Patterson School of Ballet in Erie Fosters World-Class Ballerinas; Four Students Secure Positions in Prestigious Ballet Companies
Erie, PA – August 11, 2023 The Patterson School of Ballet, a beacon of classical ballet excellence in Erie PA and beyond, has been instrumental in shaping the careers of highly skilled ballerinas since its inception in 2014 under the guidance of Artistic Director Michael Patterson. Today, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of four exceptional […]
We are delighted to Announce Our New Home!
We are delighted to announce that as of January 1, 2023, the Patterson School of Ballet will be relocating to our new home in EBCO Park, at 2727 W. 21st Street. This move is the successful end of a long process that began in February of 2022. Working with the Gannon Small Business Development Center (SBDC), […]
Renowned Ballet Instructor Also Sews Students’ Costumes
It’s that special time of year for all people who love the artistic productions that go along with the Christmas season. Many Christmas concerts, plays, and recitals will be held over the next few weeks. An Erie ballet instructor has been busy preparing his students for some upcoming performances. He’s going the extra mile to […]
Erie Festival of Dance 2021
Below you will see the Patterson School of Ballet’s submission for the 2021 Erie Festival of Dance, which is a biennial performance that brings together local dance organizations to present a performance. This year’s performance looked a little different, as all submissions were in the form of films, but we were delighted to work with […]
General McLane teen earns spot in prestigious year-long national ballet program
Sierra Griffith’s dedication to dance is leading her to prestigious places. . . Griffith, an honor roll sophomore at General McLane High School, has dreamed of becoming a prima ballerina since she was 4 years old. The rigorous regimen set forth by her drive for excellence requires fierce dedication to the art she loves: the […]