The first week of dance classes at Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance is always exciting. It’s a week filled with new beginnings, welcoming new and returning dancers into the studio with open arms. The atmosphere is buzzing with energy, and the joy of being back in the studio is palpable. It’s a place where dreams take flight, young dancers
The Professional Dance Experience just wrapped up week one and we’d love to share some of the special moments with you! Our days started on a fun note with each day offering something different. On Mondays and Thursdays, our dear Miss Crystal helped us kickstart the day with a refreshing yoga class. It was the perfect way to wake up
We’re absolutely thrilled to share the news that Egan Carroll has joined us at Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance (BBTCD). Not just a new member, Egan has taken on the dual role of Conservatory Manager and Faculty member. Let’s give her a hearty welcome and embrace the incredible talent she brings to our family! Whether in the office or
We are delighted to announce that Jessica Bealer, a remarkable young talent, has been selected to join the Louisville Ballet’s Studio Company for the 2023/2024 season. This is an enormous achievement and testament to Jessica’s hard work, talent, and dedication to her art form. With her exceptional skill and passion for ballet, Jessica has demonstrated a commitment to excel in
As the long, warm summer days unfold in Pennsylvania’s Berks County, the Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance (BBTCD) is set to provide an opportunity beyond the standard summer fare. For dancers in Berks County and beyond, the BBTCD is hosting a 4-week summer intensive program, the Professional Dance Experience. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity for growth, allowing young
At Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance, we firmly believe that dance competitions are essential to our student’s growth and development. Through these events, we provide our student’s opportunities to challenge themselves, foster camaraderie, and refine their skills. Here are some of the top reasons why dance competitions are an integral part of our training program: Building Confidence: Performing on stage
How important is it for young dancers to train based on their age? It’s a question often debated amongst parents, teachers, and dancers. Good dance programs will build a solid foundation before pushing young dancers beyond the limits of their growing bodies. A solid foundation includes coordination, musicality, spacial awareness, flexibility, strength, and the ability to focus and follow instructions.
Summer of Dance 2022 was one for the record books! We had students join the Professional Dance Experience from all over the tri-state area, and our Tiny Dancers’ and Young Dancers’ camps and intensives were sold out. We believe that offering dancers of all ages the opportunities to further their dance training in the Summer is very important. It allows
This was our 10th year attending Youth America Grand Prix(YAGP)! It’s an event that the dancers work hard for and look forward to each season. Mr. Nathan believes that the most important part of dance competitions is the preparation! We took 19 variations/solos and 1 ensemble to the semi-finals in Philadelphia this year and for most, it was their very
We are always striving to offer our dancers more opportunities to perform and grow. This year we had the opportunity to attend the American Dance Competition/International Ballet Competition (ADC/IBC) regionals in Pittsburgh. We took four dancers from Pre-Professional 3. The weekend was filled with an adjudicated ballet class at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre along with performances at the August Wilson African
