Philadelphia Dance Theatre

The never ending drills. Practice makes progress. Again! #crossyourfifths #beat #philadelphiadancetheatre #pdtpreprofessionaldivision #wearepdt #pdtproud #entrechatsix

Good nutrition assists a dancers with energy, focus, concentration, may assist with lean muscle growth, recovery, and repair. You need carbohydrates, fats, protein, and micronutrients at every meal. #philadelphiadancetheatre #wellnesswednesday #wearepdt #healthyhappydancers #eatrealfood

HBD to our alumna, Laura Gruener

A grateful heart is a loving heart. Though many of our engagements were cancelled, that does mean that we are not exactly where we are supposed to be. Hearts full of gratitude for the lessons of 2020. Our perception continues to be our reality. To quote Oscar Wilde, ‘We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.’ Keep looking at the stars, dreaming, doing, and planning. Happy New Year and welcome 2021!

Good tidings of comfort and joy! #philadelphiadancetheatre #merrychristmas #peaceonearth

"It was a little weird, but I could still feel the audience's energy," Nishihara says. "If anything, we're dancing more than ever before for each other, as dancers."

PDT is a proud member company of RDA for over 16 years. The scholarship program, networking, and opportunities to connect to the larger dance world has been an invaluable tool to our dancers. 2020’s quarantine could have been a complete wash of a year, but RDA came through with an on line scholarship program that sustained many of our young hopeful dancers across the country. PDT, parents, dancers, and alumnus if you haven’t become an associate member, what are you waiting for? It will keep you connected and in the know of on line events, classes, workshops, and more! Tons of opportunities for the entire RDA family. Click that link https://form.jotform.com/RegionalDanceAm/rda-associate-form

It’s world mental health day. Remember that taking care of your mind, heart, and soul is the most important part of your dance training. You can look great on the outside, but feel totally miserable on the inside, and that’s not ok. You are not alone. If you need help, ask. #philadelphiadancetheatre #worldmentalhealthday2020 #wearepdt #weloveourdancers #takecareofyourself

Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside of you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D.Larson Dancers, this is daily reminder that the beauty of your dancing and the courage to pursue your dreams starts with self love. Friday Pointe 5/6 class ... #philadelphiadancetheatre #wearepdt #believeinyourself #pointe #ballet #wearepdt #pdtlove #pdtprepro #ballettraining

Parents, a terrific help for your kiddos when virtual schooling gets hard for them. Try Brain Dance by Anne Greene Gilbert. Can be done with any improvisation of movement. This is a great way to start the day or pre-test exercise to focus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09D6nzECac0

This is the kind of mindful, well-rounded training PDT provides dancers in the pre-professional division. Pilates supports a dancer’s physical body to avoid injury and improves alignement to dance smarter. However, dancers in the hands of our Pilates instructor, Thalia Barrows get so much more. As a former dancer, she imparts invaluable information to them to work smarter, and more efficiently and with plasticity, offering dancers the agency to improve in less time. She is o...ur dancers secret weapon, providing an ammunition of information to understand how their individual bodies work best. In Pilates, Thalia reminds us that less if more when it's executed with intention. lengthen strengthens aligns and frees movement Wednesdays 4:45 zoom spots available! #philadelphiadancetheatre #pdtprepro #pilates #pilateswiththalia #weloveourdancers #weloveourteachers

Make your Monday a little more beautiful and enjoy the dancing of PDT Alumna Laura Gruener, dancer with Texas Ballet Theatre

Thank heaven for little girls! Ready for Monday Morning Pre-Ballet, our girl is an absolute vision of pink perfection. #philadelphiadancetheatre #mondaymotivationmondaymood #pdtpreballet #balletgirl #pdtlove #pdtpreschooldivision #wearepdt #balletclass #preballetclass #phillykidsdance #pink

A ballerina's work is never done. Wonderful coaching from the incomparable Alessandra Ferri. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1dD4fOMeC8

Movement geeks. jump, drop, & roll, roll, roll. #geekoutwithus #dontknockittilyoutryit #philadelphiadancetheatre #floorworkdance #movementgeek #dance #contemporarydance #physicaldance #fridaymood @celinemaillard_ @hannahcherry50 @bishop.k_m @kileydolaway

Reading readiness has a lot to do with the physical body. Today’s kids sit more than ever. They are pushed to be academic, while developmental readiness is often overlooked. Kids need to build 2 important physical skills. Motor skills and reading eye movement scan left to right. This readiness does not come from workbooks or reading apps. Literacy is hard work and that work is play! How does a pre-ballet class build these skills? Glad you... asked! Gross motor movement -crossing the midline. Jumping, skipping, leaping, and sweeping. Use of props (scarves and beanies bags) to build eye scan and hand eye coordination. Storytelling through movement. Fine motor skills - hand games, rhythm, and clapping. Listening skills are enhanced through cooperative learning, taking turns, following directions, and beautiful music accompaniment. PDT has 3 levels of Pre-Ballet divided by age and a different syllabus for each group that is developmentally appropriate. Kids can take the games and dancing in class and use them for inspiration in the yard. Register your little dancer for a free trial class today. Link in bio. #philadelphiadancetheatre #pdtpreschooldivision #preschool #readingreadiness #playisachildswork #letkidsplayandlearn #kidsoutdoors #literacy #danceliteracy #readmorebooks #playmore

Lovely ideas for a ballet garden tea party!