

U.S. State Department's Award for Excellence in Cultural Diplomacy & Dance

Judy G. Bretschneider receives the The American Institute for Public Service's Jefferson Award

State of California’s Certificate of Honor commemorating 20 Years of Excellence in the Arts

Mayoral proclamation celebrating PDT's 20th Anniversary and distinguished service as global arts ambassadors

Sherene Melania receives a Certificate of Honor from the UNA SF for presenting "The Little Lantern Ballet" as part of the United Nations 75th Anniversary Celebration

PDT is selected as SF Weekly’s Best Dance Company in San Francisco

Mayoral Proclamation celebrating Judy G. Bretschneider's outstanding leadership and contributions to the City

KRON TV’s Best of the Bay Award for Best Dance Studio,
San Francisco Bay Area

Sherene Melania receives the Mayor’s Award for Choreographic Excellence & Creative Achievement

President’s Committee on the Arts & Humanities’ Coming Up
Taller Award, Nominee

Sherene Melania receives the Italian Consul General’s Award for Excellence in the Arts & Diplomacy for leading the SF Sister City Delegation to Assisi, Italy

Sherene Melania receives a Proclamation from Stanislaus County in recognition of her work in
Assyrian Cultural Preservation

Nickelodeon TV’s Award for "Best Artsy"Program in the
San Francisco Bay Area

In recognition of the 20th Anniversary of Children’s Day at the SF War Memorial Opera House, SF Board of Supervisors

Sherene Melania receives a Certificate of Honor from the SF Unified School District & SF Board of Education for providing high-quality arts opportunities to underserved children

Nickelodeon TV’s Parents Award for Best Dance Classes in the
San Francisco Bay Area

Sherene Melania receives the Award for Outstanding Artistic Achievement and leading the SF Sister City Delegation to Cork, Ireland

Judy G. Bretschneider receives the Assyrian Aid Society of America's Award for supporting cultural preservation and promoting her Assyrian heritage through the arts