CLASSES

BALLET (Levels 1-8)

Pennsylvania School of the Performing Arts is known for its outstanding excellence in professional ballet training. Technique classes range from levels 1-8 based on age and skill level. Our ballet classes follow both the Vagonova and Balanchine techniques. Classes begin with a traditional ballet barre, followed by center work and movement across the floor. Classes not only focus on building a strong ballet technique in the dancers, but also focus on musicality and performance skills as well. Class sizes are small so each student is ensured individual attention.

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CREATIVE BALLET/ BROADWAY STARS (AGES 4-6)

PSPA is known for its wonderful beginning dancer's "Creative Program." Spark a joy for dance and movement in your child as they begin to learn the basics of dance and explore moving their body to music. These classes create a loving, social, and nurturing environment for your littlest dancers and are taught by specialists in children's creative movement. Bring the magical stories of the remarkable Disney to life through dance, music, and song in our Broadway Stars class!  We introduce the fundamentals of theater dance, develop motor coordination and increase spatial rhythmic awareness in a positive environment.

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MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY 

PSPA’s modern and contemporary classes allow our students to learn and grow in the Horton and Parsons and other contemporary techniques while exploring individual movement and expression.  The instructors use a variety of musical genres to accompany the dancers in order for the dancers to gain a wide vocabulary of movement and musicality.

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JAZZ AND THEATER DANCE

PSPA’s jazz classes are perfect for anyone looking to learn the basics of jazz dance as well  as improve their jazz technique. We teach a broad range of styles in our jazz classes and incorporate classic techniques such as Jerry Robbins and Fosse. These classes are high energy and allow the dancer to brow in many styles of movement.

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HIP HOP FOR TEENS AND ADULTS

This class is a fun-filled Hip Hop class to learn new Hip Hop moves and choreography! It is a high-energy curriculum with an emphasis on rhythm and movement fundamentals. Students will learn fun Hip Hop combinations each week! Most importantly it is a class where you will have fun!

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HIP HOP FOR KIDS

This class is an exciting way to introduce your child to Hip Hop and dance! Kids can experience Hip Hop in a family-friendly environment with great music and fun dance moves! It is a high-energy curriculum with an emphasis on rhythm and movement fundamentals. Join PSPA for the hip hop dance party!

Broadway TAP

Move to the rhythm in our newly renovated tap studio. In this class, students will learn tap foundations and terminology and will also learn fun and exciting choreography.

VOICE AND ACTING

Take your performance to the next level with our voice and acting classes. Learn basic techniques and build your vocal range with instruction from our expert teachers. We provide live piano accompaniment in voice classes and performance opportunities for voice and acting throughout the year.

DANCE AND THEATER SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

Throughout the year we offer a number of special dance and theater workshops taught by real Broadway performers and professional dancers. Past workshops have included instruction by Broadway performers from Phantom of the Opera; Moulin Rouge; Wicked; An American in Paris; Cats; Newsies; and On the Town.

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