Dance at Peabody

At the start of its 98th year in September 2011 and looking towards its 100th birthday in 2014 (a life-span few if any American dance training centers can boast), Peabody Dance, the dance department of the Peabody Preparatory, continues to keep in step with the progression of American dance into the 21st century.  Led by Artistic Director Carol Bartlett since 1988, with dance visionary Barbara Weisberger, artistic advisor since 2001, Peabody Dance has substantially invigorated its curriculum and greatly enhanced its reputation.  Today, it has become widely recognized for its high-quality training taught by a stellar faculty and renowned guest artists, imaginative professional-level performances, and vitally important programs which reach out to the regional and national dance communities and include open master classes, inspiring teachers' seminars, and other outstanding events.  In all cases, the heart of Peabody Dance's philosophy is the expectation that all students, whether they are professional aspirants or children and mature adults exploring the joys of dancing, will have the opportunity to reach their own desired level of achievement.  In return, an internationally respected faculty and artistic staff are dedicated to meeting the needs of their students on an individual basis and to offering them exemplary training, inspiration, and encouragement.