Level 8:
Pre-Professional Division
2026-2027 School Year
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Please view the Pre-Professional Division page on our website for an in-depth look at our program here.
The 2026-2027 school year will begin on Tuesday, September 8nd, 2026.
Specific program details including handbooks, school-year calendars, dress codes and schedules will be communicated to all registered students towards the middle of the summer. Please review our website for available program information at this time.
Level 8 Schedule
Level 8 Schedule
Weekly Schedule:
MONDAY-FRIDAY:
8 - 9:30 a.m.; 3 - 6 p.m.
SATURDAY:
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Other rehearsal times may be scheduled outside of these hours for special projects. This will be communicated in advance as possible, and would be outside the curriculum.
Academics
Academics
PBT School does not hold academic accreditation. The following resources are intended to help full-time high school students strike a balance between their academic and artistic pursuits. Please note that PBT School is available only to provide suggestions and support for students in finding an academic program and is not able to provide direct assistance with this process. Students and their families are ultimately responsible for a student’s academic enrollment.
CORRESPONDENCE EDUCATION
A number of Pre-Professional students opt to arrange correspondence courses with their resident or home high school. Some local students have received special accommodations to allow them to take full-time classes at PBT School during the week. Others have continued enrollment with their home high schools with varied remote learning accommodations.
CYBER / ONLINE EDUCATION
Many Level 8 students opt for a cyber or online education, especially if they are especially moving to Pittsburgh for the program. Online learning options can include PA Cyber, The Keystone School, PA Leadership Charter School, PA Distance Learning Charter, Penn Foster, and Pittsburgh Online Academy. Other options may be available for students in their home states.
Scholars Academy for the Gifted and Artistically Elite is an online schooling option created specifically for the pre-professional dancer. This schooling option is available for those who are looking to have a more flexible schedule to meet the demands of pre-professional ballet. Learn more here.
HOMESCHOOL EDUCATION
A handful of students in the Pre-Professional Division are homeschooled. There are a number of co-ops and support groups in the Pittsburgh area, including but not limited to ECWPA, Homeschool Co-op of Pittsburgh, PALS, Roots Learning Academy, or STAR Co-op.
International Students
International Students
PBT School is authorized to issue M-1 student visas. Students must register with PBT School before beginning the application process. Following registration, instructions will be communicated to complete the visa acquisition process.
Please contact Registrar Autumn Lenze, alenze@pittsburghballet.org, for student visa inquiries and information.
For additional international student resources, click here. Minimal additional fees apply.
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