The PDA staff is professional, welcoming, and encouraging to my young ballet dancer who started at…read more3 years old and who has big dreams and ambitions of performing on stage when she's older.

My almost 3 years old daughter had her first dance class today and I can't begin to tell you how…read moregreat an experience this was for her and me. I had so much anxiety about her having separation anxiety or having a total meltdown but Lori and her staff were absolutely amazing and patient. My daughter went off to class without a fuss which was an absolute miracle!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Love this dance school! Our daughter has grown so much. The instructors are great dancers and…read moregreat with kids. Rates are reasonable. Highly recommend!

When our 16yo daughter told me she wanted to take up dance, I knew it would be a challenge to find…read morea dance home to accommodate a newbie of her age. I stumbled upon JDA through an online search and spoke with Ms Leech personally on the phone. She mentioned it was a fairly new studio with small teen classes. Our daughter is loving learning something new. The team at JDA truly love the art of dance and share their passion through teaching and inspiring dancers of all ages. I would highly recommend JDA and let any "older" girls seeking to learn dance knows that it is never too late to learn something new.

My daughter loves it here! Top quality teaching. Here you learn from former professional dancers…read moreand veteran teachers. They care about challenging your child, technique and continual growth.

a stellar performance by our youth! They were precise, disciplined and well mannered. The…read moreconservatory further proves that when parents and teachers work together, children will excel in anything they do.

We found Miss Jeanne's to be a very disappointing experience. We read many great reviews about the…read moreplace, so we confidently chose it as where to enroll our 3 year old girls for their first year of dance lessons. The school, for us, seems to be largely riding on its legacy. Many of the other parents at the school were dancers there previously, so as "outsiders" we often felt out of the loop and that a lot of the things we needed to know weren't widely broadcast because it was seemingly assumed that we just knew what was going on. Our girls started in September, but in January we discovered we had not been receiving any email communications from the studio. Mistakes happen, but the dates and times of the year end recital had changed, which meant family who wanted to come see the performance didn't have enough notice to change their schedules; had we received those initial emails in the fall they would have had time to adjust their vacation schedules. Once we began receiving emails it still seemed as if we would only get some of what was sent out as more often than not we should show up for class with some kind of special event going on that we had no clue about (and yes, we regularly check our Spam so the communications were not ending up there either). Also, whole emails were used sometimes important announcements were just made to the parents in the waiting room, meaning if you weren't there or stepped out to run an errand during class you missed out and had no way of knowing what, if anything, you might have missed. Overall, the communication from the studio to parents was very poor. While communication was one big issue the larger one was that parents were really just viewed as means to write a check every month. Parents were forbidden to go in to the dance studio (beyond the waiting room) and to talk to the teachers. While we certainly understand the problems of having parents in the studio creates and that you can't have a line of parents harassing the teacher after lessons, causing the next hour of lessons to run late, it's problematic when you are dealing with 3-4 year olds who aren't the best communicators. We never got any kind of feedback or assessment from the teacher or studio as to how our girls were doing in class, if or what they should be practicing at home, if they possessed any natural aptitude for dancing, and if they even seemed to enjoy it. For older students, that's not a problem, but for the parents of toddlers it's a very frustrating place to be. Our girls often seemed reticent to go to class saying they didn't like it, but then would be very excited and happy after class, so who knows. We eventually got frustrated enough with the place that we pulled our girls out in April because we were over not knowing how or what our children were doing for that hour each week they were in class and because we continued to receive very poor instructions from the studio about what was expected of us / what we needed to do. One week they were supposed to show up in full recital attire. We never were told they needed to do so that week and then were given the hasty instructions of "just dress them up next week" without any specifics of what they should wear, how their hair should be, or what make up they needed. Again, it was all assumed that we just knew all these details. As far as I can tell, the teachers do a good job with the students. Our girls, over time, did show us some steps they learned and they even performed their routine for us after we un-enrolled from the school. We felt horrible about doing so since they had worked hard all year, but we had no confidence that we would actually receive the instructions and feedback we needed to put our children in a place to succeed at the recital. The older students who were there seemed to really like it. For us, though, the school seemed very focused on the competition aspect of dance and less on the artistic expression aspects. Our perception on that might be incorrect, but that was just the vibe we got, which was also not what we were really looking for in a dance studio. In any case, if our girls decide they want to continue dancing we will find a different dance school to take them to.

We love MJ's School of Dance Arts. Having been a mom with no dance experience, I received guidance…read moreevery step of the way On what to expect of them and of my children. Current and past staff were strong on attention to detail, building confidence, and manners. Although we sadly miss Miss Jeanne, Barbara, and Gwendel, we know that the school is still one of high quality.

The teachers are so friendly and seem so patient.So far my daughter loves it.They have a live video…read moreof each class to watch so you can view the class and run errands. Nicole really went the extra mile to make sure we felt comfortable for my daughter's first dance class, and she felt at ease right away.I am really looking forward to seeing my daughter learn from this experience and make new friends and I will highly recommend this school.

Deana is a wonderful teacher! My kids had modern dancing lessons from her. She is very good at…read moreaddressing her students with the right pictures in their minds, and helps my kids at every class to achieve a better sense of body movements - key to success as her student. Deana's ability to accormordate her deep dance experiences into her classes makes for an exciting experience. Also she always loved to create a perfect workout. This is a very clean and well managed dancing studio! Highly recommend it!

