Carnegie Performing Arts Center - Dance studio in Carnegie, Pennsylvania
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Carnegie Performing Arts Center

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500 Chestnut Street

Carnegie, Pennsylvania 15106

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 1:00 - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
85 programs

About Carnegie Performing Arts Center

Nestled in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, Carnegie Performing Arts Center (CPAC) is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to enriching the community with quality performance opportunities and comprehensive performing arts education for students of all ages. For over 45 years, CPAC has fostered a nurturing environment, believing that active participation in all facets of performing arts cultivates well-rounded individuals. CPAC offers a diverse curriculum designed to build strong technique and nurture a lifelong love of dance and theater. Students can explore a variety of dance genres, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, and Ballroom styles. The center emphasizes the performing art aspect of dance and theater, with multiple full-scale productions throughout the year providing invaluable opportunities for students to communicate with an audience and achieve their full potential. Beyond regular classes, CPAC offers specialized programs such as Acting for Children and Teens, and Musical Theater, focusing on Broadway show tunes to build self-confidence and vocal proficiency. The curriculum for acting involves fundamental stage techniques, improvisation, memorization, and theater games. Artistic Director Monica Ryan leads the dedicated team, guiding students through their artistic journeys. CPAC is a place where students forge lasting friendships and develop leadership skills alongside their artistic pursuits, providing affordable performing arts education.

Styles offered at Carnegie Performing Arts Center

Programs from Carnegie Performing Arts Center

85 programs available

Classes

Ballet Pointe Warm Up Videos

Ballet Steps Practice Videos

Ballet Barre Practice Videos

Musical Theater for Children and Teens

Acting Classes for Teens

Acting Classes for Children

Musical Theater

Children and Teens learn songs from Broadway shows. Classes are individually focused and help each student improve self confidence and vocal skills as they sing solo and ensemble pieces. Accompanist is provided. There is a performance at the end of each 15 week session.

Adult and Teen Ballet

An introductory class for teens to the world of Ballet. A wonderful class for teens who want to brush up on their ballet technique or for those who never took ballet. Required Shoes : Girls- Pink Ballet Shoes Boys - Black Ballet Shoes Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Pointe

Pointe work begins after the age of 10 ONLY with directors permission. Children must take Ballet Class two days a week at CPAC for one year before being eligible for Pointe. Once on pointe students must continue Ballet Classes at CPAC two days a week.

Dance Tricks and Turns

Is a special power packed class designed to improve students strength in all forms of dance. Flexibility, fouettés turns, double pirouettes, leaps, and multiple jumps are taught in an exciting upbeat environment. Required Shoes - TBD Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code.

Theater Classes

Competition Dance for CPAC Students

Musical Theater

Private Dance Lessons

Boys Ballet Scholarships

Acting Program for Teens

Acting Program for Children

Acting for Teens

Modern Dance

Tricks and Turns

Hip Hop

Contemporary Ballet

Lyrical Dance 3

Advanced Jazz

Advanced Tap 2

Advanced Tap 1

Beginning Ballet for Teens

Advanced Ballet 2

Advanced Ballet 1

Children's Acting

Competition Dance Team

Lyrical Dance 2

Lyrical Dance 1

Intermediate Jazz

Intermediate Tap

Intermediate Ballet 3

Intermediate Ballet 2

Competition Dance

Children’s Lyrical

Hip Hop Fun

Beg./Int. Jazz

Beg./Int. Tap

Intermediate Ballet 1

Beginning Ballet 3

Children's Lyrical

Hop Hop Fun

Tap/Jazz Combo

Beginning Ballet 1 and 2

Pre Tap/Jazz Combo

Pre-Dance

Intermediate Ballet 2/3

CPAC offers a very strong ballet program using the best elements of all three accepted schools of Ballet. All Dance forms and styles have their basics in Ballet. Children are taught the fundamentals and language of Ballet in an atmosphere of warmth and discipline. Advanced student training is continued, emphasizing correct placement, batterie, and technique Required Shoes: Girls - Pink Ballet Slippers Boys - Black Ballet Shoes. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Monday 5:00 - 6:00
Advanced Ballet 1

CPAC offers a very strong ballet program using the best elements of all three accepted schools of Ballet. All Dance forms and styles have their basics in Ballet. Children are taught the fundamentals and language of Ballet in an atmosphere of warmth and discipline. Advanced student training is continued, emphasizing correct placement, batterie, and technique Required Shoes: Girls - Pink Ballet Slippers Boys - Black Ballet Shoes. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Monday 6:00 - 7:30
Pointe Strengthening

Begins after age 10 with permission by director. Required for the beginning pointe dancer. Students learn the basics of ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Required Shoes- Pink Pointe Shoes. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Monday 6:00 - 6:45
Beginning Ballet 1 and 2

Children are taught the fundamentals and language of Ballet in an atmosphere of warmth and discipline.

