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Pasadena Dance Theatre
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Pasadena, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 3–7 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 626-683-3459
- Website & schedule pasadenadancetheatre.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Excellent ballet classes for kids, teens and adults.”
“A proper ballet conservatory with great teachers.”
What families & students say
“The company puts on a fabulous Nutcracker every year giving the conservatory students a chance to audition and dance in a real ballet.”
“A proper ballet conservatory with great teachers.”
“The professional ballet instruction at Pasadena Dance Theatre is unmatched for miles around.”
From the reviews
The professional ballet instruction at Pasadena Dance Theatre is unmatched for miles around. Many of their students have gone on to professional dance careers. (It is NOT a competition-style dance school with competitive parents and extra fees) It is a caring school for serious ballet students - and is quite simply…
PDT is an outstanding dance conservatory for serious ballet students, from pre-ballet classes through advanced technical levels and a wonderful place to drop in on adult ballet classes and other offerings, like contemporary, barre fit, and other classes.
Excellent ballet classes for kids, teens and adults. A proper ballet conservatory with great teachers. The company puts on a fabulous Nutcracker every year giving the conservatory students a chance to audition and dance in a real ballet.
My son has danced with PDT for several years. Now he is in the Boys Dance Too program. He is receiving excellent instruction and individualized attention. He loves it and looks forward to every class.
Your first ballet class at Pasadena Dance Theatre
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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