Classes
All students receive a complimentary placement class. Students will be placed in the most appropriate level as determined by the Faculty. Students may be moved to a different level during the school year at the discretion of the Ballet Master.
Scholarships and financial aid are available. Please visit Scholarships and Financial Aid or contact the school for information.
Ages 2-7
Levels I-IV
Pre-Professional Students
Adult and Recreational Students Ages 12+
Schedule
Summer
We want to announce the dates for our summer class offerings:
We will have a condensed schedule from June 15 - August 22. More information regarding this schedule is here.
There will be half-day Summer Camps this year for students in Creative Movement - Pre-Ballet during the weeks of June 15 - 19, June 22 - 26, August 10 - 14, and August 17 - 21. More information is here.
There will be half day Summer Mini-Intensives for Level I-II from June 15 - 27 and August 10 - 22. More information is here.
There will be full day Summer Intensive for students in Level III+ from July 6-August 8. More information is here.
News
Help Support Our Students!
As a small non-profit, we rely on the goodwill and financial support of our community to grow and bring the highest caliber of Ballet training and student performance to the Pittsburgh region.
Please consider a gift today to help support our scholarship and community engagement initiatives! Or become a supporting member and help us grow every facet of our school with a recurring donation. Any amount helps create opportunities for our students and our communities.
Thank you!
We are Rebranding!
Our name is now Three Rivers Ballet (our legal name remains Conservatory of Dance Arts)!
Next up is a full redesign of our website to bring it fully into our brand identity going forward.
There are some changes in accessing us online:
Our website: www.threeriversballet.org
Our email: dance@threeriversballet.org
Our Facebook and Instagram handles: @threeriversballet
www.conservatoryofdancearts.org and info@conservatoryofdancearts.org forward to the new addresses.
Also…
We are beginning our sliding scale tuition model in April. You will elect a payment tier that best reflects your ability to pay for classes. Please talk to me if you require additional support or would like to make a more substantial contribution to our programs.
Remember: ability to pay should not be what prevents you from coming to class!
Save the Dates!
Mark June 5-7 in your calendars for our Spring Showcase! We will be performing Excerpts from Coppelia and Other Ballets this year. Rehearsals will be beginning soon!
There are also some important dates in the fall:
Auditions for The Nutcracker will be held on September 5. These are open to the public and we invite other schools in the region to collaborate with us again this year.
We are reserving two weekends for The Nutcracker this year, November 20-22 and December 4-6. These are tentative dates. Our goal is to perform both weekends in different theaters, allowing us to reach a broader audience and ensure that we have space in the production to work with as many dancers as possible.
Thank you!
Upcoming Maintenance Classes
We offer pay-what-you-want maintenance classes during most of our breaks. These classes are open to to all dancers with ballet experience (minimum age 7). Watch this space or contact the school for more information on upcoming opportunities.
Monday, 3/30: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, 3/31: 6:00 PM -8:00 PM
Wednesday, 4/1: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Creative Movement (ages 2-5) 4:15 PM -4:45 PM
Pre-Ballet (Ages 5-7) 5:00 PM -5:45 PM
Thursday, 4/2: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Saturday 4/4: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Looking for more information about classes? Interested in collaborating? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Our Guiding Philosophies
PERSEVERANCE ~ Never give up because something is a challenge! Be willing to take the time and figure it out: perseverance will lead to success.
RESPECT ~ Be polite, kind, and aware of your surroundings. Always strive to treat others as they wish to be treated.
INTEGRITY ~ We are known by our words and actions. Strive to ensure that they convey who you are in all that you do.
DISCIPLINE ~ Sometimes it’s hard to be responsible. Good discipline helps us keep working towards our goals, even when we would rather take a break.
EXCELLENCE ~ We can always continue to grow and improve! Being our best doesn’t mean being perfect, it means always reaching for our potential.
2026 Important Dates*
March 29-April 5: Spring Break - NO REGULAR CLASSES - Maintenance class schedule above
May 25: Memorial Day -NO CLASSES
June 5-7: Spring Showcase Excerpts from Coppelia - End of 2025-26 Academic Year
June 8-14: Summer Break - NO REGULAR CLASS - Maintenance class schedule TBD
June 15: First Day of Summer Schedule
June 15-27: Summer Intensive Camps (Creative Movement-Level II)
June 28-July 5: Independence Day Break - NO CLASSES
July 6-August 8: Summer Intensive(Level III+)
August 10-22: Summer Intensive Camps (Creative Movement-Level II)
August 22: Last Day of Summer Schedule
August 23-30: End of Summer Break - NO REGULAR CLASS - Maintenance class schedule TBD
August 31: First Day of 2026-27 Academic Year
September 5: Auditions for The Nutcracker - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
September 7: Labor Day - NO CLASSES
October 31: Halloween - NO CLASSES
November 20-22: Save the Date - The Nutcracker (To be confirmed)
November 22-29: Thanksgiving Break - NO REGULAR CLASSES - Maintenance class schedule TBD
December 4-6: Save the Date - The Nutcracker (To be confirmed)
December 20-January 3: Winter Break - NO vCLASSES - Maintenance class schedule TBD
2027
January 4, 2027: First Day of 2027 classes
March 21-28: Spring Break - NO REGULAR CLASSES - Maintenance class schedule TBD
May 31: Memorial Day -NO CLASSES
June 11-13: Spring Showcase - TBD - End of 2025-26 Academic Year
June 14-20: Summer Break - NO REGULAR CLASS - Maintenance class schedule TBD
*Subject to change
