2017 Performing Companies
Addicted 2 Dance
Addicted 2 Dance (A2D) is a pre-professional dance company instructing students ages 3 to adult. A2D was founded in 2006 by Aubrey Conley. It's state-of-the-art facility is unmatched in Montgomery County. Addicted 2 Dance’s staff is an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic group of highly trained individuals who are always excited to share their gift of dance with the students. A2D’s motto, “Grow. Give. Live.” is something the instructors and staff take very seriously. These qualities are often on display in dance competitions. A2D routinely earns studio-wide awards including the “Studio Of Excellence Award” from a tri-state area competition.
Aurora Borealis Dance Company
Aurora Borealis Dance Company is a professional performing company for aspiring professional dancers under the age of 20 in the Boston Area. Specializing in contemporary and improvisational dance forms, ABDC provides ample opportunities for growth, performance, and inspiring experiences through weekly company classes/rehearsals, frequent performances, exclusive residencies, and master classes. ABDC mentors young dancers looking for a prestigious environment and passionate people to learn from, in addition to inspiring and uplifting each and every individual to push for more and discover themselves deeply as an artist.
Beat Addikts United
Beat Addikts United, Inc., also known as BAU, is located in Delaware and hosts an array of young hip hop dancers from PA, DE, MD and NJ. The company at large has over 180 young hip hop dancers that participate in an annual showcase in August of every year. "One Beat, One Love" is our slogan that represents unity, networking and a friendship where the dancers feel safe and equally appreciated.
The Beat Performance Team is our traveling team that competes, performs and does charity work across the area. Our Senior Crew of BPT is the older fraction of our traveling team, we also have 18 more dancers that are on the Junior crew.
The Beat Performance Team is our traveling team that competes, performs and does charity work across the area. Our Senior Crew of BPT is the older fraction of our traveling team, we also have 18 more dancers that are on the Junior crew.
Berks Ballet Theater
Kelly Barber, Artistic Director
Nathan Bland, Ballet Master/Resident Choreographer
Celebrating its 41st season, Berks Ballet Theatre continues to entertain Berks County audiences under the artistic direction of Kelly Barber.
Berks Ballet Theatre is a non-profit performing dance company whose primary purpose is to provide serious dancers the best possible forum of training and performance opportunities in classical and contemporary dance in Southeastern Pennsylvania. BBT was founded with the philosophy that given the training and opportunity, the child next door could grow up to be anything, including a dancer in a major professional ballet company.
The company’s vision is to have a strong artistic base; to establish more scholarship opportunities for serious students of dance; to identify additional cooperative performance opportunities with other groups in the community; and to create greater public awareness and appreciation for the art of dance.
Berks Ballet Theatre has performed for many local organizations including: Berks Arts Council, BCTV, Reading Public Museum and the Exeter Festival of Lights. The company’s annual production of The Nutcracker has been a holiday tradition for more than 30 years as well as the other performances produced throughout the season. Since 1991 BBT has been a member of Regional Dance America/ Northeast and has performed all over the northeastern US plus Canada.
Dancers have gone on to work professionally with Richmond Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Ballet Theatre of Annapolis and The Suzanne Farrell Ballet. BBT has its home at The Goggle Works Center for the Arts, located in downtown Reading. Full of artists of every venue, BBT dancers have beautiful studios to dance in, plus this state of the art facility brings new exposure and community support to the company.
Nathan Bland, Ballet Master/Resident Choreographer
Celebrating its 41st season, Berks Ballet Theatre continues to entertain Berks County audiences under the artistic direction of Kelly Barber.
Berks Ballet Theatre is a non-profit performing dance company whose primary purpose is to provide serious dancers the best possible forum of training and performance opportunities in classical and contemporary dance in Southeastern Pennsylvania. BBT was founded with the philosophy that given the training and opportunity, the child next door could grow up to be anything, including a dancer in a major professional ballet company.
