Our school offers unparalleled training in all forms of dance and acting. All dance students receive supportive, encouraging, and detailed training with emphasis on correct technique and artistry. In almost all cases, skill takes precedence over age when PDT determines a dancer's level.
BALLET
Our ballet program is second to none and provides the base for most other forms of dance. Whether a student desires to train for a professional career or takes ballet for fun and fitness, PDT's ballet classes are among the best in the country.
Our advanced ballet students have been accepted to the top summer intensives in the country. These include: Kaatsban; American Ballet Theater in NYC, Atlanta, Detroit and California; Joffrey; Julliard; Boston Summer Dance, Boston Dance Lab; Orlando Ballet; Miami City Ballet; San Francisco Ballet; Pittsburgh Ballet Theater; Atlanta Ballet; North Carolina School of the Arts; American Academy of Ballet; Sarasota Ballet; and Richmond Ballet. Three of our graduating dancers are trainees for the esteemed professional companies, Houston Ballet II, Orlando Ballet and Ballet Met.
A trial or placement class is necessary before registering for Ballet 3 and above.
Storybook Dance (4 and 5 year olds)
Young dancers bring storybooks to life through movement. Dance terminology is used and creativity is encouraged.
Ballet 1 (6-7 year olds)
Ballet 2 (7-8 year olds)
Ballet 3 (8-10 year olds)
Ballet 4 (Preparation for Pointe, 9 and up)
Ballet 5 (Beginner Pointe, 11 and up)
Ballet 6 (Intermediate Pointe, 12 and up)
Ballet 7/8 (Advanced Pointe, 13 and up)
Conservatory Program (Pre-professional program 14 and up)
Open Ballet (11 - Adult)
THEATER DANCE
Our theater dance instructors are seasoned professionals with years of experience teaching dance. The ages listed below are approximate and does not supersede skill.
Rhythm Tap , Lyrical Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Hip Hop
- Beginner (7 and up)
- Intermediate (11 and up)
- Advanced (14 and up)
- Adult (11 - Adult)
Ballroom
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Kids (8-15)
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Adults (16 and up)
Flamenco
- Beginner - Advanced (13 and up)
