Dance It Forward®

Grow in Dance. 

Move Forward In Life.

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.

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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.

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Where To Begin?

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We are York PA's nonprofit dance school for Ages 1.5 to Adult offering classes, performances, & leadership opps. Classes fill quickly...Secure your spot.

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.

Why Choose Us

PATHWAY:   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: OPEN CLASS PROGRAM

School of Commercial Dance & School of Ballet

AGES 7-Adult

Open classes for dancers who love to learn, create and perform without additional commitments.

School of Commercial Dance

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School of Ballet

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PATHWAY: 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, Hip Hop Crew

PATHWAY: 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: SUMMER PROGRAMS

AGES 7-20

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

Kids Camps & Weekly Classes

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Summer Intensives

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PATHWAY: RECREATIONAL DANCE

No costumes, Just pure fun with a sprinkle of fitness!
These are classes for both children and adults who just want to dance without additional commitments.


DANCEMIX CLASSES FOR AGES 3-6 and 7+ that offers a non-performing, combo style dance class.
ADULT CLASSES FROM BALLET TO JAZZ/TAP, POM/PRECISION & CONTEMPORARY, FAMILY DANCES!