Harris Conservatory for the Arts

Harris Conservatory for the Arts The Home Of The Premiere Visual And Performing Arts Instructing Schools In The Region

Mission of the Harris Conservatory for the Arts

The Harris Conservatory for the Arts, a 501 (c)(3)
organization, was formed to serve as a
cultural center for the arts, and to act as
a resource for children, adults and artists
who seek to improve their lives through
arts education and activities. The goal of the Conservatory is to provide services to the
underprivileged and disabled in the hope

that everyone
will have the opportunity to benefit from experience in the arts. The Harris Conservatory for the Arts is home to several artistic groups offering a variety of lessons and classes for all ages and levels.

🎟 A BALLET LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORECorciev The Grieving Wood isn’t just a performance, it’s a transformation.Act 1 ...
04/21/2026

🎟 A BALLET LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE

Corciev The Grieving Wood isn’t just a performance, it’s a transformation.

Act 1 draws you in with the beauty of traditional classical ballet and music, elegant and timeless.

Then everything changes.

Act 2 erupts into a bold, electrifying symphonic rock experience inspired by Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, where the story reaches its most powerful and emotional peak.

LOVE
COURAGE
MAGICAL

📍 Dallas Performing Arts Centre
📅 Saturday May 2 at 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
📅 Sunday May 3 at 2:00 PM

⚠️ Seats are limited and selling quickly

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We are honored to host!
04/20/2026

We are honored to host!

🌲✨ TICKETS NOW ON SALE ✨🌲The Joan Harris Centre proudly presents the original ballet CORCIEV: THE GRIEVING WOOD at the D...
02/28/2026

🌲✨ TICKETS NOW ON SALE ✨🌲

The Joan Harris Centre proudly presents the original ballet CORCIEV: THE GRIEVING WOOD at the Dallas Performing Arts Center.

Long ago, a grieving queen wandered into a magical forest and was never the same again. Now, years later, when a young princess is taken by the spirits of that same forest, her brave sister must journey into the darkness to save her. Along the way, she will face enchanted villages, living trees, mysterious spirits, and the powerful magic that binds the forest together.

Told entirely through breathtaking ballet, Corciev: The Grieving Wood is a story of grief, courage, compassion, and hope, where even the darkest magic can be healed.

Audiences are calling it:
⭐ “Breathtaking”
⭐ “Mesmerizing”
⭐ “Unforgettable”

🎟️ Reserved Seating Available Now
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Joan Harris Centre
545 Charles St, Luzerne, PA
Cash or check only

📞 570-287-7977

Enter the forest. Experience the magic. Witness the story.

CORCIEV: THE GRIEVING WOOD
Dallas Performing Arts Center

🚨 COMING TO NEPA — COLLEGIATE DANCE TRAINING 🚨The Joan Harris Centre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to welcome Jack...
02/03/2026

🚨 COMING TO NEPA — COLLEGIATE DANCE TRAINING 🚨

The Joan Harris Centre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to welcome Jackie Hovis, HEAD COACH of the Penn State Lionettes, for an exclusive masterclass workshop in the Wilkes-Barre area!

This special event is open to dancers ages 12 and up who are serious about advancing their training and learning exactly what college dance teams are looking for. Dancers will train directly with a current Division I HEAD COACH, gaining insight into collegiate expectations, performance quality, and team-style technique.

🕑 2:00–3:30 PM — Dance Team Technique
🕓 4:00–5:30 PM — Jazz/Contemporary

As HEAD COACH of one of the nation’s most recognizable collegiate dance teams, Jackie brings real-world experience, professional-level coaching, and invaluable guidance for dancers considering the college dance path.

✨ Open to dancers throughout the region
✨ Ideal for college-bound dancers & dedicated performers
✨ Limited spots available

https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/joan-harris-centre/jackie-hovis-dance-workshop

📍 545 Charles St, Luzerne Pa
(Joan Harris Centre)
📅 March 28
☎️570-287-7977

Train with a HEAD COACH. Learn what it takes. Step into the next level.

🐾 SOMETHING BIG IS COMING… 👀 Any guesses?
02/02/2026

🐾 SOMETHING BIG IS COMING…
👀 Any guesses?

National Freedom Day 🇺🇸Today we honor the signing of the resolution that led to the 13th Amendment, reminding us that fr...
02/02/2026

National Freedom Day 🇺🇸

Today we honor the signing of the resolution that led to the 13th Amendment, reminding us that freedom is a right, not a privilege.
At the Joan Harris Centre, we celebrate freedom of expression, movement, and voice through the arts. Dance gives us the space to tell stories, honor history, and uplift one another.

We recognize the progress made, reflect on the work still ahead, and remain committed to inclusion, opportunity, and respect for all.

Boys dance too.Even the ones who swear it’s “not their thing.”Dance builds strength, coordination, discipline, confidenc...
01/30/2026

Boys dance too.
Even the ones who swear it’s “not their thing.”

Dance builds strength, coordination, discipline, confidence, and control, the same skills used by athletes in football, basketball, and beyond. That’s why dancers train like athletes… and why athletes train like dancers.

