
Carla is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon. She is a former performer with the Pittsburgh Ballet Company and is a certified teacher of the Cecchetti Technique. She founded the first arts venue (the School of the Johnstown Concert Ballet) in Cambria City in 1964, opening its doors with four students. She continues to add to the Ballet's repertoire with stunning performances of ballet classics, and by choreographing and directing innovative works.
Today, she teaches at the Carla Prucnal Affiliated School of Ballet, passing on her wisdom to young performers and dancers. As a teacher, she engages students in a myriad of festivals, has choreographed a dozen signature pieces for special occasions, and directs the Johnstown Concert Ballet Company's annual crowd-pleasing Nutcracker.
Today, she teaches at the Carla Prucnal Affiliated School of Ballet, passing on her wisdom to young performers and dancers. As a teacher, she engages students in a myriad of festivals, has choreographed a dozen signature pieces for special occasions, and directs the Johnstown Concert Ballet Company's annual crowd-pleasing Nutcracker.
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Whether it was yesterday, or 20 years of yesterdays, you will always remember your days at the barre. Share your passion for the Arts with future generations, adding your name or that of your organization to the annals of Johnstown history. We have a list of projects that will enhance all of Cambria City.
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The Johnstown Concert Ballet announces its next act: JCB Dance Works in the Cambria City Cultural District. JCB Dance Works is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, ushering in a new phase of operations. At the heart of this new phase is an expansion of our programming and outreach, serving people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
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Bethany Thomas is a Johnstown native and former student of Carla Prucnal. Ms. Thomas holds a Masters degree from Mary Baldwin University in Shakespeare & Performance along with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pitt-Johnstown in Theatre Arts & Communications. Ms. Thomas has over 22 years' experience and training in Choreography, Ballet, Pointe, Modern Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop.
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The Johnstown Concert Ballet Company has been performing in Johnstown and surrounding communities for over 50 years. You'll find a small sampling of those performances in the videos below by Charles Voytko. Les Patineurs (The Skaters) - Spring Performance, 2013 The Johnstown Concert Ballet Company performed Les Patineurs (The Skaters) at the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Spring 2013.
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The Johnstown Concert Ballet Company supports innovations in dance performance and cultural outreach. The Johnstown Concert Ballet Company is a 501c3 nonprofit, all-volunteer, organization, supporting the region's only local, professional, ballet productions. This includes JCB's annual Nutcracker Ballet, and a Spring performance that changes every year.
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