Elizabeth Odell Catlett
Artistic Director at Metropolitan Ballet Theatre & Academy - Gaithersburg, MD, US
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301-762-1757
Germantown, Maryland
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre & Academy
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Metropolitan Ballet is a 501(c)(3) arts education organization, funded in part by the Arts & Humanities Council of MoCo and the MD State Arts Council. Since 1989, we have providedarts opportunities for all through exceptional dance education, community outreach, and inspiring performances.Dance Education: Our Academy currently serves over 650 students in classical ballet, jazz, modern, tap and hip hop dance.Professional Performances: Our students and company perform at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center to 7,000 patrons annually, as well as at MBT's Black Box theater for smaller audiences several times annually. We produce an annual season of The Nutcracker, including MBT's The Nutcracker Suite, and an original Spring Ballet Production. We strive to keep ticket prices low to remain accessible to everyone. Outreach Program: Our outreach benefits thousands of youth and seniors annually through free performances, workshops and classes at local schools, field trips, senior residential facilities and at community events. We donate tickets to underserved community members, and we offer a comprehensive outreach program to Girl Scouts. Additionally, MBT provides over $25,000 in need-based scholarships annually to students desiring a dance education. We are Unique: We are unique as a classical ballet school in that we are all-inclusive. We accept any student, regardless of age, size, shape, technical ability, previous experience, future aspirations or economic situation. We serve ages 3 - adult, and include an adaptive ballet program for students with disabilities. We believe arts education makes a well-rounded person, and that every student deserves the opportunity for a premier dance education.www.facebook.com/metropolitanballettheatretwitter: @MBTDanceInstagram: @metropolitanballettheatreYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/MetropolitanBallet1www.mbtdance.org