A ballet studio centered in excellence & Community
Under the artistic direction of Peter Hershey, Ballet Company serves as a training ground for young dancers (ages 10+) who are seeking a pre-professional ballet standard in a positive and nurturing environment.
Through intensive training, individual coaching, performance opportunities, master classes from guest teachers, and opportunities to work with professional choreographers, Ballet Company strives to elevate its dancers as individuals, along with cultivating a public awareness and appreciation for ballet as an art form.
Honoring Tradition
Throughout the year, Company dancers rehearse and perform classical repertoire that is selected in order to showcase their strengths, refine their technique, and develop their artistry.
Celebrating Modern
In addition to classical works, dancers learn contemporary works in order to expand on their ballet technique and explore new possibilities.
Developing artistry
Company dancers are taught to value the traditions of classical ballet, recognize the connection between their classwork and performance choreography, strive for their personal best in every respect, and act as role models for other dancers at the studio.
lifelong values
Ballet Company aims to instill the principles of teamwork, discipline, confidence, perseverance, and dedication to excellence, while promoting the essential idea that the tenets of ballet training and lessons of life are often one in the same.
A Ballet Program Designed for Growth
Three specialized programs ensure dancers receive focused & appropriate training.
Dancers are selected based on auditions that take place in May/June of each year.
Jr. Preperatory
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Level II +
Special preparatory
Ballet Company
Level III+
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Level IV+
The Palo Alto Dance Connection Youth Ensemble (PADCYE)is the non-profit arm of the Palo Alto Dance Connection dance school. PADCYE includes the Dance Connection Ballet Company (DCBC) and the Dance Connection Performing Company (DCPC). Both companies offer young dancers rigorous training, extensive performance opportunities, and a lot of fun.
Palo Alto Dance Connection Youth Ensemble is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to foster the love of dance in the youth of our community. This is accomplished with enrichment, community outreach, scholarship assistance, and ensemble development.
he Palo Alto Dance Connection Youth Ensemble (PADCYE)is the non-profit arm of the Palo Alto Dance Connection dance school. PADCYE includes the Dance Connection Ballet Company (DCBC) and the Dance Connection Performing Company (DCPC). Both companies offer young dancers rigorous training, extensive performance opportunities, and a lot of fun.
Palo Alto Dance Connection Youth Ensemble is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to foster the love of dance in the youth of our community. This is accomplished with enrichment, community outreach, scholarship assistance, and ensemble development.
