Student Matinees

Mainstage, full-length performances for students and teachers at discount ticket rates. These performances often include special events such as the intermission presentation, “A Look Behind the Curtain,” by Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr. The performances take place at 11:00 AM at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh. A special preparatory program entitled In Step is available to schools who meet the attendance and distance parameters.

For tickets and pricing click here or call PBT Group Sales at 412-454-9129.

Give your students a field trip to remember! Attend a Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Student
and your class will

o Experience a full-length, main-stage production of the highest caliber
o Engage in the world of theatre, through lavish sets, colorful costumes and
dramatic lighting
o Learn about ballet and dance through the artistry and athleticism of PBT’s
professional dancers
o Discover the beautiful Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, a jewel in
Pittsburgh’s cultural crown

Last season nearly 4,000 students experienced the magic of a Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Student Matinee! Join us this year for thrilling ballet and breathtaking fantasy in
our matinee performances of Peter Pan and The Nutcracker. [link both of these to
performance pages?]

All school groups receive a Teacher Resource Guide [link to Teacher resource guide
page] containing information about the ballet and curricular support that aligns with
PA Academic Standards. Student groups of 50 or more (and within an hours’ drive of
Pittsburgh) are eligible for In Step, a free, 45-minute program that brings dancers to your
school for an up-close look at ballet and ballet training.

To book your tickets for a Student Matinee, call 412.454.9129.
For information about educational materials and In Step, call 412.454.9105.

Instructional Material

Teacher’s Handbooks containing background information on the art of ballet and the upcoming production are distributed to schools attending the Student Matinees. The packet may also include an instructional CD, costume fabric samples, or other items that enhance understanding of ballet and generate excitement for the performance. Many of the activities in the handbooks are linked to other disciplines such as history, science, and language arts to create an interdisciplinary learning experience.