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Metropolitan School of the Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Ballet school in Alexandria, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–12 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Class price classes around $25 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 703-339-0444
- Website & schedule metropolitanarts.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“AND as an added bonus if your child is taking classes at the Metropolitan School of the Arts, they will walk your kids to their lessons and bring them back again.”
“Both daughters now participate in their pre-professional companies which provide additional instruction and performance opportunities.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Additionally, we participated in the spring break camp and my son had a blast! He loved the different field trips each day.”
“Our daughter has attended for the past few years and as a family, we really enjoy the whole experience.”
“Their productions are top notch as I was personally blown away by amount of effort and the creativity behind these performances.”
“This non-competition, student-first, dance studio was life-changing for our now college-age daughter, instilling in her an expected lifelong love of dance.”
“Both daughters now participate in their pre-professional companies which provide additional instruction and performance opportunities.”
From the reviews
I go to the Academy at Metropolitan, and it is truly amazing. The teachers pay very close attention to what they think is good for you, and let you personalize you experience. The school teachers allow you to work wherever, and help you in a more personalized way.
My daughter attends a dance class every week at the studio as well as the after school program, MetroClub. She loves every second of it. MetroClub is not like any other after school program out there. It's engaging and full of new experiences centered around the fine arts.
My son was involved in METROCLUB after school during kindergarten. We were very happy with the program and the staff. I was excited for my son to be exposed to music, arts, and dancing, which weren't things he had prior experience with. He enjoyed being there every day and had fun working on different craft projects.
My daughters have danced at MSA for the last decade. They have excellent teachers, and a wide variety of classes. Dancers are able to participate in number of performances, both as a part of the regular classes or audition opportunities to perform in the yearly Nutcracker and Spring Production.
Your first ballet class at Metropolitan School of the Arts
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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