Dance It Forward®
Grow in Dance.
Move Forward In Life.
Dance Classes in York, PA for Kids, Teens & Adults
Dance It Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing exceptional dance education, performances, leadership opportunities and community outreach for dancers of all ages — with financial assistance available so cost does not have to be a barrier.
Ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary, acro and more for dancers ages 18 months through adult.
Imagine your dancer...
Performing on a professional stage
Earning leadership roles
Building lifelong friendships
Your child deserves a place to grow, perform, and belong.
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Where To Begin?
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As a nonprofit organization, tuition and program fees directly support Dance It Forward’s educational programs,
performances, community outreach and efforts to make dance accessible to students regardless of financial means
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: 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
School of Ballet
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
Summer Intensives
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!
