Adult Classes
Adults interested in Ballet, Hip Hop, Cardio Kickboxing or Pilates Mat can find a class with the flexibility to accommodate their busy schedule through the PBT School Open Division.
The Open Adult Divsion focuses on instruction for adult student ages 14 and up and allows the student to take Ballet, Hip Hop, Pilates, or Cardio Kickboxing on a per class basis with flexible attendance. Pay either per class, or with a ten class card. There is no need to pre-register, just come for the class you would like to attend. Classes are drop-in style. See below for the class schedule and pricing.
The PBT School Intro to Ballet is designed for the adult student who has little to no prior ballet experience or who is easing back into ballet. Intermediate and Intermediate/Advanced classes require prior ballet experience.
Pilates Mat classes are provided for the beginner and intermediate level student. Pilates provides a systematic workout to increase range of motion, strength, flexibility and alignment.
Cardio Kickboxing -Bring your water bottle, a towel, and sneakers! Be ready for a full cardio fitness workout with instructor Courtney Adler.
Hip Hop - Join Hip Hop artist Maddy Landi for our Friday evening class. Come with sneakers, and be ready to move!
No auditions or placement classes are required for the Open Class Division. Please dress in clothing that allows freedom of movement.
For information on Private Pilates or Gyrotonic; click here.
Pricing:
Ballet & Pilates
Single Class Rate - $ 15.00
Student/Professional Rate - $ 10.00
10-class Card - $130.00
Student/Professional 10-class Card - $ 85.00
Beginning Pointe
Single Class Rate - $ 8.00
Hip Hop & Cardio Kickboxing
Single Class Rate - $ 10.00
10-class Card - $85.00
Student/Professional 10-class Card - $ 75.00
Open Adult Division 2011/12
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| Beginning Ballet | 6:30–8:00p |
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| Beginning/Intermediate Ballet | 6:15–7:45p |
6:15–7:45p | ||||
| Beginning Pointe |
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8:00–8:30p | |||
| Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | 6:15–7:45p |
9:30–11:00a |
9:30–11:00a |
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| Intermediate/Advanced Ballet - NEW DAY BEGINNING Nov. 2! | 6:15–7:45p | |||||
| Advanced Ballet | 10:30a–12:00p |
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| Pilates Mat Beginning/Intermediate - NEW TIME BEGINNING Nov. 2! | 10:00-11:00a | |||||
| Pilates Mat Beginner | 7:00-8:00p | |||||
| Pilates Mat Intermediate/Advanced | 9:00–10:00a |
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Cardio Kickboxing |
6:30-7:30p | |||||
Hip Hop |
6:15-7:15p |
Contact the PBT School office at 412-281-6727 for more information.
The Benefits of Ballet
In the past two decades, dance has enjoyed a resurgence of interest as both a medium of artistic expression and exercise modality for the general public.
While many adults still choose yoga or Pilates nowadays to balance out the long hours of sedentary life, more and more choose ballet for its high "fun factor." But what's really attracting those to the ballet studio? Apparently, ballet is a total body workout and a form of artistic expression that requires both discipline and focus. It promotes creative expression, and indeed brings with it tremendous benefits in terms of health and emotional well-being. Simply said, ballet is "therapeutic" for both mind and body.
