Programs

Four programs, from age eight to adult

Plano Metropolitan Ballet is made up of four programs, under the artistic direction of Cindi Lawrence Hanson since 1998.

A PMB dancer in a grand jeté on stage
PMB company dancers on stage in classical tutus
Ages 12 to 18 · by audition

PMB Company

Founded in 1987. Every season the company stages an original fairy tale ballet, choreographed specifically for its cast, at Plano’s Courtyard Theater.

Junior Company dancers in costume on stage
Ages 8 to 12 · by audition

Junior Company

Formed in 2006 for younger dancers with a strong interest in ballet. The company stages its own short fairy tale ballet each year at the Junior Company Jubilee.

Harmony in Motion dancers on stage with their company partners
For dancers with special needs · free

Harmony in Motion

Where Every Body Dances

Since September 2008, a weekly ballet class offered at no cost to the student, with PMB company members giving each dancer one-on-one support.

Generations dancers performing outdoors at a holiday event
Adult dancers

Generations

Added in 2022, a performance group of adult dancers from the Gotta Dance community, who debuted with “Voices” at the Frisco Discovery Center.

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Training

Gotta Dance is the official school of PMB

Company dancers train there, and the summer intensive each August ends with a showcase performance at the Courtyard Theater.