Educational Outreach

As a part of its mission, Manassas Ballet Theatre annually presents up to twenty educational outreach performances reaching several thousand area students. Each performance consists of an hour to 90 minute show by the professional dancers of Manassas Ballet Theatre. Typically, excerpts from a recent or upcoming MBT performance are used. In addition to experiencing world-class professional ballet up close, the students learn something of the background and history of the art form and that particular piece. In addition, the students get to learn about the dancers and their lives through a Q&A session. In all, the students receive a broadening cultural experience of which few would otherwise have the opportunity.

These performances are always provided free of charge to the students and school.

Performance costs such as the administrative time/expense in scheduling the performances, costumes, scenery, props and music are borne by MBT as a part of the Company’s operating budget.