Jan
15
Mon
Martin Luther King Day
Jan 15 all-day

The Academy @ MSA- CLOSED

The Studio @ MSA- OPEN

Jan
26
Fri
Academy Open House
Jan 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Academy Open House

Come take a look, and spend the day with us learning about what the Academy @ MSA can offer you and your budding performer!

Feb
1
Thu
Spring Registration Deadline
Feb 1 @ 12:00 am

We will no longer accept youth registrations for dance, theatre, and/or acting classes after Thursday, February 1st.

Feb
19
Mon
Presidents’ Day
Feb 19 all-day

The Academy @ MSA – CLOSED

The Studio @ MSA – OPEN

Feb
26
Mon
In-Class Production Meetings
Feb 26 – Mar 3 all-day

During our in-class production meeting week we invite all parents into the classroom for the last five minutes to discuss Spring Production specifics for your child’s class. Show date & time, blocking rehearsal schedule, dress rehearsal schedule, etc.

Apr
1
Sun
Early Bird Registration Deadline for Summer Programs
Apr 1 @ 12:00 am

Registration for the 2018 Summer Season is now open! Summer camp is the perfect time to try something new and a great way to keep young bodies active and develop new friendships! Register before April 1st, 2018 and receive Early Bird discounted tuition.

Summer Programming Information here!

Apr
15
Sun
10Plus1: iMpulse’s 10th Anniversary show and MYTE’s 11th Annual Showcase @ Richard J.Ernst Community Cultural Center
Apr 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
10Plus1: iMpulse's 10th Anniversary show and MYTE's 11th Annual Showcase @ Richard J.Ernst Community Cultural Center | Annandale | Virginia | United States

“10Plus1” features innovative choreography by MSA faculty, MSA students, and renowned guest artists: Ginger Cox, Parker Esse, Jared Jenkins, and Charles Renato, performed by our pre-professional dance companies – iMpulse and Metropolitan Youth Tap Ensemble as well as other surprise guest artists!  Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and celebrate MYTE’s 11th annual showcase and iMpulse’s 10th anniversary.  “10Plus1” will be an evening of electrifying performances featuring some of the areas most incredible youth dancers in tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop.

May
5
Sat
Metropolitan Youth Ballet presents “Snow White” @ Ernst Community Cultural Center
May 5 all-day
Metropolitan Youth Ballet presents "Snow White" @ Ernst Community Cultural Center | Annandale | Virginia | United States

Enjoy this classic fairytale of the beautiful and kind Snow White as she wins the hearts of the seven dwarfs and triumphs over the evil plans of a wicked queen. Meet the loyal huntsman, the delightful storyteller, the dancing bluebird and of course the wonderfully handsome young prince – watch as this traditional story comes to life – join us for this enchanting and inspiring fairytale!!!

* Purchase 10 or more tickets to a single show and receive a $2 discount per ticket. The discount will be reflected at checkout.

If you are a Girl Scout Troop, please let us know you are coming so we can arrange a special patch. Email production@metropolitanarts.org.

May
19
Sat
Music Theater, Acting, Conservatory, & Academy Showcase @ Metropolitan School of the Arts
May 19 all-day

Join us on Saturday, May 19th for our Showcase Series in the Black Box Theater.

11:30am – 12:00pm: Music Theater Showcase # 1

(Intro to Music Theater, Music Theater 1, & Music Theater 2)

 

12:00pm – 12:30pm: Music Theater Showcase # 2

(Music Theater 3 & Music Theater 4 )

 

1:00pm – 1:30pm: Acting Showcase Rehearsal

*Mandatory for all Acting 1, Acting 2, Acting 3, Acting 4, & Improv students*

 

1:30pm – 2:00pm: Acting Showcase #1

*Mandatory for all Acting 1, Acting 2, Acting 3, Acting 4, & Improv students*

Acting 1, Acting 2, & Improv parents

 

2:00pm – 2:45pm Acting Showcasae #2

*Mandatory for all Acting 1, Acting 2, Acting 3, Acting 4, & Improv students*

Acting 3, Acting 4, & Improv parents

 

3:30pm – 4:45pm: Jazz & Tap Conservatory Student Showcase

(Performance for Jazz & Tap Conservatory students only)

 

6:00pm & 8:00pm: Academy Showcase

(Ticket information available via Academy Office)

May
20
Sun
Private Music Lesson Spring Concert
May 20 all-day

The end of the year is right around the corner and we want to share all of your students’ hard work!

The Spring Music Recital will be held on Sunday, May 20th at Metropolitan School of the Arts in our Black Box Theater.

The Music Recitals have been structured into separate performances based on instructors studio’s. We understand it may be a long day for some, but we wanted everyone to get the opportunity to perform in our Black Box Theater! The show time and call times are listed below.

SHOW 1: Julie & Jon
Call Time 8:30 am
Show Time 9:00am-10:30am

SHOW 2: Dwight & Rosemary
Call Time 10:30am
Show Time 11:00am-12:00pm

SHOW 3: Jarrett
Call Time 12:00pm
Show Time 12:30pm-1:30pm

SHOW 4: Emily
Call Time 1:30pm
Show Time 2:00pm-3:30pm

SHOW 5: Sara & Yufen
Call Time 3:30pm
Show Time 4:00-5:00pm

SHOW 6: Matt & Heather
Call Time 5:00pm
Show Time 5:30pm-7:00pm

Feel free to bring a plate of treats or healthy snacks for our families to enjoy before or after each performance! No food or drink in the theater, only water.