Students in Levels 1-5 of the Student Division are eligible to audition for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's production of Terrence S. Orr's The Nutcracker. Please note, families must be available for all performance dates, including those that your dancer is not scheduled for in the event of needing to fill in.

Dancers in levels 2-5 have two opportunities to participate in our In-Studio Demonstrations each school year. The demonstrations are held at the PBT Studios, and are a great way for our students to have additional performance opportunities in a more intimate setting than a theater, as well as bringing our PBT School families together to enjoy a performance. 

Dancers in Preparatory - Level 5 of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School are expected to participate in the end-of-year Spring Performance as it is a vital part of their education. The performances will be held at Point Park University's PNC Theatre.

Students in Level 6 of the Pre-Professional Division are eligible to audition for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's production of Terrence S. Orr's The Nutcracker. 

Beginning in Level 7, school artistic staff will select a role for students in Levels 7, 8 and the Graduate Program. They will be cast in the performance without attending an audition.

Dancers in levels 6-8 have two opportunities to participate in our In-Studio Demonstrations each school year. The demonstrations are held at the PBT Studios, and are a great way for our students to have additional performance opportunities in a more intimate setting than a theater, as well as bringing our PBT School families together to enjoy a performance.

Some Pre-Professional Division students may be selected to travel to local Pittsburgh schools with our Community Engagement Department to show ballet steps and perform shortened repertoire. This is a great opportunity for students at PBT School, as well as a great opportunity for us to share our mission with the Pittsburgh community.

Level 8 and Graduates have two opportunities for Student Choreography each school year. These demonstrations are held at the PBT Studios.

Levels 6&7 students are eligible to participate in Student Choreography in the Spring Showcase. 

The Student Choreography program is a wonderful way for students to experience choreographing on their peers and take them through the process of teaching and rehearsing choreography, culminating in an informal showcase at PBT Studios. Families will be sent an RSVP form closer to the demonstrations.

Dancers in Levels 6-8 and Graduates of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School are expected to participate in the end-of-year Spring Performance. The performances will be held at Point Park University's PNC Theatre.

Some Pre-Professional Division students may be selected to perform excerpts of Act 2 of The Nutcracker at Phipps Conservatory.

A description of the event from the Phipps website for audience members: 

Attendees will enjoy classic dances from Terrence S. Orr's The Nutcracker, including the "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" and “Waltz of the Flowers,” performed by talented pre-professional dancers from PBT School. After the show, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a  meet-and-greet session and photo event with the dancers before exploring the Conservatory for a preview of some of the colorful poinsettias, glowing evergreens and festive displays of Phipps’ Winter Flower Show and Light Garden.

Some Pre-Professional Division students may be selected to perform excerpts of Act 2 of The Nutcracker at PBT School's Afternoon of Enchantment. 

A description of Afternoon of Enchantment for audience members: 

As the afternoon begins, you’ll be transported into the timeless story of The Nutcracker as our studio spaces transform into a winter wonderland.

With the guidance of PBT School faculty and staff, you’ll learn to dance like a snowflake, craft holiday magic like Drosselmeyer in his workshop and watch a performance of the PBT School Pre-Professional rising stars. As you make your way around the studios, you can stop by our photo booth to capture a special holiday memory, listen to the story of The Nutcracker and be on the lookout for appearances from the Sugar Plum Fairy.

To conclude your afternoon, you’ll take your seats as the audience for a special performance by PBT School’s Pre-Professional dancers as they present Act II of The Nutcracker, bringing to life the magic of Marie and her prince’s journey through the Land of Enchantment