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PDT Training Divisions

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Why PDT?

Philadelphia Dance Theatre is the region's premier classical ballet school and performing company. Under the direction of Joy Delaney Capponi, the school provides comprehensive dance training for the recreational dancer or the aspiring professional. PDT provides a culture where each student is valued and nurtured within a community that promotes excellence, encourages personal responsibility, and emphasizes integrity. Alumni have gone on to study with internationally recognized schools. PDT'S performing company presents an acclaimed Nutcracker each December and a new works each spring as well as performing as members of Regional Dance America Northeast.

Steps to enroll at PDT

  1. Schedule a free trial class at PDT

  2. Following your class PDT faculty will place you in a level and provide you with a recommended schedule.

  3. Make an account through Dance StudioPro portal and register for your desired classes.

Promotions

  • Try your first class free of charge!

  • Siblings enrolled at PDT enjoy 15% off total family tuition

  • Boys dance for free! See our Tuition-free Boys Program

Mission

Since 1998, Philadelphia Dance Theatre has been offering high-quality, richly creative, pre-professional dance instruction for both children and young adults in the Philadelphia area. It is our mission, to enrich, inspire, and uplift lives through classical ballet, dance education, and performance.

“PDT is life changing for the child and the family. Aside from wonderful dance education, PDT is about developing the whole person, regardless of their ultimate path in life. PDT boasts successful alumni in all fields of life.”

— Ayne Klein