Dance It Forward®

Grow in Dance. 

Move Forward In Life.

Dance It Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing exceptional dance education, performances,
leadership opportunities and community outreach for dancers of all aspirations, making dance available to everyone!

Imagine your dancer...


Performing on a professional stage

Earning leadership roles

Building lifelong friendships

Young dancer in a pink dress performing on a lit theater stage with flowers in hand

Your child deserves a place to grow, perform, and belong.

Four young ballet dancers in pink tutus pose with arms raised in a studio.
Young child in a red-and-blue costume smiling against a gray background
Five ballerinas in tiaras and tutus embrace in a group hug backstage.
Nine performers in black outfits stand on stage with arms raised under golden lights.

Not Sure

Where To Begin?

Find Your Dance Pathway Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Aerial Arts, Acro, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Classes for ages 18 months to Older Adults!

FIND YOUR DANCE PATHWAY

Finding a dance studio that meets your child exactly where they are - and grows with them - shouldn't be difficult.


From first steps to center stage, Dance It Forward provides exceptional educational, performance, and leadership opportunities for dancers of every age and stage.


Whether your dancer dreams of dancing once a week, performing on stage, competing with a team, or pursuing collegiate or professional pathways, there is a place for them here.


We've helped thousands of dancers since 1971. We know every dancer is different - that's why we build a plan around yours.

PATHWAY 1

HAPPY FEET ACADEMY

AGES 18 MONTHS-7 YEARS

Our youngest dancers learn through creativity, imagination and movement while building confidence and foundational dance skills.

PATHWAY 2

 OPEN CLASS PROGRAM

AGES 7-Adult

Open classes for dancers who love to learn, create and perform! 

PATHWAY 3

PERFORMANCE TRAINING

AGES 7-20

For dancers seeking targeted and fun performance training, leadership experiences and additional performance opportunities. Includes Greater York Youth Ballet, Youth Ensemble, NHSDA Ensemble, and the Hip Hop Crew

PATHWAY 4

FORWARD FORCE COMPETITION TEAM

AGES 7-20

For dancers who thrive in a challenging and supportive team environment that combines exceptional training with exciting competition experiences.

PATHWAY 5

SUMMER PROGRAMS

AGES 1.5-Adult

Camps, classes and intensives designed to keep dancers learning, growing and creating all summer. Both recreational, open and pre-pro options.

PATHWAY 6

ADULT PROGRAMS

Adults of all ages

Our Adult Classes are for fun, fitness and expressing yourself!

We welcome everyone to give it a try.