Philadelphia Dance Theatre

Dance Teacher

Philadelphia Dance Theatre provides a high-quality, richly creative, pre-professional program to children and adults. The repertory's pulse is current while preserving the integrity and discipline of classical ballet training. PDT provides exceptional training for beginner through pre-professional students in a nurturing environment, which respects each dancer for his or her own individual potential. Alumni have gone on to professional careers, and to study under scholarship with internationally recognized schools.

To inspire and enrich the lives of children with a strong desire to study classical ballet and dance through training and performance. To uplift and inspire the community by making concert dance accessible. Read more

5 recommendations

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    Cynthia Brown Seiler

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    From my perspective as a parent of an 11 yr PDT alumna, now professional dancer, I recommend this treasure of a school for its tops technical prep but even more for its heart full of values, support and ongoing dedication to its current and former students. Wonderful!

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    Jennifer Kwiecinski

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    This school teaches more than dance. It teaches respect, self-respect, courage, and teamwork all in a supportive environment. It encourages all types of dancers at all levels.

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    Patrick Cherry

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    Five Star Dance studio, unbelievably talented and caring staff, and an amazing production of A Philadelphia Nutcracker plus a spring show every year that will impress even the most critical. If your child is drawn to dance, this is the place for you! My daughter has been there for over seven years and it has turned into a second home!

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    Rochelle Freeman

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    I have been affiliated with Philadelphia Dance Theatre for more than 11 years. My daughters are 23, 10 and 7. My husband and I knew this was the studio for us when he saw the director, Joy Capponi, in our neighborhood bank. The dance instruction is phenomenal (my oldest graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Strategic Communications and is currently dancing professionally), but what I appreciate most is the feeling that we are part of a community, a family. .... Philadelphia Dance Theatre is a truly special place.

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    Barbara Adams

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    My son has been taking ballet here for 5 years. He is challenged, he is given confidence, he has fun. At performance time, I am amazed at what this school accomplishes. The students put on professional ballets that leave you breathless at times. Joy and her staff love what they do and they do it with professionalism, compassion, and with the child in mind.

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