PYB Dancers on RCN Community Spotlite Program!

In November, two of our PYB students, Ava Gilotti and Natalie Hedrick, as well as Artistic Director Karen Knerr, were invited to RCN’s Community Spotlite program for an interview.  Natalie attended American Ballet Theatre’s summer intensive in New York this past July, and was invited to remain as a student with ABT, where she is currently studying. Ava attended the Harid Conservatory in Florida and was also invited to attend their year-round program. Ava has chosen to remain in the Lehigh Valley and continue her ballet training at the PYB. Click on the links below to view the entire interview (in three parts). We are very proud of our dedicated student dancers, and pleased to offer this opportunity to see their Spotlite interviews!

PART 1 –  http://youtu.be/9KSJlUgjYps\

PART 2 –  http://youtu.be/DMq0mccRa-c

PART 3 –  http://youtu.be/P-FgU_-piIE

Heartfelt Holiday Thanks!

Ballet Trivia Question:  What do you get when you add four sold-out Nutcracker school performances and two sold-out Nutcracker public performances with 4 fabulous guest artists, 70 student performers, 12 adult performers and one performing mayor?  Answer:  ONE wonderfully successful Nutcracker season!  The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Youth Ballet would like to thank everyone who made this season possible: our wonderfully talented and tireless Artistic Director, our dedicated teachers and administrative staff, our fabulous new costume mistress, our excellent guest artists, our adult and student performers, and most of all the parents who volunteer for the performances and share the talents of their children with us and the entire Lehigh Valley! We wish all of you a very happy holiday and peaceful new year, and we look forward to dancing with you in 2013!

PYB Dancers Perform at Sands Bethlehem Event!

Some of our PYB dancers had fun on Saturday at a Sands Bethlehem Event, performing excerpts from “The Nutcracker” for happy holiday shoppers! Even Santa joined in on the fun, encouraging everyone to attend the “Nutcracker” on Saturday and Sunday, December 15th & 16th, 2:00pm, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University!

New “Nutcracker” Commercial for PYB!

Thanks to our wonderful new sponsor, RCN, the Pennsylvania Youth Ballet is excited to present a new commercial for “The Nutcracker” 2012, which will air on eight RCN channels between December 3rd and 16th!  Click on the link below to get a first glimpse at our new commercial, and don’t forget to order your tickets to the performances on December 15th & 16th, 2:00pm, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University!

Fabulous Master Class with Angela Whitehill!

The Pennsylvania Youth Ballet hosted a fabulous master class with Angela Whitehill on Sunday, 11/4! Ms. Whitehill followed the 2 hour class of advanced students with an hour-long parent discussion concerning all aspects of auditioning and succeeding in the competitive world of ballet. Visit our gallery to view photos and look for more scheduled master classes in 2013!

Angela Whitehill Master Class and Parent Discussion – Space Still Available!

Master Class and Parent Discussion with Angela Whitehill – “Preparing for an Audition”

Sunday, November 4, 2012.

11:00 am-1:00 pm – Class/1:00-2:00 pm – Parent Discussion

$35 – NON-BGLV Students; $30 – BGLV Students; $5 – Observers

Class Eligibility Requirements – Upper Intermediate/Advanced ballet student with at least 4 years of dance training.  Miss Whitehill’s Master Class will be followed by a parent discussion based on her book, The Parent’s Book of Ballet, which will be available for purchase that day.

Please call today for your spot at the barre – 610-865-0353!  Download registration form below, print, and bring with you to the Master Class; extra forms are available at the office.  Students are welcome from all dance studios; parents and other interested persons are welcome to observe the class and participate in the discussion.  See prices above.

Angela Whitehill – Master Class Registration Form

Classes & Rehearsals Canceled Wednesday, October 31, 2012

All classes and rehearsals for Wednesday, October 31, 2012 are canceled because of Hurricane Sandy – please be safe, everyone!

Classes & Rehearsals Cancelled

All classes and rehearsals scheduled for Monday, October 29th are cancelled due to the storm. Please check WFMZ and the website for updates for the remainder of the week.

Monday, October 29th classes canceled!

Because of the impending wind and rain storm, all classes and rehearsals for Monday, October 29, 2012 are canceled.  Be safe, everyone!

Master Class and Parent Discussion with Angela Whitehill

Master Class and Parent Discussion with Angela Whitehill – “Preparing for an Audition”

Sunday, November 4, 2012.

11:00 am-1:00 pm – Class/1:00-2:00 pm – Parent Discussion

$35 – NON-BGLV Students; $30 – BGLV Students; $5 – Observers

Class Eligibility Requirements – Upper Intermediate/Advanced ballet student with at least 4 years of dance training.  Miss Whitehill’s Master Class will be followed by a parent discussion based on her book, The Parent’s Book of Ballet, which will be available for purchase that day.

Download registration form below, print, and mail to Ballet Guild office with your payment no later than November 1, 2012 to secure your space.  Students are welcome from all dance studios; parents and other interested persons are welcome to observe the class and participate in the discussion.  See prices above.

Angela Whitehill – Master Class Registration Form