The Company
Berks Ballet Theatre is proud to enter its 49th season under the artistic direction of Nathan Bland, continuing its legacy as a premier institution in Berks County. With a rich history of training dancers who have gone on to prestigious companies such as Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Sarasota Ballet, Louisville Ballet, Rochester City Ballet, and more, BBT remains a cornerstone of the local arts community.
All company dancers are students of Berks Ballet Theatre Conservatory of Dance, where they receive exceptional training in both classical and contemporary dance. This season, under Nathan Bland’s leadership, BBT will present three major performances: The Nutcracker with the Reading Pops Orchestra on December 21 & 22, ChoreographyLAB on February 15, 2025, and Cinderella’s Ball with The Four Seasons on May 10, 2025.
Founded by Carol Ennis in 1976, Berks Ballet Theatre was built on the philosophy that, with the proper training and opportunities, any dancer could achieve their dreams of joining major ballet companies. Today, BBT continues to nurture this vision while performing for many local organizations, including the Reading Pops Orchestra, Reading Symphony Orchestra, Berks Arts Council, and the Reading Public Museum. BBT’s state-of-the-art studios are located in The GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, providing dancers with a vibrant, creative environment that fosters artistic growth and community engagement.
Our Mission
It is Berks Ballet Theatre’s mission to build an ever-strong artistic base for the dance company by providing scholarship opportunities for serious students of dance, identifying cooperative performance opportunities with community groups, and creating greater public awareness and appreciation for the art of dance.
Latest Company News:
Berks Weekly: Go behind the scenes of this year’s “Nutcracker”
Berks Weekly’s, Jason Hugg stopped by Berk’s Ballet Theatre’s studio as they rehearsed for their upcoming performances of “The Nutcracker.” Berks Ballet Theater will bring the magic of the holiday season to life beginning December 21. Watch the video below to hear from Berks Ballet Theatre Artistic Director, Nathan Bland, company dancer, Collette Jordan, and Reading Pops Orchestra Conductor, Dr.
