Philadelphia Dance Theatre is the regions premier classical ballet school and performing company. Under the direction of Joy Delaney Capponi, the school provides exceptional dance training for beginner through pre professional students. Alumni have gone on to study with internationally recognized schools, have been awarded scholarships to university dance programs, and are currently working professionally in the dance industry and beyond. PDTS performing company presents an acclaimed A Philadelphia Nutcracker, each winter season, Breaking Ground and a childrens story ballet each spring season, the year culminates with the end of year Showcase.