ABOUT
OUR MISSION
The mission of Metropolitan Ballet Theatre (MBT) is to train young dancers in
the art of classical ballet and promote excellence based on the highest standards of integrity
and professionalism. Each dancer will be taught with respect, love, and responsibility.
The goals of Metropolitan Ballet Theatre are
To create performance opportunities
To introduce and expose dancers to different dance styles, choreography, and choreographers
To nurture dancers into the artists of the future
The purpose of MBT is to create an atmosphere of self-competition and inner growth, nurtured
with love and mutual respect. Through this process, students learn the values of discipline,
commitment, hard work, passion, integrity, respect, trust and excellence.
FACULTY
Maniya Barredo
Maniya Barredo received one of the highest titles possible in dance in 1978 after a performance of Giselle with a company in the Philippines. Included in the audience were President and First Lady Marcos, and Dame Margot Fonteyn.
Roscoe Sales
Roscoe L. Sales, Jr., is a native of Winston-Salem, N.C. where he earned his BFA on scholarship from the North Carolina School of the Arts. He has also studied at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center and The Dance Theatre of Harlem.
LUIS EDUARDO Esuardo Gonzalez
Luis Eduardo Gonzalez is originally from Bogota, Colombia, where he grew up before moving to Atlanta. From a very young age, his training came primarily from the continued direction of MBT’s Maniya Barredo.
ADMISSION PROCESS
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre focuses on the individual needs of each dancer as it conducts
pre-professional classes for students ages 10 through 21 in ballet, pointe, jazz, and modern
dance.
Students 10 years and older must call to schedule an audition.
Training is offered for children ages 5 through 9 without audition.
Private coaching is available for currently enrolled students.
Professional dancers, former dancers, and instructors are welcome on a drop-in basis.
SCHOLARSHIPS
THE MANIYA BARREDO SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a female dancer who has a passion for the Art of Dance and
• Is committed to excellence
• Shows dedication to professional ethics in class,
rehearsals and performances
• Possesses leadership skills in motivating others
to strive for their personal best
• Strives for educational achievement
• Is goal oriented
• Realizes her dream
THE MANNIE ROWE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR BOYS
The Scholarship is offered to a male dancer who exemplifies the talent, passion, dedication, and perseverence for dance and choreography that was Mannie.
TESTIMONIALS
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CONNECT WITH MBT
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre is
a non-profit 501 (c) (3)
organization EIN:
58-2401393
METROPOLITAN BALLET THEATRE
11460 Maxwell Road, Suite A
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 297-2800
mbt@metropolitanballet.org