Upcoming Events — Metropolitan Ballet

The Nutcracker Tour to Ark City
Dec
8
2:30 PM14:30

The Nutcracker Tour to Ark City

Metropolitan Ballet is excited to kick off the holidays by presenting “The Nutcracker” at Burford Theatre in Ark City, KS on December 8th at 2:30pm.

Don't miss this Wichita holiday tradition! All ages will be delighted from the excitement of a holiday party in Victorian times to the thrill of seeing a Christmas tree magically grow on stage as mice and stuffed animals come to life to battle in Clara’s living room. A classic Snow scene and spectacular performances from characters in the Land of Sweets round out this family-friendly ballet.

Tickets are on sale now at Tututix.com
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/51056987/the-nutcrackerat-burford-theatreark-cityks-arkansas-city-metropolitan-ballet-wichita

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The Nutcracker at Century II Concert Hall
Nov
30
to Dec 1

The Nutcracker at Century II Concert Hall

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Metropolitan Ballet is excited to kick off the holidays by presenting The Nutcracker at Century II Concert Hall Thanksgiving Weekend: Saturday, November 30th at 7:00pm and Sunday, December 1st at 2:00pm.

Don't miss this Wichita holiday tradition! All ages will be delighted from the excitement of a holiday party in Victorian times to the thrill of seeing a Christmas tree magically grow on stage as mice and stuffed animals come to life to battle in Clara’s living room. A classic Snow scene and spectacular performances from characters in the Land of Sweets round out this family-friendly ballet.

Tickets are on sale now at Select-a-Seat and start at just $15.
selectaseat.com/metro

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Master Class with Stephanie Rae Williams
Nov
29
5:30 PM17:30

Master Class with Stephanie Rae Williams

Attend a master class and learn from Stephanie Rae Williams from Dance Theatre of Harlem on Friday, November 29th from 5:30-7:00pm. Class fee is $20 for non-members. A discounted rate is offered for Metropolitan Ballet members. Class will be held at Set Free Dance Studios at 215 W Mkt St. Derby, KS 67037.

Master Class is open to ages 12+ at an intermediate ballet level or higher. Payments may be made by the button below. Cash or check payments will also be accepted at the master class.

Pay Master Class Fee Here

Prior to arrival of the master class please fill out the class waiver and turn it in upon arrival, or arrive early to complete a paper copy in person.

Stephanie Rae Williams was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and raised in Dallas, TX. She began her training at Texas Ballet Theater School with Lyndette Galen and Fiona Fairrie. Prior to joining Dance Theatre of Harlem in 2010, she has danced with The Francesca Harper Project, ARC Dance Seattle, Complexions Contemporary Dance Company, Ballet Black, and Texas Ballet Theatre, where she made her professional debut. Repertoire includes works by Pam Tanowitz, Nacho Duato, Jose Limon, Helen Pickett, Arthur Mitchell, Donald Byrd, George Balanchine, John Alleyne, Dianne McIntyre, Darrel Grand Moultrie, Francesca Harper, Liam Scarlett, Robert Garland, and David Fernandez. She trained summers at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Springboard Danse Montreal, The Juilliard School, Alonzo King's LINES Ballet, and Houston Ballet Academy. Ms. Williams received the 2017 Natalie Skelton Award for Artistic Excellence, was featured in Dance Magazine's "On the Rise" in the August 2013 edition, and she was a Oprah Winfrey Fellowship recipient at the Ailey School, a 2006 National Foundation for the Arts Award Winner, a 2006 Youth America Grand Prix Finalist, and a 2004 Texas Commission on the Arts Young Master.

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Dance for the Deaf
Jul
12
to Aug 2

Dance for the Deaf

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Fridays 5:30-6:30pm July 12, 19, 26, and August 2

Join us for fun ballet classes tailored for the Deaf Community! Classes will be taught by Becca Friesen who is a hearing indivudual passionate about ballet, sign language, and serving the Deaf and HOH community. She will be accompanied by Molly Pourhussin (Sign Language Interpreter).

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