The Harrisburg Ballet Theater has deep roots in the Capitol region.It was founded on the principles of Forrest Gehret, the “father of dance” in Harrisburg, of having a home for quality dance education, quality dance performance, all in a safe and professional atmosphere. The current leadership of the Harrisburg Ballet Theater works to ensure that every dancer of every ambition has a great place to dance. The quality of dance instruction is at an all-time high.Teachers herald from professional companies, hold degrees from top-notch colleges, and have experience in film as well as stage productions.Harrisburg Ballet Theater's students benefit from this experience and passion of their teachers. Any audience member can tell you that Harrisburg Ballet Theater productions have all the best elements of dance.They are quality productions with breath-taking dancing and costumes.They also show the versatility of the school's dancers.From classical to contemporary, and everything in between, Harrisburg Ballet Theater has something for every dance lover.
What is most unique about this Central Pennsylvania home for dance is the atmosphere.The Harrisburg Ballet Theater reaches all its achievements while creating a safe and accepting family environment full of mutual respect and fun. All dancers can experience the joys of dance freely knowing that they will be supported in all their endeavors.
Providing Harrisburg's most well-rounded dance education based in classical ballet and including quality instruction and experience in contemporary ballet, modern, jazz and tap. Every dancer has a place at this unique home for dance!
Congratulations to our students! We are proud of the wonderful things they go on to do.
Our students have been accepted to college dance programs and companies such as:
- James Madison Univeristy
- Disney on Ice
- Nashville Ballet
- Connecticut Ballet
OUR PURPOSE
The Harrisburg Ballet Theater is dedicated to the promotion of dance in the Central Pennsylvania area and to the education of dancers for cultural enrichment, personal development and enjoyment. HBT's progressive curriculum and training serve both those who aspire to a professional dance career and those who dance purely for the enjoyment of dance. Dancers who participate in our program are taught discipline and dedication in a positive and professional atmosphere.
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