Press | Berks Ballet Theatre

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

Berks Ballet Theatre Apr 3rd, 2020

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.

Berks Ballet Theatre Mar 29th, 2020

Conservatory Press

Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance Launches ‘Virtual Studio’

Dancers are known for thinking on their feet and being adaptable, so its no surprise the students of Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance are making good use of their time at home with continued dance training. As of March 23 the “Berks Ballet Virtual Studio” was launched and in business. BBTCD Owner, Director Nathan Bland oversaw the planning and

Berks Ballet Theatre Mar 28th, 2020

Community Conservatory Press

Berks Ballet Theatre Dancers Take Special Needs Students Under Their Wings

Berks Ballet Theatre Dec 15th, 2019

Company Performance Press

Press: “Change is good for Berks Ballet Theatre’s ‘Nutcracker'”

READING — Berks Ballet Theatre’s annual “Nutcracker,” with the Reading Pops Orchestra, will boast new staging and choreography by artistic director Kelly Barber and resident choreographer/ballet master Nathan Bland, and many new and refurbished costumes by Natalie Kimmel and Michelle Obst. The ballet, a beloved holiday tradition presented by BBT since 1976, will be performed Saturday, Dec. 14, at 1

Berks Ballet Theatre Dec 13th, 2019

Company Performance Press

Reading Magazine Goes Behind the Scenes at “The Nutcracker” Dress Rehearsal

Reading Magazine visited a dress rehearsal this week to take viewers behind the curtain at “The Nutcracker.” Get a sneak peek into how the magic is made and hear from artistic director, Kelly Barber and resident choreographer/ballet master, Nathan Bland on how the show is coming together! Click below to play the video. watch video

Berks Ballet Theatre Dec 13th, 2019

Community Company Performance Press

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party Gives Children Preview of ‘The Nutcracker”

Sugar plums and sweet treats filled the 4th floor of the GoggleWorks Sunday afternoon for the 3rd annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party. The festive tradition is hosted by Berks Ballet Theatre as preview for the the annual holiday performance of The Nutcracker. Taking inspiration from the Nutcracker’s “land of the sweets”, the afternoon featured an assortment of desserts, crafts,

Berks Ballet Theatre Nov 24th, 2019

Company Performance Press

Find out What’s New in this Year’s Production of “The Nutcracker”

The annual holiday tradition presented by Berks Ballet Theatre, The Nutcracker, takes the stage this weekend at West Reading’s Scottish Rite Cathedral. Reading Magazine spoke with Berks Ballet Theatre’s Ballet Master & Choreographer, Nathan Bland, and Artistic Director, Kelly Barber to learn more about the this years performance. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets.

Berks Ballet Theatre Dec 14th, 2018