Metropolitan School of the Arts to Present Spring Ballet: Snow WhiteThe performance of Snow White takes place at the Richard J. Ernst Cultural Community Center at 8333 Little River Turnpike in Annandale, Virginia. Tickets, ranging from $29 to $32, are available for purchase at metropolitanarts.org.Audiences can experience the timeless tale of love, jealousy, and magic brought to life through re-imagined choreography and music. Performances will be held on: Saturday, April 26th: 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM Sunday, April 27th: 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM This production showcases the exceptional talent of MSA's youth ballet program, including two award-winning students who recently achieved remarkable success at the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP), the world's largest student ballet scholarship competition. Nina Willcoxon, grade 10, earned a coveted Top 24 placement in the Classical category. Elise Lai, grade 8, received 3rd place in the Classical category, a Top 24 placement in Contemporary, and was invited to the Tampa, Florida Finals. The role of the Prince will be brought to life by guest artist Tony Lee, whose versatile training and extensive performance experience enrich the production. From his foundational training with Douglas Martin and Mary Barton at American Repertory Ballet to his work with companies like SLAM Hip Hop Dance Group and Olympic Ballet Theatre, Lee's diverse background promises a captivating performance. “Captivating audiences across generations, this ballet breathes new life into a beloved fairy tale, serving as a beautiful introduction to the enduring artistry and diverse storytelling potential of classical ballet.” said MSA Artistic Director, Jacqueline Doherty. SFCC member METROPOLITAN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (MSA) provides a cutting-edge performing arts studio training in a holistic learning environment that cultivates creativity, builds community and empowers students. The studio offers a post-high school graduate/gap program as well, for those students who desire an extra year to prepare for admittance into a performing arts university. Many students from MSA studios go on to perform in prestigious arenas including Broadway, National Tours, The Juilliard School, The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Washington Ballet, The American Academy of Ballet, Universal Ballet Academy, The Kirov Ballet, The Hartt School, Marymount University (New York), Ford's Theater and Mark Morris Dance Company. Pre-performing arts programs include: a youth tap ensemble, a youth ballet, an improv company, a jazz company, a hip-hop company, and a musical theatre company. Visit www.metropolitanarts.org, Facebook and Instagram @metropolitan_arts. Link: http://www.metropolitanarts.org Submitted: 04/07/25 Article By: Metropolitan School of the Arts |