CPYBallet

Est. in 1955 by Founding Artistic Director Marcia Dale Weary, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet is a celebrated leader in the world of classical ballet.

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That’s a wrap on our first ever virtual 5-Week Summer Ballet Program. Thank you to all 300 of our amazing students taking classes in their basements, bedrooms, living rooms and beyond. Till next year #CPYBsummer 💜🩰✨

📸 video courtesy of student Natalie and her dog Maya Mango

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Today is the official start of our 5-Week Summer Ballet Program 🩰 We are so thrilled to welcome students from across the country into our virtual studios.

📸 Photo courtesy of #CPYBsummer student Annie Smith.

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Help us sell out the theatre! Each shirt purchased = one seat in the @whitakercenter Sunoco Performance Theatre.

Help us reach our goal of 638 seats by purchasing a shirt at: https://t.co/2lb38QBEAx

Photo on shirt © Rosalie O'Connor Photography.

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For 65 years, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet has provided access to the students who have sought the best in ballet training. Now we are calling on our community to support us during this time of uncertainty.

Consider making a donation at https://t.co/AE3j2c0SAq.

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Now Online | Our 5-Week Summer Ballet Program is now being offered online. Weekly options are available. Apply by Monday, June 15th at https://t.co/fDigtduZII

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@baenyc and CPYB stand together against racism and hate of any kind.

We are donating all proceeds from Thursday's BAE/CPYB Online Open Class to the @NAACP. We invite you to join class and stand with us. Sign up at https://t.co/j4OnQlG42a

#balletrelevesforblacklives

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#danceindustryblackout

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CPYB student Lily said, “I have to use this time to really go back, and perfect the small details so that when this quarantine period is over, my technique remains strong.”

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Pa. ballet teachers find ways to instruct, inspire from afar: ‘We have to rely on our words’ https://t.co/ciZw0LZtjv

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Happy #tutuTuesday! Today we're celebrating with Tarantella by George Balanchine.

📸© Angela Sterling Photography
Tarantella Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust

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Our deepest thanks to the remarkable @nycbstar2b for taking the time yesterday to inspire our @baenyc /CPYB students through a special "Meet The Artist" event! A special thank you to CPYB and BAE Artistic Director Darla Hoover for moderating the evening.💜

📸 by Kyle Froman

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Today is #GivingTuesdayNow. We would like to say thank you to everyone who has given to the CPYB Relief Fund during this time. We are so grateful to you.

Help us reach our goal of $20,000 by donating today at https://t.co/7EbxGbOCw5

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Did you know that your purchases on Amazon can help support Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet?

Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of your purchase price to us at no extra charge! Just shop at https://t.co/EtJ8UGnuJX and set CPYB as your charitable organization.

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On March 31 we are launching the CPYB Relief Fund and Season of Giving. This fund will help CPYB’s operations and invest in the future of CPYB for many years to come. #CPYBimpact 💜

For more information, please visit https://t.co/4zNSuC8Dj0

📷 George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

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Did you know the phrase "a case of the wilis" originated from Giselle! In Giselle, the Wilis are ghostly spirits of young maidens who have been betrayed and farce men to dance to their deaths.

Learn more about Giselle and the 10 things you need to know https://t.co/8ohJqieljo

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To one of the greatest ballet teachers, Marcia Dale Weary, whose instruction surpassed ballet, we remember you, honor you and strive to carry out your legacy daily. That’s what makes us the lucky ones. 💜

📸 Rosalie O’Connor Photography

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Children’s Division Coordinator Rose Taylor takes the students through 3 barre exercises in @BalletInForm's latest video. Watch the full video at https://t.co/3eOVC3Wkew

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Today is your last chance to save 29% off your tickets to Alan Hineline’s Giselle. Use code LEAPDAY at checkout https://t.co/ShJAA6Giym

Bonus: All Giselle and Founder’s Series ticket purchases are FEE FREE today only!

📸 Alan Hineline’s Giselle © Rosalie O’Connor Photography

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A sale this good only happens once every four years 📆

Save 29% off of your tickets to Alan Hineline's Giselle this Leap Day Weekend! Use code LEAPDAY when purchasing your tickets at https://t.co/o0g9ASa0uB

📸 Alan Hineline's Giselle © Rosalie O'Connor Photography

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#tbt to a 15-year-old @MsLiaC at #CPYB’s 5-Week Summer Ballet Program. Lia will be joining us this summer as a faculty member of our program!

Applications are still being accepted to the program. Apply by March 2nd at https://t.co/fDigtduZII

📸 Rosalie O'Connor Photography