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Philadelphia Ballet
4 ★★★★☆ 57 Google reviews · Ballet school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–24 — 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 (215) 551-7000
- Website & schedule philadelphiaballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has gained invaluable experience as a student at the School of the Pennsylvania Ballet.”
“Teaching in the summer intensive has been amazing!”
How they train
What families & students say
“It’s strengthened both her technique & artistry & she’s had the opportunity to perform onstage with the company.”
“The teachers are wonderful, the performance the kids could participate in was a great experience, and the summer camp was fun for her as well.”
“It’s strengthened both her technique & artistry & she’s had the opportunity to perform onstage with the company.”
From the reviews
There is the beauty and classicism of the movement, including the choreography itself, the floor patterns, the interaction of the dancers one with another, and pairs with the whole company. The music is live, so there is the orchestration to experience and be aware of.
My daughter has gained invaluable experience as a student at the School of the Pennsylvania Ballet. It’s strengthened both her technique & artistry & she’s had the opportunity to perform onstage with the company.
Treat yourself to one of the world's best dance companies in the world, The Pennsylvania Ballet. It's romantic, classical and modern. Its orchestra is a magnum opus. It celebrates dance. And The choreography is movement layered with simplicity and complexity. The dancers will enthrall you to dream ballet.
My daughter loves it! She’s 3 turning 4 and very excited to start her second year of classes here. The teachers are wonderful, the performance the kids could participate in was a great experience, and the summer camp was fun for her as well.
Your first ballet class at Philadelphia Ballet
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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