PA Ballet visits a Mt. Airy school

06/15/2012 Features, Outreach, Videos

Lisa Thomas-Laury 6ABC February 22, 2012   The Pennsylvania Ballet is marking the 10th anniversary of its trainee program, with continued visits to area schools.   It is part of the Ballet's Outreach effort.   The Trainee program is known as Pennsylvania Ballet II, and it... More

An impressive 'Messiah' from Pennsylvania Ballet

06/15/2012 11-12, Reviews

by Ellen Dunkel The Inquirer March 10, 2012 Art and religion are frequent companions, and Pennsylvania Ballet's Messiah, which opened Thursday night at the Academy of Music, is, not surprisingly, steeped in Christianity.   During this Lenten season, many audience members may... More

Sweet sorrow for a dancer bowing out

06/15/2012 11-12, Reviews

By Ellen Dunkel The Inquirer February 11, 2012 Pennsylvania Ballet principal dancer Riolama Lorenzo's final performance before retiring is Sunday, but it was already a lovefest Thursday night, when the company opened its Pushing Boundaries series at the Merriam Theater.   The theater was... More

PA ballerina dances into retirement

06/15/2012 11-12, Features, Retirement, Videos

by Lisa Thomas-Laury 6ABC January 12, 2012 The Pennsylvania Ballet is saying goodbye to one of the best dancers in the business. The Ballet's principal ballerina is retiring next month.   Born in Havana, Cuba, Riolama Lorenzo began her ballet training with her mother at age 14.... More

Photo Of The Day: Pennsylvania Ballet Dancers at The Comcast Center

06/15/2012 11-12, Features, Nutcracker

Allison Stadd Uwishunu December 7, 2011   The Comcast Center Holiday Spectacular, a Philadelphia holiday favorite, includes new and enchanting scenes from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker performed by the renowned Pennsylvania Ballet, filmed this past October.   The... More

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