The company’s vision is to have a strong artistic base; to establish more scholarship opportunities for serious students of dance; to identify additional cooperative performance opportunities with other groups in the community; and to create greater public awareness and appreciation for the art of dance.
Berks Ballet Theatre has performed for many local organizations including: Berks Arts Council, BCTV, Reading Public Museum and the Exeter Festival of Lights. The company’s annual production of The Nutcracker has been a holiday tradition for more than 30 years as well as the other performances produced throughout the season. Since 1991 BBT has been a member of Regional Dance America/ Northeast and has performed all over the northeastern US plus Canada.
Dancers have gone on to work professionally with Richmond Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Ballet Theatre of Annapolis and The Suzanne Farrell Ballet. BBT has its home at The Goggle Works Center for the Arts, located in downtown Reading. Full of artists of every venue, BBT dancers have beautiful studios to dance in, plus this state of the art facility brings new exposure and community support to the company.
Brandywine Contemporary
Founded in 2013 by and under the direction of Tim Early, Resident Choreographer, and Donna L. Muzio, Artistic Director, Brandywine Contemporary provides an outlet and opportunity for proficient, classically trained dancers, ages 13 and older, to explore their interests in contemporary and modern dance. Brandywine Contemporary dancers are introduced to a broad spectrum of choreography to expand their backgrounds and create options for their futures in dance. Dancers are provided professional instruction on Sundays from 11:00-12:30 and will have performance opportunities during the year. Brandywine Contemporary II was founded in 2015, and is focused on training. This sector of the organization will provide dancers as young as 11, with an opportunity to expand their dance experience through the exploration of modern and contemporary dance styles. Brandywine Contemporary II will have class/rehearsal on Sundays from 12:30-1:45 with Tim Early, and will have performance opportunities during the season.
Bucks County School of the Performing Arts
The Dance Company at the Bucks County School of the Performing Arts was developed to create a positive environment where dancers can grow as performers and teammates, as well as increase their self-esteem, self-discipline, and develop a genuine respect for dance as an art form. The BCPA Dance Company has been the proud recipient of the “Ballet Technique”, “Outstanding Choreography”, “Studio Etiquette” and “Best Director” awards at various regional dance competitions. Our 2017 competition tour includes Tremaine Dance Convention, Artists Simply Human, Pure Performance and Access Broadway. We are thrilled to be performing with all of the talented companies at the Philly Youth Dance Fest and we would like to thank Melissa Chisena for the opportunity. Merde dancers!
CanDance & Company
CanDance & Company is a new and innovative educational and performance focused organization for dancers and is excited to launch its first season in 2017. Founded by Owner and Artistic Director, Candice Culmer-Smith, CanDance & Company prides itself on providing high quality training, choreography, and performance opportunities both nationally and internationally to the local talent of students in the tristate area. CanDance & Company is pleased to offer training in the following disciplines: ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, choreography, improvisation and more. Each class will have a strong educational emphasis on technique and will be filled with fun and encouragement to bring out each dancer's artistry and performance quality. Dancers who are members of CanDance & Company will have the exclusive opportunity to attend the International Summer Dance Intensive at In Motion School of Dance in Bermuda along with other seasonal workshops throughout the United States.