From Mikhail Baryshnikov to Savion Glover, and even NFL legend Emmitt Smith, men have always been leaders in the dance world.

At the Joan Harris Centre, we are proud to offer training in
Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip-Hop • Modern,
along with a dedicated ALL-BOYS CLASS designed to create a supportive, motivating environment where boys can train, grow, and gain confidence, no pressure, no judgment.

Whether your son is brand new, athletic, or just curious, dance can change how he moves, carries himself, and believes in his abilities.

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❄️ Weather & Parking Reminder ❄️Due to the excessive snowfall, we kindly ask families to be especially mindful during dr...
01/27/2026

❄️ Weather & Parking Reminder ❄️

Due to the excessive snowfall, we kindly ask families to be especially mindful during drop-off and pick-up times. If possible, please drop and go to help keep traffic moving and ensure safety for everyone.

Please remember that many of our neighbors have had to shovel and maintain their own street parking spaces during this weather. We ask that those spots be respected whenever possible.

We do have a designated parking lot available for your use. Thank you for being considerate of our neighbors and for helping keep things safe and respectful during this snowy stretch.

If you have any concerns, please contact 570-287-7977.

Stay warm 🤍❄️

The Joan Harris Centre is proud to announce the cast of our 2026 original ballet,Corciev: The Grieving Wood.This origina...
01/27/2026

The Joan Harris Centre is proud to announce the cast of our 2026 original ballet,
Corciev: The Grieving Wood.

This original work brings together dancers of many ages and levels to tell a powerful story of loss, memory, and healing. We are honored to showcase the dedication, artistry, and commitment of our students as they bring this ballet to life.

Please find the full cast list and rehearsal information below.

Corciev “The Grieving Wood”
Cast 2026

Princess Joan:
Juliana Konnick

Queen Clava:
Saleah Barber

Sorceress:
Cora Hall

Sorceress Apprentice:
Briella Delucca

Princess Anna:
Emma Delayo

King Brenneth:
Jacob Harris

Queen Meriel:
Bella Buckland

Pages:
Alex Ferik
Jameson Harris

Princess Anna’s Friends:
Rehearsals start Friday, Feb. 27th at 6:30-7:30 under the direction of Miss Jennifer Please wear your hair in a bun with proper dance attire. This role is in soft shoes. Purchasing an additional costume is required.

Peyton Freethy
Evelyn Milz
Delaney Sheperis
Katherine Woodard

Dark Spirits:
Rehearsal TBA under the direction of Miss Elisabeth
Taylor Vanscoy
Isabella Sherrick
Talia Stanitis
Gabriella Zambricki

Good Spirits:
Rehearsal TBA under the direction of Miss Jennifer
Natalie Bensavage
Sienna Curry
Alexandra Delayo
Sophia Lawton-Shutt

Enchanted Wood Forest Corps:
Rehearsals start Saturday, Feb. 7th at 1:30-2:30 under the direction of Miss Lindsay Sherrick
This corps is in bare feet. Please wear your hair in a bun with proper ballet attire. No dance skirts are allowed so we can work on lines. Purchasing an additional costume is required

Maria Colburn
Audrey Colgan
Briella Delucca
Grace Dempsey
Abigail Dominick
Mia Ann Hillard
Brynlee Manfre
Morgan Madar
Mackenzie Miller
Emma Murphy
Madison Perhach
Talia Stanitis
Hayden Seidel
Kyra Suda
Isabella Sherrick
Gemma Smolenak
Taylor VanScoy
Caitlyn Wagner
Gabriella Zambricki

Enchanted Wood Forest Corps Understudies:
Addyson Benson
Arianna Chumbiriza
Lakshmee Mercedes
Sahira Shamsedeen

Ravens:
Rehearsals start Saturday, Feb. 21st at 1:30-2:30 under the direction of Miss Elisabeth
Please wear your hair in a bun with proper dance attire. No dance skirts are allowed. Pointe shoes are required for this role. Please be aware that you will need to paint your point shoes black. An extra pair for your other roles are required. Purchasing an additional costume is required.

Edie Appel
Natalie Bensavage
Sienna Curry
Alexandra Delayo
Sophia Lawton-Shutt
Gabriella Longfoot

Middle Eastern Dancers
Rehearsals start Friday, Feb. 27th at 5:30-6:30 under the direction of Miss Jennifer
Please wear proper ballet attire and soft shoes.
Purchasing an additional costume is required.