Monday 6:00 - 6:45
Tap/Jazz Combo

This upbeat class emphasize basic Tap and Jazz technique, flexibility, rhythm and terminology. A great introduction to movement and fun for all ages.

Monday 6:45 - 7:30
Hip Hop

Is a popular energetic dance form. This is a great introduction to movement for all level dance students. Students develop focus, coordination and agility without suggestive music or movements. Required Shoes- Black Jazz Shoes or Dance Sneakers. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Monday 7:00 - 7:45
Advanced Ballet 2

CPAC offers a very strong ballet program using the best elements of all three accepted schools of Ballet. All Dance forms and styles have their basics in Ballet. Children are taught the fundamentals and language of Ballet in an atmosphere of warmth and discipline. Advanced student training is continued, emphasizing correct placement, batterie, and technique Required Shoes: Girls - Pink Ballet Slippers Boys - Black Ballet Shoes. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Monday 7:30 - 9:00
Teen Tap (Advanced Tap 1)

Is a fun, exciting class and a fantastic way to improve rhythm and coordination. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, clear sound and coordination of movement. As students progress through each class level they learn increasingly more complex and intricate footwork, syncopation and musicality. Required Shoes - Black Tap Shoes either Stiff Sole or Flexible Sole. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Monday 7:45 - 8:45
Intermediate Ballet 2

CPAC offers a very strong ballet program using the best elements of all three accepted schools of Ballet. All Dance forms and styles have their basics in Ballet. Children are taught the fundamentals and language of Ballet in an atmosphere of warmth and discipline. Advanced student training is continued, emphasizing correct placement, batterie, and technique Required Shoes: Girls - Pink Ballet Slippers Boys - Black Ballet Shoes. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Thursday 5:00 - 6:00
Lyrical 2

A very popular form of dance often seen on TV! Lyrical is a fun filled dance form put to popular music. It is a fusion of ballet and jazz with expressive motions that tell a story. Encourages creative thinking and self-expression. Lyrical is a MUST KNOW in today's world and to be a well-rounded dancer. Required Shoes - Nude colored Half Sole or Sole Shield. Turning Shoes only allowed in Lyrical 3 and by Teacher and Directors permission. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Thursday 5:15 - 6:00
Lyrical 2

A very popular form of dance often seen on TV! Lyrical is a fun filled dance form put to popular music. It is a fusion of ballet and jazz with expressive motions that tell a story. Encourages creative thinking and self-expression. Lyrical is a MUST KNOW in today's world and to be a well-rounded dancer. Lyrical Dance 1 and 2 Required Shoes - Nude colored Half Sole or Sole Shield. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Thursday 5:15 - 6:00
Intermediate Tap

Is a fun, exciting class and a fantastic way to improve rhythm and coordination. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, clear sound and coordination of movement. As students progress through each class level they learn increasingly more complex and intricate footwork, syncopation and musicality. Required Shoes - Black Tap Shoes either Stiff Sole or Flexible Sole. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Thursday 6:00 - 6:45
Pre-Dance

This is a fun-filled introduction to dance, incorporating the basics of Ballet. Children explore their own imagination and creativity through music and dance.

Thursday 6:00 - 6:45
Intermediate Jazz

These upbeat classes emphasize basic jazz technique, flexibility and rhythm Jazz a is a great introduction to movement and fun for all ages. As students progress, emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style. Required Shoes - Black Slip On or Laced Jazz Shoes Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Thursday 6:45 - 7:30
Pre-Tap/Jazz Combo

Tap and Jazz are great for fine motor development and musicality. Overall emphasis is on having fun while learning.

Thursday 6:45 - 7:15
Contemporary Ballet

Contemporary Ballet is an electrifying class for the advanced dancer with established technique. A vital dance form in today's world, dancers are encouraged to think. Contemporary Ballet explore movements beyond that of classic ballet. Required Shoes - Pink Ballet Slippers AND Pointe Shoes. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Thursday 7:00 - 8:00
Lyrical 1

A very popular form of dance often seen on TV! Lyrical is a fun filled dance form put to popular music. It is a fusion of ballet and jazz with expressive motions that tell a story. Encourages creative thinking and self-expression. Lyrical is a MUST KNOW in today's world and to be a well-rounded dancer. Lyrical Dance 1 and 2 Required Shoes - Nude colored Half Sole or Sole Shield. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Thursday 7:30 - 8:15
Intermediate Ballet 3

CPAC offers a very strong ballet program using the best elements of all three accepted schools of Ballet. All Dance forms and styles have their basics in Ballet. Children are taught the fundamentals and language of Ballet in an atmosphere of warmth and discipline. Advanced student training is continued, emphasizing correct placement, batterie, and technique Required Shoes: Girls - Pink Ballet Slippers Boys - Black Ballet Shoes. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Thursday 7:30 - 8:30
Modern

Students explore their individual expressive dance style outside of the structure of traditional ballet classes. Fundamentals of modern technique are taught to enhance flexibility, creativity and artistry. Required Shoes- Nude colored Half Sole or Sole Shield. Turning Shoes only allowed by Teacher and Director Permission. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Thursday 8:00 - 9:00
Children's Lyrical

Lyrical encourages creative thinking and self-expression it is a fun filled dance form put to popular music. It is a fusion of ballet and jazz with expressive motions that tell a story.