Website
www.candancecompany.com
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Chester Valley Dance Academy
Dancers in our Company have the opportunity to dance in numerous festivals and conventions and travel around the country to experience different styles of dance. These dancers have traveled to conventions such as The Pulse in Atlantic city and were able to take part in master classes taught by Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio, Brian Friedman, and more professional choreographers. Also, these dancers have represented the State of Pennsylvania at Dance Excellence in Los Angeles California. At this convention, our dancers took master classes from Stacey Tookey, Cody Green, and more. Also, our students were able to perform in Disneyland California, Knox Berry Farms, and adjudicate pieces in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and variety. Locally, this performance group has participated in the West Chester Winter Dance Festival, Chester County Dance Festival, and Youth Regional Dance Festival. www.chestervalleydance.com
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Concepts in Choreography
Mission Statement:Through dance, Concepts In Choreography dancers strive for excellence via rigorous training in various techniques, comprehensive learning experiences with master teachers, workshops, competitions, conventions and viewing of live performances. Our dancers are encouraged to become active members of the arts community, and to emerge as lifelong advocates of dance and performing arts. The driving mission of Concepts In Choreography is continue to provide for our dancers with superior dance instruction, a safe and nurturing environment, and a partnership with fellow dancers, artist and there community. The mission of Concepts In Choreography is to engage young aspiring dancers ages 9-22 in an energetic pre-professional dance environment. We strive for each of our dancers to engage in multiple dance techniques that will help develop them personally, culturally and artistically. We strive to provide all dancers with the resources and experiences to assist them in reaching their full potential through artistic expression and technical execution. We strive to promote the highest quality of dance education intellectual development of our dancers, and to instill in all students the knowledge and decision-making skills essential to make appropriate choices in there future artistic endeavors. Through these experiences we successfully meet the challenges they will encounter as productive and artistic members of society. We believe the performing arts is a vital part of a culturally diverse community.
Delaware Ballet
Photo by Julianne Harris
Delaware Ballet is central Delaware’s premier student ballet company, funded by individual and corporate donors and contributions from Delaware State University. Founded in 1991 by Artistic Director Daniel Kaiser, Delaware Ballet is an independent company, fielding members through audition and employing the services of guest artists from renowned companies. It is the mission of the company to provide residents of Kent County and its surrounding communities with access to high quality classical and contemporary ballet performances, aiming to share the dancers’ passion and the gift of dance with the broadest possible audience. In addition to its regular performance season, Delaware Ballet has an extensive outreach program that reaches thousands of families every year. www.delawareballet.net
Delaware Dance Alliance
Delaware Dance Company, the resident performing company of First State Dance Academy, Milford, DE, was founded the summer of 2010 with the idea of combining the dance community with actors and martial artists throughout the state of Delaware. I did so by joining two incredible forces to my artistic staff: Michelle Parisi, former professional ballerina, company and studio owner, and her husband, Mark Parisi, 6th degree black belt and fight trainer and choreographer by creating and producing the first ever full length ballet inspired by Stephanie Meyer's novels: Twilight and New Moon. This project brought huge awareness to the performing arts by bringing in fans of Twilight to see their first ever ballet. With an almost sold out crowd at the Schwartz Center, downtown, Dover, DE, we brought the audience to their feet at the end of the 2 hour event. The Delaware Dance Alliance has successfully created and performed: Pirates of the Caribbean Ballet, Pippi Longstocking Ballet, Annie, the Ballet, and this spring, Hansel & Gretel Ballet! Follow our adventures on Facebook!
Delaware Valley Dance Academy
Photo by Lindsay Browning
Delaware Valley Dance Academy offers the finest dance training in an encouraging and professional atmosphere. Our classes are designed to take students from their first introduction of dance to a full and varied course of dance training. An emphasis is placed on proper body placement and lines. We stress the importance of musicality and the joy of artistic expression. We have an enthusiastic staff of professionally experienced teachers supplemented by visiting guest teachers. A close working partnership between student and teacher is an important aspect of our program. Whether in pursuit of a professional dance career or simply to derive the joys and physical benefits of dance class, our students enjoy the highest quality of classes in a warm and nurturing environment. Delaware Valley Dance Academy students have been accepted and received scholarships to such prestigious summer programs as the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts, American Ballet Theater, North Carolina School of the Arts, Princeton Ballet School, and South Carolina Summer Dance Conservatory. Our graduates have been accepted to attend some of the finest collegiate dance programs in the country including the Ohio State University, University of Michigan, SUNY Purchase & University of the Arts. www.delawarevalley dance.com
Edge Dance Company
At Edge Dance Company, we believe that dance arts education builds self-esteem, discipline and self-confidence. We are dedicated to sustaining a positive environment of mutual support and respect in which we encourage our dancers to to be the best they can be. We are committed to providing the highest quality dance training. Our instructors mold students into pre-professional artists, who are capable of demonstrating technique, style, creativity and performance artistry.
