Welcome!
Metropolitan Fine Arts Center (MFAC) is the premiere extracurricular fine arts school in the Metropolitan DC area. Our faculty and staff strive to provide our students with the highest level of expertise and technical proficiency in the fine and performing arts. MFAC offers over 175 classes to over 800 students each week. We invite you to visit our two state of the art facilities spanning over 10, 000 square feet located in Alexandria and Fairfax Station, Virginia. We provide quality learning and performing experiences in a nurturing, artistic environment. Our professional teachers, dancers and choreographers guide people of all ages toward their dreams!
Are All Dance Studios the Same?
Here’s why Metropolitan Fine Arts Center is the right choice for you!
Smaller Class Sizes
Our smaller class sizes allow students to get more individual instruction from teachers, and as a result progress at a faster level than in a large class environment. Our smaller class sizes also ensure that the teacher can catch any problems before they turn into bad habits or improper techniques.
Variety of Dance Styles & Methods
Highly qualified teachers with varied training and teaching methods are available to teach a broad range of dance formats and musical instruments.
Our Dance Studio Advantage -The "Floating" Professional Dance Floor
Our "Floating" Dance Floor rests on a system of high density foam to absorb the shock and impact of regular dance movement. This benefits students by reducing fatigue and preventing injury that can result from dancing on hard surfaces.
Young Children's Dance Curriculum
At Metropolitan, we teach a specialized dance curriculum for students ages 3-8. From the age of 3, children are given a fun introduction to the basics of dance. This program provides a solid foundation for future success in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and other styles.
Recitals, Productions and Exams
Students are given performance experience in our year-end fully staged production. Students also have the option to participate in festivals, special touring productions, summer shows and the Royal Academy of Dance exams. New parent hint: When looking for a dance experience, be sure to request a copy of the school's performance on DVD.
Open Door Policy
At Metropolitan, we feel that parental support and education is vital to your child's progress in dance and music. We have two sided viewing windows in many classrooms and offer parent observation days twice a year.
Customer Service and Assistance
In many studios the teacher or the studio owner conducts classes and does the administration. By trying to do two jobs at once, the class may suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service issues, or the studio may have no customer service available if the teacher is in a class. To have a good experience it is important to choose a studio that can assist you with details like costumes or schedules, even if a teacher is occupied in a class. Our studios have office staff on hand during all regular class times, so you can get immediate assistance.
