Pennsylvania Ballet Association

The school of philadelphia ballet provides the highest level of ballet training for its students and exposes students to the world of professional dance through regular interaction with company members and artistic staff and performance opportunities with the company. In fy24 the school reached 545 students, a 50% increase on fiscal year 2023.

In 1996, philadelphia ballet launched its award-winning community education and public programs. In fiscal year 2024, these programs served more than 15,000 people across our region with a variety of activities, 90% of which are offered free of charge. Through school based, in-theater programming, public art installation and performance, philadelphia ballet provides rich access to dance creating a connection to the arts. Philadelphia ballet's community education and public programming collaborates with schools and organizations across the city, providing access to dance for young people and adults, creating a connection to the arts as well as developing new skills through a variety of opportunities.