Tuesday 5:00 - 5:45
Children's Lyrical

Lyrical encourages creative thinking and self-expression it i s a fun filled dance form put to popular music. It is a fusion of ballet and jazz with expressive motions that tell a story.

Tuesday 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Dance Competition Team

One of the best benefits of the kids participating in competition is the attention that they learn to give to detail and technique as well as learning how important it is to connect their movements to music. ALL CPAC students enrolled in at least one classes are Eligible to Join! No Audition Required. Must be available for 2 competition weekends.

Tuesday 5:45 - 7:30
Beg. Int Tap

Is a fun, exciting class and a fantastic way to improve rhythm and coordination. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, clear sound and coordination of movement.

Tuesday 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Dance Competition Team

One of the best benefits of the kids participating in competition is the attention that they learn to give to detail and technique as well as learning how important it is to connect their movements to music.

Tuesday 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Jazz/Hip Hop FUN!

Is a popular energetic dance form. This is a great introduction to movement for all level dance students. Students develop focus, coordination and agility without suggestive music or movements.

Tuesday 6:15 - 7:00pm
Beg. Int Jazz/Hip Hop

These upbeat classes emphasize basic jazz technique, flexibility and rhythm Jazz a is a great introduction to movement and fun for all ages. As students progress, emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style.

Tuesday 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Hip Hop FUN!

Is a popular energetic dance form. This is a great introduction to movement for all level dance students. Students develop focus, coordination and agility without suggestive music or movements.

Tuesday 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Beg/Int Ballet

CPAC offers a very strong ballet program using the best elements of all three accepted schools of Ballet. All Dance forms and styles have their basics in Ballet. Children are taught the fundamentals and language of Ballet in an atmosphere of warmth and discipline.

Tuesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Acting

Children learn basic stage technique, improvisation, memorization and theater games.Students work on monologues and group scenes. There is a performance at the end of each 15 week session. Dress Code Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. Pink or Black Ballet Slippers or Jazz Shoes. NO Street Shoes. NO Flip-Flops. NO Open Toed Sandals.

Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:00
Teen Lyrical (Lyrical 3)

A very popular form of dance often seen on TV! Lyrical is a fun filled dance form put to popular music. It is a fusion of ballet and jazz with expressive motions that tell a story. Encourages creative thinking and self-expression. Lyrical is a MUST KNOW in today's world and to be a well-rounded dancer. Required Shoes - Nude colored Half Sole or Sole Shield. Turning Shoes only allowed in Lyrical 3 and by Teacher and Directors permission. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Wednesday 6:00 - 6:45
Teen Jazz (Advanced Jazz)

These upbeat classes emphasize basic jazz technique, flexibility and rhythm Jazz a is a great introduction to movement and fun for all ages. As students progress, emphasis is on the importance of energy, rhythmical accuracy, and style. Required Shoes - Black Slip On or Laced Jazz Shoes Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Wednesday 6:45 - 7:30
Advanced Tap 2

Is a fun, exciting class and a fantastic way to improve rhythm and coordination. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, clear sound and coordination of movement. As students progress through each class level they learn increasingly more complex and intricate footwork, syncopation and musicality. Required Shoes - Black Tap Shoes either Stiff Sole or Flexible Sole. Click HERE - View Complete Dress Code

Wednesday 7:30 - 8:30

Courses

Acting for Teens

A power acting class for teenagers highlighting improvisation, technique, acting exercises, monologue and scene study. There is a performance at the end of each 15 week session.

Musical Theater

Children and Teens learn songs from Broadway shows. Classes are individually focused and help each student improve self confidence and vocal skills as they sing solo and ensemble pieces. Accompanist is provided. There is a performance at the end of each 15 week session. Dress Code Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. Pink or Black Ballet Slippers or Jazz Shoes. NO Street Shoes. NO Flip-Flops. NO Open Toed Sandals.

Children's Acting

Children learn basic stage technique, improvisation, memorization and theater games. Students work on monologues and group scenes. There is a performance at the end of each 15 week session.

Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:00

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Carnegie Performing Arts Center?

Call Carnegie Performing Arts Center at (412) 279-8887 or visit http://www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com/.

Does Carnegie Performing Arts Center have Saturday classes?

Yes, Carnegie Performing Arts Center is open Saturdays: 1:00 - 6:00 PM.

Does Carnegie Performing Arts Center have evening hours?

Yes, Carnegie Performing Arts Center offers evening hours. Monday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 1:00 - 6:00 PM.

What days is Carnegie Performing Arts Center open?

Carnegie Performing Arts Center is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

What is the best way to contact Carnegie Performing Arts Center?

The quickest way is to call (412) 279-8887 or visit http://www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com/.