We are devoted to mentoring all of our students and preparing them for any path in dance they might choose. We provide opportunities for our students to learn, train, perform and compete outside of our studio, so that they become well-rounded citizens of dance.
We are devoted to mentoring all of our students and preparing them for any path in dance they might choose. We provide opportunities for our students to learn, train, perform and compete outside of our studio, so that they become well-rounded citizens of dance.
The School of First State Ballet Theater
Founded in 1999 by Pasha and Kristina Kambalov, The School of First State Ballet Theatre is located in Wilmington’s historic Grand Opera House and is affiliated with First State Ballet Theatre, Delaware’s only professional ballet company. FSBT enrolls students ages 4 and up with an emphasis on classical ballet training in the Vaganova method. Students of FSBT have been accepted at the JKO School of American Ballet Theatre, Houston Ballet Academy, Kirov Academy, Harid Conservatory, Boston Ballet School and Ellison Ballet, as well as many summer programs, including American Ballet Theatre (NYC), the School of American Ballet, Kirov Academy, Ballet West, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Houston Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet. FSBT graduates have gone on to dance professionally with Festival Ballet Providence, Milwaukee Ballet, Alabama Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Washington Ballet, Universal Ballet, Ballet du Capitole, Tulsa Ballet and First State Ballet Theatre.
Institute of Dance Artistry
Institute of Dance Artistry (IDA) is a studio of dance for students of all ages with locations in Fort Washington and Plymouth Meeting. The IDA Repertory Company is a pre-professional teen dance company which focuses on modern, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary performance. The mission of the IDA Repertory Company is to train young, committed, passionate dancers for the college dance and professional dance worlds by emphasizing both technique and artistry. Students are encouraged to dance as individuals with unique talents and voices while bringing those individual qualities to the group’s artistic statement in each piece they perform. They perform in various shows, festivals, and community events throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and headline “Generations,” an annual dance concert featuring student and professional dancers performing to raise money for charities including CHOP, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium. The goal of the company is to provide worthwhile performance opportunities for the dancers as well as to teach the importance of reaching people through dance and being able to give back to the community with dance.
Janice's DanceWorks
Photo by Lindsay Browning
Janice’s DanceWorks takes pride in offering quality dance education for ages 2 through adult in a structured, positive caring environment that instills creativity, discipline and self esteem. DanceWorks has an educated and accomplished staff of teachers, a state-of-the-art facility with surround sound, sprung wood floors, air conditioning, and a waiting room with two 42″ monitors to observe class every week! Janice's DanceWorks offers both a recreational program as well as a pre-professional program. One of the greatest pleasures of teaching dance is the privilege to work with young people- to see their skills develop, their ability to perform blossom and the special relationships that are fostered in a positive and exciting studio environment. www.janicesdanceworks.com
Kimberton Dance Academy Performing Company
KDAPC is the performance company of Kimberton Dance Academy's group of dedicated, advanced dancers. The company began four years ago with the inception of the studio and they have performed in numerous dance festivals, events and community functions each year. Kimberton Dance Academy (KDA) was established in Phoenixville, PA, as a school for children, teens, and adults to learn, love, and appreciate the art of dance. Offering a varied dance program for all levels of interest and ages, KDA’s mission is high quality dance education in a nurturing and supportive atmosphere. Whether students come for a pre-professional stepping stone or a recreational outlet, KDA's goal is to share the knowledge and joys of dancing. www.kimbertondance.com
Koresh Dance Company Youth Ensemble
The Koresh Youth Ensemble was formed in the fall of 2008 to give gifted, young dancers more intensive dance training and greater performance opportunities. Students who demonstrate both the talent and desire to become professionals are selected to join the group. The ensemble allows young dancers the chance to show their commitment to dance and strive for excellence in performance, under the direction of some of the most highly respected teachers and choreographers in Philadelphia.
