Welcome to
dance it forward
York's Nonprofit Center for Dance Education,
Performing Company & Arts Entertainment Group
Students who regularly participate in dance:
- Earn higher GPAs
- Perform better in science, math, and writing
- Earn higher test scores on SATs
- Enroll in 4-year colleges
National Endowment for the Arts
CONNECT WITH PEOPLE LIKE YOU
We are not a competition school.
We love to make art with dance.
Explore our many programs and
find your place in our dance community.
YOU BELONG HERE
You've Got One Life, Dance It!
RECREATIONAL
PROGRESSIVE PRE-PROFESSIONAL
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Early Childhood
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Ballet
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COMMERCIAL DANCE
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9000 sf Facility
FROM STUDIO
TO STAGE
Discover the power of
Performance Based Training
J O I N A
P E R F O R M I N G C O M P A N Y
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DANCE CREW
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why choose us?
unique Dance opportunities
We have been voted BEST OF YORK
year after year with the best dance
programs offered anywhere around.
We have professional dancers around the world.
Affiliations
American Academy of Ballet
Dance Educators of America
DiscoverDance
Mission Partner Cultural Alliance of York County
National Dance Education Organization
National Honor Society for Dance Arts
Progressing Contemporary Technique
S A F E L Y W E D A N C E
Background Checked Staff
Mandated Reporter Staff
Use of Written Curriculum
Secure and Updated Facility
New, Serviced HVAC units
Full Time Admin Support Staff
Video Monitoring Used
Not a Competition School
Testimonials
"Taking dance and participating in the company saved me emotionally, many, many times and is why I direct and choreograph musicals at my school. I want to provide my students with the joy and fulfillment that I felt from every practice and performance / was able to have. Dancing has always made me feel alive!!!"
CAROLYN MOTTERN, Former Student
"I took dance class for many years with Shana, and I loved every minute of it! This is why I love music and dance even now, years later."
LISA AMSPACHER, Former Student
"This organization has taught me the values of life through the discipline and passion of dance. My dance teachers Shana, Lori & Mindy not only taught Ballet and Jazz technique but life skills, and helped me grow as a performer, choreographer and dance educator. Studying here empowers you to dance beyond the physical body, to dance from the heart, and educates you how to move efficiently to achieve the technique. Dance is a gift, and this group shared that gift with me. I am thankful beyond words to give back, as a dance teacher under their wings. Inspired by the professional teachers that taught me, I dedicated my life to pursuing a dance career. When you study here, you discover you are the architect of your dreams. Together, we can start building your dreams one plie at a time."
AK MULLEN, Former Student & Faculty
"This organization impressed us with their level of professionalism within their operations, as well as their performances. We were welcomed immediately and everyone involved made the transition into dance a very smooth process. We thank the Greater York Center for Dance Education for assisting our daughter in developing her passion for dance."
The DELGADO FAMILY
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3524 E Market Street York, PA 17402
717-755-6683 (Call or Text)
