Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy

05/26/2026

We can’t wait to take the stage again this week for our Spring Performance!

Here’s a look back at our Spring Ballet, Spring in Motion, featuring excerpts from Don Quixote 🩰💫

Parents and families: check your email for the ticket link!

We’re so excited to share another beautiful night of dancing with our MBT community 🌷

Photos by:

05/24/2026

🩰 NEW! Ballet Prep Camp for Ages 6-8🩰
August 3–7 at MBT Gaithersburg | $300
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Perfect for young dancers preparing to take the next step! ✨
Our NEW Ballet Prep Camp is designed for students interested in auditioning for the academy next year, as well as current Level 1–2 dancers looking for a refresher before the new season.

Dancers will build strong technical foundations while developing focus, confidence, and classroom professionalism in a structured and supportive environment. Daily classes include ballet, stretching, conditioning, and repertoire to help students grow both technically and artistically.

A wonderful opportunity for dancers to feel prepared and confident heading into the next season! 🌟

Register now at the link in our bio!

05/24/2026

Congratulations to Felicity on attending the 2026 Youth America Grand Prix Finals in Houston, Texas! ✨🩰

After an incredible season, Felicity spent the week taking master classes, connecting with dancers from around the world, and experiencing the inspiring YAGP Finals Gala. We are so proud of all of her hard work, growth, and dedication throughout this journey.

Opportunities like this are the result of countless hours in the studio, courage, artistry, and passion for dance, and we are honored to have been part of her path. We can’t wait to see where her inspiration from this week takes her next!

Congratulations, Felicity! 🤍

05/22/2026

🩰 Jr. Ballet Summer Intensive 🩰
Ages 7–12

Take your training to the next level this summer at MBT! ✨

Our Jr. Ballet Summer Intensive is designed to strengthen technique while nurturing artistry in a supportive and inspiring environment. Dancers will participate in daily classes including Ballet, Pointe or Pre-Pointe, Variations, Repertoire, Body Conditioning, and Contemporary.

Faculty will focus on both technical refinement and artistic growth, helping dancers build confidence, strength, and expressive clarity throughout the program. Students attending both weeks in Gaithersburg will also perform in a special in-studio repertoire showing at the end of the Intensive!

📍 Gaithersburg | 9AM–4PM
June 22 – June 6
June 29 – July 3
2 Week Program (1 Week Also Available)
$450/week or $800 for two weeks

AND

August 10–14 | $450

Dancers are grouped by level to support individualized instruction. Current MBT Levels 1–4 are eligible to participate.

Outside students may attend by audition or placement class. Please email [email protected] for more information. 🌟

05/20/2026

We wanted to take a moment to say congratulations to Eleanor! ._enpointe

Earlier this month at the Universal Ballet Competition, Eleanor received the Aspire Award and received a scholarship to the Westchester Ballet Company Summer Intensive! 🩰🏆

The Aspire Award recognizes dancers who show exceptional promise, artistry, and strong potential for continued growth in their training.

We are so proud of your focus, artistry, and continued growth. What a meaningful recognition of your hard work — and an exciting moment in your season!

05/19/2026

✨ Stretch & Strengthen Camp ✨

Ages 7–12 | MBT Gaithersburg

July 6 - 10 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Help your dancer build strength, flexibility, and confidence this summer! 💪🩰
Our Stretch & Strengthen Camp focuses on improving flexibility, core strength, mobility, and body awareness in a safe and effective way for growing dancers. Students will work on conditioning and injury-prevention exercises designed to support healthy technique and stronger dancing overall.

This camp is the perfect complement to ballet training and a great way to help dancers move with more control, balance, and confidence heading into the new season! 🌟

Register now at the link in our bio. Limited spots remain!

05/13/2026

So proud of our Eleanor!

05/13/2026

So proud of our MBT dancers who took the stage at last weekend! 🩰✨

Felicity, Evie, Kelsey, and Eleanor traveled with Mr. Eddy and represented MBT with such poise, dedication, and artistry. Their hard work truly showed on stage!

✨ Achievements:
• Felicity — 2 High Golds; 5th Place Primary Classical
• Evie — 3 High Golds
• Kelsey — 2 Platinums; 2nd Place Junior Classical; 3rd Place Junior Contemporary
• Eleanor — 3 Platinums, 1 High Gold; 1st Place Junior Classical; 4th Place Junior Contemporary; UBC Aspire Award

We are so proud of these dancers for representing MBT so beautifully! 👏🩰💖

05/05/2026

Dine Out for Dance with MBT! 🩰🍣

Join us this Wednesday or Thursday at Ichiban Mikoshi Sushi or Aery 둥지! Order by phone or in person, and simply mention MBT and 10% of your purchase will be donated to support MBT.

Located inside Lotte Market, you can enjoy sushi and Korean cuisine just a 3-minute drive from MBT Gaithersburg 🥘🍚🥢

It’s a win-win: enjoy a delicious meal while helping MBT continue to provide exceptional dance education and serve the MoCo community! 🤩

05/05/2026