Exciting Guest Artists At Metropolitan And Much More!

MBC launches into 2017 with the creation of three new works and welcomes young artists from Settlement Music School and Pennsylvania Ballet 2.

Exciting contemporary choreography, MBC's classically trained dancers,
Settlement Music School's superb musicians and artists of Pennsylvania Ballet 2
will come together in Variations/Collaborations, an annual performance presented by
Metropolitan Ballet Company

Saturday, April 1, 2017 7:00 - 8:30 pm Kurtz Center of the William Penn Charter School 3000 West School House Lane, Philadelphia

CONTRIBUTIONS by MBC's family, friends and donors make it possible for us to commission and present works by exciting and recognized choreographers such as Kate Skarpetowska, Kanji Segawa, Jessica Lang, Jennifer Sommers, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Carlos Dos Santos, Jr., Ashley Walton, our own Sarah Mettin and more. These emerging and established choreographers offer enriching opportunities for our student dancers, and allow us to present high quality performances for our audiences. If you have already made your ANNUAL APPEAL contribution, THANK YOU! If you have not made your donation, please consider how your gift helps Metropolitan stay at the forefront of classical dance training and serve our community. Please DONATE TODAY or call Founder and Artistic Director Lisa Collins Vidnovic at 215.663.1665 to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

THANK YOU ROTARY CLUB OF JENKINTOWN! Metropolitan Ballet Company was honored to receive a $500 grant from The Rotary Club of Jenkintown to support our Kinetic Literacy Program© in the School District of Philadelphia.

Artistic Director Lisa Collins Vidnovic said, "We are so grateful to The Rotary Club of Jenkintown for their support of our Kinetic Literacy Program, which incorporates movement as a learning device, allowing elementary school students to increase comprehension, develop social skills, and make connections between movement and math and language concepts." MBC Executive Director Amber Permsap and MBA School Administrator Angela Combs Baseman accepted the award in the December 2016 ceremony.

2017 SUMMER INTENSIVE Now's the time to start thinking about how you will advance your dance training this summer! THE BRIDGE + MBA SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE =
OVER 250 CLASSES OF FABULOUS DANCE!

The Bridge Master Class Series ~ June 7-14 2017 A Workshop for Intermediate and Advanced level students ~ Preparation for Summer Intensive Study ~ Summer Dance Intensive 2017 ~ July 10 -August 11 Special guest artists to include Etienne Diaz, Riolama Lorenzo, Mayara Pineiro and more.

New! Children's Camps for ages 3 -6 years! Ages 3 & 4 ~ 9:30-12:30 ~ June 26-30
Ages 5 & 6 ~ 9:30-12:30 ~ July 10-14 Dance, Gymnastics, Crafts and Fun!

MBA guest instructor John Selya - Intermediate class, Bridge 2016 - Photo Miki Wray

Dine for Dancers
Met Ballet Breakfast at Applebee's!
Date: Saturday, February 4 Time: 8 - 10 AM Location: 323 Old York Road, Jenkintown
Met Ballet's annual Pancake Breakfast supports not only our Boys' Scholarship program and upcoming Collaborative performance with exciting new choreography, but also our outreach Kinetic Literacy Program.
We would love to see you there with your family and friends!

Dessert for Dancers

Date: Tuesday, February 14
Time: 4-6:30 PM Location: Met Ballet studios
You've worked hard! Now treat yourself, your family, and friends this Valentine's Day to some homemade goodies and delicious refreshments while supporting Met Ballet.

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