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2013 Winter Edition

And don’t miss our annual

Winter Concert

Get in a

New Year’s

State of Mind at MSA Academy’s

Cabaret Gala

Santa Sightings and Breakfast with the big guy himself!

Revel in the wonder of MYB’s favorite holiday tradition! Join Clara and her Nutcracker in a magical journey from her Victorian home through the Land of Snow and into the Land of Sweets. Dazzling dancing, a larger-than-life Christmas tree, more than 100 dancers, and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score make the Nutcracker a true gift of imagination.

‘Tis the season to go nuts.

Tiffany Chatfieldas Clara

Bridget Keenanas Clara

All proceeds will go toward MSA’s Next Stage Building Campaign to develop world-class performance and educational facilities at our Alexandria and Lorton campuses. Join us for fine hors d’oeuvres and libations, live music and elegant holiday cheer.

Ballet and Bubbly BenefitSaturday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m.Tickets: $20 (21 and over only)Cocktail Attire

Ernst Cultural Center NOVA Annandale Campus8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003

Performances:Saturday, November 23 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Sunday, November 2412:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Tickets: $21/$27 - Adult$18/$24 - Student/Seniormetropolitanarts.org 703.339.0444

Location:Ernst Cultural CenterNOVA Annandale Campus8333 Little River TurnpikeAnnandale, VA 22003

Professional Guest Artists:Melissa Zoebisch & Alexandru Glusacov as Cavalier and Sugar Plum

Randy Snight of Synetic Theater as

Drosselmeyer Michael Gifford in Arabian pas de deux

Have a ball sipping champagne at our pre-performance benefit.

Nutty night out!Special Limited Time Offer for Adults: Purchase a combo ticket to attend the the Saturday night performance and pre-performance benefit for a reduced rate! Non-prime seats: $30; Prime seats: $36. Adults only. Limited availability.

MYB is pleased to present an abridged version of the Nutcracker Ballet for our community’s youngest theatergoers! This 30-minute version brings to life Clara’s sweet dream—complete with a bombastic battle scene and delightful divertissements from the Land of the Sweets. Our pint-sized prima ballerinas and their families will delight in a pre-performance buffet of breakfast treats.

Nutshell Performance:Saturday, November 23 at 11:00 a.m.

Ernst Cultural Center NOVA Annandale Campus8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003

Extra nutty fun for the little ones!

Join us for a meet and greet dessert after the performance where you’ll be feted by the ballet dancers and fed from the Land of Sweets. You’ll enjoy live music, photos with the characters, and autographs from our Virginia stars! Don your ballet best, and we’ll extend the Nutcracker celebration together.

Land of the Sweets Tea:Sunday, November 24 at 2:00 p.m.

Ernst Cultural Center NOVA Annandale Campus8333 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003

Girl Scout Badge ProgramGirl Scouts can join us in a special backstage tour after the performances and earn their Nutcracker Badge! Limited seats available; contact the studio for more details.

Extra nutty fun for the little ones!

Metropolitan School of the Arts presents our annual Winter Concert!MSA is teaming with Cole’s Closet to celebrate the holiday season and collect toys for those in need. Please donate one new unwrapped toy.Enjoy tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop performances from our students ages 3-18 during this 1 hr-1.5 hr festive showcase. Shows will also include pre-professional senior solos as well as performances by iMpulse and MYTE, our pre-professional residential companies. Be sure to get there by the start of the show in order to see our marvelous Frosty Follies cast, featuring Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty the Snowman!

Also don’t miss MYTE’s Holiday Performances!Founded in 2007, Metropolitan Youth Tap Ensemble (MYTE) is the resident, pre-professional tap company at Metropolitan School of the Arts. MYTE opens its seventh season with talented dancers, ages 11-17, who train under the direction of world renowned tap choreographers, performers and teachers. MYTE performs at community festivals, Atlas Performing Arts Center, The Kennedy Center, and numerous other events across the Mid-Atlantic region.

This holiday season, MYTE performs in Holiday SpecTAPular on Saturday, December 7, 2013. This show is a gathering of several of the tap dance companies of the DC metropolitan area, both youth and adult. Venue TBD. Tickets are required.

