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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
4.6 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Ballet school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 8–11 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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 (412) 281-0360
- Website & schedule pbt.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Attended my first Adult Beginner Ballet and it was a really great class.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Attended my first Adult Beginner Ballet and it was a really great class.”
“The instructor, Maddie, was patient, kind, and supportive.”
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the PBT Orchestra and the Mendelssohn Choir, matinee performances on Saturday May 16 enchanting!”
“Attended my first Adult Beginner Ballet and it was a really great class.”
From the reviews
Excellent adult ballet program. Several class options and EXCELLENT instructors. I make visiting pbt a priority when visiting Pittsburgh.
I am so grateful to Adam W. McKinney. Something happened with my mom when we went to see the Nutcracker. Adam handled everything right away. He took great care of my mom. When we went back to see Beaury and the Beast, he actually remembered us and hugged each of us as we came into the theater.
Ballet classes are fun, accessible, great exercise, and skill building! And did I say FUN?! Kaitlin, Madeline, Jonathan, and others are phenomenal teachers and bring wonderful energy into their classes.
Attended my first Adult Beginner Ballet and it was a really great class. The instructor, Maddie, was patient, kind, and supportive. I will be back, regularly!
Adult ballet at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Pittsburgh Ballet 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.
