Summer enrollment opens December 1.
If your preferred class or program is full, please add your dancer's name to the waitlist.
Intro to Pointe Workshop
- how to properly tie ribbons
- different sewing techniques
- safe ways to break in the shoes
- pointe shoe care
- Theraband exercises to build foot and ankle strength
- beginner pointe barre exercises (Pre-Pointe dancers may participate in ballet slippers.)
Old City
Half-Day Nutcracker Camp (4-6 Years Old)
Young dancers ages 4–6 are invited to step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker! Throughout the week, they’ll explore Ballet, Theater Dance, and Pilates as they twirl through the Land of Sweets and bring beloved Nutcracker characters to life. With a balance of structure, creativity, and fun, this camp nurtures imagination and movement.
Old City
Ardmore
Full Day Dance Intensive (6-12 Years Old)
Beginner and intermediate dancers ages 6–12 strengthen their technique and explore new styles in this engaging camp featuring Ballet, Theater Dance, Contemporary, Pilates, and a student-inspired Choreography class. Each day combines skill-building with creativity and fun.
Old City
Ardmore
Intermediate Dance Intensive
Serious intermediate dancers ages 10 and up train nearly 30 hours per week in Pilates, Ballet technique (two-hour daily class), Contemporary Dance, Theater Dance, and Choreography. This intensive camp offers an excellent opportunity for young artists to refine their technique, build strength, and deepen their artistry.
Minimum two-week enrollment required. Weeks do not need to be consecutive.
Appropriate for dancers who have completed one year of Ballet 3, 3X, 4, or 4X at PDA, or for dancers with at least four years of ballet experience.
Old City
Ardmore
Intermediate/Advanced Dance Intensive
For intermediate and advanced dancers ready to take their training to the next level, this five-week intensive offers an immersive and inspiring experience. Dancers refine and elevate their ballet technique while expanding their versatility and artistic expression through classes with Philadelphia Dance Academy faculty and esteemed guest artists.
Designed for current PDA students in Ballet 5/5X or 6/6X/7, and for dancers ages 13+ with five or more years of ballet training. Pointe work is required.
The comprehensive curriculum includes:
Ballet Technique, Pointe, Contemporary, Modern, Theater Dance, Hip Hop, Pilates, Yoga, Franklin Method, Conditioning/Injury Prevention, Choreography Composition, and Ballet Terminology.
Tuition: Enroll in Sessions A & B for a discounted rate of $2,225 for 5 weeks.
Old City
Maintenance Classes
Ballet 5/5X Maintenance Classes are for those enrolled in Ballet 5/5X for the 26-27 school year.
Ballet 6/6X/7 Maintenance Classes are for those enrolled in Ballet 6/6X/7 for the 26-27 school year.
Old City
Creative Movement (Ages 2.5-4)
Designed to introduce children to the structure of a dance class, Creative Movement encourages freedom of expression while building a fun and supportive learning environment. This class helps young dancers develop confidence as they participate independently while exploring music, movement, and imagination.
Old City
Ardmore
Pre-Ballet (Ages 4-6)
Our Pre-Ballet class bridges the transition between Creative Movement and formal ballet training. Children ages 4-6 have fun and build confidence as they learn simple exercises and combinations that strengthen coordination, introduce turnout, and establish essential ballet vocabulary. While imagination and creativity remain central to the experience, classes begin to take on a more traditional ballet structure, preparing dancers for beginner ballet in a supportive, engaging, and age-appropriate environment.
Old City
Ardmore
Ballet 1/1X (Ages 6-9)
Ballet 1/1X introduces young dancers to formal ballet training in a structured, nurturing environment. Students focus on developing proper technique with increased attention to detail, alignment, and strength-building. This level establishes essential foundations in classical ballet while supporting growing confidence, discipline, and a love of dance.
Old City
Ballet 2/2X (Ages 8-12)
Ballet 2/2X builds on the fundamentals of Ballet 1/1X and welcomes dancers with varied experience. This class strengthens technique through a focus on alignment, turnout, coordination, and musicality. Students reinforce foundational ballet positions, develop balance and control, and expand their movement vocabulary with introductory turns, jumps, and traveling steps. With an emphasis on confidence, artistry, and proper technique, Ballet 2/2X prepares dancers for more formal technical training.
Ardmore
Adult/Teen Beginner/Intermediate Ballet
Adult/Teen Ballet classes are open to all levels and offer a welcoming, structured environment for dancers ages 13 and up.
Prior ballet experience is required for the Adult/Teen Intermediate classes.
Because each class progresses throughout the session, we do not offer drop-ins. These technique-focused classes are ideal for students looking to strengthen their ballet foundation, learn a new skill for recreation, or supplement training in another art or sport such as acting, musical theatre, figure skating, or gymnastics.