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Causes: Arts & Culture, Ballet
Programs: Production and performance of ballet - expose audiences, both in pittsburgh and on tour, to world-class ballet through presentation of traditional ballets by legendary masters and the commission and presentation of new works by innovative choreographers. There were 53 performances with 55,541 patrons attending.
school - 1,209 students are enrolled in the program which attracts, develops and retains excellent dancers. The school works to instill a long-term value of the art form in each student while emphasizing the study of diverse, high quality curriculum in a positive and inspirational learning environment.
arts education - serves more than 13,000 adults and children each year through programs that broaden and diversify access to the art form. Programming takes place both on the pbt campus and in schools, community centers, libraries, public spaces and at the theater. The department also coordinates accessibility initiatives, which include classes and performances, as well as theater accommodations, for patrons with special needs. The department's needs-based scholarship program affords young children from diverse socioeconomic background the opportunity to study ballet and dance at pbt.