Dec
9
Sat
Nutcracker @ Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center
Dec 9 – Dec 10 all-day

Nutcracker: A Gift of Imagination

Enjoy a magical escape into the fairytale world of Ballet as Metropolitan School of the Arts brings you The Nutcracker.  Join Clara on her journey as she finds a way to break the terrible curse placed upon the Nutcracker prince. Watch the incredible battle scene between the Mouse Queen and the Nutcracker followed by a delightful  encounter with the Snow Queen and her dancing snowflakes! Continue on to the Land of the Sweets as the Sugar Plum Fairy will dazzle you with her lovely dancing and  you and Clara will meet Flowers, Butterflies, Chinese dancers, Arabian Princesses and more!

This year we are showing our support for Ukraine by featuring our brand new Ukrainian folk dance suite from the Volyn region of Ukraine.

Show Dates:

Saturday, December 9th & 10th 2023| 12pm and 5pm

Location:

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
4915 East Campus Drive
Alexandria, Va 22302

Buy Tickets HERE!

Please contact Kim Jones, Production Manager at production@metropolitanarts.org for more information.

Dec
15
Fri
MetroImprov Showcase
Dec 15 all-day

Save the Date! Everyone needs a little laugh to help us get through the holiday stress! MetroImprov, MSA’s resident pre-professional improv troupe will have their winter showcase on December 15th at 8:00pm in the MSA Black Box Theater. This is a free event! Come join the fun.

Dec
17
Sun
Early Childhood Showcase
Dec 17 @ 8:45 am – 2:00 pm

Attention Early Childhood Parents – You don’t want to miss this opportunity for your little dancer to shine on stage in our Early Childhood Showcase! Sunday, December 17th, 2023. More details will follow soon from your teachers so keep an eye on your email.

Dec
18
Mon
Winter Vacation – MSA closed
Dec 18 2023 – Jan 1 2024 all-day
Jan
2
Tue
MSA Open – All classes and Lessons resume
Jan 2 all-day
Jan
6
Sat
Spring Production Ensemble Auditions
Jan 6 – Jan 7 all-day

More Information available in the Fall

Jan
12
Fri
Jump Convention
Jan 12 – Jan 14 all-day

More Information will be available in the Fall

Jan
15
Mon
MLK Day – After School classes & lessons OPEN; Academy is closed
Jan 15 – Jan 17 all-day
Jan
21
Sun
Winter Private Music Recitals
Jan 21 all-day

More Information will be available in the Fall

Jan
25
Thu
Impulse Trip to NYC
Jan 25 – Jan 27 all-day

More Information will be available in the Fall