Welcome to the official online home of
Pittsburgh Dance and Theatre Arts!
412-681-7523
Pittsburgh Dance and Theatre Arts offers year-round, open-enrollment to all ages and levels in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Pilates, Fitness, Belly Dance, Pre-Dance, and much more. Choreography, private and group lessons, and rehearsal space are also available. Please write, call, or email for details.
2012 Schedule
The Winter schedule, which will begin in January 2012, is available here. Classes resume Saturday, January 7th! If there are any questions regarding cancellations due to weather conditions, an email will be sent, the info will be on the website and the answering machine will be updated at 412-681-7523 at least 2 hours before scheduled class.
The Summer Musical is: Alice in Wonderland!
Auditions for Alice in Wonderland will be held on January 30th and February 6th. Please schedule your audition time between 4:30-5:45 (every 15 minutes). Children ages 7-14 are welcomed to try out; prepare a 1-2 minute monologue, story or poem and be prepared to sing. Please email pittsburghdancetheatre@gmail.com or call 412-681-7523 for an audition appointment. Auditions will be held at the Pittsburgh Dance & Theatre Arts studio @ Winchester Thurston School, 555 Morewood Avenue in Shadyside. Students must be enrolled January-June to be eligible to participate in the play. Classes (2) are Voice Mondays 4:30-5:15, and Acting Mondays 5:15-6:15.
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Goals and Mission
Express~Create~Perform! The goal of Pittsburgh Dance and Theatre Arts is to offer the highest quality program for the community. The arts are for everyone. The classes we offer are for students beginning at age 3 to professionals, including beginner adults as well. Our students perform at least two productions a year in a local theatre venue, as well as in city-wide events. Students experience the thrill of performing before an audience while learning the practical aspects of theatre.
Our Mission is to provide the community with a unique approach and opportunity to study, comprehend, and appreciate, through education and participation, the art of Dance and Theatre, and to enrich the cultural life of the Pittsburgh Region.
Pittsburgh Dance & Theatre Arts is proud to be a Non-Competitive Dance and Theatre studio that focuses on Artistic Integrity. PDTA provides an engaging, innovative, high-quality Dance and Theatre education complete with performance opportunities. PDTA welcomes students of all cultural heritages, ages, abilities, and levels of interest and experience. Students will explore their creativity in a nurturing environment while being taught proper technique, vocabulary and alignment, guided by our expert staff. All of our staff has had professional performance and teaching experience. We believe that Dance and Theatre aren't competitive sports, but a wonderful outlet for creativity, expression, and new ideas.