Melissa Rector, assistant artistic director of Koresh Dance Company, oversees the ensemble, teaching and rehearsing with them on a weekly basis. Students also have the opportunity to work with other instructors throughout the year as they prepare for various performances. In the past, they have performed choreography by Roni Koresh, Melissa Rector, Shannon Murphy, Sammy Reyes, Eric Bean, Jr. and Cheryl Carson. Working with instructors from various disciplines allows them to become strong and versatile dancers. Members of the ensemble have gone on to study at Boston Conservatory, SUNY Purchase, La Escuela Profesional de Danza de Mazatlan, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, The University of the Arts, North Carolina School of the Arts and San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, among others. Through dance classes, rehearsals and performance, the Koresh Youth Ensemble gives dancers the necessary tools and experiences to become professional dancers. http://www.koreshdance.org/youth-ensemble.php
Melissa Rector, assistant artistic director of Koresh Dance Company, oversees the ensemble, teaching and rehearsing with them on a weekly basis. Students also have the opportunity to work with other instructors throughout the year as they prepare for various performances. In the past, they have performed choreography by Roni Koresh, Melissa Rector, Shannon Murphy, Sammy Reyes, Eric Bean, Jr. and Cheryl Carson. Working with instructors from various disciplines allows them to become strong and versatile dancers. Members of the ensemble have gone on to study at Boston Conservatory, SUNY Purchase, La Escuela Profesional de Danza de Mazatlan, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company, The University of the Arts, North Carolina School of the Arts and San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, among others. Through dance classes, rehearsals and performance, the Koresh Youth Ensemble gives dancers the necessary tools and experiences to become professional dancers. http://www.koreshdance.org/youth-ensemble.php
Longwood Performing Arts
Longwood Dance Company, the resident performing company of Longwood Performing Arts, was established in 1998 to provide aspiring dancers further training and performance opportunities. Company members participate in various master classes and conventions throughout the year, as well as a two-week annual summer intensive with industry professionals. Recent performances of Longwood Dance Company include the Kennett Square Annual Tree Lighting, the Kennett Square Mushroom Drop, Victory Spring Festival, West Chester University Winter Dance Festival, Chester County Dance Festival, Delawareness, Holiday Magic, A Summer Dance Festival and ASH Showcase. Dancers are encouraged to be well-rounded and versatile performers. In addition, company members participate in volunteer opportunities with local community organizations.
Mariposa
About Mariposa, The Apprentice Company of The Monarch Dance Company
Mariposa is an apprentice program with training, performances and special opportunities for high school dancers who have an interest in increasing their training in the professional area. Dancers train with the artistic director and members of the Monarch Dance Company as well as guest choreographers and master class teachers in diverse contemporary styles. This unique opportunity provides the essential training for young dancers to enter college dance programs and professional opportunities as well as a strong mentorship with the primary company dancers. Mariposa’s mission is to foster an inspiring environment that will build dancers and create artists.
Mariposa is an apprentice program with training, performances and special opportunities for high school dancers who have an interest in increasing their training in the professional area. Dancers train with the artistic director and members of the Monarch Dance Company as well as guest choreographers and master class teachers in diverse contemporary styles. This unique opportunity provides the essential training for young dancers to enter college dance programs and professional opportunities as well as a strong mentorship with the primary company dancers. Mariposa’s mission is to foster an inspiring environment that will build dancers and create artists.
Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet
The Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet was established in 1974 to train students who wish to study the art of ballet and who also demand the very best dance training available. Academy founders, Margarita de Saá and John White, met as members of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba where they performed as Principal and Soloist dancers. Joining them in 1991 as co-director is Melinda Pendleton who, after performing internationally, joined the faculty of the Academy. Together with their highly trained staff, PAB teaches the Vaganova method of classical ballet emphasizing precise technique, musicality and proper body placement. Young children may begin at age 5 in our special Creative Movement and Pre-ballet classes which serves as an introduction to ballet. Academic ballet lessons are for children from age 8 and also teens and adults. Advanced students take daily lessons and are offered performance opportunities through public and outreach performances throughout the year. Many Academy graduates are dancing professionally in ballet companies throughout the world, and several have won high honors in international and national competitions. For more information visit us at www.paacademyofballet.com
Philadelphia Dance Theatre
Artistic Director Joy Delaney Capponi
Established in 2000 by Artistic Director, Joy Delaney Capponi, Philadelphia Dance Theatre is a non-profit 501-(c)3 organization located in the northwest section of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Dance Theatre distinguishes itself by providing a premier venue for young dancers to authentically experience the world of dance, and presenting high-caliber performances that are accessible to it’s community. Philadelphia Dance Theatre offers a repertoire that is diverse in range: from the classical to contemporary, which includes full-length and short works.
Philadelphia Dance Theatre has performed by invitations at Esther’s Aid (Albany, NY), Symphony Space (New York, NY), and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The company’s outreach programs include: Boys Tuition Free Program, and has developed partnerships with Silver Springs Orphanage, St. Mary’s Home for Children, and VetTix.Org, including on site performances for the aging and those suffering from mental illness. PDT is deeply proud of it’s exceptionally dedicated students, many of whom have been awarded scholarships into some of the countries finest professional programs and universities. Alumni have gone onto careers in a diverse range within the industry including professional ballet companies, modern and contemporary companies, Broadway, arts management, dance movement therapy, nutrition, and commercial venues. Philadelphia Dance Theatre embraces the ever-expanding boundaries of the ephemeral art of dance. Creating artists one dancer at a time.
Established in 2000 by Artistic Director, Joy Delaney Capponi, Philadelphia Dance Theatre is a non-profit 501-(c)3 organization located in the northwest section of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Dance Theatre distinguishes itself by providing a premier venue for young dancers to authentically experience the world of dance, and presenting high-caliber performances that are accessible to it’s community. Philadelphia Dance Theatre offers a repertoire that is diverse in range: from the classical to contemporary, which includes full-length and short works.
Philadelphia Dance Theatre has performed by invitations at Esther’s Aid (Albany, NY), Symphony Space (New York, NY), and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The company’s outreach programs include: Boys Tuition Free Program, and has developed partnerships with Silver Springs Orphanage, St. Mary’s Home for Children, and VetTix.Org, including on site performances for the aging and those suffering from mental illness. PDT is deeply proud of it’s exceptionally dedicated students, many of whom have been awarded scholarships into some of the countries finest professional programs and universities. Alumni have gone onto careers in a diverse range within the industry including professional ballet companies, modern and contemporary companies, Broadway, arts management, dance movement therapy, nutrition, and commercial venues. Philadelphia Dance Theatre embraces the ever-expanding boundaries of the ephemeral art of dance. Creating artists one dancer at a time.
Providence Creek Ballet Theater
Providence Creek Ballet Theater was formed in 2004 as an introductory after school ballet program at Providence Creek Academy in Clayton, DE under the direction of Dr. Lydia Creasy Cooper. By the beginning of the 2008 season, PCBT had grown to offer classes in various genres in levels ranging from Creative Movement through Performance Company. PCBT’s dance curriculum encompasses tap, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical, while maintaining a central focus on classical ballet technique. A full Summer Intensive Program began in 2011. From 2013 to the present, PCBT’s Summer Intensive Program has grown to include multiple Guest Artists, a chorography workshop, and a Showcase.
