Connecting Students, Ballet, and Community

Through performances, outreach opportunities, and community-centered programs, Pensacola Youth Ballet gives students the chance to use their training in meaningful ways. These experiences help our dancers build confidence, creativity, and purpose while bringing the joy and artistry of ballet to the broader community.

Legacy Awards

Following the success of our 2024 Community Nutcracker, we established the Legacy Awards to honor the Matriarchs of the Pensacola ballet community. Many of these highly respected ladies are no longer with us, but we will keep their legacies alive by awarding scholarships to each of the participating schools featured in our nutcracker. This year we awarded $7,000 in ballet tuition scholarships!!

Pensacola Youth Ballet establishes the Legacy Awards

Pensacola youth Ballet was featured on ROLLING WITH MADRINA to discuss our upcoming Community Nutcracker

United Ballet Theatre Master Class

PYB Academy students were able to attend United Ballet Theatre and Space Coast Ballet's Nutcracker performance in Melbourne Florida. The following day we attended a master class session with Joseph Gatti (international ballet star) and trained in the Gatti method. We learned a lot of good information and were inspired by Josephs passion for teaching!

Youth American Grand Prix

PYB Academy students were able to attend the Youth American Grand Prix in Tampa in January, and what an experience!! In addition to being able to watch dancers their age compete at a very high level, they attended master classes and a gala performance of current professionals from leading companies around the states!!

Congratulations Carly Brink!!

Carly was accepted into the trainee program of Oklahoma City Ballet. Carly studied with Mr. Michael at LaBelle Performing Arts for many years as well dancing lead roles with Pensacola Youth Ballet. We are so proud of her continued success.

Our Students in Action

Congratulations to Emily Cherry, Selene Parks, Tess Wireman, and Emma Vislay for being invited to attend Nashville Ballet's summer intensive!!