Pasadena Civic Ballet (PCB) offers classes in ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip-hop, and musical theater to kids ages 3.5 - 18.
PCB puts on three performances annually, including a full-length classical ballet. PCB is both a Dance School and a Dance Company. The Pasadena Civic Ballet Center offers classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, musical theater and character with an emphasis on developing the student as an artist and an individual. Involvement in the Center can begin as early as 3 1/2 years of age and can continue f
or life. Formed in 1980 by Elly Charlotte Van-Dyke, the Pasadena Civic Ballet Company (PCB) is a not-for-profit organization of pre-professional and professional dancers. The Company has been directed by Diane De Franco Browne, Tania Grafos, and Zoe Vidalakis since 2000. Pasadena Civic Ballet has been training children and adults in the art and discipline of dance for over 40 years. Members of the Company are serious, talented ballet students who are accepted by audition or judgment of the directors. Referred to as the "Company", the PCB has three divisions: the Junior, Teen, and Senior Companies.
04/06/2026
Summer Intensive | June 15 – July 3, 2026
Train in ballet technique, floor barre, variations, pointe, contemporary, and more.
Enjoy personalized, one-on-one attention while strengthening and refining your technique with Hollywood Ballet founders and world-renowned dancers Petra Conti and Eris Nezha.
✨ Limited space — register in bio
Showcase: July 3
Group 1 (Ages 10–13)
Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Group 2 (Ages 13+)
Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
03/22/2026
Join Petra Conti & Eris Nezha for a three-week ballet intensive, i at Pasadena Civic Ballet!
June 15-– July 3rd 2026
A multi-disciplinary training opportunity that you will not want to miss! Students will take classes in Ballet Technique, Floor Barre, Variations, Pointe, Contemporary, Charactere, and more! A complete list of renowned instructors to be announced soon.
Group 1: Ages 10-13
Incoming Teen Apprentices & Teen Company
M-F 10am-4pm
Group 2: Ages 13+
Incoming Senior Apprentices & Senior Company
M-F 10am-5pm register in bio
intensive
03/11/2026
Thank you Araksya and Good Day LA for the beautiful coverage of our Cinderella Glass Slipper Tea! We loved meeting you, your sister, and your beautiful girls, and are so grateful for your continued support. 💗🩰✨
Get your tickets before the clock strikes midnight 🕚Saturday, March 14 with 12 PM and 2 PM seatings -ticket link in bio🎟️
03/09/2026
Once Upon a Time Summer Camp … the magic begins! ✨
Step into a world of fairytales, imagination, and dance at Pasadena Civic Ballet’s Once Upon a Time Camp. Young dancers will twirl through enchanted stories while exploring ballet, singing, crafts, and creative movement.
🩰 Ages: 3–12�💫 All levels welcome
Magical Camp Themes: Mon- Fri 10am-1pm �👑 Week 1 – Cinderella July 6–10
🦢 Week 2 – Swan Lake. July 13–17
🧚 Week 3 – FairiesJuly 20–24 Each magical week ends with a special presentation where families can watch their dancers shine and capture priceless close-up photos of their performers.
Each day includes dance, singing, crafts, storytime, and snack time.�✨ Dancers are encouraged to dress in the theme of each week to make the experience even more magical! sign up in bio
03/07/2026
Thank you Good Day LA for the beautiful coverage of our Cinderella Glass Slipper Tea.
Step into a real-life fairytale with ballet performances, tea, and magical moments with Cinderella and friends at Madeline Garden in Pasadena.
📅 Saturday, March 7 & Saturday, March 14
👑 Perfect for families and little princes & princesses
🩰 lions in bio
A big thank you to Good Day LA for featuring our Cinderella Glass Slipper Tea! ✨
Join us March 7 & March 14 at Madeline Garden in Pasadena for a magical afternoon filled with ballet, tea, and fairytale fun.
👑 Tickets in bio.
03/06/2026
Thank you Good Day LA for the beautiful coverage of our Cinderella Glass Slipper Tea ✨
Join us Saturday, March 7 and Saturday, March 14 at Madeline Garden in Pasadena for a magical afternoon of ballet, tea, and fairytale moments.
Ticket link in bio to start your fairytale. 🩰👑
03/05/2026
Thank you, Good Day LA and Koco McAvoy, for such a magical morning! ✨
