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Dance Expressions by Erica

4.8 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Ballet school in Irwin, Pennsylvania

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 724-864-5678
  • Website & schedule danceexpressionsbyerica.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 Closed
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Dance Expressions by Erica, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 15 mentions

“My daughter is in her third year at the dance school and first year on the team… The amount of growth and improvement she has shown has been astounding!”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 62 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter has thrived in this environment and has loved every second dancing at DEBE.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 10 mentions

“DEBE is inclusive and very team oriented which makes a student feel like they have a home away from home.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“Not only are they super organized but their recital and rehearsal is th most professionally ran around.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“They offer so many opportunities if you want to become a professional dancer or just want 1 class for fun, they offer it!”

From the reviews

This studio has enriched my daughter in so many ways, both as a dancer and as a person. Not only does she receive the highest quality in dance education and opportunities, but she learns the value of hard-work, grit, determination, and working with a team.

★★★★★ — Erica, Mar 2023

My daughter has been dancing here for 3 years, and it is by far the best dance studio she's ever been a part of! The owner and teachers are very professional and genuinely want the best for each of their dancers. They push her to dance better than she's ever danced before.

★★★★★ — Christine, Mar 2023

I’ve been dancing here since I was two years old and the studio has never failed to bring a smile to my face. I love all of the teachers, all of the students, and the dancing… it is unmatched by any other studio I’ve ever seen. This is my forever home, even when I grow up and move away, I’ll never forget it.

★★★★★ — Kinsey, Sep 2024

I could not say enough good words! The studio is awesome, and I know that my little girl is receiving a great dance education! The staff are wonderful and the team is truly like family! I am so happy for my daughter to be part of such an amazing dance studio!!!

★★★★★ — Sashya, Aug 2017

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Your first ballet class at Dance Expressions by Erica

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 Dance Expressions by Erica

324 Main St, Irwin, PA15642

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