About
PBT School is the official training institution of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. It offers a dance curriculum across its Children’s Division, Student Division, and Pre-Professional Division, ranging from pre-ballet to pre-professional. It also includes Summer Programs with Company Experience, Intensive Summer Program, and Youth Summer Intensive.
Programs
- PBT School — Children’s Division ages 1.5+; Student Division age 7+; Pre-Professional Division age 13+ · Official training institution of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre; diverse dance curriculum across Children’s, Student and Pre-Professional Divisions.
- Summer Programs — all ages · 2026 summer program offerings for all ages; includes Company Experience, Intensive Summer Program, and Youth Summer Intensive.
- Company Experience — 16+ · Session 1: June 8-18; Session 2: July 13-24; or enroll in both.
- Intensive Summer Program — 12-23 · Full 5-weeks: June 22-July 25; 3-week: June 22-July 11; 2-week: July 13-25.
- Youth Summer Intensive — 10-14 · Full 4-weeks; Session 1: June 22-July 3; Session 2: July 6-17.
At a glance
- Ages: 1–18 years old
- General schedule: Children’s Division, Student Division, and Pre-Professional Division; range from pre-ballet to pre-professional.
About the provider
PBT School is under the direction of PBT School Dean Raymond Rodriguez. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has built a legacy of excellence and innovation since 1969.
- PBT Master Class Series — 14 and older · Selected dates at 6:15 p.m.; Class 6:15-7:45 PM; Q&A 7:45-8:00 PM · $35–$300 · Designed for dancers with intermediate to advanced level dance experience; first-come, first-served registration due to space limitations.
Master Class Series registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis due to space limitations. Instructors are subject to change.
Last updated October 23, 2026.
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