In 2011, PCBT introduced a new Artistic Director, Stephanie Artigliere, and her vision of growing PCBT and its dancers. In addition to PCBT’s annual Summer Concert, they have performed full-length ballets including Peter and the Wolf, Snow White, and Winter Suites. In March 2012, PCBT debuted at Delaware Dance Festival which is attended by numerous dance studios from Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. PCBT has returned annually to perform commissioned works. The Nutcracker has been performed annually since 2013.
PCBT’s dancers have worked with award winning choreographers including Danielle Guillermo, Christine Aumiller, and Victoria Silva. PCBT students have been awarded numerous DDF scholarships, accepted into Delaware’s renowned Cab Calloway School for the Arts, and attended various summer programs nationally. In June 2016, PCBT evaluated for Regional Dance America/Northeast and was accepted into the prestigious organization as an intern company.
In 2011, PCBT introduced a new Artistic Director, Stephanie Artigliere, and her vision of growing PCBT and its dancers. In addition to PCBT’s annual Summer Concert, they have performed full-length ballets including Peter and the Wolf, Snow White, and Winter Suites. In March 2012, PCBT debuted at Delaware Dance Festival which is attended by numerous dance studios from Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. PCBT has returned annually to perform commissioned works. The Nutcracker has been performed annually since 2013.
PCBT’s dancers have worked with award winning choreographers including Danielle Guillermo, Christine Aumiller, and Victoria Silva. PCBT students have been awarded numerous DDF scholarships, accepted into Delaware’s renowned Cab Calloway School for the Arts, and attended various summer programs nationally. In June 2016, PCBT evaluated for Regional Dance America/Northeast and was accepted into the prestigious organization as an intern company.
School of Pennsylvania Ballet
At the request of her mentor, George Balanchine, the School of Pennsylvania Ballet was founded by Barbara Weisberger in 1962. Its mission was to deliver the highest caliber of dance education to the greater Philadelphia region, a tradition that is still honored. The School is dedicated to providing its students with exceptional training and unparalleled performance opportunities with Pennsylvania Ballet, to ensure all graduates are prepared to enter the world of ballet.
Located north of City Hall the studios accommodate nearly 200 students from beginning levels – Dance with Me and Creative Movement classes - through to intense daily classes offered in our pre-professional Trainee Program. Students receive instruction in classical ballet, pointe, partnering, men’s classes, variations, modern and contemporary dance, stretching and Pilates. All ballet classes (with the exception of Pre-ballet) are accompanied by live music helping to instill musicality and a general love for music in all students.
As the official school of Pennsylvania Ballet only our students perform with the Company when needed. Since the school’s re-establishment in 2012 students have performed in Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream here and on tour at the Kennedy Center in Washington, in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker both here and in Cleveland, and in Angel Corella’s Don Quixote and Ben Stevenson’s Cinderella. The School also presents its own spring performance annually, including every student in the production.
Located north of City Hall the studios accommodate nearly 200 students from beginning levels – Dance with Me and Creative Movement classes - through to intense daily classes offered in our pre-professional Trainee Program. Students receive instruction in classical ballet, pointe, partnering, men’s classes, variations, modern and contemporary dance, stretching and Pilates. All ballet classes (with the exception of Pre-ballet) are accompanied by live music helping to instill musicality and a general love for music in all students.
As the official school of Pennsylvania Ballet only our students perform with the Company when needed. Since the school’s re-establishment in 2012 students have performed in Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream here and on tour at the Kennedy Center in Washington, in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker both here and in Cleveland, and in Angel Corella’s Don Quixote and Ben Stevenson’s Cinderella. The School also presents its own spring performance annually, including every student in the production.
South Jersey Danceworks
South Jersey DanceWorks students take part in student open house performances, as well as lecture demonstrations in the community. Naturally, all students perform in the Annual Recital, where the students demonstrate all they learned that year. The ample performing opportunities allow the students to gain exciting performance experience and prepare them for a future as a professional dancer.
