The Philadelphia Dance Academy – Main Line in Ardmore, Pennsylvania

“PDA is a magical place. Our daughter has grown immensely in her time here, as both a dancer and a young person. PDA strikes this incredible balance of rigor and care, attending with precision to the development of technique while also fostering a wonderfully supportive community. The lessons our daughter learns here will be with her for her whole lifetime, both on and off the stage, and we are so grateful to the incr”

— Rachel R. · ★★★★★

“We love PDA. The teachers are great, the class times work well with our schedule, and the environment is welcoming. My daughter has learned and grown so much since we joined PDA.”

— Jen C. · ★★★★★

“My daughter has been dancing with PDA for four years now, and I highly recommend this studio! The training is the perfect blend of being highly professional yet very supportive. My daughter adores her instructors, and it has been wonderful to see my student's growth over the years. I also cannot say enough good things about the end of year showcase, as my family and I are always so impressed by the level of productio”

— Christine S. · ★★★★★

“We love PDA! The dance instruction is top notch, the care for students is so steadfast, and the community is super supportive, all while celebrating rigor and the pursuit of excellence. Our daughter has really grown in her time at PDA and is literally always happy to go to class.”

— Rachel R. · ★★★★★

“My daughter has been dancing at PDA since she was 3 and she has always been extremely well trained and supported by the staff. Best ballet school!”

— Andrea P. · ★★★★★

“If mimicry is the best form or flattery, then our little one sends many compliments to Ms Sabrina! Things we adore about ballet at PDA: -Lovely small class size. -Techniques are tailored for age group. -Good variety of useful and foundational skills to build upon and demonstrate/practice at home. -Very kind and helpful instructors. -Excellent communications with the school, quick responses. -Easy to order & pickup le”

— K H. · ★★★★★

“We love PDA! The teachers' kindness, dedication, and creativity are above and beyond. All three of my children have enjoyed different programs PDA offers and now we love the beautiful new space in Ardmore. My kids' sense of confidence has grown with each class and I appreciate how the teachers nurture each student's love of dance and artistic expression. We are so lucky to be a part of this gem of a school where each”

— Lizann M. · ★★★★★

“My child is in his fourth year at PDA, and I am consistently thrilled by the education he receives. He is working hard, he is happy and engaged, he is safe. The teachers are the best and the management is top-notch. When we moved to the suburbs, we were excited to find the Ardmore location is just as good as the location in Old City. How lucky we are to have city-quality dance education in the suburbs!”

— rebecca f. · ★★★★★