PBT Master Class Series
The PBT Master Class Series provides a unique opportunity for students to learn from esteemed company artists and the artistic staff of PBT. Master classes are an integral part of dance training, as they support dancers in developing their technique and artistry, while also introducing them to various dance methods. The Master Class Series is designed for dancers ages 14 and older, with intermediate to advanced level dance experience. The classes will be taught at PBT’s studios on each of the selected dates at 6:15 p.m.
Classes are $35 each or $300 for the series of nine classes.
Due to space limitations, registrations will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Class: 6:15-7:45 PM | Q&A: 7:45-8:00 PM
Please note, instructors are subject to change.
Tuesday, September 15
Tommie Lin Kesten | PBT Principal Artist
Tommie Lin grew up in Pittsburgh and is a Principal Artist in the PBT Company. She was the cover star of the November/December 2025 issue of Pointe Magazine, was chosen for Pointe Magazine‘s top 10 “Stars of the Corps” in 2019, and as Dance Magazine’s “25 Dancers to Watch” in 2020. Tommie Lin has performed with PBT for eight years and was promoted to principal artist in 2023. Read her bio here.
Tuesday, October 13
Magnoly Batista | PBT Corps de Ballet Artist
Magnoly was born in the Dominican Republic, and began her ballet studies there in 2005. After moving to Rhode Island in 2011, she trained at Festival Ballet Providence. Magnoly won first place in the YAGP junior contemporary category, and placed in the top twelve for the junior classical category in the 2015 semifinal. She received a scholarship to attend Houston Ballet Academy, and later joined Houston Ballet II. Magnoly began her professional career as an apprentice with Houston Ballet in 2020, and was promoted to the corps de ballet in 2021. She joined Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre as a member of the corps de ballet in 2024. Read her bio here.
Tuesday, November 10
Adam W. McKinney | PBT Artistic Director
Adam joined PBT as Artistic Director in 2023. He has a diverse and accomplished background in arts leadership, having served as an arts organization director, tenured professor, choreographer, dancer and educator. McKinney was previously an Associate Professor of Dance in Ballet at Texas Christian University. Adam has danced with some of the world’s most prominent dance companies, including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Béjart Ballet Lausanne, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and Milwaukee Ballet Company. Read his bio here.
Tuesday, December 15
Raymond Rodriguez | PBT School Dean
Raymond has been the Dean of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School since 2023, after having served as the Academy Director at the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago. He has previously danced with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) and the Cleveland Ballet (Ballet San Jose). Raymond is a current judge and Master Teacher for the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP). He also serves on the advisory board of the national dance publication Pointe Magazine and is an ABT-certified teacher and an international guest instructor. Read his bio here.
Tuesday, January 12
Madeline Gradle | PBT Corps de Ballet Artist
Madeline, from Falls Church, VA, began her ballet studies at Arlington Center for Dance and continued training with The Washington School of Ballet and the PBT Graduate Program. She danced four seasons with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, performing works by George Balanchine. Madeline joined PBT as an apprentice artist in 2021 and was promoted
to the corps de ballet in 2023. Read her bio here.
Tuesday, February 16
Diana Yohe | PBT Soloist
Diana, of Willoughby, Ohio, began her ballet training at Cleveland City Dance. She furthered her training in Joffrey Ballet’s Trainee Program and PBT School’s Graduate Program. Diana joined Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre in 2013 and was promoted to soloist in 2017. Read her bio here
Tuesday, March 16
Hannah Carter | PBT Principal Artist
Hannah, originally from Orsett, Essex, UK, joined PBT in 2013 after dancing as a corps de ballet member with Estonian National Ballet. She graduated from the Royal Ballet School with honors and has been a principal artist with PBT since 2016. Read her bio here.
Tuesday, April 13
Kurtis Sprowls | PBT Corps de Ballet Artist
Kurtis, originally from Ohio, trained for three years in the PBT School Graduate program before joining the company in 2015. He has taken summer Intensives with Jacob’s Pillow, Nederlands Dans Teatr, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and Orsolina 28 Nunes. Kurtis has also been an instructor at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive. He has choreographed numerous works for PBT and PBT School, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Hartwood Acres, Strange Dreamz and Ethereal. Read his bio here.
Tuesday, May 11
Steven Annegarn | PBT Rehearsal Director
Steven became rehearsal director after retiring as a Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre principal dancer in 2003. He received his advanced training from the Royal Ballet School in London and toured with Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet Company before joining the London City Ballet in 1984. He was promoted to principal dancer two years later. A highly acclaimed performer with both impeccable classical technique and powerful dramatic ability, Steven was also a principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle. He is married to former PBT principal dancer Erin Halloran, and together they are the proud parents of their sons Aiden, Leo and Ronan. Read his bio here.