for their hip hop choreography. Hip Hop is highly recommended to dancers who also take ballet, jazz, and modern, as this will help strengthen their hip hop technique and improve their style. Performing opportunities: Hip Hop (7+) students are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker, the Winter Collective, and the Spring Collective. Mini Hip Hop students enrolled during semester 1 are eligible to perform at the Winter Collective. Mini Hip Hop students enrolled during semester 2 are eligible to perform at the Spring Collective. There will be a mini-observation week each semester for parents to observe Young Dancer classes. In the instance that we cannot produce planned performances due to health restrictions, videos will be taken in in-studio classes and shared with parents.