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Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (215) 222-7633
- Website & schedule gbyedance.org — 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–7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Very nice dance studio enrolled my granddaughter, Who really enjoyed her class looking forward to the fall season.”
What families & students say
“She comes home dancing and loves getting to show family and friends what she's learned at the winter and end of year shows.”
From the reviews
Very nice dance studio enrolled my granddaughter, Who really enjoyed her class looking forward to the fall season.
Our daughter has attended Gwendolyn Bye for 6 years and loves it! She comes home dancing and loves getting to show family and friends what she's learned at the winter and end of year shows. Plus, as a parent, I deeply appreciate that the school prioritizes making shows fun and a good experience over perfection.
Highly recommend! Outstanding, welcoming dance program for little boys and girls. My kids can't wait to go to ballet and tap class - it is the highlight of their week! They especially love Ms. Andrea - she is so kind and makes ballet class fun for them!
Small cozy dance studio. Kids who love dance will find at least one or maybe a half dozen to attend. Recitals are twice a year. Afternoon, evening and weekend classes available.
Your first ballet class at Gwendolyn Bye Dance Center
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.
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