Pasadena Civic Ballet, Inc.

A Pre-Professional Dance Company Formed in 1980, the Pasadena Civic Ballet Company (PCB) is a not-for-profit organization of pre-professional and professional dancers from ages 10 and up. These are serious, talented ballet students who are accepted by audition or judgment of the director.  Referred to as the "Company", the PCB has four divisions: Junior, Teen, Senior, and Chamber Ensemble.

The Junior and Teen divisions are for dancers ages 10-15. The members must have a minimum of three classes and one rehearsal per week. The Senior division is for dancers ages 13 and above, and requires at least four technique classes each week; at least three ballet (including Pointe) and one in character, jazz, hip hop or tap. Seniors also have at least one rehearsal per week. The Chamber Ensemble is for selected Senior dancers and older graduates or professional dancers that perform together with the Company and for special engagements.

Performance Opportunities

Company members have the opportunity of performing in major productions before large audiences. The Company's original presentations have included "A Christmas Carol", "Hansel and Gretel," and "Cinderella" as well as numerous other presentations. These performances provide a wonderful showcase for all of the dancers, with ensemble and solo opportunities. Dancers also perform in our annual "Solo Fete" and the PCB Center Showcases, as well as invitational events, charity groups, in-studio concerts, and guest appearances.

Study and Performing Tours Abroad

Select Senior members of the Company have the unique opportunity to participate in study/performance tours abroad. Previous trips have included critically acclaimed tours of Europe, China, and study trips to New York and San Francisco. These trips allow the dancers to study, perform and experience other places and cultures in a way no traveling tourist ever could.