May
1
to May 31
VDC Spring Dance Performance
Van Dyke & Co. Spring Dance Performance: May date(s) and location TBA
May
24
9:00 AM09:00
Dance Sharing
All students can invite their relatives and friends to observe classes and celebrate all of their progress over the past dance season.
May
27
to May 29
Make-Up Classes
Make Up Schedule TBA - Please check studio bulletin board and email news.
Jul
1
to Jul 31
Summer Dance Intensives & Princess Arts Camps
Schedule and packages TBA - Multiple weeks offered during the month of July for all ages and levels.
Aug
4
to Aug 8
Ballet Boot Camp
Get back into Ballet shape! Recommended level: Beginners III Ballet and above. Classes are held Monday - Friday.
Aug
30
9:00 AM09:00
Fall 2025 Registration & Dance Wear Fitting
Registration and dance wear fitting for new and returning students!
9:00 am - noon at our Punxsutawney Studio (101 E. Mahoning St.)
Mar
10
to Mar 16
Spring Break 2024
Classes will not be in session this week. Enjoy your break! CLASSES RESUME ON MONDAY, MARCH 17th.
Jan
6
4:15 PM16:15
Dec
23
to Jan 5
Holiday Break
Gift Certificates for tuition, summer dance intensives and dance wear make perfect stocking stuffers for the holidays! Please talk to Lisa in the office if you want to surprise your favorite dancer this Christmas! Enjoy your break! CLASSES RESUME ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6th.
Dec
21
12:00 PM12:00
Mahoning Valley Ballet Company Auditions
Any student wishing to audition must be in Beg. III Ballet or above and taking all of the recommended number of classes in their placement level. Please pick up and review a copy of the “Company Rules” in the office and check with Ms. Van Dyke for additional details. Dancing as a company member is a year long commitment. Auditions include a written exam and a ballet audition class evaluated by the artistic director.
Dec
2
to Dec 7
Bring A Friend Week
Each student may bring a maximum of two friends or relatives to observe or participate in class. During this week, any new student wishing to enroll may do so by registering in the main office.
Nov
25
to Dec 1
Thanksgiving Break
Dance classes will not meet during this time. Enjoy your week-long break!
Aug
5
to Aug 9
Ballet Boot Camp
Get back into Ballet shape! Classes in Classical Ballet, Choreography and Conditioning for Dancers. Recommended level: Beginners II Ballet and above. Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Jul
15
to Jul 19
Forest Dancing 2024
Forest Dance 2024: Forest Dancing is a week-long summer dance intensive in the heart of Pennsylvania beauty. For more info, visit our Forest Dancing page and follow the links. More info TBA
Jul
8
to Jul 11
Summer Dance Intensives
Summer Dance Intensive options are available during two weeks in July for all ages and levels. Classes are scheduled Monday through Thursday each week. Packages are available for Kinderdance, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Ballet & Pointe.
May
25
9:00 AM09:00
Dance Sharing
All students can invite their relatives and friends to observe classes and celebrate all of their progress over the past dance season.
Mar
11
to Mar 17
Spring Break 2024
Classes will not be in session this week. Enjoy your break! CLASSES RESUME ON MONDAY, MARCH 20.
Dec
18
to Jan 7
Holiday Break
Gift Certificates for tuition, summer dance intensives, Forest Dancing and dance wear make perfect stocking stuffers for the holidays! Please talk to Lisa in the office if you want to surprise your favorite dancer this Christmas! Enjoy your break! CLASSES RESUME ON MONDAY, JANUARY 9.
Dec
16
12:00 PM12:00
Mahoning Valley Ballet Company Auditions
Any student wishing to audition must be in Beg. III Ballet or above and taking all of the recommended number of classes in their placement level. Please pick up and review a copy of the “Company Rules” in the office and check with Ms. Van Dyke for additional details. Dancing as a company member is a year long commitment. Auditions include a written exam and a ballet audition class evaluated by the artistic director.
Dec
4
to Dec 9
Bring A Friend Week
Each student may bring a maximum of two friends or relatives to observe or participate in class. During this week, any new student wishing to enroll may do so by registering in the main office.
Nov
20
to Nov 26
Thanksgiving Break
Dance classes will not meet during this time. Enjoy your week-long break!
Oct
20
7:00 PM19:00
2023 VDC Fall Performance: Dracula
Van Dyke & Co. & the Mahoning Valley Ballet preset DRACULA - One Night Only!
