Changing lives through dance - Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

Changing lives through dance5 North Orange Street, Suite 3Carlisle, PA 17013-2727P 717.245.1190F 717.245.1189Central Pennsylvania Youth BalletOverviewEstablished in 1955 by Founding Artistic Director Marcia Dale Weary, Central Pennsylvania YouthBallet is a nationally and internationally recognized school of classical ballet headquartered inCarlisle, Pa. Our threefold mission is to inspire, educate and enrich the lives of our students and theregion through training in and the performance of classical ballet.Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet has grown from a small, local dance studio into a sprawling 10-studio facility with studios in Carlisle and Lemoyne. More than 20,000 students have passed throughthe esteemed institution. Currently more than 65 alumni occupy positions in highly regarded balletcompanies such as New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, BostonBallet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and Pennsylvania Ballet, to name only a few.Under the guidance of Marcia Dale Weary, CPYB provides exceptional classical ballet training forbeginning to pre-professional students and enhances the cultural climate of the region through balletperformances. In addition to the academic ballet program, CPYB’s Preschool Division offersMusikgarten, pre-ballet, Mommy & Me, Creative Movement and pre-tap classes for children ages15 months to six. The Open Program for the community offers classes and workshops for teens andadults in various dance disciplines such as hip hop, Pilates, tap, and ballet.Ms. Weary began producing full-length ballets in the 1960s at the local Carlisle high schoolauditorium with a handful of loyal dance enthusiasts. Today more than 12,000 patrons annuallyenjoy the beauty of classical ballet. As the Resident Ballet Company of Whitaker Center for Scienceand the Arts in Harrisburg, CPYB’s performing company’s season includes a vast repertoire ofperformances of classical and neo-classical ballets. The company regularly premieres new works bynationally recognized choreographers and is honored as the only pre-professional school in thecountry licensed to perform George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.Through an expansive program of educational outreach, Central Pennsylvania Youth Balletenergizes the region’s school-aged children in the art form of classical dance. One of the mostprolific schools in the country, CPYB continually produces dancers for the top companies in theworld. Others have continued on in dance-related fields such as ballet teaching and artsadministration. CPYB alumni, no matter what their vocation, are enthusiastic audience members andarts advocates in our communities.Marcia Dale Weary, Founding Artistic Director Alan Hineline, CEO and Resident Choreographer CPYB.org

Board of DirectorsDavid Hukill, PresidentRobert Goodling, Vice PresidentReinhard W. Beel, TreasurerNancie Imler*, SecretaryBoard MembersMarcia Dale WearyHugh AbermanChris BalrigeTruman BullardDarla Hoover*Patricia HottensteinJohn KunkelTeresa N. SlocombJohn SteffeeMarilyn WarrellEmeritus Board MembersAndre de Ribere (1915-2011)J. Robert GregorGeneral CounselVictor P. Stabile, EsquireDilworth Paxson LLP*CPYB Alumna/AlumnusInitiatives & ProgramsLocated in a vibrant historical community, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet is the nationally andinternationally recognized school of classical ballet that provides complete ballet traininghighlighted by its trademark clarity of technique and artistic aplomb. Programs and classes includethe following:The Academic Ballet Program comprises Preschool, Primary and Pre-professional divisions thatpromote early childhood development; focus on clarity of position and quality of movement; anddevelop, strengthen and perfect ballet technique.A 5-Week Summer Ballet Program offers serious-minded ballet students the highest caliber ofintensive classical training that brings together technique, strength and artistry to meet the diversedemands of the art form.The school’s August Course is an intensive two-week course that concentrates on refiningtechnique, gaining strength, and building stamina.Open Program classes allow the public to enjoy the benefits of quality dance training, includingballet, modern dance, Pilates Mat, Hip Hop, tap, stretch, Zumba and New York City BalletWorkout.A Teachers Workshop provides a distinctive learning experience for dance teachers that focuses onthe proven syllabus developed by world-renowned ballet teacher Marcia Dale Weary.ChoreoPlan provides a laboratory setting for new and emerging classical choreogrpahers to developtheir craft in an atmosphere where process trumps product.Marcia Dale Weary, Founding Artistic Director Alan Hineline, CEO and Resident Choreographer CPYB.org

Through the school’s DiscoverDance educational outreach program, first- and second-gradestudents experience classical music, are introduced to fundamentals of ballet, explore therelationship between music and movement, develop good physical exercise habits, and life-longlearning skills. This program is made available at no cost to participating schools.CPYB enriches the diverse Carlisle community and surrounding area through its MasterSeries,which exposes patrons to the experience and talent of some of the world’s most accomplisheddancers, choreographers, teachers, and coaches. Where OpenRehearsal gets the audience “upclose” to watch the athleticism and beauty as the CPYB troupe prepares for an upcomingperformance, InSights enriches the theatre-goers outing through interactive, pre-performanceQ&As. In addition, CPYB’s Storybook Ballet Series provides a continuing repertory that attractsand introduces children to the world of ballet.Giving OpportunitiesTicket revenues and tuition provide more than half of CPYB’s annual operating resources. It’s thegenerosity of individuals and foundations, and corporate and government support that enablesCPYB to continue to deliver the highest level of performances, training and outreach throughoutthe year.When you sponsor or partner with Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, you reinforce your positionas a community-spirited leader and are afforded the opportunity to take advantage of theexceptional marketing benefits. Benefits are determined by your level of contribution and can betailored to your company’s specific needs.We invite you to take a look at the comprehensive opportunities and the benefits that stem fromyour support. To learn more about giving opportunities, contact Alan Hineline athineline@cpyb.org or 717.245.1129.Volunteer OpportunitiesCPYB volunteers are essential to our student's success. They play an active role in many aspects ofthe school, which help defray the cost of producing ballet programs and give CPYB students thebest training and performance experience possible.We welcome volunteers to assist with performance day activities, costuming, backstage support,mailings, and other administrative responsibilities. If interested, please contact 717.245.1190.Marcia Dale Weary, Founding Artistic Director │ Alan Hineline, CEO and Resident Choreographer │ CPYB.org