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Metropolitan Dance Theatre
5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Ballet school in Metairie, Louisiana
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 4–10 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone +1 504-481-5402
- Website & schedule mdtdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My children have been dancing here for the past two years, and the growth we've seen in their love and appreciation for dance has been incredible.”
What families & students say
“Jauné and her family are wonderful instructors and create a peaceful and fun atmosphere for kids of all ages to explore the art of dance.”
“I have watched my daughter grow over the last 6 years in terms of technique, confidence, and her overall passion for dance and performing.”
“Jaune has creating a loving, magical, welcoming, and challenging environment where every child feels seen and known.”
“Our kids love dancing at MDT!”
“The personalized attention and the constant positive affirmations they receive have instilled immense confidence and an absolute joy in their dancing.”
“It's truly a family business and the love, care, dedication, and enthusiasm that is poured in can be seen in every class, interaction, practice, recital.”
From the reviews
I have taken dance here for 8 years and it’s the only place I would want to go! The learning environment is so fun and free. The teachers are so sweet and never tear down their dancers. Musical Theatre is an amazing class at MDT and id highly recommend that class to everyone!
Metropolitan Dance Theatre I s top notch. I danced at MDT for over 10 years and the dedication and talent this studio offers is awesome and exciting. Every year the recital is a showstopper and to watch everyone grow in class year round is a amazing.
All three of my daughters dance at Metropolitan. The personalized attention and the constant positive affirmations they receive have instilled immense confidence and an absolute joy in their dancing. Not only is Mrs. Jaune a phenomenal role model, but everyone else on her staff is as well.
I danced at MDT for about 15 years, and I loved every second of it. The entire staff is kind, welcoming, and excellent at teaching their students not just how to dance, but how to perform, giving each student a passion for dance that will carry on long after they have graduated.
Your first ballet class at Metropolitan Dance Theatre
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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