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Ballet - PreDance- Tap - Jazz - Lyrical - Hip Hop - Acting
Ages 2-18
If you have any additional questions about Monthly Tuition, Costumes, Dance Dress Code, Performance Opportunities. Competition Team Forte, Private Dance Classes, Music and Movement, Hip Hop, Boys Ballet Scholarship or Piano Lessons we can talk about them at your registration or you are welcome to call or email.
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STUDIO LOCATION
500 CHESTNUT STREET CARNEGIE PA 15106
CONTACT US
PHONE 412-279-8887
CONNECT WITH US
Contact Us Today! Phone 412-279-8887.
Email - info@CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com
We offer a wide variety of dance classes including - All Levels of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Pre-Dance, Pre-Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern and Contemporary Ballet. Theater Classes include Children's Acting, plus Performance Opportunities.
Registration for Classes
August 17, 19, 22
Nutcracker Ballet Open Audition
October 3, 2026
The Nutcracker Performances
Two Weekends
Saturday December 12 at 7pm
Sunday December 13 at 2pm
Saturday December 19 at 7pm
Sunday December 20 at 2pm
Monday January 4, 2027- Classes Resume
Open Audition Alice in Wonderland Ballet
Saturday March 6, 2027
Alice in Wonderland Ballet Performances
TBA
Our Spring Recital 2027 Performances
Friday June 11 at 7pm
Saturday June 12 at 2pm
All Carnegie Performing Arts Center students are encouraged to come be apart of our studio photo day. Bet an Individual and Class Photo in your Spring Recital Costumes. Day and Times TBA
All families who sign up at Registration Days receive a free dance bag.
Don’t FORGET to order any Dance Shoes you may need for this year. All orders placed on Registration Days should be here the first week of classes. We offer high-quality direct to studio dance shoes at a discounted price.
All Carnegie Performing Arts Centers classes start Tuesday September 8. Stop Down or Call during our business hours (Phone 412-279-8887) if you have any questions or you can always
Email - info@CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com.
CPAC Business Hours are – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays. Between 5pm-8pm. Studio Location 500 Chestnut Street. Carnegie PA 15106 Phone 412-279-8887.
Open Audition - The Nutcracker
Presented by Carnegie Performing Arts Center
Date: Saturday October 3 2026
Time: Children age 5-12 - 2:00pm
Dancers age 13-Adult - 3:00pm
Who can attend
The audition is open to all dance students Girls and Boys age 5-Adult. You DO NOT have to be a student of the Carnegie Performing Arts Center to Audition. Everyone is Welcome!
Audition Location DIRECTIONS
Carnegie Performing Arts Center
500 Chestnut Street
Carnegie PA 15106
What to wear
Girls should wear Leotard, Tights and Ballet Slippers.
Boys Tee-Shirt, Dance pants, Jazz or Ballet Slippers.
There is no audition fee.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MIN EARLY TO FILL OUT AUDITION FORM.
For more information or questions?
Call 412-279-8887
Email info@CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com
Rehearsals will be on Saturdays in October, and November. The Nutcracker Performances will be two weekends December 12, 13 and December 19, 20 – 2026
We are looking for Enthusiastic and committed dancers who would like the opportunity to perform in a full stage production. Artistic Director Monica Ryan choreographs this magical production. The Nutcracker brings the dream of a little girl named Clara to life. A handsome Nutcracker Prince battles an evil Rat King. They both sled through swirling snowflakes and discover an enchanting Candy Kingdom
The Carnegie Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality performing dance education. CPAC believes that active participation in all aspects of performing will ensure the most well-rounded arts education and will result in the best prepared performer.
Halloween Celebration Week! TBA We are having our Halloween Parties in dance and theater classes. Do NOT wear Halloween costumes, just wear normal dance attire. Please BRING a Treat.
Pumpkin Painting contest TBA prizes for cutest, scariest and most creative. Be sure you sign up on the sign up sheet so we can buy you a pumpkin.
It is time for one Carnegie Performing Arts Center’s favorite events!
It is Bring A Friend to Class Week next week November 9 - 12 CPAC Students are encouraged to bring their friend to their favorite Dance or Acting Class! Let your friends discover how much fun dancing can be!
If you are a NEW dancer or actor in our Nutcracker Production you are required to attend one Theatrical Makeup Class. This class is provided free of charge to all performers. Children under the age of 10 MUST bring a parent. Make sure you attend even if you have not bought your stage makeup yet. If you have already attended a prior Theatrical Makeup Class presented by CPAC you are not required to attend.
Carnegie Performing Arts Center will be holding Registration for Fall Dance and Acting Classes on
Monday August 17 Between the hours of 5:00 - 8:00
Wednesday August 19 Between the hours of 5:00 - 8:00
Saturday August 22 Between the hours of 2:00pm - 5:00pm.
Studio Location – 500 Chestnut Street. Carnegie PA 15106
New Students Welcome!
CPAC is known for its exceptional dance and theater classes as its well as its opportunities for students to take part in full scale productions. For over 45 years CPAC has been dedicated to bringing quality affordable performing arts education and experience to students of all ages.
Tuesday September 8 - CPAC Classes Begin
Saturday September 21 - No CPAC Classes or Activities
Nutcracker Costume Fitting Day
November 1, 2026
Nutcracker Performer Costume Fitting Day is Sunday, November 1. Remember to sign up for your costume fitting time in the Lobby. Everyone in the production much sign up for a 10-minute fitting time between the hours of 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Please wear a leotard and tights or at least something close fitting so we can try your costume on you. Tights, changing leotards and shoes are for sale on this day in case you need them.