Showtime: Friday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Punxsutawney Area Community Center’s Jackson Theater
Ticket Info: Tickets on sale in September. Call 814-938-8434 or email vandykeco@gmail.com
Oct
2
to Oct 7
Sep
29
to Sep 30
Mahoning Valley Ballet Company Performance: The Magical World of Dancing Horses
The Mahoning Valley Ballet Company will be dancing alongside the beautiful horses! Friday night’s show is the performance only; Saturday night is a dinner show. Tickets on Sale August 1st. For additional info and pricing, visit: http://www.imagine-dancinghorses.com/contact-us.html or facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Imagine-the-World-of-Dancing-Horses-175863822450835/
Sep
11
4:15 PM16:15
Aug
26
9:00 AM09:00
Fall 2023 Registration & Open House
Registration for new and returning students!
9:00 am - noon at our Punxsutawney Studio (101 E. Mahoning St.)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at our DuBois Studio at Galaxy Hall (30 East Long Ave.)
** CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 11th! **
Jul
3
to Jul 28
Summer Dance Intensives & Princess Arts Camps
Schedule and packages TBA - Multiple weeks offered for all ages and levels.
May
27
9:00 AM09:00
Dance Sharing
All students can invite their relatives and friends to observe classes and celebrate all of their progress over the past dance season.
May
1
to May 27
Mahoning Valley Ballet Spring Dance Showcase (TBA)
Van Dyke & Company and the Mahoning Valley Ballet will present a Spring 2023 Dance Showcase. Specific date, location, and time TBA.
Nov
10
to Nov 12
"Ordnung," the Amish Ballet feat. the Mahoning Valley Ballet & Guests at IUP
Come experience an original work entitled, “Ordnung, the Amish Ballet” by Joan E. Van Dyke in collaboration with licensed psychologist, Tina Lewis and sociologist, Christan Veccaro and award-wining film director Jerry Waltman featuring dancers from the Mahoning Valley Ballet Company and guest artists. The ballet is set to pop music from 1972 and 1982.
Showtimes:
Thursday, Nov. 10 & Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 PM; Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 PM
Tickets Sales: Online at IUP. Prices vary $15/$12/$10 +2.00 convenience fee. Follow the link and select the calendar date you wish to purchase tickets for and proceed with checkout.
Show Location: Waller Theater, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
Nov
5
to Nov 12
Production Week for "Ordnung"
Production week for IUP Dance Theater’s production of “Ordnung,” an Amish Ballet (any Van Dyke & Co. student not involved with the performance, please see below for the revised class schedule.
Saturday, November 5:
Kinderdance: 9-10
All Modern: 9-10
Beg 1: 10-11
Beg 2: 11-12
All Jazz: 12-1
Monday, November 7
Beg 3/Int 1: 4:15-5:45
Pointe 1/Demi: 5:45 - 6:15
**Beg 1 Cancelled
**Beg 2 Cancelled
*** Students in Beg 1 and Beg 2 who are not taking all of their recommended classes should use their alternate days to make up their missed class, or they can make up in a lower level class. Only students who have permission to do so may make up in a higher level class.
Thursday, November 10:
Tap 3-4: 4:15-5:15
Tap 1-2: 5:15-6:15
Beg 3-Int 1: Cancelled
Friday, November 11:
Classes Cancelled
Saturday, November 12:
Kinderdance: 9-10
Beg 1: 10-11
Beg 2: 11-12
All Jazz & Modern: 12-1
Sep
12
4:15 PM16:15
Aug
27
9:00 AM09:00
Fall 2022 Registration & Open House
Registration for new and returning students!
9:00 am - noon at our Punxsutawney Studio (101 E. Mahoning St.)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at our DuBois Studio at Galaxy Hall (30 East Long Ave.)
Aug
1
to Aug 5
Ballet Boot Camp
Get back into Ballet shape! Recommended level: Beginners III Ballet and above. Classes are held Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Schedule:
9:00-10:00 am Conditioning for Dancers
10:00-11:30 am Classical Ballet
11:30-12:30 pm Repertoire/Choreography
*12:30-3:00 pm Mahoning Valley Ballet Co. Rehearsal
Cost: $250 per session or Individual classes may be taken at a rate of $15 per hr.
Jul
5
to Jul 8
Princess & Prince Arts Camp
Ballet, Acting, Singing, Costume Creations and Royal Manners for your little prince or princess.
9:00 am - Noon, ages 4-6 and 7-10
Cost: $150/week, Register by Jun 25
Jul
5
to Jul 14
Summer Dance Intensives
Summer Dance Intensive options available one or two weeks in July for all ages and levels. Classes are scheduled Tuesday through Friday. Packages are available for Kinderdance, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Ballet & Pointe. Please call the office at 814-938-8434 for more details and to reserve your spot.
Summer Dance Intensive I (July 5-8)
Summer Dance Intensive II (Jully 11-14) featuring Forest Dance Guest Artists (April Cush, Jeff Rockland & Michelle Van Doeren). Includes final awards ceremony and pool party!
Click here to view the schedule on the Summer Dance Intensive page.