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Living Arts Dance, Inc.
4.2 ★★★★☆ 60 Google reviews · Ballet school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Website & schedule livingartsdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“The Adult dance instructors are very knowledgeable, well experienced, and provide quality choreography.”
“I have also had the pleasure of watching many of the children’s’ classes and have been impressed with the different instructors’ levels of patience, care and attentiveness.”
“If you are looking for a place to have your little dancer blossom…look no further LAD is it!”
“Older teen dancers are great role models and take great care of the young ones.”
What families & students say
“The studio is spacious and beautiful, the staff is welcoming, the instructors are personable and great with children.”
“Students get to try out new techniques and their teachers get to help guide them through their dance journey.”
“I loved dropping her off every morning and being greeted by the owner, Jaquetta, who is ALWAYS bright, kind, cheerful and welcoming.”
“The studio is spacious and beautiful, the staff is welcoming, the instructors are personable and great with children.”
“Living Arts Dance is one of the best dance studio in Philadelphia you will never have to worry about your children being in good hands they are truly like family.”
“At the end of every season there is always a recital and an awards ceremony where all of the children are acknowledged for their hard work and dedication.”
From the reviews
I am appalled with some of these reviews I'm reading. My daughter who is now 6 has been going since she was 2 years old. I can't speak for the other instructors but Jacquetta is very friendly and welcoming. Parents these days expect people to baby and pacify their kids and its ridiculous!
Living Arts Dance Studio is more than a dance studio, it's a family. Ms. Jaquetta has created an atmosphere for dance that allows students to develop their natural dance skills. Both of my daughters have been dance for Living Arts for three years now and they love ever moment of it.
My daughter has enjoyed attending Living Arts Dance Studio for the last three years. The instructors are great and work well with the children. The dance studio is a warm and family-welcoming atmosphere.
I have been part of the Living Arts Dance family from the very beginning, about 14 years. The staff is very professional and talented. They treat every child as if they were their own. I have seen how the energy and atmosphere has changed the lives of so many young people.
Adult ballet at Living Arts Dance, Inc.
Living Arts Dance, Inc. runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Living Arts Dance, Inc.
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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