Metropolitan School of the Arts Academy

Thank you to the students, families, faculty, staff, volunteers and sponsors for your incredible support over the past 11 years. For more information regarding our programs please visit .

We are thrilled to share some incredible news from MSA alumni, Mary Spinelli! Mary just signed her first professional contract with Ballet Texas as an apprentice for the 24/25 season! Congratulations Mary! The MSA community is so proud and cheering you on every step of the way!

Congratulations to the Academy class of 2024! Naomi, Jacob, Elizabeth, Saniyya, Molly and Missy, we are so proud of all that you have accomplished and all you have become. We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you. We know you’ll do well at , , , , and

We're thrilled to shine the spotlight on another of our incredible alumni, Anya Jones! Anya is joining the prestigious Resident Company at Timber Lake Playhouse for the exciting 2024 Summer Season! She will be taking center stage as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz, Chastity in Anything Goes, and as part of the Ensemble in Footloose! Congratulations, Anya! Your MSA family is bursting with pride and cheering you on every step of the way!

Congratulations to senior Elizabeth Erickson! This fall, Elizabeth will move up to the graduate program at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre! We wish you endless success and joy in this next chapter! We are so proud of you!

Join us in honoring the incredible contributions of LGBTQ+ artists who have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment! From stage to screen, their talents have illuminated our lives and reshaped the cultural landscape. This Pride Month, let's celebrate the brilliance of performers like Bill T. Jones, Janelle Monáe, and Javier Muñoz, whose voices and artistry continue to inspire and uplift us all!

Check Out Academy at MSA senior Saniyya Rivera! Saniyya plans to attend Berklee College of Music in the fall! Congratulations Saniyya; we are so proud of you!

Heartfelt congratulations to on her selection as the recipient of the prestigious Award for Artistic Achievement!! This honor will be formally presented at the ArtsFairfax 2024 Awards event at on October 25th. We are immensely grateful to Shu-Chen for her outstanding contributions as a performer, choreographer, teacher, and mentor!

Today's 2024 Class Highlight is Missy Zaptin! Missy will be attending George Mason University in the fall to major in dance. We cannot wait to see what the next chapter will bring for her. We are so proud of you Missy!

Reminder: Saturday-Monday, May 25-27, 2024: Memorial Day Holidays - Studio is CLOSED, Academy is CLOSED

Congratulations to the cast, crew, and creative team behind the Academy Showcase! We are incredibly proud of the students' hard work and dedication in delivering a spectacular array of dance, music, and theater performances. A big shoutout to the Academy team for their months of preparation, creativity, and organization: Matt Bassett, Heather Gifford, John Henderson, Jennifer Hopkins, Roger C. Jeffrey, Wendy Levy, Tom Pedersen and Breanna Swetland. We extend our gratitude to everyone who volunteered, planned and attended the shows!

A special thank you goes out to , , and for their invaluable support.

We couldn't be prouder of for his phenomenal achievements! His outstanding talent has been recognized with nominations for Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Award and Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show by the Chita Rivera Award for his role in Broadway’s Illinoise.

Congrats to Ben and to the entire team for all of their success! Your MSA family is cheering you on every step of the way!

Other Illinoise 2024 Nominations include:

Outer Critics Circle Awards
Chita Rivera Awards
Drama Desk Awards
Tony Awards"

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms in our community! Thank you for your unwavering support, boundless love and tireless dedication. You inspire us, uplift us and make our world a brighter place. Today and every day, we honor you. Happy Mother's Day!