A New Home - Philadelphia Ballet

The Philadelphia Ballet Center for Dance will house rehearsal studios, administrative offices, and performance and communal spaces, expanding the company’s community presence and impact.

Once completed, the project will dramatically enlarge our current footprint on North Broad Street. The five-story Center for Dance will feature new rehearsal studios, performance venues, administrative offices, community gathering spaces, and state-of-the-art capabilities for dance training, community education, programming, and events.

Elements of this major building project include:

A full renovation of the company’s current footprint, including its three and a half rehearsal studio spaces, and the addition of three new double-floored studios

A large-scale black box rehearsal and performance space, providing enhanced rehearsal capabilities and a venue for events, performances, and community programs

The addition of a large, dynamic gathering space featuring a gallery wall to showcase local artists, and space for community events, educational programming, and special receptions

A Cyber School Room for School of Philadelphia Ballet Students

A new physical training center and other state-of-the-art amenities

A bright, double-height Company Studio will look out onto onto Broad Street.

“Years in the planning, the unveiling of this next step for Philadelphia Ballet is a landmark moment in the company’s history. As we invest in the future of our organization, we also invest in the future of Philadelphia, and reaffirm our commitment to serving the vibrant and diverse communities of our city.”

– David F. Hoffman, Board Chairman

“This world-class Center for Dance is a true reflection of Philadelphia Ballet’s status as one of the nation’s leading ballet companies, and will significantly increase the organization’s ability to support our artists, train and nurture ballet’s next generation of performers, and serve our diverse community in Philadelphia and beyond.”

– Angel Corella, The Ruth & A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director

“Philadelphia Ballet is a company deeply committed to excellence in our art form and engaging with our community through the transformative power of dance. From world-class rehearsal studios, to added resources for community education and programming, to beautiful, welcoming spaces open to all, this new company home will allow us to expand on those commitments in innumerable ways. We are thrilled to embark on this journey.”

– Shelly Power, The Dr. Carolyn Newsom Executive Director

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Digital education spaces will serve our students and the community. Renderings courtesy of Varenhorst Architects

The Gathering Space will welcome the community into our doors for special events, and feature a gallery wall for local artists. Renderings courtesy of Varenhorst Architects

Our new Studio A will hold rehearsals for the Company and School and transform into a dynamic Black Box for events and performances. Renderings courtesy of Varenhorst Architects

Renderings courtesy of Varenhorst Architects

New spaces for students and families will allow us to increase School enrollment. Renderings courtesy of Varenhorst Architects

A bright, double-height Company Studio will look out onto onto Broad Street. Renderings courtesy of Varenhorst Architects