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Ages 2-18
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STUDIO LOCATION
500 CHESTNUT STREET CARNEGIE PA 15106
CONTACT US
PHONE 412-279-8887
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Our Spring Recital 2025 Performances
Friday June 27 at 7pm
Saturday June 28 at 2pm
All Carnegie Performing Arts Center students are encouraged to come be apart of our studio photo day. Be in an Individual and Class Photo in your Spring Recital Costumes.
Photo Day Sunday June 8, 2025
CPAC Photo Day
Individual and Class Photos
Spring Recital Performances 2025
A Terrific Performance for the Entire Family!
Come see all of our dance students in our end of the year Spring Recital 2025. 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 Center
ONLY ONE Weekend!
Friday June 27 at 7pm
Saturday June 28 at 2pm
Performance Location. – The Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center. 3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh PA 15237.
Phone – 412-279-8887
Email – info@CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com
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, Acting for Teens and Musical Theater.
Registration for Classes
August 18, 20, 23!
Nutcracker Ballet Open Audition
October 4, 2025
The Nutcracker Performances
Two Weekends
Saturday December 13 at 7pm
Sunday December 14at 2pm
Saturday December 20 at 7pm
Sunday December 21 at 2pm
Monday January 5 - Classes Resume
Open Audition Beauty and The Beast Ballet
Saturday February 21, 2026
The Sleeping Beauty Play Performances
TBA
Our Spring Recital 2026 Performances
TBA
Open Classes for Carnegie Performing Arts Center Dance Classes. Parents and friends are invited into your child's classes. Come support your child and all their friends as they demonstrate how much they have learned! Bring a treat!
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
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 2. 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 4 2025
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 13,14 and December 20,21 – 2025
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 10 - 13 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 18 Between the hours of 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Wednesday August 20 Between the hours of 5:00pm - 8:00pm and Saturday August 23 from 2-5. 2025
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 2 - CPAC Classes Begin
Monday, Sept 22 - Sept 25, No classes
Beauty and the Beast Ballet Performances
Join us as we go on an adventure in the enchanted forest pull of Princess, Huntsman and Dwarfs. Bring the whole family to enjoy this timeless play.
Beauty and the Beast on stage at the Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie.
ONLY ONE Weekend!
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. – 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
Nutcracker Costume Fitting Day
November 2, 2025
Nutcracker Performer Costume Fitting Day is Sunday, November 2. 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 12:00am – 5:00pm
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 13 at 7pm
Sunday December 14 at 2pm
Saturday December 20 at 7pm
Sunday December 21 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 - Sleeping Beauty Play
Presented by Carnegie Performing Arts Center
Date: Saturday January 3, 2026
Time: Children age 5-Adult - 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. The Little Mermaid Performances TBA
We are looking for Enthusiastic and committed actors who would like the opportunity to perform in a full stage production. Artistic Director Monica Ryan directs 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.
Open Audition - Beauty and the Beast Ballet
Presented by Carnegie Performing Arts Center
Date: Saturday February 21, 2026
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 February, March and April. Snow White Performances TBA
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.
Costume Fitting Day for Sleeping Beauty Play is Sunday, January 18. 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 – 5:00pm
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 in our Beauty and The Beast Ballet 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.
Sleeping Beauty Play Performances
Take a trip under the sea and bring the whole family to enjoy this charming production.
The Little Mermaid is on stage at the Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie.
ONLY ONE Weekend!
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 2019. 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 TBA.
ONLY ONE Weekend!
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. – 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 Sleeping Beauty Play
Saturday January 3, 2026
Costume Fitting Day
for Sleeping Beauty Play
Sunday January 18, 2026
New Performer
Mandatory Theatrical Makeup Class
Bring a Friend To Class Week!
November 10-13, 2025
Beauty and The Beast Ballet Performances
TBA
Monday April 13 - Spring Break Begins
Monday May 4 - Classes Resume
Thursday November 26 - Thanksgiving No CPAC Classes
Nutcracker Rehearsals Begin
October 11, 2025
The Little Mermaid Rehearsals Begin
January 10, 2026
Beauty and the Beast Ballet Rehearsals Begin
February 28, 2026
Spring Recital Rehearsals Begin in All Dance Classes
Join us at Open House Saturday, August 16 2025
Wednesday, October 1- No classes
Thursday October 2 - No classes
Costume Fitting Day for Beauty and the Beast Ballet is Sunday, March 8. 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 – 5:00pm
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.
Costume Fitting Day
for Beauty and the Beast Ballet
Sunday March 8, 2026
