The Nutcracker
December 6-14, 2025
Come see 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.
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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
The Nutcracker Experience
Sunday, November 16th, 1:30-3:00pm
220 Perry Pkwy #8 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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A magical one-time free dance event featuring crafts, snacks, and interactive holiday fun for Ages 2-6, with more exciting details coming soon!
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This event is full, please check back in soon for our next community event!
Grown-Up & Me Classes
Monthly in both locations
Gaithersburg on Wednesdays
Upcoming: November 5th and December 3rd, 3:00-3:45pm
Clarksburg on Saturdays
Upcoming: November 15th and December 20th, 1:00-1:45pm
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.






