Metropolitan Ballet Theatre http://www.metropolitanballet.org Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:17:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Registration Open for Fall 2012http://www.metropolitanballet.org/registration-open-for-fall-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=registration-open-for-fall-2012 http://www.metropolitanballet.org/registration-open-for-fall-2012/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:17:26 +0000 admin http://www.metropolitanballet.org/?p=498 Register for 2012 Classes at MBT

Classes begin Monday, August 6, 2012. Apply by audition for PrePro Levels 1 – 5. Class placement for Trainees determined during first class. Call 678-297-2800 to arrange an audition.

]]> http://www.metropolitanballet.org/registration-open-for-fall-2012/feed/ 0 The Nutcracker Tickets Available Onlinehttp://www.metropolitanballet.org/the-nutcracker-tickets-available-online/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-nutcracker-tickets-available-online http://www.metropolitanballet.org/the-nutcracker-tickets-available-online/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:56:15 +0000 admin http://www.metropolitanballet.org/?p=578

Tickets are now on sale for Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker

Click here to purchase tickets for MBT’s Nutcracker!

]]> http://www.metropolitanballet.org/the-nutcracker-tickets-available-online/feed/ 0 New Music Classes at MBThttp://www.metropolitanballet.org/new-music-classes-at-mbt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-music-classes-at-mbt http://www.metropolitanballet.org/new-music-classes-at-mbt/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:38:18 +0000 admin http://www.metropolitanballet.org/?p=519 Continue reading →]]> Music classes at MBTIt is with great pleasure we introduce Julia Distelhurst HPMT, MT-BC, the founding director of Under Musical Construction, Inc. a Music Therapy agency with music programs that are themed based and developmentally appropriate for the young learner. Georgia Pacific, Spellman College, Capital Hill, Atlanta Ballet, and others have been among the centers who have partnered with Ms. Distelhurst. She holds trademark registrations for curriculum she authored using music as the therapeutic tool for acquisition of pre-cursor skills for language development in babies. Recently returning to Atlanta, after serving as the Program Director for The Center for Creative Therapeutic Arts in Las Vegas, we are proud to add her to our MBT faculty.

“Simply Music” – Offered Mondays from 5:00 – 5:45 pm for ages 6 to 10, is designed specifically to address rhythmic internalization so vital to the young dancer in preparation for understanding musicality and learning choreography. These classes will be theme-based and funfilled while establishing core body response to rhythm and impulse control. Each class includes music, movement, instrument playing, and FUN!

“Musical Partnering” – Offered Saturdays from 9:00 am – 9:45 am for ages 18 months to 4 years, is designed specifically for the child to partner with a parent or caregiver in an interactive environment. The activities introduced will promote early music learning and response in an engaging and nonthreatening manner. All learning styles will be addressed, so that all comfort levels of participation can be successful while building a sense of community. Music, movement, chants, finger games and instrument playing….all in 45 minutes per week!

Email us for more information or call 678-297-2800.

]]> http://www.metropolitanballet.org/new-music-classes-at-mbt/feed/ 0 Metropolitan Ballet Theatre Dancers Ace Auditionshttp://www.metropolitanballet.org/metropolitan-ballet-theatre-dancers-ace-auditions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metropolitan-ballet-theatre-dancers-ace-auditions http://www.metropolitanballet.org/metropolitan-ballet-theatre-dancers-ace-auditions/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:07:42 +0000 admin http://www.metropolitanballet.org/?p=494 Continue reading →]]>

As audition season winds down, MBT dancers have been accepted to top Summer Intensive programs all around the country. Programs include, American Ballet Theatre, Carolina Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Gelsey Kirkland Academy, Joffrey Ballet, Kirov Ballet, Kaatsbaan, Los Angeles Ballet, Magnus Midwest, Milwaulkee, Orlando Ballet, and Patel Youth Conservatory. Scholarships were awarded to many of our dancers.

]]> http://www.metropolitanballet.org/metropolitan-ballet-theatre-dancers-ace-auditions/feed/ 0 Metropolitan Ballet Theatre announces collaboration with Michael O’Neal Singers for Nutcracker Performancehttp://www.metropolitanballet.org/metropolitan-ballet-theatre-announces-collaboration-with-michael-oneal-singers-for-nutcracker-performance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metropolitan-ballet-theatre-announces-collaboration-with-michael-oneal-singers-for-nutcracker-performance http://www.metropolitanballet.org/metropolitan-ballet-theatre-announces-collaboration-with-michael-oneal-singers-for-nutcracker-performance/#comments Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:01:41 +0000 admin http://www.metropolitanballet.org/?p=466 Continue reading →]]>

Announced today, Michael O’Neal Singers will provide vocal accompaniment during select performances of the Nutcracker for MBT on December 17th through the 19th. Maniya Barredo, Artistic Director of MBT, stated that she is “excited about the collaboration” as MOS Singers are well known in the Atlanta Community as a superb vocal group and will add a new dimension to our performances. MOS singers will perform at all performances!

About the The Michael O’Neal Singers

The Michael O’Neal Singers, since its inception in 1989,has established itself as one of the premier choruses in the southeastern United States. Comprised of a symphonic chorus of 125 auditioned voices and a chamber ensemble of twenty-four voices, MOS provides a unique opportunity for the north metropolitan Atlanta community to experience choral presentations of high artistic excellence, with repertoire ranging from choral masterworks to Broadway standards. For more information, visit the MOS website at www.mosingers.com or call 770.594.7974.

