It isn't magic that happens at Metropolitan Ballet Academy, but one might think so after watching one of their several performances during the academic year. My favorite performance is the Family Concert Series performed every November by children of all ages. The energy and talent is top-notch. I also love attending Variations/Collaborations in April. The Company dancers perform three contemporary pieces choreographed by cutting-edge, visiting choreographers. The pieces are then accompanied with live music - the effect is breath-taking. The opportunities for the students to perform is plentiful. The school is an art school, focusing on the art of classical ballet - not on the art of competition and I really appreciate that. Met students are trained in classical ballet by dedicated, experienced and professional educators. Combine these amazing educators with eager, enthusiastic students and devoted parents and there is the magic. The caring, age appropriate environment that Met provides and the ability of each educator to see and bring out the potential and uniqueness of each and every dancer is apparent and makes the end of the year showcases a triumphant success! Met sets the bar high. Come see for yourself and attend a show. My daughter has been a student for six years and we are thrilled to have Lisa Collins' classical ballet academy right in our back yard. It is truly a gem. read more

My daughter and I could not be happier being a part of Metropolitan Ballet Academy and Company. We travel about 40 minutes to get to this studio and it's worth every minute. Ms. Collins and the other instructors are so caring and supportive. Ms. Collins spent individual time with my daughter upon meeting her for the first time and she quickly understood her strengths and weaknesses. She motivates her to work hard and because of the tremendous amount of respect my daughter feels towards Ms. Collins, she wants to work hard not only for herself, but for Ms. Collins. There is no doubt that the instruction here is top notch. Whether your dancer wants to go professional or dance for hobby, there is a place for them here and they will have fun and be motivated and inspired. When you meet Ms. Collins you know that this not just a business to her, it is a way of life. She cares about her students and wants them to reap the benefits that dance brings. She also cares about her community and wants to bring dance to those who wouldn't normally have access. I just can't say enough about this school. My daughter would not want to be anywhere else. read more

Metropolitan Ballet Academy offers unparalleled classical--and modern ballet instruction for kids. Their boys program is amazing, and as an adult student myself, I have benefited as much as my girls have from Met's amazing teachers. The environment is more positive and collaborative than any other dance environment we have ever been part of. The parents and dancers truly support each other with generosity, wisdom, and kindness and the teachers know how to help the kids dance to their full potential in an age appropriate way that's FUN (even for the super little kids) without burning them out. My girls started at Met when they were 8 and 6 and they loved how the classes were structured but still so much fun. My kids learned more at Met in their first summer intensive than they had from an entire year at our previous schools, and they look forward to going to ballet every day. I never have to bug them to go to class or practice at home, whereas at past schools I had to drag them. This is a safe, healthy, supportive, and top quality dance environment unlike none other. Highly recommend it! read more

This is not only the best ballet studio in Jenkintown (by far!), Pointe magazine called it one of the top 7 ballet schools in America cultivating top talent. There is simply no comparison in terms of faculty, training, performance opportunities and the personal attention and nurturing students get from founder and artistic director Lisa Collins Vidnovic and her outstanding MBA and guest faculty. We found Metropolitan after I was increasingly frustrated by other local schools (we tried 3) that rushed girls on pointe without proper training or physical readiness - on stage, they all looked like injuries waiting to happen. Lisa is one of the rare local ballet school founders who actually had a long professional dance career. Both of my daughters grew up at Metropolitan - truly nothing else like it in the greater Philly region! And its nationally acclaimed Boys' Scholarship Program is an incredible opportunity for boys. read more

Metropolitan Ballet Academy is a truly exceptional ballet school. Our daughter has been attending the school for 8 years and we are delighted with her development as a dancer. The director, Ms. Lisa Collins has an exemplary vision for teaching and promoting the beautiful art of ballet. The teaching staff are genuinely caring and excellent in communicating, from the 3 year olds up to the advanced students they teach appropriately and effectively. The school also offers wonderful performance opportunities and you will never be bored sitting through a student showcase as they are extremely professional and entertaining shows :) The tuition is very reasonable and you get great value for your money. We are very fortunate that this area has such an excellent ballet school and one of the reasons we have chosen to live in this area is so our daughter can attend the school. We highly recommend this school. read more

We absolutely love it here!! We have been coming since my oldest was three years old. Both of our girls loved the creative movement classes (3-6 yo), where I was astonished to see how quickly and easily they learn the fundamentals of ballet, while having a blast every single week. I can see their skills developing further in the ballet classes, and frankly they are head and shoulders above kids who attend "dance moms" style schools. Obviously Covid changed operations, but I never felt uncomfortable sending my kids here. Miss Collins was relentlessly sanitizing and emphasizing proper hygiene, and held classes on a beautiful outdoor stage as long as weather permitted. Couldn't recommend highly enough-it's absolutely worth it!! read more

There aren't enough good things I can say about MBA. I found this little gem over a year ago, and just began taking adult ballet classes for the first time since graduating college. It was the best decision I ever could have made for myself - classes are affordable, and allow me to receive quality classes without needing to make a trip downtown. The teaching staff is kind, welcoming and qualified, and you feel extremely supported by teachers and fellow students. Adult classes are hard to come by in my immediate area, so I am incredibly lucky to have found MBA. No matter what level or experience, you will leave class feeling challenged and refreshed. Thank you Lisa, and all at MBA! read more

Fantastic school with wonderful, caring and dedicated staff. Lisa Collins-Vidnovic runs this school with such detail from the young pre-ballet dancers up to the advanced level. Dancers are provided many opportunities for growth where the whole dancer is educated by not only ballet classes but classes in dance history, stretch, modern and pilates. The boys program is amazing to watch. This school is a gem... I cannot say enough good things. Thanks to all at Met!!! read more

The Metropolitan Ballet Academy is a top notch school. My daughters had the opportunity of auditioning at the studio and saw the quality of the dancers first hand. Lisa Collins and the Metropolitan staff were very friendly and helpful with questions. It is obvious that they care about each student while holding them to the highest of standards. If you are serious about learning ballet I recommend this school. read more

Met has an amazing experience for boys who are interested in ballet. They have a boys program that has introduced me to others my age who also enjoy performing. Without Metropolitan I would never have found my love for dance. Thanks to the opportunity given to me by Mrs. Collins I am enjoying this journey. read more