T shirts for Nutcracker are ONLY sold on this day bring your payment if you would like one.
In addition parents please look for volunteer duties on the assignment charts.
New Performer
Mandatory Theatrical Makeup Class
The Nutcracker Performances
Take a step back in time and bring the whole family to enjoy the holiday magic of The Nutcracker.
The Nutcracker is on stage at the Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie.
ONLY Two Weekends!
Saturday December 12 at 7pm
Sunday December 13 at 2pm
Saturday December 19 at 7pm
Sunday December 20 at 2pm
Tickets are Available at the Door. Doors open 1 hour prior to performance.
Tickets are $20 for Adults and $18 Students and Senior citizens
For more details visit our TICKET PAGE
Performance Location. – Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie. 300 Beechwood Avenue. Carnegie PA 15106. 10 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh.
Phone – 412-279-8887
Email – info@CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com
Open Audition - Peter Pan Play
Presented by Carnegie Performing Arts Center
Date: Saturday January 9, 2026
Time: Children age 5-18 - 2:00pm
Who can attend
The audition is open to all children Girls and Boys age 5-Adult. You DO NOT have to be a student of the Carnegie Performing Arts Center to Audition. Everyone is Welcome!
Audition Location DIRECTIONS
Carnegie Performing Arts Center
500 Chestnut Street
Carnegie PA 15106
There is no audition fee.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MIN EARLY TO FILL OUT AUDITION FORM.
For more information or questions?
Call 412-279-8887
Email info@CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com
Rehearsals will be on Saturdays in January, and February. Peter Pan Play Performances will be announced
We are looking for Enthusiastic and committed children who would like the opportunity to perform in a full stage production. Artistic Director Monica Ryan choreographs this enchanting production.
The Carnegie Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality performing performance education. CPAC believes that active participation in all aspects of performing will ensure the most well-rounded arts education and will result in the best prepared performer.
Open Audition - Snow White - The Children's Play
Presented by Carnegie Performing Arts Center
Date: Saturday March 6, 2027
Time: Children age 5-12 - 2:00pm
Actors age 13-Adult - 3:00pm
Who can attend
The audition is open to all dance students Girls and Boys age 5-Adult. You DO NOT have to be a student of the Carnegie Performing Arts Center to Audition. Everyone is Welcome!
Audition Location DIRECTIONS
Carnegie Performing Arts Center
500 Chestnut Street
Carnegie PA 15106
There is no audition fee.
PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MIN EARLY TO FILL OUT AUDITION FORM.
For more information or questions?
Call 412-279-8887
Email info@CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com
Rehearsals will be on Saturdays in March and April. Alice in Wonderland Ballet Performances will be announced
We are looking for Enthusiastic and committed children who would like the opportunity to perform in a full stage production. Artistic Director Monica Ryan choreographs this enchanting production.
The Carnegie Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality performing dance education. CPAC believes that active participation in all aspects of performing will ensure the most well-rounded arts education and will result in the best prepared performer.
Alice in Wonderland Ballet Performer Costume Fitting Day is Sunday, March 21. Remember to sign up for your costume fitting time in the Lobby. Everyone in the productions much sign up for a 10-minute fitting time between the hours of 12:00am – 6:00pm
Please wear a leotard and tights or at least something close fitting so we can try your costume on you. Tights, changing leotards and shoes are for sale on this day in case you need them.
T shirts for the performances are ONLY sold on this day bring your payment if you would like one.
In addition parents please look for volunteer duties on the assignment charts.
Open Classes for All Dance Classes
If you are a NEW dancer or actor in our Little Mermaid or Snow White Productions you are required to attend one Theatrical Makeup Class. This class is provided free of charge to all performers. Children under the age of 10 MUST bring a parent. Make sure you attend even if you have not bought your stage makeup yet. If you have already attended a prior Theatrical Makeup Class presented by CPAC you are not required to attend.
Alice in Wonderland Ballet Performances
Take a trip into wonderland and bring the whole family to enjoy this charming production.
Alice in Wonderland Ballet on stage at the Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie.
Tickets are Available at the Door. Doors open 1 hour prior to performance.
Tickets are $20 for Adults and $18 Students and Senior citizens
For more details visit our TICKET PAGE
Performance Location. – Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie. 300 Beechwood Avenue. Carnegie PA 15106. 10 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh.
Phone – 412-279-8887
Email – info@CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com
CPAC Photo Day
Individual and Class Photos
Spring Recital Performances
A Terrific Performance for the Entire Family!
Come see all of our dance students in our end of the year Spring Recital 2027 Dancers ages 2 to adult will be showcased during this performance. Numerous Dance styles to be performed including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Hip Hop, Modern and Lyrical.
Our Spring Recital on stage at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Hall.
ONLY ONE Weekend!
Friday June 11 at 7pm
Saturday June 12 at 2pm
Tickets are Available at the Door. Doors open 1 hour prior to performance.
Tickets are $20 for Adults and $18 Students and Senior citizens
Please call for our Group Rate.
For more details visit our TICKET PAGE
Performance Location. – Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Hall. 3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh Pa 15237.
Phone – 412-279-8887
Email – info@CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com
OPEN Audition Peter Pan Play
Saturday January 9, 2027
Costume Fitting Day
Alice in Wonderland Ballet
March 21, 2027
New Performer
Mandatory Theatrical Makeup Class
Bring a Friend To Class Week!
November 9-12, 2026
Monday April 19 - Spring Break Begins
Monday May 3 - Classes Resume
Thursday November 26 - Thanksgiving No CPAC Classes
Nutcracker Rehearsals Begin
October 10, 2026
Spring Recital Rehearsals Begin in All Dance Classes
