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About Us

Joanne Weaver is a graduate of Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Related Arts/Dance, Music and Theater. Joanne became a member and choreographer of Kutztown University's dance company, the Performing Dance Portmanteau. Joanne's dance education not only consisted of many technique and choreography classes, but she was also enrolled in courses such as Dance History, Musical Theater, Dance Production, Conditioning for Dancers, Dance Alignment, and Senior Seminar. Her senior year she was an Assistant to her Ballet Professor, Joyce Campbell. Joanne graduated with the Senior Undergraduate Service Award. Upon returning home after graduation she showcased her vocal and dancing talents locally at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater and The Fulton. She has also taught dance for The Fulton's Summer and Winter workshops. She has enjoyed choreographing musicals such as School House Rock Jr. and Guys and Dolls Jr. all at The Fulton. She is also the founder of PK Project, a Modern Dance troupe that celebrates the diversity in women. PK Project has performed throughout Lancaster including Theater of the Seventh Sister, Ephrata Playhouse, E-Town Relay for Life, Countdown Lancaster, Lancaster Crime Victims' Vigil & National Dance Week. Joanne has been teaching dance for over 25 years. She taught locally at Danse Classique, Silver Spring Dance Conservatory, Next Step Dance Academy and Lancaster School of Ballet.  Joanne has taught ages 3 through 83 and enjoys working with all levels.