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10 studios found in Pennsylvania
Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh serves the South Hills area of Pittsburgh with classical ballet training across its children's and student divisions. The academy offers instruction for all ages and levels, providing a local option for families seeking ballet education outside the city center.
BalletX, founded in 2005 by Christine Cox and Matthew Neenan, is Philadelphia's premier contemporary ballet company and a national leader in commissioning new work. The company has presented over 100 world premieres by more than 60 choreographers, and its dancers have been called "among America's best" by the New York Times. BalletX performs at major venues including the Kennedy Center, Joyce Theatre, and Jacob's Pillow.
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, based in Carlisle, is one of the premier youth ballet training programs in the United States, with deep roots in the Balanchine tradition. The school provides training from recreational through pre-professional levels, drawing serious young dancers from well beyond the central Pennsylvania region.
Koresh Dance Company was founded in 1991 by Israeli choreographer Ronen Koresh and has been called "the most exciting dance experience in Philadelphia." The company's distinctive style fuses Israeli folk dance, modern, jazz, classical ballet, and hip hop into a dynamic hybrid. Koresh tours internationally and serves over 20,000 students annually through its Koresh School and education programs.
Metropolitan Ballet Academy in Jenkintown provides classical ballet training alongside a performing company that gives students valuable stage experience. The integrated academy-and-company model allows students to progress from classroom technique to live performance within a single institution.
The Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet in Narberth provides classical ballet training in the Vaganova tradition, serving the Philadelphia Main Line community. The school offers classes for all ages and levels, from beginners through advanced students, providing a solid technical foundation in Russian ballet methodology.
Philadelphia Ballet (formerly Pennsylvania Ballet) was founded in 1963 by Barbara Weisberger and is one of the leading ballet companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. The company maintains a strong commitment to the Balanchine repertoire alongside diverse programming. Remarkably, 90% of its community programming is offered free of charge, reaching over 13,000 people annually and making it one of the most community-engaged ballet institutions in the country.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, founded in 1969, is western Pennsylvania's premier professional ballet company. Its inaugural season sold out, and the company has continued to grow, now enrolling over 1,000 students annually across its pre-professional and community divisions. PBT also offers a unique graduate program for high school-age dancers, providing an integrated path toward a professional career.
The School of Philadelphia Ballet is the official training academy of the Philadelphia Ballet professional company. Operating from dual locations in Philadelphia and West Berlin, NJ, the school provides pre-professional ballet training for students ages 8 and up, along with competitive summer programs. Graduates feed directly into the Philadelphia Ballet company and other professional organizations.
The Rock School for Dance has been training professional dancers for over 60 years and is one of Philadelphia's most prestigious ballet institutions. Its professional division serves 75–90 advanced dancers ages 12 and up, and the school is unusual in offering both an in-house academic program and residential facilities. The RockReach outreach program extends ballet education to underserved urban youth throughout the region.