BALLET

Absolute Beginner Adult Ballet

Presented by Philly Dance Fitness

September 12, 2011-September 3, 2012

Ballet's not just for the kids and pros. It's time for you to step up to the barre! Join Philly Dance Fitness' expert ballet instructor, Beverly Holskin, for a new series of ballet workshops for adult beginners.

BalletX 2012 Summer Intensive

Presented by BalletX at The Wilma Theater

July 16-July 28, 2012

BalletX, Philadelphia’s innovative and groundbreaking contemporary ballet company, is currently searching for 25 adventurous young dance artists (ages 16-22) to experience its 2012 Summer Intensive.

The 2012 Summer Intensive offers dancers the unique opportunity to learn and perform exclusive BalletX repertory on the stage of The Wilma Theater, located on the Avenue of the Arts in downtown Philadelphia. Participants will sharpen their classical ballet technique and be...

CHI Artists Summer Workshops

Presented by Kun Yang Lin/Dancers at CHI Movement Arts Center

June 4-August 24, 2012

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers hosts daily dance workshops by Philadelphia's leading professional dance artists, educators, performers, and choreographers. Most classes are designed for intermediate/advanced dancers, but all levels of movers are welcome to come and dance!

Kids' Creative Movement

Presented by Kun Yang Lin/Dancers at CHI Movement Arts Center

January 23, 2012 - Ongoing

Movement concepts will be explored in a group setting for the first time. Children will have the opportunity to explore and develop their imaginations through dance exercises that promote freedom of expression as well as balance and coordination. There will be a mix of ballet, modern, improvisation, floor and across-the-room exercises, as well as props and costumes.

Marcie Mamura is an artist, educator, and collaborator. Originally from Sioux City, IA, she moved to Philadelphia...

Summer Performing Arts Programs

Presented by The Philadelphia Dance Academy

June 18-August 17, 2012

Keep your kids physically active and creatively engaged with Half- or Full-Day Performing Arts Programs and Intermediate/Advanced Intensives. Week-long programs encourage dancers to polish ballet technique while exploring new genres like theater dance, modern, voice, Pilates, and choreography. Informal studio showing at the end of each week. Creative Movement classes are also available.

Creative Movement: ages 2.5-4
Half-Day Performing Arts: ages 4-6
Full-Day...

The Nutcracker

Presented by Ballet Theater of Lancaster at Lancaster Mennonite School Fine Arts Center

November 3-November 4, 2012

Ballet Theater of Lancaster is proud to present Tchaikovsky's classical ballet The Nutcracker, performed by the Ukrainian ballet company, The Donetsk, along with over 80 local ballet students.

Young Performers Theater Camp Dance Performance at Sister Cities Park

Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Center City District at Sister Cities Park

July 27, 2012

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s award-winning Young Performers Theater Camp dance students will entertain you with ballet and modern dance selections. Bring your picnic lunch and prepare to be entertained!

This program is weather permitting.  Schedule subject to change.