Student Division
For information or to register for classes, please phone the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School office at 412-281-6727.
Ages 7+
Five levels of focused, consistent training with the distinguished staff of PBTS faculty. Students are challenged to strengthen their ballet technique while they learn other dance disciplines and repertory. Emphasis is on the enjoyment of dance within the respect and discipline of classical ballet training.
It is not uncommon to spend more than one year in a level. Advancement through the Levels is based on faculty recommendation and the approval of the School Directors.
Returning students should register for the class indicated on their year-end evaluation. New students are required to schedule and attend a placement class to assure proper placement–phone: 412-281-6727.
Performance Opportunities
At the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School, performance opportunities are part of the school philosophy. Student Division students perform in the school’s annual Spring Performance. Spring Performance is designed to reflect the student’s journey from Level I to Pre-Professional training. Students perform at the Byham Theater. Throughout the year, some dancers in the Student Division may have the opportunity to perform in PBT Company repertoire at the Benedum Center.
2010 Summer Classes
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School offers a variety of Summer Programs for students of all ages. Photograph by J. Altdorfer
Children’s and Student’s Division Summer Programs are designed to keep students’ bodies and minds engaged with all that they learned over the course of the previous school year. These summer programs also offer an opportunity for prospective students to give us a test drive, without the commitment of an entire year.
Registration begins April 1st, 2010
Returning students should register for the class they are currently enrolled in. New students are required to call 412-281-6727 to schedule a placement class and ensure proper placement.
Levels I & II Workshop (ages 7-10)
Curriculum may include Pre-Pointe, Variations, Character, Jazz and Repertoire.
Monday – Friday, July 26-30 (1 week)
9:30-1:00 pm
Tuition: $308
Junior Intensive (ages 10+)
Curriculum may include Pointe, Variations, Pas de Deux, Character, Jazz, Repertoire, and end-of-session demonstration.
Monday – Friday, June 28 – July 16 (3 weeks)
9:00a-1:30p
Tuition: $1000
Jr. Intensive students may also opt to take part in a lunch program with food provided by Parkhurst Dining Services. Students who take part in the lunch program must sign up and pay for the entire three week lunch program. Cost: $120 for the three week program.
Dress Code for Student Division
Females Any solid colored leotard (simple style), pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Additionally, Levels I-V must have Jazz and Character shoes and a character skirt.
Males Any solid colored T-shirt, black tights (ankle length or convertible; no cut offs), white socks and black or white ballet shoes. Additionally, Levels I-V must have Jazz shoes.
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The Intensive Summer Program (ages 12+) features World-Renowned Faculty & Guest Teachers, Spacious Studios, 6-day, 5-week Curriculum, Beautiful & Convenient Supervised Housing and End of Session Performance.