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Masterclass with Thays Golz

Sunday, November 16, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

 

School of Philadelphia Ballet / New Jersey
401 Bloomfield Drive, West Berlin, NJ 08091

Join us for an unforgettable masterclass led by Thays Golz, The Virginia Mae First Soloist at Philadelphia Ballet. This special class invites dancers to strengthen technique, explore artistry, and gain invaluable perspective from a professional at the height of her career. Participants will refine their technique, deepen their musicality, and gain insight into the professional ballet world from one of today’s most captivating performers. Don’t miss this opportunity to train with one of Philadelphia Ballet’s leading artists!

Advanced registration is required. Class registration includes attendance at the “Meet the Artist” presentation. Register today to confirm your spot!

9:00 – 10:30 AM
Masterclass for dancers ages 10-13
Register – Ages 10-13

10:45 – 11:15 AM
“Meet the Artist” Presentation with Thays Golz
Included with registration

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Masterclass for dancers ages 14-20
Register – Ages 14+

Rates:
$35.00
SPB Student Discount: $25.00

Discounts are applied upon billing. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Meet Thays

Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Thays Golz began her training at the Raça Centro de Artes in Brazil under the direction of Roseli Rodrigues and Edy Wilson de Rossi. She also trained at the John Cranko Schule in Germany, after winning a scholarship from Youth American Grand Prix in 2011. In 2016 Thays won 2nd place in the Senior Age Division at the YAGP finals, and was offered a contract with Houston Ballet, where she danced for two seasons.

Thays joined Philadelphia Ballet, formerly Pennsylvania Ballet, for the 2018/19 Season, and was promoted to Demi Soloist for the 2019/2020 Season and then to Soloist for the 2020/21 Season. With Philadelphia Ballet, she has performed in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, La Bayadère, Giselle, Swan Lake, Apollo, and Petite Mort, as well as the world premieres of Yin Yue’s A Trace of Inevitability and Juliano Nunes’ Connection. In 2019, Thays performed at the Beijing International Ballet and Choreography Competition’s Opening Gala.

Performance Highlights

With Philadelphia Ballet:

  • Angel Corella’s Giselle  (Peasant Pas de Deux, Moyna).
  • Angel Corella’s Swan Lake (Pas de Troi, 4 Swans).
  • George Balanchine’s Apollo (Terpsichore).
  • Angel Corella’s La Bayadere (3rd shade).
  • George Balanchine’s Divertimento (1st variation).
  • Juliano Nunes (Connections, Encounters, Alignment).
  • George Balanchine’s Symphony in C ( 1st Movement Demi, 3rd Movement Demi).
  • Jiri Kylian’s Petite Mort ( 5th Pas de Deux).
  • George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (Sugar Plum).
  • Yin Yue’s World Premiere A Trace of Inevitability.
  • Russell Ducker’s World Premiere This Divide.
  • Matthew Neenan’s World Premiere Other Half.

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