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{{toplink|url=http://paballet.org|name=paballet.org}}When Barbara Weisberger founded Pennsylvania Ballet in 1963, it was her dream, fostered and encouraged by the great George Balanchine, to not only bring the best in dance to Pennsylvania but to find local talent and develop those artists into world-class performers.  
{{toplink|url=http://paballet.org|name=paballet.org}}[[File:PABallet.jpg|400px|thumb|right|A scene from the history of the Pennsylvania Ballet.]]When Barbara Weisberger founded '''Pennsylvania Ballet''' in 1963, it was her dream, fostered and encouraged by the great George Balanchine, to not only '''bring the best in dance to Pennsylvania''' but to find local talent and develop those artists into world-class performers.  


Her dream was not only realized, but fulfilled time and again over many decades as the company thrived, first under her astute direction and later with a number of esteemed directors, including Benjamin Harkarvy, who had worked extensively throughout Europe, Robert Weiss and Christopher d’Amboise, both of whom danced under Mr. Balanchine at New York City Ballet, and Roy Kaiser, who had been a successful dancer with Pennsylvania Ballet before taking the reins as artistic director for nearly 20 years.
Her dream was not only realized, but fulfilled time and again over many decades as the company thrived, first under her astute direction and later with a number of esteemed directors, including Benjamin Harkarvy, who had worked extensively throughout Europe, Robert Weiss and Christopher d’Amboise, both of whom danced under Mr. Balanchine at New York City Ballet, and Roy Kaiser, who had been a successful dancer with Pennsylvania Ballet before taking the reins as artistic director for nearly 20 years.


With Angel Corella’s appointment as the new artistic director in 2014, the company moved into its next, exciting stage of development. Mr. Corella’s experience and accomplishments, both as a dancer and director of his own company in Spain, have helped Pennsylvania Ballet embody the increasingly diverse and broadening landscape of dance. This evolution is best reflected in the extraordinary breadth of works being performed by the company as well as the increased interest from dancers around the world seeking to join our ranks.
With Angel Corella’s appointment as the new artistic director in 2014, the company moved into its next, exciting stage of development. Mr. Corella’s experience and accomplishments, both as a dancer and director of his own company in Spain, have helped Pennsylvania Ballet embody the increasingly diverse and broadening landscape of dance. This evolution is best reflected in the extraordinary breadth of works being performed by the company as well as the increased interest from dancers around the world seeking to join our ranks.
''Note:''  The above descriptive information came from the organization's [
Under Mr. Corella’s direction, the company has danced with a renewed vigor and excitement embraced by critics and audiences alike. Looking to keep his eye on a bold new future, without losing sight of a rich and celebrated past, Mr. Corella aims to program ballets that honor the company’s Balanchine roots—full-length classics in which he once excelled as a performer—along with internationally recognized contemporary works and electrifying new commissions by choreographers both established and emerging.
As Pennsylvania Ballet continues to fulfill its Founder’s dreams on stage, it also strives to share the joy of dance throughout its community. PBII, Pennsylvania Ballet’s talented second company, performs across the region, introducing dance to new audiences, while the School of the Pennsylvania Ballet helps shape our next generation of performers by offering the finest in dance education. And, not to be overlooked, the company’s community engagement programs work to connect people from all walks of life to their own dreams of dance, whether carried out in theaters, our studios, or schools, community centers, and health facilities throughout the area.
Pennsylvania Ballet has been making dance dreams come true for over 50 years, and it intends to continue that most privileged tradition well into a future that has never looked brighter.
Our Mission
Pennsylvania Ballet’s mission is to nurture and maintain a fiscally sound, Philadelphia-based ballet company—one that presents the finest in artistry and performance to the widest possible audience, expands and diversifies its classical and contemporary repertoire, and delivers the highest caliber dance instruction for aspiring professional dancers. Pennsylvania Ballet strives to broaden and enrich the cultural lives of children and adults throughout the Greater Philadelphia region by educating its citizens about (and through) the art of ballet.
Our History
The company, founded in 1963 by George Balanchine protégée, Barbara Weisberger, was established through a Ford Foundation initiative to develop regional professional dance companies. Pennsylvania Ballet performed in the national spotlight for the first time in 1968 at New York City Center. This highly successful debut led to the company’s first performance of The Nutcracker (with a second act by George Balanchine) in 1968, as well as appearances on PBS’s acclaimed “Dance in America” series in 1977, and a decade of touring dates, including the company’s Kennedy Center debut in 1979.
In 1982, Nederland Dans Theatre Co-Founder Benjamin Harkarvy was appointed artistic director of Pennsylvania Ballet. With strong European roots, Mr. Harkarvy expanded Pennsylvania Ballet’s repertoire by introducing European contemporary choreography. Constantly pushing the boundaries and redefining standards, he knew how to draw people’s attention, taking risks on young new choreographers.


''Note:''  The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://paballet.org/our-story/ Our Story] page.
''Note:''  The above descriptive information came from the organization's [http://paballet.org/our-story/ Our Story] page.
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==Info==
==Info==
*Volunteer:  [http://paballet.org/volunteering/ Volunteering]
*Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/pennsylvaniaballet pennsylvaniaballet]
*Twitter: [http://twitter.com/paballet @paballet]
*Volunteer: [http://paballet.org/volunteering/ Volunteering]


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A scene from the history of the Pennsylvania Ballet.

When Barbara Weisberger founded Pennsylvania Ballet in 1963, it was her dream, fostered and encouraged by the great George Balanchine, to not only bring the best in dance to Pennsylvania but to find local talent and develop those artists into world-class performers.

Her dream was not only realized, but fulfilled time and again over many decades as the company thrived, first under her astute direction and later with a number of esteemed directors, including Benjamin Harkarvy, who had worked extensively throughout Europe, Robert Weiss and Christopher d’Amboise, both of whom danced under Mr. Balanchine at New York City Ballet, and Roy Kaiser, who had been a successful dancer with Pennsylvania Ballet before taking the reins as artistic director for nearly 20 years.

With Angel Corella’s appointment as the new artistic director in 2014, the company moved into its next, exciting stage of development. Mr. Corella’s experience and accomplishments, both as a dancer and director of his own company in Spain, have helped Pennsylvania Ballet embody the increasingly diverse and broadening landscape of dance. This evolution is best reflected in the extraordinary breadth of works being performed by the company as well as the increased interest from dancers around the world seeking to join our ranks.

Note:  The above descriptive information came from the organization's Our Story page.

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