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Chester Valley Dance Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in Exton, Pennsylvania

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–26 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (610) 594-2771
  • Website & schedule chestervalleydanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 4–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3 PM
Sunday 12 AM–1 PM

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Chester Valley Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 10 mentions

“My daughter loves to dance, and has been attending Chester Valley Dance Academy for 3 years now.”

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Teen Ballet 2 mentions

“Whether you are a beginner or advanced dancer, a preschooler, teen, or adult.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 26 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 14 mentions

“Our whole family has loved our experience as a CVDA family for the past 14 years of Nutcracker performances, recitals, and company performances.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 14 mentions

“Ms Cathy is a wonderful director- organizing beautiful Nutcracker performances and recitals, as well as plenty of other opportunities to perform for the company members.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“Ms Cathy is a wonderful director- organizing beautiful Nutcracker performances and recitals, as well as plenty of other opportunities to perform for the company members.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 6 mentions

“The teachers are professional and know what they are talking about.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

From the reviews

CVDA has been a second home for my daughter she started dancing at the studio at the age of 3. Our whole family has loved our experience as a CVDA family for the past 14 years of Nutcracker performances, recitals, and company performances. All our interactions as CVDA have been positive. Ms.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Aug 2024

We spent 15 wonderful years at CVDA watching my oldest daughter grow into a beautiful and confident young dancer. CVDA truly was her home away from home. The friendships, relationships with her teachers, the studio environment and the endless opportunities, all helped shape who she is today.

★★★★★ — Kristen, Aug 2024

My daughter loves to dance, and has been attending Chester Valley Dance Academy for 3 years now. She recently made a competitive volleyball team, and that requires her to take a break from this for a few months. Having already paid, we contacted them (Barbara) to see what could be done.

★★★★★ — Chris, Oct 2023

Chester Valley was a second home to me and helped me grow as a dancer for my future after I graduated from the studio.

★★★★★ — Emma, Sep 2025

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Your first ballet class at Chester Valley Dance Academy

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Chester Valley Dance Academy

130 S Village Ave, Exton, PA19341

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