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The Rock School West Chester
4.7 ★★★★★ 21 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
- Ages classes for ages 2–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (267) 554-3888
- Website & schedule therockschool.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“It's a warm environment for children testing the ballet waters to dancers with an interest in becoming a professional dancer.”
What families & students say
“The instructors, staff, and community are professional, supportive, and caring.”
“A school for dance instruction and education that is of the highest caliber, with programs and performance opportunities for everyone at every level!”
“It's a warm environment for children testing the ballet waters to dancers with an interest in becoming a professional dancer.”
From the reviews
Outstanding school. The new director Etienne Diaz is really fantastic. His amazing ability in bringing out abilities that young dancers didn’t realize they had. Truly a wonderful program, I highly recommend!
My daughters love RW. We have been there for 6 years. The quality of the instructors is wonderful and the staff are so friendly.
Beautiful school with highest quality of training and strongest faculty in the greater Philadelphia region. If you are serious about quality of dance training for your child, this is the place for you. The Rock School has shaped strong dancers who are now performing around the world.
Rock West provides excellent training. The staff is experienced and under the leadership of Etienne Diaz, the program is growing especially in the area of technical training and artistry.
Your first ballet class at The Rock School West Chester
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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