Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania

Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania Located in State College, PASCP is home to Nittany Ballet school and the Central PA Youth Orchestra.

Welcome to official page of the Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania! Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is home to the renowned classical ballet school, youth performing company, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Orchestra. As an organization, we have brought music and dance to thousands of students and passionate arts advocates in S

tate College and surrounding areas. We are proud to continue to fill a need in central Pennsylvania for high-quality ballet and orchestral instruction and performances. At PASCP, our mission is to provide a place in which all students can experience a joyful pursuit of excellence in their passions by:

~ Encouraging more people to participate in the arts
~ Nurturing each student’s potential for success
~ Inspiring them to enjoy the arts for life

Our mission is accomplished through excellent instruction in dance and music for students of all ages.

09/03/2026

It’s only 100 days until Nittany Ballet’s The Nutcracker comes to the Eisenhower Auditorium stage.  Mark your calendars, and follow us for the latest updates. (Video credit:CW Studios)

Join us downtown for Lion Bash this Thursday. Learn about us and get information on how to try a free adult class.
09/01/2026

Join us downtown for Lion Bash this Thursday. Learn about us and get information on how to try a free adult class.

08/31/2026

Welcome back, dancers! 🩰✨

Today is the first day of classes, and we’re kicking off a very special season: the 10th anniversary of Nittany Ballet! 🎉

While our ballet tradition in the Centre Region goes back much further, this year marks ten years of Nittany Ballet as we know it today. What better way to celebrate than by filling the studios with another generation of young dancers?

Here’s a look back at our advanced dancers from last season. We’re excited for a new year of learning, growing, performing, and—most importantly—finding a joyful pursuit of excellence through dance.

This week: win a free month of Adult Dance classes! Anyone who comes to try one of our Adult Dance classes will be enter...
08/30/2026

This week: win a free month of Adult Dance classes! Anyone who comes to try one of our Adult Dance classes will be entered in a raffle for a free month of dance.

Come on and try a class on us!

Have questions? Email [email protected]

Ready to register? Link in comments!

TFW you’re out supporting PASCP at Momotarō State College and bump into Nittany Ballet alumni. There’s still time to su...
08/20/2026

TFW you’re out supporting PASCP at Momotarō State College and bump into Nittany Ballet alumni. There’s still time to support our dancers and musicians while enjoying a treat from a great local business. Stop by today!

Treat yourself!!! (For a good cause.) This Wednesday and Thursday, August 19 & 20, our good friends at Momotarō State C...
08/17/2026

Treat yourself!!! (For a good cause.) This Wednesday and Thursday, August 19 & 20, our good friends at Momotarō State College are donating a portion of proceeds to PASCP. Every delicious treat you buy supports the students of Nittany Ballet and the Central PA Youth Orchestra. Join us, and don’t forget to take a picture and tag us!

Week 2 of our August Intensive was amazing! Thank you Tim Fox (Tim Fox ) Ethan Gwenn (Ethan Gwynn ) Stacy Raab (Stacey T...
08/15/2026

Week 2 of our August Intensive was amazing! Thank you Tim Fox (Tim Fox ) Ethan Gwenn (Ethan Gwynn ) Stacy Raab (Stacey Tytler Raab ) Cristin Burwell (Cristin Burwell )!!!

Week one of our August Intensive is in the books. Thank you to our guest teachers Alex Manning (Alex Manning ) and Anna ...
08/08/2026

Week one of our August Intensive is in the books. Thank you to our guest teachers Alex Manning (Alex Manning ) and Anna Snellgrove (Anna ) for an incredible week!

07/25/2026

Mark your calendars now for Nittany Ballet’s The Nutcracker December 12 and 13th at Eisenhower auditorium!!

Address

3006 Research Drive, SteD1
State College, PA
16801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12:30pm
3:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 12:30pm
3:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 3:30pm - 8pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+18142344961

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