Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma

Here is the last, but certainly not the least, senior dancer of the 2025-26 season. Y’sha’yah Hodge has been a cheerful presence at MBT for many years. Y’sha’yah is a natural leader and passionate artist. He is a thoughtful partner and loves to jump and turn! Hope you will be at our Think Pink performances tomorrow and Saturday to cheer Y’sha’yah and fellow dancers on! Don’t forget to wear pink!

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Tickets available at link above and also at the door.

Who is this boss? Elise Larson, our last senior lady to be celebrated. You can catch Elise in our upcoming Think Pink performances. Elise pours herself into all her roles and commands the stage with her presence. We know you will agree. Elise has been gracing the MBT stages since she was a wee one and we are thankful for all she has contributed to Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma.
Tickets available online (see link) and at the door!
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Olivia McClements is our featured senior company dancer for today. Olivia has been dancing with MBT since she was very little. You will see Olivia giving her all in many of pieces of choreography next weekend. We adore Olivia and it has been our gain to have her many contributions to MBT all these years. From the confidence and aplomb she brought to her role as a Cherubim in the Nativity, to her captivating role in Beautiful Things next weekend, we know you will be moved by her dancing.
Tickets and more information available thru link below. Tickets will also be available at the door where you can purchase with check, cash, or credit card. Thanks for making it a priority to attend!
253.472.5359-Text us!
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Highlighting the marvelous Anna Knutson! Anna joined the Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma company division in 2023. Though she has been here only a few years, it feels like she's been a part of our program always. We value her artistic contributions and the beautiful soul she is. Come see Anna perform in Think Pink!
You will be delighted. Meanwhile, enjoy these sweet pictures of her dancing!

Link to tickets here:
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Highlighting our fantastic Ellie Wachter. Ellie is one of our graduating seniors in the company division of Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma. Ellie is quiet, but fierce. You can see Ellie's brilliant artistry and talent in our upcoming Think Pink performances at Silas High School. Link for tickets:
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I have struggled, through the years to find creative ways to educate others about the value of attending our ballet performances. The Nativity Ballet and our school recitals always have full houses. Partly because we are telling a story and another reason is people show up for the littles.

And then we have the dancers in our company division, and our newly formed professional division, Corpo. These dancers were once little too, and they have poured themselves into the art and craft of classical ballet. This usually means they have also studied contemporary, modern, and other genres of dance.
Most of you don't need to be told that they give almost all of their free time to be part of a community where their artistic gifts are nurtured. All year long, besides their academic and work life, they come to the studio in the evenings and on weekends to take classes and prepare to perform. This is what I want to talk about.

Many people mistakenly believe that performing is about showing off. A true artist actually pours themselves out to those who have given their time and money to be present in the audience. In dance, it is often a very intimate and passionate way of giving. It is the embodiment of music and expression that can accomplish many things. Healing, humor, wrestling with hard things in life, beauty, joy, love, and redemption, just to name a few.
A dance performance often leads us to a place we didn't know we needed to go. We believe the value and worth of this extends way beyond the cost of a ticket. We take on the risk to offer these performances to our audiences because our ultimate goal is to inspire, entertain, and move YOU! Risk is the correct word, as the cost of producing a performance is between $6-10K.

At Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma, we work incredibly hard to bring performances to you that are interesting, diverse, beautiful, powerfully moving, humorous, and in general, a celebration of movement. We thank you for attending for the littles, and for our free Nativity Ballet. We ask you to also attend and support the ones you might never have shown up for.

In light of the recent remarks by Timothee Chalamet, I felt moved to write about this. It saddens me that an actor would denigrate fellow artists, and I found it arrogant that he would say that he lost 14 cents worth in viewers. I was inspired by the Seattle Opera's post to offer a 14% discount off tickets. I am following their lead.

Please help us fill our seats for both Think Pink! (March 27,28)
And Corpo Season 3 (June 26,27). These are the performances we struggle to fill. But we guarantee that once you come, you will return for more.

Use code: Timothee at check out for 14% off unlimited tickets for the next week.
Links for ticket are in the comments.

We are grateful to our amazing dancers, families and supporters who show up and help ensure Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma and Corpo continue to be a vital part of our local Tacoma art scene.

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Celebrating Greta Stave. Greta is one of MBT’s graduating seniors in the company division. We invite and encourage you to attend our upcoming spring performance where you can catch Greta and her fellow artists sparkle and dazzle!
For a discount, enter PINKdeal at checkout. Link for tickets above.

Highlighting our senior company division dancers as we prepare for our spring repertoire (a diverse and wonderful collection of dances).
Please make sure you have your calendars marked for March 27,28. Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma presents Think Pink!

You will see the beautiful, passionate, Greta Stave as she sparkles and brings her extraordinary artistry to the stage. Enjoy these pictures that capture some different seasons of her dance life with us at MBT.

For a discount on up to 3 tickets, please use
PINKdeal at checkout to save!

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Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma is so grateful for our community. We wish to thank the recent outpouring of generosity.

Our Hungry for Dance?! raised $1,200.00 in cash and gift cards. This gift has been passed on to a family in need. May it be a blessing.

Our Day of Dance (yesterday, Feb 21) was a full day! Our MBT family, friends, and community helped us raise $3,500.00 to supplement our scholarship fund and performance needs. MBT covers over $3,000.00 per month in tuition costs.

We thank the amazing teachers who gave their time and talent.
Mickey Dela Cruz, Helena Caughlan, Alene Hochstetter,
Anna Krumpos, Joel Myers, Annalise Nilson.

We thank all our MBT dancers and their parents who participated and worked hard to raise money for our studio.

Here is a small glimpse of a full and happy day filled with dancing and learning!

Think Pink!
Happy Valentine's Day from Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma.
Instead of Chocolates (or maybe additionally, wink wink) please consider giving your beloveds the gift of a dance experience! MBT's gift to you expires Sunday, February 15 at 8:00 PM. Until then, you can get 50% discount on up to 3 tickets.
After adding to cart, type in discount code: MBTKids

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We love our MBT families. Thank you for your support and for sharing this post!
Text us if you have any questions. 253.472.5359

HUNGRY FOR DANCE?! Happening in a couple hours. Please join us and support our community.
6:15 at MBT Studios.

Hungry for Dance?!
Come see our student led choreography and help a family in need. Thank you for helping MBT be a light in our community.

Wednesday, February 11
6:15 PM at MBT Studios. (5435 South Tacoma Way)
Entrance is cash or gift card donations to bless a family.
NO food please.

There will be Valentine's Day treats!
Questions? 472.5359 (text us!)