about the MET

Our Mission

To enhance the quality of life for individuals and society through the instruction and the performance of dance.

About Us

Founded in 1995, the Houston Metropolitan Dance Center is an arts and educational organization. Located in the heart of the Museum District, the center is committed to the development of dance using movement as a learning tool. Through our training center, Educational outreach program, scholarship program, and performance company, Houston Met strives to contribute to the vitality and diversity of Houston's dance community in order to enhance the quality of life of individuals as well as make significant contributions to our greater society.

The Houston Metropolitan Dance Center a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas and a 501 (c)(3) organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Code is dedicated to the arts and the development of contemporary dance. Houston Met does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.

The Houston Metropolitan Dance Center strives to be one of Houston's leaders in dance education, training and performance.