Palladio Choreography: Michelle Smith Photo Credit: Tati Vice

Houston Met Dance Adult Ballet Ensemble

The Houston Met Dance Adult Ballet Ensemble is A community of ballet enthusiasts with a desire to deepen their understanding and experience within the ballet genre by learning choreography and practicing, taking the form from practice to presentation.

HMD Adult Ballet Ensemble members learn multiple dances and maintain a repertoire of dance through a consistent class and rehearsal schedule. The HMD Adult Ballet Ensemble will also have the opportunity to participate in scheduled performances throughout the year. Participation in the performances is encouraged, but it is not mandatory. HMD Ballet Ensemble is also open to those who wish to experience the class and rehearsal process and desire community engagement through Ballet.


To Become a Houston Met Dance Adult Ballet Ensemble Member:

  1. Any Dancers who are currently taking a minimum of 2 Ballet classes a week at the Beginner level or higher consistently at Houston Met Dance are eligible.

  2. Dancers interested in joining the ensemble should attend the Wednesday 6:15 p.m. and/or Sunday 1:30 p.m. Beginning Ballet class to find out more information and communicate interest.

  3. FAQ - Click here to review the most frequently asked questions regarding HMD’s Adult Ballet Ensemble.


At Your Feet Choreography: Michelle Smith Photo Credit: Brianna McClane

Work in Progress Choreography: Alisa Mittin Photo Credit: Rachel Redding

Work in Progress Choreography: Alisa Mittin Photo Credit: Rachel Redding


Sessions and Performances

The HMD Adult Ballet Ensemble is broken into three sessions to allow for greater flexibility amongst its participants, knowing that adult schedules and lives change.  

Spring Session Rehearsals run March 22nd - May 30th. Performances in the Studio Recital Showcase June 5th and 6th. Full rehearsal and production schedule available at the bottom of this page.

  • New work with Alisa Mittin (performed in the Studio Recital)

  • New Work with Roberta (performed in the August Showcase)

Summer Session Rehearsals run June 17th  - August 6th. Performances in the Adult Studio Showcase August 7th. Full rehearsal and production schedule available at the bottom of this page.

  • New Collaborative work with Michelle Smith/ Alex Simmons (performed in the August Showcase)

  • Repertory Maintenance (Additional Pieces for Showcase)

Fall Session Rehearsals run September - January. Performances in the Studio Ensemble Showcase in January 2027.

  • Additional Details to be released soon.

Cost: 

$250 per Session (weekly classes are not included)

METWork Unlimited Students - No Charge

METWork  & METWork Plus Members - 10% Discount


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Questions? Contact classes@metdance.org