Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year is now open!

The school year begins Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 and ends in June 2024 with our Annual Recital Performance! When you register, you are registering for the entire school year - September through June.

Each class meets for one hour, once per week.

For pricing and registration inquiries, please email us at thedancegallerypa@gmail.com or call at 610-921-2011!

INTRODUCTORY CLASSES

  • Creative Movement

    Ages 3-4

    A class that uses music and play to teach dance basics. New and young dancers begin to learn about turning, jumping, traveling, stretching and distinguishing between left and right in this fun and easy-going class.

  • Tiny Tumblers

    Ages 3-4

    Beginner acrobats will start to develop body awareness, strength and flexibility while having fun in this playful and high-energy class! They will become familiar with working on a mat and start to work on basic tricks like forward-rolls and bridges.

BALLET CLASSES

  • Pre-Ballet

    Age 4

    Intended for Creative Movement graduates who wish to focus on ballet. Students begin to learn ballet technique and terminology. In class, they will focus on the basics of movement through work at the barre, in the center, and across the floor.

  • Ballet 1

    Ages 5-6

    Students will become familiar with work at the barre, in the center, across the floor, and in combinations that will advance their early understanding of the basics of ballet technique.

  • Ballet A

    Ages 7-9

    A ballet class meant for students who are starting dance just a bit older. Students will focus on the basics of ballet technique and terminology in an environment that, because of the age range, can move at a slightly faster pace.

TAP/JAZZ COMBINATION CLASSES

  • Pre-Combo

    Age 4

    Intended for Creative Movement graduates who wish to focus on tap and jazz. Students begin to learn tap and jazz technique and terminology, and just a bit of ballet. In class, they will focus on the basics of movement through work at the barre, in the center, and across the floor.

  • Combo 1

    Ages 5-6

    A class introducing students to dance through a combination of the fundamentals of tap, jazz, and a bit of ballet. Combo classes offer a bit of everything!

  • Combo A

    Ages 7-9

    A combination class meant for students who are starting dance just a bit older. Students in this class will study jazz. tap and some basic ballet. They will receive a well-rounded introduction to dance in an environment that, because of the age range, can move at a slightly faster pace.

ACRO CLASSES

  • Pre-Acro

    Age 4

    Intended for Tiny Tumblers graduates. Students begin to learn acro technique and terminology. In class, they will focus on tricks like cartwheels, handstands and headstands.

  • Acro 1

    Ages 5-6

    Our acrobats will work to develop skills including limbers, walkovers, chinstands, handsprings, aerials, and tucks.

  • Acro A

    Ages 7-9

    An acro class intended for students who are starting just a bit older. Students will work on the fundamentals of acro, and more advanced tricks. Because of the age range, students are able to move at a slightly faster pace.

HIP-HOP CLASSSES

  • Hip-Hop 1

    Ages 5-6

    Students will be introduced to a variety of old and new urban, street and pop dance styles - focusing on popping, locking and breaking. Hip-hop is a fast and energetic dance style set to the latest hip-hop and pop music. Students will learn combinations in which they’re challenged to execute steps with strength, speed, and precision.

  • Hip-Hop A

    Ages 7-9

    Dancers will work to develop their strength, stamina, flexibility, and performance quality through exercises and combinations in the center and across the floor. They will develop a strong sense of musicality. Hip-Hop A moves at a slightly faster pace because of the age range of dancers.

  • Hip-Hop Teen

    Ages 10+

    A hip-hop class meant for students who are starting dance in their pre-teen and teenage years. Dancers work in the center, across the floor, and in combinations to develop their mastery of hip-hop technique and terminology.

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS

  • Pointe, Lyrical, Modern, and Contemporary

    Ages vary

    As dancers progress through our programs, they will receive opportunities to train in various advanced styles. These genres of dance incorporate a precise and nuanced understanding of dance technique that allows dancers to explore storytelling, artistry and emotion. At the age of 12, our ballet students will be evaluated for placement into the pointe program.

  • Adult Classes

    Ages 18+

    Sometimes our graduates want to keep dancing. Sometimes our dance moms and dads want to join in on the fun. Sometimes a former dancer wants to get back into class as a hobby when they retire. No matter your age or ability level, we guarantee you’ll have a blast! We offer adult classes in jazz, tap, and hip-hop. No, you’re not too old and, no, it doesn’t matter if you think you have two left feet. You will absolutely have a good time and make incredible memories!

  • Competition Classes

    Ages 3+

    The Dance Gallery is home to the award-winning Stars Competition Team! For more information, visit the “Competition Team” tab.