]]> http://www.metropolitanballet.org/metropolitan-ballet-theatre-announces-collaboration-with-michael-oneal-singers-for-nutcracker-performance/feed/ 0 2011 National Summer Intensive Auditions Dateshttp://www.metropolitanballet.org/2011-national-summer-intensive-auditions-dates/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2011-national-summer-intensive-auditions-dates http://www.metropolitanballet.org/2011-national-summer-intensive-auditions-dates/#comments Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:47:51 +0000 admin http://www.metropolitanballet.org/?p=458 The schedules and dates for the 2011 National Tour Summer Intensive auditions are now available!

Click here to view!

]]> http://www.metropolitanballet.org/2011-national-summer-intensive-auditions-dates/feed/ 0 Evening of SnowFlakes and SugarPlums at Hastings Nature and Garden Centerhttp://www.metropolitanballet.org/evening-of-snowflakes-and-sugarplums-at-hastings-nature-and-garden-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evening-of-snowflakes-and-sugarplums-at-hastings-nature-and-garden-center http://www.metropolitanballet.org/evening-of-snowflakes-and-sugarplums-at-hastings-nature-and-garden-center/#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2010 23:58:51 +0000 admin http://www.metropolitanballet.org/?p=443 Continue reading →]]> MBT at Hastings - 2010

Hastings Nature and Garden Center
Saturday, November 6, 2010 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Join us in celebrating the Holiday Decorating season at Hastings Nature and Garden Center in Buckhead with appearances by Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s dancers in their Nutcracker costumes with live Christmas music!  Have your holiday family photo in our festive holiday setting!

Hastings Nature and Garden Center
3920 Peachtree Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30319

Your holiday gift and decorating purchases will benefit Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s programs. Metropolitan Ballet Theatre is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.

]]> http://www.metropolitanballet.org/evening-of-snowflakes-and-sugarplums-at-hastings-nature-and-garden-center/feed/ 0 Land of Sweets Tea for Nutcracker 2010http://www.metropolitanballet.org/land-of-sweets-tea-for-nutcracker-2010/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=land-of-sweets-tea-for-nutcracker-2010 http://www.metropolitanballet.org/land-of-sweets-tea-for-nutcracker-2010/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:03:49 +0000 admin http://www.metropolitanballet.org/?p=437 Continue reading →]]> Claras in The Nutcracker at MBTSugar Plums, Candy Canes, all  your favorite nutcracker characters come to life before the show to talk with you at our Annual Land Of Sweets Tea.  After collecting your autographs, pictures and special treats you will see the 2:00 performance in priority seats.

Don’t miss out on this popular even before the show. Limited tickets available and the Tea does sell out quickly!

Our Nutcracker Tea is sold out, however you may still purchase tickets for the Saturday Matinee show by selecting the Sat. Dec. 18th at 2:00 performance.  Click here to purchase tickets to The Nutcracker.

]]> http://www.metropolitanballet.org/land-of-sweets-tea-for-nutcracker-2010/feed/ 0 The Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Companyhttp://www.metropolitanballet.org/the-bayanihan-philippine-national-dance-company/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bayanihan-philippine-national-dance-company http://www.metropolitanballet.org/the-bayanihan-philippine-national-dance-company/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:00:46 +0000 admin http://www.metropolitanballet.org/?p=427 Continue reading →]]> Bayanihan Maniya Nov9
You don’t want to miss an opportunity to celebrate this amazing cultural experience.
As an added bonus, The Philippine Consulate is honoring Prima Ballerina Maniya Barredo for 50 years in the entertainment industry.

Call 404.881.2000 for details.

Click here to order tickets!

]]> http://www.metropolitanballet.org/the-bayanihan-philippine-national-dance-company/feed/ 0 Tickets Available Online for Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcrackerhttp://www.metropolitanballet.org/tickets-available-online-for-metropolitan-ballet-theatres-the-nutcracker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tickets-available-online-for-metropolitan-ballet-theatres-the-nutcracker http://www.metropolitanballet.org/tickets-available-online-for-metropolitan-ballet-theatres-the-nutcracker/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:54:59 +0000 admin http://www.metropolitanballet.org/?p=411 Continue reading →]]> Metropolitan Ballet Theatre presents its annual production of The Nutcracker, December 17th through the 19th, 2010, at the Blessed Trinity Catholic High School.  Tickets are now on sale online! Prices range from $15.00 to $30.00.

Dates and Prices:

  • Friday, December 17th, 2010 at 7:30pm – $25.00 (Opening Night and Reception included)
  • Saturday, December 18th, 2010 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm – $15.00 and $20.00
    (Land of Sweets Tea and Performance with 12:30 Tea and a 2:00 Performance – $25.00)
  • Sunday, December 19th, 2010 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm – $15.00 and $20.00

Opening night reception for all during intermission as well as after the performance.  All patrons, volunteers and performers invited.

Our Nutcracker Tea is sold out, however you may still purchase tickets for the Saturday Matinee show by selecting the Sat. Dec. 18th at 2:00 performance.

To Purchase Tickets Online, please click the link below!  Online Ticket sales will be suspended 6 hours before each performance.  You may purchase tickets at the door preferably with cash or checks. Credit cards are accepted but additional fees will be applied.

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