Welcome

Since 1955, the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet has achieved international renown as a classical ballet School and Performing Company. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Marcia Dale Weary, CPYB continues to provide exceptional dance training for beginning to pre-professional dancers, with many alumni going on to perform with top companies throughout the world!

 

2008-2009 Season at a Glance

The Storybook Ballet Series: Snow White

School Day Performances:
Friday, October 24, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Public Performances:
Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet brings this beloved classic to life on the Whitaker Stage. The hour-long storybook ballet will leave the audience breathless as they watch the love story unfold.

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™

School Day Performances:
Friday, December 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.(full ballet) and 12:30 p.m. (abbreviated show)
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Public Performances:
Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 1:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 1:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
Hershey Theatre with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and the Susquehanna Youth Chorale

From the moment the curtain rises, you will be transported into a magical land of toy soldiers, a Sugar Plum Fairy, and snowflakes that come to life. Make George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ a part of your family’s holiday tradition.

 

There's No Place Like Home

Date and Time to be Announced
Carlisle Studios

The Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, home to world class dancers for more than 52 years, invites the Carlisle community to a free, informal performance in its hometown. A reception with light refreshments will be held immediately following the performance.

 

Coppélia

School Day Performances:
Friday, April 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Public Performances:
Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

Back by popular demand is Alan Hineline’s restaging of this timeless story of young love. Simple, charming and laugh-out-loud funny, this sentimental comedic ballet is beloved by audiences the world over. Come share in the joy of this CPYB classic!

The June Series

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, June 17-19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 20 , 2009 at 1:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts , Harrisburg

Dancers of all ages will present approximately 20 ballets over five performances. You’ll see a range of styles from strictly classical to fanciful, from beginning dancer to accomplished artist. A different program every night!

Tickets for all performances (including Hershey Theatre performances) may be purchased by calling the Whitaker Center Box Office at 717-214-ARTS (2787).

For more information, contact CPYB: 717-245-1190 or info@cpyb.org.