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Philly Dance Fitness
4.5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Ballet school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Class price classes around $60 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (215) 645-2717
- Website & schedule phillydancefitness.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 AM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM |
The programs they offer
“I have taken a couple of different classes at PDF since getting back into dance (as an adult) and have always left class feeling awesome.”
“Despite my various disabilities, the way the classes are taught and the humor and grace from a stellar teacher made me keep coming back.”
How they train
“Trained in the Vaganova style, Beverly offers classes for adults of all levels.”
What families & students say
“Her teaching methods are excellent as dancers from all levels of experience consistently leave her class with new knowledge and a new appreciation for what their bodies can do.”
“But all in all, it's a great place and the people are just so supportive and super-friendly.”
“I’m not a professional dancer but I enjoyed Bollywood dance in college and wanted to continue that interest.”
“I have taken a couple of different classes at PDF since getting back into dance (as an adult) and have always left class feeling awesome.”
“I’m not a professional dancer but I enjoyed Bollywood dance in college and wanted to continue that interest.”
From the reviews
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.
Weeks out from another trip home, and months out from 10 years with Beverly, I can not say enough about the place where I learned ballet. Trained in the Vaganova style, Beverly offers classes for adults of all levels. The community she has built of dancers of all ages, abilities and levels is incredible.
I stumbled upon Philly Dance Fitness about 5 years ago.... and boy am I glad I did. I joined to take Zumba classes, and was surprised at how many different types of workout classes PDF offered. I have never been a huge gym person and I really didn’t think I could be so dedicated to working out.
The Bollywood dance class on Wednesday nights is honestly one of the best things to have ever happened to me. The music is always catchy, the dance moves are fun, and it’s a great workout. I’m not a professional dancer but I enjoyed Bollywood dance in college and wanted to continue that interest.
Adult ballet at Philly Dance Fitness
Philly Dance Fitness 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 Philly Dance Fitness
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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