Pennsylvania Ballet Academy

Pennsylvania Ballet Academy Artistic/Creative Directors: Vanessa Zahorian/Davit Karapetyan
Former San Francisco Ballet Principals Why Learn Ballet?

Because Ballet Builds Balance...
Body, Mind and Spirit

09/18/2026

What does a ballerina think about during a piece?

Happy National Dance Day! As beautiful as dancing looks, it is anything but easy! Use today to celebrate the skill and dedication it takes to perform this stunning, yet difficult, art form. Sylvie did a magnificent job as the sugar plum fairy in last year’s Nutcracker Sweets showcase!

“Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” performed by former student Sylvie Gallo in PBA’s 2025 Nutcracker Sweets. Artistic Director Vanessa Zahorian.

Do you know what the best part of dancing is? The fact that it's FUN for all ages! PBA offers classical ballet training ...
09/10/2026

Do you know what the best part of dancing is? The fact that it's FUN for all ages! PBA offers classical ballet training for adults (age 20 and up), open to any level of experience and beginners. Adult classes are held:

Every Thursday: 7 PM - 8 PM
Every Saturday: 12 PM - 1 PM

To attend, please reserve your spot in advance by calling (717) 774-7474 or signing up online at: https://www.paballetacademy.org/adultprogram

It's time to ⭐SHINE!⭐Grab your leotards, put on your pointe shoes, and give your biggest smiles because classes at the P...
09/08/2026

It's time to ⭐SHINE!⭐

Grab your leotards, put on your pointe shoes, and give your biggest smiles because classes at the Pennsylvania Ballet Academy have officially begun!

Love dance and want to make a huge difference in a student's life? Then consider volunteering for "bALLet," an inclusive...
08/28/2026

Love dance and want to make a huge difference in a student's life? Then consider volunteering for "bALLet," an inclusive ballet education program here at PBA! We are looking for dedicated individuals who are eager to be compassionate role models to children of all different skill levels.⭐⭐⭐

Volunteer candidates are needed Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm, Sept 8-May 18 (plus help with the performance on Sunday, May 23 in the afternoon, with 2-3 weeks off during the winter and 1 week off during spring break).

Volunteers must love children and dance and, if over 18, must be able to pass all clearances related to working with children. Must be able to commit to the entire season. If interested, please reach out to Lee Marriott at [email protected] to set up an interview!

Happy International Dance Day from all of us at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy—celebrating the passion, belief, and artistr...
04/29/2026

Happy International Dance Day from all of us at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy—celebrating the passion, belief, and artistry that bring movement to life every day.
We are so thankful for each and every one of our students with whom we get to share our passion and love for dance!

[Photos of our artistic director, ballet instructor, and master instructor, at pba while they were performing professionally in major Ballet companies around the world. San Francisco Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Hamburg Ballet ]

We are so excited to announce our first guest performer for our upcoming show, Snow White ft. Divertissement! PBA welcom...
04/25/2026

We are so excited to announce our first guest performer for our upcoming show, Snow White ft. Divertissement!
PBA welcomes Drew Halverson from the School of Philadelphia Ballet!
Drew will be our Prince in Snow White!

More about Drew:
Andrew Halverson began his dance training at the age of 15 at the City Ballet School in Hagerstown, Maryland under the direction of Danielle Horochowski. During his time at the City Ballet School he joined the Professional Division on scholarship. Throughout his career he has attended summer programs at The Washington Ballet, The Royal Danish Ballet School, and The School of Philadelphia Ballet.
In 2024 Andrew attended the summer program at School of Philadelphia Ballet and was invited as a Trainee for the following year. During his time as a Trainee, Andrew performed many ballets with both the school and main company such as George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Ronald Hynds The Merry Widow, Juliano Nunes’ Romeo and Juliet, Kinsun Chan’s Schräääg, and Helgi Tomasson’s Concerto Grosso.

Tickets are still on sale! Visit the link in our bio or visit our website to purchase! PBA’s Snow White ft. Divertissement will take the stage at York’s Pullo Center on June 13th at 6pm!

We’re excited to welcome Kayla Grudi to the academy!Kayla joins us as a Contemporary Ballet instructor, bringing both pr...
04/20/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kayla Grudi to the academy!

Kayla joins us as a Contemporary Ballet instructor, bringing both professional performance experience and a genuine passion for teaching. She holds a BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts and has performed internationally and across the U.S., with credits including RWS Global (Holland America & MSC Cruises), the 60th Anniversary Medora Musical, and American Music Theatre.

She has worked with renowned artists such as Sara Edwards, Andrea McCormick, and Chip Abbott, and brings that depth of artistry straight into the studio. In addition to performing, Kayla is an experienced educator and choreographer, having led student productions, summer programs, and classes for all ages.

Her training includes E-Dance Center, Boston Conservatory, and NYC’s Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway.

We’re so happy to have her inspiring our students this season 🤍

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!Take one pure-hearted princess, stir in seven friendly dwarves, add one evil queen and a poison appl...
04/14/2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Take one pure-hearted princess, stir in seven friendly dwarves, add one evil queen and a poison apple, and you have the recipe for the timeless tale of Snow White. Pennsylvania Ballet Academy is delighted to bring this enchanting ballet to the stage, with a score brought to life by a live symphony orchestra. Prepare for a captivating performance celebrating the power of friendship, courage, and love in the face of evil.

The evening also features Divertissement – a sampling of short dances from some of ballet’s most enduring works - performed by Academy students.
Get your tickets now!!

Saturday, June 13, at 6:00 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $39, $49 & $59

Please see our Ticket page on our website or check the link in our bio to purchase!

Mark your calendars and get ready for our 2026 Summer Intensive Program! It will be held June 29th - July 25th here at P...
04/10/2026

Mark your calendars and get ready for our 2026 Summer Intensive Program! It will be held June 29th - July 25th here at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy. You must register by May 20th with the exception of the last audition held on May 30th -by June 1st the latest to secure your spot!
In person auditions left:
April 25th
& May 30th
All days from 10 1M to 12 PM.
Video submissions will be welcome for those who cannot travel to auditions!

Our last week of the intensive will be an international workshop week where we welcome students and instructors from all around the world! Email us for more information!

**Please note if you are already enrolled in PBA you DO NOT need to audition. For more information on our program please give us a call or reach out at [email protected]

More information regarding PBA 2026 Summer Intensive will be posted soon, keep an eye out!

Hoppy Easter from all of us at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy! 🐰🌸Wishing our dancers, families, and friends a happy holiday...
04/05/2026

Hoppy Easter from all of us at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy! 🐰🌸
Wishing our dancers, families, and friends a happy holiday filled with joy!

Address

2009 Enfield Street
Camp Hill, PA
17011

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(717) 774-7474

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Pennsylvania Ballet Academy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Pennsylvania Ballet Academy:

Shortcuts

Share

Category