Whether you're a parent enrolling a first-time dancer or an adult returning to the barre, Philadelphia has ballet for you. Our directory tracks the schools worth knowing — from toddler and pre-ballet classes to serious pointe and pre-professional training, plus welcoming adult beginner classes. Use the map and rankings below to compare studios, see who offers a free trial, and find the right fit.
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🩰 Free trial class — check their site
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🩰 Free trial class — check their site
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The smartest way to start: these studios offer a trial or first class so you can try before you enroll — En Pointe, The Rock School for Dance Education, Living Arts Dance, Inc., Equilibrium Dance Academy, LLC, Philadelphia Dance Theatre, School of Philadelphia Ballet. Trials and offers change often, so check each studio's schedule, and see the full list on our free trial page.
Enrolling a young dancer? These schools offer children's classes: En Pointe, The Rock School for Dance Education, Philly Dance Fitness, Second Chance Dance, Living Arts Dance, Inc., Philadelphia Ballet. New to it all? Read what age to start ballet, then browse every kids' ballet studio in the directory.
It is never too late to start. These studios run adult classes: En Pointe, Philly Dance Fitness, Second Chance Dance, Living Arts Dance, Inc., Symmetry Dance Wellness, SUNMI Ballet. Nervous about a first class? Our adult beginners guide walks you through it, or see all adult ballet options.
Ballet is not one class. Studios here offer Adult Ballet, Adult Beginner Ballet, Kids Ballet, Toddler & Pre-Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Professional, Private Lessons, Summer Intensives, Boys' Ballet, Adaptive Ballet. Not sure which class fits? Our types of ballet classes guide sorts them by age and level, and you can compare the training methods each school teaches.
My daughter is 5 and I just registered her for kpop classes, she’s a first timer. But let me say from start to finish and everything in between, even with all my questions, the owner Kelley was attentive, quick to respond to me even on weekends via text. I definitely recommend reaching out to inquire. She is amazing!
One of the top 10 ballet schools in the country and even top 5 depending on who you're asking. They have more kids working professionally and going to YAGP which is basically the ballet olympics, than any other school in Philly by far.
I started dancing with PDF in Nov 2019 and I absolutely love the classes! I don't like working out unless I'm having fun and this definitely fits that description! The instructors have great choreography and energy and there is a mix of lower and higher energy classes.
