OPEN HOUSE
Thank you for your interest in PBT School programming! We hope to welcome you and your dancer to experience the joy of ballet under the instruction of our experienced and passionate faculty. We are excited to meet new families and provide an opportunity for you to tour our facilities, meet our faculty and staff, allow your child to take a sample class and find information about how to join our school community.
For any questions about our programming generally, please contact the school office at pbtschool@pittsburghballet.org or 412-281-6727.
We are excited to welcome new families at two upcoming events!
These events will both be held at PBT Studios in the Strip District, located at 2900 Liberty Avenue.
Please note that, per our current COVID protocols, masks are optional for all PBT School guests. This policy is subject to change at any time. Any updates will be communicated to families in advance of the event dates.
Interested in becoming part of the PBT School Family? To learn about programming and PBT School, please click Join our School below.
Children’s Division New Family Day
Friday, August 26
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Registration is closed at this time.
You’re invited to a fun and free introduction to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Children’s Division programming!
Join School Director Marjorie Grundvig, Head of the Children’s Division Kaila Lewis and Children’s Division teachers, Kerra Alexander and Elise Gillum who will lead you in a tour of the building, a sample class and a Q-and-A session for you to familiarize yourself and your family with our school while meeting other Children’s Division families and dancers.
10 a.m.-Noon | Ongoing building tours
10:15-10:45 a.m. | Sample Class
10:45-11 a.m. | Q&A
11-11:30 a.m. | Sample Class
11:30a.m.-Noon | Q&A
Student Division Placement Day
Thursday, August 25
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Registration is closed at this time.
Join School Director Marjorie Grundvig, Head of the Student Division, Eun Young Ahn and Student Division faculty members who will lead you in a tour of the building, answer any questions and observe your dancer in a placement class.
5:30 -7:30 | Ongoing building tours and meet the teacher
6 – 7 p.m. | Student Division placement class for ages 8 -12
Can’t make this day? Reach out to the school office, pbtschool@pittsburghballet.org, to schedule a placement class.
Please note that, per our current COVID-19 protocols, masks are optional for all PBT School guests. This policy is subject to change at any time. Any updates will be communicated to families in advance of the event dates. Current COVID-19 health and safety protocols for PBT School can be found here.
If your family is unable to attend either of these events, please contact PBT’s Registrar and Database Manager, Laura Caton, at lcaton@pittsburghballet.org to arrange an alternative placement option.