Wissahickon Dance Academy
Wissahickon Dance Academy (WDA) was established over 25 years ago as a ballet school by Nancy Malmed, a professionally trained ballet dancer with an MA in Dance from Temple University. Ballet classes range from pre-ballet through pre-professional and adult; in addition, classes are offered in jazz, tap, hip hop, modern and yoga. The school’s curriculum meets the needs of the casual dancer as well as the dancer on track for a professional career.
WDA’s professional ballet faculty teach the Vaganova method of classical ballet - the method used in the former Soviet Union that produced ballet greats including Nureyev, Makarova, and Baryshnikov. The Vaganova method emphasizes physical strength, flexibility, body placement, and artistic expression. Housed under WDA's roof is our non-profit organization, International Ballet Exchange (IBE), who annually presents "The Nutcracker" with the Donetsk Ballet of Ukraine, giving WDA students the opportunity to perform with a professional ballet company. IBE also provides free ballet classes to schools in the Philadelphia School District in their residency programs. www.wissahickondance.com
WDA’s professional ballet faculty teach the Vaganova method of classical ballet - the method used in the former Soviet Union that produced ballet greats including Nureyev, Makarova, and Baryshnikov. The Vaganova method emphasizes physical strength, flexibility, body placement, and artistic expression. Housed under WDA's roof is our non-profit organization, International Ballet Exchange (IBE), who annually presents "The Nutcracker" with the Donetsk Ballet of Ukraine, giving WDA students the opportunity to perform with a professional ballet company. IBE also provides free ballet classes to schools in the Philadelphia School District in their residency programs. www.wissahickondance.com
2016 Participating Companies
All Star Dance
Babylon School of Dance
Chester Valley Dance Academy
Cobalt Dance Company
Concepts in Choreography
Dance Elite
Dancefusion's fusion 2
Delaware Ballet
Delaware Valley Dance Academy
Innovation Dance Project
Institute of Dance Artistry
International Ballet Theater
Janice's DanceWorks
Kimberton Dance Academy Performing Company
Koresh Dance Company Youth Ensemble
Opus 2 Project
Philadelphia Dance Theatre
Shannon Cooper's Academy of Dance
The DANCE! Workshop Company
Wilmington Ballet Jr. Company
Wissahickon Dance Academy
Babylon School of Dance
Chester Valley Dance Academy
Cobalt Dance Company
Concepts in Choreography
Dance Elite
Dancefusion's fusion 2
Delaware Ballet
Delaware Valley Dance Academy
Innovation Dance Project
Institute of Dance Artistry
International Ballet Theater
Janice's DanceWorks
Kimberton Dance Academy Performing Company
Koresh Dance Company Youth Ensemble
Opus 2 Project
Philadelphia Dance Theatre
Shannon Cooper's Academy of Dance
The DANCE! Workshop Company
Wilmington Ballet Jr. Company
Wissahickon Dance Academy
2015 Participating Companies
Babylon School of Dance
Butler Center for the Performing Arts
Beat Addikts United
Chester Valley Dance Academy
Cobalt Dance Company
Dance Elite
Dancefusion's fusion 2
Delaware Ballet
Delaware Valley Dance Academy
Institute of Dance Artistry
International Ballet Theatre
Janice's DanceWorks
Metropolitan Ballet
Opus 2 Project
Philadelphia Dance Theatre
Wissahickon Dance Academy
Butler Center for the Performing Arts
Beat Addikts United
Chester Valley Dance Academy
Cobalt Dance Company
Dance Elite
Dancefusion's fusion 2
Delaware Ballet
Delaware Valley Dance Academy
Institute of Dance Artistry
International Ballet Theatre
Janice's DanceWorks
Metropolitan Ballet
Opus 2 Project
Philadelphia Dance Theatre
Wissahickon Dance Academy
