The Nutcracker
December 6-14, 2025
Thank you for supporting Metropolitan Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker this holiday season! Year after year audiences are enchanted by MBT’s performances which feature student and professional dancers, fabulous costumes, and beautiful scenery – including a Christmas tree that seemingly grows forever, magical dancing dolls, marching toy soldiers, giant mice, a dazzling blizzard with dancing snowflakes, and a land of luscious sweets.
Stay tuned for information about our Spring ballet, "Spring in Motion," as well as our 2026 Nutcracker dates!
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Outreach Program
Part of our mission at Metropolitan Ballet Theatre and Academy is to give the gift of dance back to the community. Since 1989, we have visited schools, senior centers, community events, and hospitals providing free performances, lecture demonstrations, and dance classes as part of MBT's Community Outreach efforts. We hope to raise the “barre” and reach and revisit many organizations within our community this year. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by – let us bring the arts to you!
UPCOMING COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
Grown-Up & Me Classes
Monthly in both locations
Gaithersburg on Wednesdays
Upcoming: Stay tuned for a January date!
Clarksburg on Saturdays
Upcoming: December 20th, 1:00-1:45pm (Class Cancelled)
Stay tuned for a January date!
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Our free Grown-Up & Me classes are designed for ages 2–6 and their adult or caregiver—come move, play, and connect through dance together!
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MBT's 2025-26 Academy Schedule
MBT's class schedule for the 2025-26 school year is available! Registration is open in our student portal. Reach out to contact@mbtdance.org with questions or for class placement.
