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The Dance Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in West Chester, 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
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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) 696-5023
- Website & schedule thedancecenter.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–6 PM |
The programs they offer
How they train
“The portion of staff dedicated to ballet is well educated in the Vaganova syllabus and those who teach other genera's of dance are also very well equipped to teach what they teach.”
What families & students say
“The Dance Center staff is very approachable and sincere- whether it be a question of dance, technique or life.”
From the reviews
The Dance Center is by far the best dance school you could attend in the area. The portion of staff dedicated to ballet is well educated in the Vaganova syllabus and those who teach other genera's of dance are also very well equipped to teach what they teach.
I grew up dancing at The Dance Center, and I’m genuinely grateful for the strong classical foundation I received there. The technique I learned prepared me well for college dance programs and for continuing dance into adulthood.
Our daughter attends classes and really enjoys everything about it! Very professional and she learns so much each class.
Your first ballet class at The 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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