Metropolitan Ballet Company presents The Little Engine That Could and Swan Lake, Act III

Family-friendly performances November 21-22, 2026, 2:00pm each day.

Jenkintown, PA – Metropolitan Ballet Company will open its 2026-2027 season November 21-22, 2026, with an inspiring production of the timeless children’s classic The Little Engine That Could and the vibrant and dramatic Swan Lake, Act III. In this family-oriented program, these delightful stories, beautiful music and exciting dancing; performed by student and company members, along with guest artists, will delight audiences of all ages. Saturday and Sunday, November 21-22, 2026, at 2:00pm each day at Abington Friends School’s Josephine Muller Auditorium, 575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Tickets are $25 Adults, $20 Children; purchase online at www.metropolitanballetcompany.org or call 215-663-1665. Schools and groups are welcome.

The Little Engine That Could, choreographed by Jennifer Clagett Sommers and based on Watty Piper’s beloved story, follows an optimistic little train engine who believes in the power of perseverance. Through cheerful dancing, colorful characters and plenty of heart, this ballet reveals the extraordinary possibilities within us all. In Swan Lake – Act III, trumpets sound in the Royal Ballroom as Princesses from around the world arrive. The ballroom comes alive with the colors and rhythms of their national dances - but just as the celebration reaches its height, an unexpected and uninvited guest arrives, changing everything!

Metropolitan Ballet’s Family Concert Series is envisioned as a signature cultural gathering for the community: an experience that children, parents, and grandparents can enjoy together. These fully produced story ballets provide families and schools with an inspiring avenue to introduce young audiences to the art of dance, combining enchantment with artistic excellence. The series embodies Metropolitan Ballet’s mission to present world-class dance locally and to cultivate in people of all ages a lasting appreciation for the performing arts. We extend our profound gratitude to the many generous donors whose support makes these productions possible, and we warmly invite the community to share in their beauty.

About Metropolitan Ballet Company

Metropolitan Ballet Company is a pre-professional dance company affiliated with Metropolitan Ballet Academy, a classical dance studio founded by Lisa Collins Vidnovic that across its three decades has earned recognition from POINTE magazine as one of “seven local studios in America cultivating top talent” (November 2011), and trained numerous dance artists who now perform with professional companies across America. More than 100 Metropolitan students have earned highest honors at Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) and/or scholarships for intensive study with many prestigious ballet companies nationwide. Learn more at www.metropolitanballetcompany.org.