Jason Holley, MYTE’s Artistic Director, and Brandi Blaha (new to MSA this year) are performing with Quynn Johnson’s company, Just Tap, in her show, “Sole Defined,” on November 15 and 16 at the Atlas Center for the Performing Arts on H Street NE in DC. Tickets are required.

Contact studio@metropolitanarts.orgfor more information.

Saturday, December 21 at 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.FREE admission!

West Springfield Secondary School6100 Rolling RdSpringfield, VA 22152

Seats will be pre-assigned for this event in tables of 10 according to reservation time and party size. Parties who purchase separate tickets and wish to be seated together may contact studio@metropolitanarts.org to make arrangements. Subject to availability.

The joyous fun of Frosty Follies meets a delectable family brunch in historic Old Town Alexandria!Join all of your favorite holiday characters for a scrumptious feast at the Hotel Monaco, an exhilarating performance of the Broadway-style holiday revue Santa’s Frosty Follies, pictures with Santa, and festive surprises galore!

Sunday, December 810:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.Tickets: $35 Child$45 Adult

Hotel Monaco480 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314

BUY TICKETS TODAY! metropolitanarts.org703.339.0444

The happiest show on earth! Performances:Reston Town Center Tree LightingFriday, November 295:00 p.m.11529 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston VA 20191Ice Rink location

National HarborSaturday, December 77:00 p.m.165 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD 20745Waterfront Stage

Breakfast with SantaSunday, December 810:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.Hotel Monaco480 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314TICKETS REQUIRED

Cole’s Closet Silent Auction Sunday, December 83:30 p.m. Springfield Hilton 6550 Loisdale Rd., Springfield, VA 22150TICKETS REQUIRED

Kingstowne Town CenterSaturday, December 147:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.Near Movie Theatres and KaleidoScoops Ice CreamAlexandria, VA, 22315

MSA Winter ConcertSaturday, December 2110:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m West Springfield High School6100 Rolling RoadSpringfield, VA 22152

Pageant of PeaceSunday, December 226:30 p.m.Washington, DCPresident’s Park, National Christmas Tree

This 22-minute Broadway Style revue is sure to put that holiday “twinkle” in your eye. Complete with Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Suzy Snowflake and her International Dolls...and of course the star of our show, SANTA CLAUS, this show is a must see for all ages!

There are many ways to support MSA at the Gala:• Join a committee or donate auction items

• Support the cause and purchase a table (seats 10)• Sponsor a faculty member ticket

• Become an event sponsor

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. It’s time to step out of your daily routine and party your way into a “New Year’s State of Mind.” This festive evening is open to families. Children and teens must have a parent present to attend. Tickets are $120 for ages 21+; $79 for youth ages 13-

20; $49 for children ages 6-12; and free for 5 and under.

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE MSA ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

A lively family New Year’s Eve celebration awaits you!

Tuesday, December 31, 2013 | 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | Semi-formal AttireWaterford at Springfield 6715 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA 22150

Reserve your tickets today! To purchase tickets, visit metropolitanarts.org and click on

“New Year’s State Of Mind” under current events.

COCKTAIL RECEPTION ✯ SILENT AUCTIONHOLIDAY BUFFET ✯ CABARET SINGERS ✯ OPEN BAR

LIVE MUSIC ✯ DANCING ✯ CHAMPAGNE TOAST

Discover A New Path at MSA Academy’s Open House EventsThe Academy at MSA welcomes 7-11th grade prospective students and their families to attend an open house and learn more about this unique secondary school experience. The Academy best serves young people who are academically focused, passionate about exploring the arts, and seeking to immerse themselves in the special community at MSA. Our admissions process begins in November with the first acceptance offers in early March. After the first enrollment period, consideration for any remaining spaces in the program will be available on a rolling enrollment basis. We encourage prospective students to seek consideration in the first enrollment period and to visit the campus with their families prior to starting the application process. Tours may be arranged throughout the school year.

Our admissions team will meet individually with each candidate to ensure this environment suits the individual. The evaluation process includes:• Student application• Official transcript for past two years of completed grades• Student interview• Parent interview• Student written statement• Parent written statement• Performing arts audition, by appointment

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Space is limited. Contact us at academy@metropolitanarts.org or 703.339.0444, ext 3, to reserve your seat today!

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