We've tried other studios for our daughter, but PSPA is home. Instructors are focused on giving…read morechildren a quality dance education while providing an environment that encourages fun and building healthy relationships. There is a feeling of community amongst the parents, and everyone celebrates each others' successes. It's well worth our 35 minute drive three times a week for us, because we know our daughter is part of a studio that is interested in her dance education rather than just our wallet. Shows are Broadway quality, costumes are tasteful and appropriate, and the choreography is outstanding. The studio itself is homey and gorgeous. You seriously cannot find better in the Bucks County area!

Great little ballet school. They approach their classes professionally and seriously, even though…read morethey're catering to little kids...and it's really affordable too. Just $80 a month! The staff has also been a delight to interact with. Apparently, come spring, the ballet year culminates in a mega performance consisting of all of their classes. There's supposed to be ornate costumes, majestic sets, the whole 9 yards. We're truly looking forward to that!

Love this place. My 14 year-old just signed up for her third year. What really sets Freestyle apart…read moreis that it's truly all about the love of dance. While there is a competitive dance team that students can audition for, the week-to-week class focus is on learning and dancing. We've tried other schools in the past and I usually end up feeling like the kids spend the whole year planning for a huge, expensive, loooong recital. Here, the year ends with a dance showcase that is warm and friendly and reasonably priced to attend and to participate in (no expensive costumes that your kids will only wear once). Colleen is an amazingly talented, patient, and enthusiastic teacher. Tony, the owner, is just a super great guy. The whole staff is very friendly and they seem to get along like a family. Give Freestyle a try!

We had my son's sixth birthday party here this past weekend and it was an amazing party. After the…read moreparty was over many parents emailed and called us saying that their kids were raving that it wasthe best party they had ever been to! Multiple parents said this! Tony, the party coordinator, was amazing and didn't leave any stone unturned! He had great ideas on decorating the room and allowed us to bring in some of our own food and decorations. The kids played in the fantasy fun zone for a while and played games inside the dance studio. Awesome party! Would 100% have it there again!

Elements is so special to our family! It is truly becoming our home away from home. This will be…read moremy children's third year dancing with Elements, and we couldn't imagine our lives without it. Miss Marla is such a special dance instructor and truly helps each child in her care grow, develop, and strive to reach their full potential. She not only teaches dance but gets to know her students creating such a nurturing environment that makes attending her classes all that much more enjoyable. There may be many dance schools out there but there is only one Miss Marla, and we are lucky to have found her. Here's to another year of dancing through life!!

I cannot recommend Elements Dance Factory enough! What a special place with extra special teachers…read more Ms. Marla gives each child not only respect, but love and opportunity to grow as a dancer in a safe and fun environment. The themed camps throughout summer are well planned and just adorable! They truly go above and beyond! Thank you for all that you do!

My daughters attended a local studio for several years then it was bought out and bullying and…read moredrama flourished. When we came here and found out this would not be tolerated from parents or kids, I felt so relieved. At our old studio, in the last year of the new owner, my child's dance skills regressed. In these past few months at Next Level, all of my kids skills increased tenfold, as well as their confidence, and their anxiety lessened. My daughter was still able to be a part of the competition team and have a solo even though we were new. They believe in my kids and they care about them. We love Miss Gina, Ms. Dee, Ms. Katie, Ms.Ashley, Ms.Sharon, and Ms. Carissa. And what we have learned from the ballet teacher, Ms. Larissa, and her amazing structure and experience with Russian ballet is unmatched. She is strict but my daughter adores her because she cares so much. In the past, she hated ballet, now she wants private lessons with her - she is a miracle worker! I highly recommend this school!!!!

We recently switched after three years somewhere else when we felt it was time for a change. My…read moredaughter is loving the teachers and instruction she is receiving. She also loves the fact that she has gotten to be part of the performing team, something her old place didn't have. So far, we've performed in Matawan Day and will be also performing at a nursing home for Christmas. As a former dancer and dance instructor, I am highly impressed with the teachers, instruction and choreography at this school.

Just want to say I have been dancing at the Dance Center for a number of years now and how lucky I…read morefeel to have a professional studio with teachers and a director who warmly welcome and appreciate adult dancers. The Wednesday morning class is a joy. The dancers are a nice mix ranging from students who danced as children, to others who more recently have realized an adult dream come true, college students earning degrees, people who seek an outstanding form of fitness, as well as active and retired dancers enjoying their craft. Altogether it is a healthy mix of upbeat, friendly, supportive people. When I am there, the problems of the world drop away. And when I leave, I feel exhilarated and ready for anything. Jeannie H.

From the owner: The Dance Center is West Chester's premiere dance studio that has trained dancers since 1974…read more Over 65 classes on our schedule are offered. Pre-Dance Division - ages 3,4 and 5,6 ~ 2 levels of training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop. Elementary Division - ages 7 to 11 ~ 6 levels of training in Ballet, Pointe, Pointe Preparation, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Stretch & Conditioning. Pre-Professional Division - ages 12 to 18 ~ 4 levels of training in Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Partnering, Lyrical, Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop. Performing Opportunities year-round with the Brandywine Ballet Company and Brandywine Contemporary Company. Over 100 students from our school have gone on to professional ballet and contemporary companies across the United States. Too numerous to mention are the hundreds of students who have gone on to earn scholarships at leading dance colleges and universities. Learn more about our professional faculty and state-of-the-art facility, housing 4 large studios, by visiting our website: thedancecenter.org. Don't hesitate to email us and our Director, Donna Muzio will guide you to the appropriate class selection(s) for your child. We are now accepting registrations for our Fall Season of Dance! info@thedancecenter.org