Ballet, Pointe, Pre-School Dance, Pas de deux, Pilates, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Musical Theater, Adult Ballet Classes

"The Pittsburgh Youth Ballet School guides young dancers through the world of ballet from pre-school levels to professional levels in a positive, nurturing environment. Our faculty appreciates the opportunity to share the excitement, challenge and beauty of dance. We are committed to the belief that ballet improves confidence, concentration, coordination, memorization and discipline. The creativity, grace and love of dance will enhance your child's life forever. Pittsburgh Youth Ballet provides professional instruction and performance experience in a caring environment. We want to make your child's dreams a reality."

Jean Gedeon, Artistic Director and Founder Pittsburgh Youth Ballet

The Pittsburgh Youth Ballet School was founded in 1983, and since that time, our dancers have been awarded over $300,000 in scholarships and acceptances to the most prestigious schools and companies in the world including the New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Universal Ballet Academy, Kirov Ballet, and the Bolshoi Ballet, Moscow.

The Pittsburgh Youth Ballet Company provides many opportunities for dancers to perform and work with world renowned choreographers, teachers and guest artists. Visit the The PYB Company

PYB Company Alumni include:

• Faye Arthurs (New York City Ballet)
• April Ball (Principal Dancer, Boston Ballet, Monte Carlo Ballet)
• Simon Ball (Principal Dancer, Boston Ballet, Houston Ballet)
• Jeffrey Edwards (Soloist, New York City Ballet, Zurich Ballet)
• Christina Hall (Miami City Ballet)
• Erin Halloran (Principal Dancer, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater)
• Stephen Hanna (Principal Dancer, New York City Ballet)
• Lindsay LaFrankie (Pittsburgh Ballet Theater)
• Lindy Mandradjieff (San Francisco Ballet and New York City Ballet)
• Brooke Moore (San Francisco Ballet)
• Kelly Ocharzak (Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Ballet West)
• Gina Patterson (Principal Dancer, Ballet Austin)
• Steven Piper (Pittsburgh Ballet Theater)
• Christine Rennie (Ohio Ballet, Nashville Ballet)
• Gail Sullivan (Pennsylvania Ballet, The Rock School)
• Lauren Zelt (Pittsburgh Ballet Theater)
• Stephanie Zungre (New York City Ballet)
• Maribeth Maxa (Juilliard, Pgh. Dance Alloy)
• Anna Caropolotti (Richmond Ballet)
• Kristen Svrcek (North Carolina Dance Theater)
• Iona Newell (Louisville Ballet)
• Jennifer Hogue (Ohio Ballet)
• Nathan Bland (Kansas City Ballet)
• Lauryn Woleslagle (Kansas City Ballet)