Pennsylvania Ballet Academy

Pennsylvania Ballet Academy Artistic/Creative Directors: Vanessa Zahorian/Davit Karapetyan
Former San Francisco Ballet Principals Why Learn Ballet?

Because Ballet Builds Balance...
Body, Mind and Spirit

05/23/2026

✨ Join Us for Our International Summer Intensive Week ✨
📅 July 20–25

Spots are limited! Register by June 20 at ✉️ [email protected]

We are excited to welcome both international and domestic students for an inspiring week of dance, artistry, training, and performance opportunities.

Program highlights include:
• Classical & Contemporary Ballet
• Variations & Repertory
• George Balanchine Repertory
• Contemporary Guest Instructor (TBA)
• Gyrokinesis
• Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
• Conditioning
• Men’s Classes
• End-of-Week In-Studio Performance Workshop
• Housing Available
• Lunch Provided
• Fun Activities Throughout the Week

Train, grow, connect, and perform in an encouraging and dynamic environment this summer. We can’t wait to dance with you! ✨🩰🌍

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Happy International Dance Day from all of us at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy—celebrating the passion, belief, and artistr...
04/29/2026

Happy International Dance Day from all of us at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy—celebrating the passion, belief, and artistry that bring movement to life every day.
We are so thankful for each and every one of our students with whom we get to share our passion and love for dance!

[Photos of our artistic director, ballet instructor, and master instructor, at pba while they were performing professionally in major Ballet companies around the world. San Francisco Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Hamburg Ballet ]

We are so excited to announce our first guest performer for our upcoming show, Snow White ft. Divertissement! PBA welcom...
04/25/2026

We are so excited to announce our first guest performer for our upcoming show, Snow White ft. Divertissement!
PBA welcomes Drew Halverson from the School of Philadelphia Ballet!
Drew will be our Prince in Snow White!

More about Drew:
Andrew Halverson began his dance training at the age of 15 at the City Ballet School in Hagerstown, Maryland under the direction of Danielle Horochowski. During his time at the City Ballet School he joined the Professional Division on scholarship. Throughout his career he has attended summer programs at The Washington Ballet, The Royal Danish Ballet School, and The School of Philadelphia Ballet.
In 2024 Andrew attended the summer program at School of Philadelphia Ballet and was invited as a Trainee for the following year. During his time as a Trainee, Andrew performed many ballets with both the school and main company such as George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Ronald Hynds The Merry Widow, Juliano Nunes’ Romeo and Juliet, Kinsun Chan’s Schräääg, and Helgi Tomasson’s Concerto Grosso.

Tickets are still on sale! Visit the link in our bio or visit our website to purchase! PBA’s Snow White ft. Divertissement will take the stage at York’s Pullo Center on June 13th at 6pm!

We’re excited to welcome Kayla Grudi to the academy!Kayla joins us as a Contemporary Ballet instructor, bringing both pr...
04/20/2026

We’re excited to welcome Kayla Grudi to the academy!

Kayla joins us as a Contemporary Ballet instructor, bringing both professional performance experience and a genuine passion for teaching. She holds a BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts and has performed internationally and across the U.S., with credits including RWS Global (Holland America & MSC Cruises), the 60th Anniversary Medora Musical, and American Music Theatre.

She has worked with renowned artists such as Sara Edwards, Andrea McCormick, and Chip Abbott, and brings that depth of artistry straight into the studio. In addition to performing, Kayla is an experienced educator and choreographer, having led student productions, summer programs, and classes for all ages.

Her training includes E-Dance Center, Boston Conservatory, and NYC’s Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway.

We’re so happy to have her inspiring our students this season 🤍

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!Take one pure-hearted princess, stir in seven friendly dwarves, add one evil queen and a poison appl...
04/14/2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Take one pure-hearted princess, stir in seven friendly dwarves, add one evil queen and a poison apple, and you have the recipe for the timeless tale of Snow White. Pennsylvania Ballet Academy is delighted to bring this enchanting ballet to the stage, with a score brought to life by a live symphony orchestra. Prepare for a captivating performance celebrating the power of friendship, courage, and love in the face of evil.

The evening also features Divertissement – a sampling of short dances from some of ballet’s most enduring works - performed by Academy students.
Get your tickets now!!

Saturday, June 13, at 6:00 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $39, $49 & $59

Please see our Ticket page on our website or check the link in our bio to purchase!

Mark your calendars and get ready for our 2026 Summer Intensive Program! It will be held June 29th - July 25th here at P...
04/10/2026

Mark your calendars and get ready for our 2026 Summer Intensive Program! It will be held June 29th - July 25th here at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy. You must register by May 20th with the exception of the last audition held on May 30th -by June 1st the latest to secure your spot!
In person auditions left:
April 25th
& May 30th
All days from 10 1M to 12 PM.
Video submissions will be welcome for those who cannot travel to auditions!

Our last week of the intensive will be an international workshop week where we welcome students and instructors from all around the world! Email us for more information!

**Please note if you are already enrolled in PBA you DO NOT need to audition. For more information on our program please give us a call or reach out at [email protected]

More information regarding PBA 2026 Summer Intensive will be posted soon, keep an eye out!

Hoppy Easter from all of us at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy! 🐰🌸Wishing our dancers, families, and friends a happy holiday...
04/05/2026

Hoppy Easter from all of us at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy! 🐰🌸
Wishing our dancers, families, and friends a happy holiday filled with joy!

03/27/2026

Skyelyn performed two classical pieces at Philidelphia this past February. Above, she performs Kitri Act I Don Quixote (A.Gorsky). Skyelyn placed in the Top 12 for Classical in the Junior Age Division!
She also performed two contemporary pieces: “I Fight to Forget” (Choreography: Hector Cerna) and “Sophisticated” (Choreography: Adrienne Canterna), and did a beautiful job!
It has been such an honor for our staff to watch Skyelyn grow at PBA and we couldn’t be more proud of her!

Examination Week is here at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy ✨Wishing all our Level 1–6 dancers the very best as they step in...
03/25/2026

Examination Week is here at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy ✨

Wishing all our Level 1–6 dancers the very best as they step into the studio to show their hard work, dedication, and growth. You’ve put in the hours, trusted the process, and now it’s your moment to shine.

Stay focused, stay confident, and remember—every step you take is a reflection of your passion and perseverance. We are so proud of each and every one of you ❤️🩰

Proud

03/23/2026

We are so proud of PBA student Skyelyn Olsen for her performance in the Junior Classical and Junior Contemporary categories at Philidelphia this past February!
Above, she performs Flames of Paris (V.Vainonen) in the 12-13 age division.
Our instructors and staff are so proud of Skyelyn and all her hard work and we can’t wait to see what’s up next for her!
Skyelyn also placed in the Top 12 Classical in the Junior Age Division! Way to go Skyelyn!✨

Address

2009 Enfield Street
Camp Hill, PA
17011

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

(717) 774-7474

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