Edie Appel
Gabriella Longfoot
Mackenzie Miller
Madison Perhach
Isabella Sherrick
Gemma Smolenak
Taylor Vanscoy
Caitlyn Wagner

Middle Eastern Dancers Understudies:
Abigail Dominick
Emma Murphy

Irish Step Dancer: Kyra Suda
Irish Step Dancers Ensemble:
Rehearsals start Saturday, Feb. 21st at 1:30-2:30 under the direction of Miss Melissa
Loretta Arnaud
Amaya Bankus
Lacey Keiper
Emily Landmesser
Giovanna Longfoot
Cora Negvesky
Norma Rose
Madeleine Shannon
Genevieve Snyder
Breanna Walker
Kara Weidow

Russian Dancers:
Rehearsal TBA
Luke Davenport
Calista Patricio
Francesca Priore

The High Elders of the Road: (The high elders of the road are the most powerful figures of the traveling people, keepers of tradition, memory, and authority. Their presence commands respect, and their decisions quietly shape the fate of those who cross their path.)
Jessica Ferik
Owen Ferik

The Heirs of the Road:
Alex Ferik
Jameson Harris

3 Lead Gypsies:
Maria Colburn
Grace Dempsey
Abigail Dominick

Lead Fortune Teller:
Morgan Madar

Villager Corps:
Rehearsals start Friday, Feb. 20th at 5:30-6:30 under the direction of Miss Elisabeth
Alison Baloga
Caitriona Chase
Suri Chen
Arianna Chumbiriza
Erin Dunn
Talia Garcia
Alanna Harris
Hazel Lewis
Sahira Shamsedeen
Ava Timko
Izzy Thompson
Lakshmee Mercedes
Emma Naugle
Keon Naugle
Penelope VolonakiS

VILLAGE CORPS UNDERSTUDIES:
Peyton Freethy
Evelyn Milz
Delaney Sheperis
Katherine Woodard

Farewell Corps:
Rehearsals start Saturday, Feb. 21st at 2:30-3:30 under the direction of Miss Elisabeth
Please have your hair in a bun with proper ballet attire. Pointe shoes are required for this role. Purchasing an additional costume is required.

(Please take note that Good and Dark spirits, Queen Clava, Princess Joan, Princess Anna, and Sorceress will be part of this Farewell Corps at a later date…TBA)

Edie Appel
Addyson Benson
Maria Colburn
Briella Delucca
Grace Dempsey
Abigail Dominick
Mia Ann Hillard
Alex Kijek
Gabriella Longfoot
Mackenzie Miller
Emma Murphy
Kyra Suda

Farewell Corps understudies:
Audrey Colgan
Gemma Smolenak
Madison Perhach
Caitlyn Wagner

Demi Leads
Rehearsals starts week of Feb. 1st
Please dress in proper Ballet attire.

Show A
Polish Mazurka: Your rehearsal is Thursday 5:00-5:30 with Miss Megan in room 205
Breanna Walker

Little Party Guests: Your rehearsal is Thursday 5:00-6:00 with Miss Jennifer in room 202
Hazel Lewis

Show B
Dutch: Your rehearsal is Monday 6:00-6:30 with Miss Bella in room 205
Alison Baloga

Little Party Guests: Your rehearsal is Monday 6:00-6:30 with Miss Mia in room 202
Evelyn Milz

Polish Mazurka: Your rehearsal is Tues 5:00-5:30 with Miss Jennifer in room 205
Alanna Harris

Show C
Polish Mazurka: Your rehearsal is Monday 6:00-6:30 with Miss Alysha in room 203
Erin Dunn

Little Party Guests: Your rehearsal is Tuesday 5:00-5:30 with Miss Maria in room 203
Caitriona Chase

First Time Audition:
I would like to extend my congratulations to each of you on successfully navigating your first audition process. I encourage you to maintain this level of dedication. We are extremely proud of all of you.

You are all invited to be part of the opening villager scene as gypsy actors.
This is an acting scene…if interested you would be part of an opening village scene. You would be in charge of a homemade gypsy costume. (Multiple layers, colors of the clothes should be bright and bold, including lots of red and yellow whenever possible. Ideas…Loose ruffled blouse or square cut top, camisole, shawl, Large jeweled or colorful pins, brightly patterned tights or leggings, wide full ankle ruffled or wool skirt, 2 scarves, gold hoop earrings, gold bangles and bracelets.)
Rehearsal TBA

Vienna Eck
Abigail Ide
Emma Labar
Gianka Mordan
Calla Pisaneschi
Jara Ramos
Sadie Sieczkarski

We intend on posting the cast list for our upcoming ballet, Corciev: The Grieving Wood, at 12:00 PM tommorow. Before we ...
01/27/2026

We intend on posting the cast list for our upcoming ballet, Corciev: The Grieving Wood, at 12:00 PM tommorow. Before we do, we wanted to remind everyone about etiquette when this happens.

In the forty-three years that the studio has been around, working with other professionals as well as theater companies, community theaters, and collegiate and high school drama and dance departments, we have never met someone who enjoys casting a show. It is not a fun process, but it is a necessary one, both as an educational and developmental tool and as a way to ensure the best possible production.

Please keep the following in mind:

We take this duty extremely seriously and truly want to put everyone in a role that will not only be challenging but also showcase each dancer in their best light. It is inevitable that there will be some disappointment, and that is a totally acceptable feeling, it shows commitment to the art.

There will also be joyous excitement. If you are feeling down, talk with your support group, but please try not to let it affect your relationships with classmates. They are the same people whose love, support, and laughter you have shared over the years. If you are feeling excited, that is wonderful, but consider doing your celebrating at home, being mindful of friends who may be feeling sensitive.

These emotions have been, and always will be, short-lived. In just a few days we will begin production, and the fun and laughter will be brighter than ever. This is going to be a great show.

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