Tess Parchinski

Summer Intensive

Welcome to the Civic Dance Centre, official dance school of the Scranton Civic Ballet Company. The Scranton Civic Ballet Company was founded in 1978 by Northeast Pennsylvania's most respected dance instructor, Miss Helen M. Gaus. Originally as a regional resident company, the Scranton Civic Ballet Company is at the forefront of ballet and the performing arts in Northeast Pennsylvania.

Our school makes every effort to instill in its students the discipline and knowledge needed to approach learning in a professional way, whether one's intent is to become a professional dancer or to learn the rigorous discipline of dance to carry oneself through life.

At "Civic," we believe that our role is to guide young dancers through increasingly disciplined levels of dance in a friendly, caring atmosphere. Creative energy, gracefulness, a heightened awareness of music and musicality, and a focus on technique are only some of the benefits our programs have to offer. The Scranton Civic Ballet Company is dedicated to bringing quality dance training within reach of young dancers to make dreams a reality.

The Scranton Civic Ballet Company is a non-profit organization focused on dance education and performance. It is the company’s mission to educate our members and the public in the art of dance while bringing the talents of well-known artists, choreographers, and master teachers into northeast Pennsylvania for the benefit of our students as well as our audiences.

TESS PARCHINSKI

Tess began her dance education at the age of 5 with the Civic Dance Centre and joined the Scranton Civic Ballet Company's Corps de Ballet in 2018. In 2020, she was promoted to Soloist.

Tess has participated in Scranton Civic Ballet Company's annual summer intensive program.

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

SCRANTON CIVIC BALLET COMPANY

Helen Gaus' The Nutcracker (Kissing Doll, Rag Doll, Columbine Doll, Coffee from Arabia, Waltz of the Snowflakes, Waltz of the Flowers)
The Sleeping Beauty (Red Riding Hood)
Stars and Stripes (First Movement)
Cinderella Divertissement (Corps de Ballet)

Tess Parchinski - Helen Gaus' The Nutcracker

Photo: WVIA TV