Students of the Pennsylvania Dance Institute in
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
The Pennsylvania Dance Institute does more than train dancers - It cultivates artists.
Since 1991, Dance Del Bello has partnered with Pennsylvania Dance Institute to present the ballet A Christmas Carol by acclaimed choreographer, David Kloss. Each December, dedicated Pennsylvania Dance Institute students' who have reached the necessary technical and artistic maturity are invited to perform in this captivating interpretation of the Dickens’ classic.
In the spring, all students enrolled in the ballet program have the opportunity to perform in a full-length or excerpted work from Dance Del Bello’s repertoire. Past performances have included Beauty and the Beast, Swan Lake, Cinderella, Coppelia, The Sleeping Beauty, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The Pennsylvania Dance Institute offers dance classes from 4 to Pre-Professional
2025-2026 Year-Round Program:
Fall/Winter:
Early Registration Ends August 29th / Fall Registration Ends August 6th*
Late Registration, After September 1st, depending on class size.
*Invited students must be registered by September 6th to perform in November.
Classes Begin September 8th
Winter/Spring: January-May/June
Classes resume January 4th, 2026 - June 2026
PERFORMANCE
Registered student’s who meet all attendance requirements are invited to perform in Dance Del Bello’s Spring Season Ballet, Date TBA
More detailed information can be found in our parent portal
Summer: June - August
June Extension: June 2026
Summer Program: July - August 2026, details TBA
August Maintenance Classes - August 2026
Apprentices in Swan Lake
APPRENTICES & STUDENT COMPANY
Dance Del Bello offers pre-professional performing opportunities.
At the recommendation of artistic staff, technically proficient students who are committed to class work and rehearsals may have the opportunity to join the company as an Apprentice or Jr. Apprentice.
WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVES
Participating in the summer dance class programs is one of the best ways for you or your child to level up, improve skills, train with expert teaching artists and enjoy the freedom of movement without the pressures of the academic year.
2025 Summer Classes - 6 Weeks
June 16th through July 31st
Past Programs have Included
Creative Choreographers Workshop - 2 Weeks
Youth Dance Camp - 1 Week
Ballet & Modern Intensive - 1 Week or 2 Weeks
ADULT PROGRAMS
Led by Dance Del Bello artists. The Pennsylvania Dance Institute offers Adult (Basic Beginning) Ballet classes and other programming to help develop or deepen an appreciation for the art of dance, especially classical ballet.
ADULT BALLET CLASSES
Summer 2025: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM, Miss Ginger
Beginning Fall 2025: Tuesdays, 7:00 PM, Miss Ginger