Philly Dance Fitness
“The instructions are AMAZING and always want you wanting more and you're having so much fun you don't even notice the time.”
Best Ballet Classes in Philadelphia, PA
15 schools listed · 9 in Philadelphia · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 30, 2026
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Philadelphia Dance Theatre
“Excellent place for kids to learn dance: classical, modern, jazz, hip hop.”
Equilibrium Dance Academy
“We love this space and the staff are amazing we highly recommend this studio to others.”
Sunmi Ballet
“I'm and adult beginner and Sunni and the other teachers make sure I learn how to dance not simply go through the motions.”
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The Philadelphia Dance Academy
“Lori and her staff of wonderful teacher's did an excellent job with all the performers.”
Wissahickon Dance Academy
“My daughter went to a week long camp and it was a lovely experience for her!”
The 15 schools listed for Philadelphia, PA teach ballet. Whether a school follows a graded syllabus, and which ages it takes, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Philadelphia, PA
9 of the 15 schools we list are based in Philadelphia; the other 6 serve Philadelphia from towns including Havertown (10 mi), Riverton, NJ (6 mi) and Narberth (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 386 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
How do I ask about joining a ballet class partway through?
12 of the 15 schools list an email address. Mid-year entry depends on the grade and on what the class has already covered, so write with your child's age and experience and let the school suggest a level rather than guessing one yourself.
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Alexei Borovik Ballet
“We are all privileged to have the opportunity to take Alexei's classes and learn from Alexei and his experience that spans many decades and continents”
Olga Kresin Ballet School and Studio
“Very nice ballet school in Philly 👍🏻”
All-Star Movements School of Dance
Kristina Pulcini Ballet Academy
“Kristina and her staff have an amazing ability to achieve beautiful execution in a very positive, encouraging, and fun environment.”
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Philadelphia Studio Ballet
“There is a wide variety of classes that are offered so she can always find something that she loves which also fits her schedule.”
Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet
“The best place to grow as a dancer”
South Jersey Dance Center
“Both of our girls (4 & 6) LOVE their teachers and the friends made here!”
Performance Studios
“Gave my daughter a socially distanced dance recital while others just did a virtual.”
Dain Dance Academy (Dda)
“Jamie and her staff communicate frequently and make themselves available at all times for comments, questions, concerns of parents.”
Why these companies made our list
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