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Berks County Living Feature: A Holiday Classic Returns to the Stage!

Following a virtual performance of The Nutcracker in 2020, the Berks Ballet Theatre (BBT) holiday classic is making a live and in-person return to the stage. With the accompaniment of the Reading Pops Orchestra, audiences have three chances to see the show on December 18 (at 1 and 6pm) and December 19 (at 2pm). BBT’s Artistic Director, Kelly Barber, and Ballet Master

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Community Conservatory

Celebrating 45 years: Marguerite Wegman

 Miss Marguerite has been teaching Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance students for 45 years!! She has influenced the lives of thousands of children over the years instilling in them a love for dance and the performing arts! We are beyond lucky to have her expertise and passion in the studios and we thank her for her many years of

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Community Competition Conservatory

Celebration of Women in the Arts

Last winter and spring Berks County arts organizations were going to be participating in a Celebration of Women in the Arts, giving much attention to the women trailblazers in all genres of art. Due to COVID-19, many events and performances had to be either canceled or postponed, Berks Ballet Theatre’s 2020 spring performance being one of them. Having entered our 45th

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Community Conservatory Press

Virtual Classes Keep Dancers Moving

READING, BERKS COUNTY (WLVT-TV) – A dance studio in Berks County is keeping its dancers on their toes through the stay-at-home orders with virtual classes. Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance is offering its students online dance classes. The dance school, located in GoggleWorks in downtown Reading, has more than 135 students enrolled and typically offers around 35 classes per

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Community Conservatory Press

Ballet at Home Keeps Students Dancing

“Even though the Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance in Reading closed due to coronavirus, students find creative ways to keep dancing.” Check out the recent WFMZ-69 news coverage featuring conservatory owner and director, Nathan Bland and students Ahna and Evie Romanski. Click below to watch the story.  Article and video originally published here. 

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Community Conservatory Parents

The Show Must Go On!

All dancers know that no matter what, the show must go on! This phrase exemplifies that you have to be adaptable and ready for change at a moment’s notice. While most shows are on hold right now, a dancer’s training and conditioning are not. Here at Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance, we have adapted to our students’ current needs

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