West Chester Dance Works

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West Chester Dance Works is a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity entrusted to fulfill our mission of providing opportunities for all to receive exposure to the many benefits of dance.

Our 2024 Fall/Winter class schedule is HERE! 08/29/2024

Who's ready for Fall dance classes? Join us for both uplifting and inclusive dance opportunities! Hip Hop, Ballet, Modern, Lyrical, West African? We have it all. Register today and try a class for FREE in September!

Our 2024 Fall/Winter class schedule is HERE! Register for Fall Classes Today! Our array of classes offers a variety of levels and styles ranging from Ballet to Hip Hop to West African dance! Beginner through advanced level classes are offered…

BAU Showcase 2024 Highlight Reel 08/26/2024

To our Hip Hop dancers that would like even more Hip Hop, this is for you. We have had multiple dancers join Beat Addikts United Inc. Check out their website for more information.

BAU Showcase 2024 Highlight Reel Check out some moments from our 2024 Annual Showcase and then head to www.beataddikts.com to learn more!Big thanks to John Perko from JP Multimedia for the e...

08/12/2024

We can't wait to see you all!

05/15/2024

Who’s ready for the summer? We have options for everyone! Don’t hesitate, register now to guarantee you and/or your dancer’s spot…

05/12/2024

We appreciate you all, have a wonderful day!

Photos from Meet in Chester County, PA's post 04/20/2024

Signature and Training had the opportunity to share a piece during this event Thursday. Thank you Chester County’s Brandywine Valley for having us!

03/19/2024

Master classes are a great way to learn from teachers that specialize in a style and they are always fun!

There’s always fun opportunities to catch our choreographers out and about teaching classes!
Check out teaching at dance studio this weekend!

03/18/2024

Longer days bring Summer to mind, and Summer brings dance camps, classes and workshops! With Paw Patrol Dance Camp for youth, Choreography Workshops for pre-teens and classes for ages 3-adult you can't miss!

Registration is open now! https://www.dianematthewsdance.com/considering-summer-dance/

Photos from West Chester Dance Works's post 03/11/2024

We are still elated from our spring concert “Rising” yesterday. There were so many amazing dances. We want to thank Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center for welcoming us again, our food tasting vendors, Brothers Pizza and Pasta, Deliciously lemony, Mama K’s Baking and Plum Caterers everything was delicious!

During the show we announced the return of “Rachel Harris: One Woman Over the Line” next season. We are excited to bring the production back. We are looking for facilities to perform and audition information will be given soon.

Photos from West Chester Dance Works's post 03/05/2024

We want to say congratulations to our dancer Adam for his leading role in his high school theater production “Rent” this past weekend!

If you would like to see him take the dance stage, join us for our Spring Concert “Rising” this Sunday, March 10th at 3pm.

https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/3811/3813

Photos from West Chester Dance Works's post 02/26/2024

We had a weekend full of activity for our online auction. Thank you to all who have recently registered and those who have taken advantage of our "Buy it Now" option!

There really is something for everyone. Visit the auction website to view all of out options.

charityauction.bid/wcdwrising

Photos from West Chester Dance Works's post 02/26/2024

Some more highlights from our time with the students at Collegium Charter School.

Thank you again for having us!

Photos from West Chester Dance Works's post 02/25/2024

Thanks to Collegium Charter School for hosting our Black History in Dance presentation. We LOVED dancing for and with your students!

02/21/2024

Thank you Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center for hosting our reception and concert again!

West Chester Dance Works 2024 Spring Concert 🩰
Sunday, March 10th @ 3:00PM! ✨

WCDW returns to Uptown for their Annual Spring Concert and Fundraiser. Join us for an afternoon of dance that will energize, engage and lift your spirits.

Consider upgrading to a Premiere ticket, which includes pre-concert reception with food tastings from local restaurants and premiere seats.
Reserve your seats today! ⬇️
https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/3811/3813

Photos from West Chester Dance Works's post 02/21/2024

Our online auction is in full effect. We have a lot of great items to bid on. What do you have your eyes on?

Use this link (https://event.auctria.com/2ce5fa77-109f-4d17-95ee-72da9f66829b/) to start bidding today!

02/13/2024

Lunch break tea 🫖

Our Executive Director, Diane Matthews will be a part of this online panel. Thank you Pennsylvania Dance Education Organization for this opportunity. We hope you all can tune in.

🚨New event alert!🚨 FEB 20th 6:30-8pm EST join us for an on-line panel presentation and discussion of how to find work and advance your career in the dance sector. Hear from experts in the Independent Studio, PreK-12 Classroom, Dance Company or Teaching Artist sectors in Pennsylvania!
FREE FOR MEMBERS! Registration link on our website. www.padeo.org

02/08/2024

Our DM Dance Machine had an amazing performance at West Chester University’s Winter Dance Fest “Rooted in Dance”. Our dancers are excited to strengthen their skills at Drexel University’s, Drexel Dance Day this Saturday!

Don’t forget, you can see all of our groups and special guests at our Annual Spring Concert next month. Use the link below for tickets. Take advantage of the early purchase discount until Saturday, Feb. 10th!

https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/3811/3813

02/05/2024

We are so excited for parent observation week!

01/16/2024

Due to the weather and road conditions, the studio will be closed this evening. Enjoy your evening, stay safe and warm!

01/12/2024

We are excited for our upcoming performances starting Sunday!

We will praise God through dance at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Berwyn this Sunday during their regular service. Monday, we are glad to be able to return to Nemour’s Hospital (formerly A.I. DuPont) in Wilmington, DE. We will perform at 12:30pm.

Next will be WCU’s Winter Dance Festival “Rooted in Dance” January 27th!

We are off to an amazing 2024!

01/10/2024

Hello Families!

The studio is open today, January 10th for classes. Please be safe when driving.

01/09/2024

Due to the current weather conditions and anticipated flooding all classes are cancelled today, January 8th. Stay safe, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

West Chester Dance Works 01/09/2024

Thinking about something new this year? It's not too late to join a dance class! We have adult classes in Ballet, Jazz/Hip Hop, Lyrical, Tap and a seasonal Pop-Up dance Sampler! Interested? Click the link for more information.
https://www.dianematthewsdance.com/adults/

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01/01/2024

May this year be filled with peace and prosperity!

Dancers, we will see you tomorrow. If you’re still looking to join or to have your dancer join, please contact us at [email protected]. We have classes for all!

01/01/2024

When the dancers loved learning the choreo and were able to sing a favorite song!

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We do not own rights to the music

🧠 Sadye Scheer
🎶 “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” by The Jackson 5

12/25/2023

From all of us to you; we pray you have a wonderful day filled with laughter, family and love.

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Outreach Through Dance

West Chester Dance Works was founded in 1983 by the Artistic Director Diane Matthews. It began as a single group and has grown over the years to 5 amazing groups. Our dancers range from the ages of eight to adult. Our mission is to outreach through the art of dance.

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We can't wait to see you all!
Who’s ready for the summer? We have options for everyone! Don’t hesitate, register now to guarantee you and/or your danc...
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When the dancers loved learning the choreo and were able to sing a favorite song! #ejazz1/2 #jazz #jazzdance #elementary...
Show #1 underway. There are still tickets available for the 4p show.
E Hip Hop, last day of dress-up!
Fun improv in one our J/S Lyrical classes.
West African class. All teachers have their methods of describing movement. Are you a boomer cat, dadadadada or butterfl...
Some tapping in fun costumes. We can’t see you in costumes tomorrow!

Address


315 Westtown Road Ste 9
West Chester, PA
19382

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm

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