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Living together in the community through the arts

Since its founding in 1953, Allens Lane Art Center has been a cornerstone of the Mt. Airy community by bringing the residents together to participate in and enjoy the arts.  Whether its art classes for children or adults, amazing art exhibitions or cutting edge plays on the mainstage, there is something for everyone at Allens Lane.

 
601 West Allens Lane ~ Philadelphia, PA 19119 ~ p: 215.248.0546 f: 215.248.0559

DANCE CLASSES - Children/Teens/Adults/Seniors

Pre-registration is REQUIRED for all classes.

To register for classes, please use our Online Registration Form or you can print out our form (.pdf) and mail with check, money order or Mastercard/Visa number to the address on the form. If you have questions, call 215-248-0546 ext. 3. Classes will run only if enough students register. If you are registered for a class and it does not run, you will be notified of the cancellation and yur class fee will be refunded. Otherwise, assume the class is running. Please pre-register! Registration deadline for all classes is 3 business days prior to the first class. Please note that some classes are run by other companies who do their own registration.

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Dance with Kim Williams
NOTE:  Dance Program classes (instructor Kim Williams) run continously throughout the year.

Mondays

7:00 – 8:45 pm: Teen & Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet IV (plus pointe)

Thursdays

5:00 - 5:50 pm: Toddler Tap & Ballet (ages 3 – 5) - Sorry: There is currently a waiting list for this class. Please register (without payment information) and put "waiting list" in the comments section to place your child on the waiting list. We will contact you when a space becomes available.
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Ballet I & II (ages 6 and up) - Sorry: There is currently a waiting list for this class. Please register (without payment information) and put "waiting list" in the comments section to place your child on the waiting list. We will contact you when a space becomes available.
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Teen/Adult Beginner/Intermediate Ballet III
8:00 - 9:00 pm: Teen/Adult Jazz and Tap

Saturdays

9:00 – 9:50am: Toddler Tap & Ballet (ages 3 – 5) - Sorry: There is currently a waiting list for this class. Please register (without payment information) and put "waiting list" in the comments section to place your child on the waiting list. We will contact you when a space becomes available.
10:00 – 11:00 am:  Ballet I (ages 6 and up) - Sorry: There is currently a waiting list for this class. Please register (without payment information) and put "waiting list" in the comments section to place your child on the waiting list. We will contact you when a space becomes available.
11:00 – 12:00 am:  Ballet II*
12:00 – 12:45 pm: Tap I & Tap II*(in different classes)
1:00 – 2:15 am:  Ballet III*
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: Jazz & Hip Hop (ages 8+) - Sorry: There is currently a waiting list for this class. Please register (without payment information) and put "waiting list" in the comments section to place your child on the waiting list. We will contact you when a space becomes available.
3:00 – 4:45 pm:  Balllet IV* plus pointe

*Students are placed in these classes by instructor
  • Classes run continuously through early June.  Students may join at any time. 
  • Work/Study Scholarships available. Please call for more information.
  • Classes are not pro-rated; there are no refunds for missed classes. They must be made up in another class.
  • Fees are due the first class of each month.  There is a $5 fee for late payments.

Class Attire

  • Girls Ballet – pink tights, black or pink leotard, and pink ballet shoes. (+tap shoes for tap). A class skirt in pink or black may be worn. No tutus or sequin costumes. Hair must be pulled back off the face in a short ponytail or bun.
  • Boys Ballet – black stretch pants or tights, white T-shirt, white socks and black ballet shoes.
  • Tap Class – leotard & tights and tap shoes.
  • Jazz and Hip Hop – Any color loose fitting exercise outfit or dancewear with sneakers or jazz shoes. NO JEANS OR CLUNKY SHOES!
  • Teen/Adult: Any color dancewear and ballet shoes. No baggy clothes.
Fees:

Tap for Adults
Instructor: Timothy Yue
Develop your rhythmic skills with Philadelphia low, fast hoofing, which was created on the city's streets in the 1930s. This session we'll focus on great classic tap pieces from the Legendary LaVaughn Robinson, and blues from Howlin' Wolf. Especially useful for musicians. (Tap shoes required.)
Sundays, 11:30 – 12:30 pm Cost: $50 per month
Classes starts in September and run continously throughout the year. Please contact the instructor to make arrangements for registration at timothytapdancing@gmail.com.


Classes from other companies - hosted at Allens Lane Art Center

The Music ClassAppalachian Clogging (teen - adult)
Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14,   ~  7:00 - 8:00PM (6 classes)
Instructor: Peggy Leiby

Learn the basics of Appalachian Clogging, percussive dancing to old time music. A country cousin to tap dance, though stylistically quite different, it is a uniquely American dance form that emerged from a melting pot of influences Celtic, African and Cherokee. Three good reasons to clog: You become the rhythm section on the dance floor, you can't help but smile while dancing, and its great exercise. Hard soled shoes that slide or low-heeled tap shoes are recommended.

$48 for six classes, paid in advance (students may attend anytime @ $10 class)
For more info and a registration form see www.fiddlekicks.com or call Peggy Leiby at 215-643-4397.


The Music ClassSwing Dance Basics: Part 1 (teen - adult)
Wednesdays: Sept 19, 26, Oct 3 ~ 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Instructors: Peggy Leiby and Ret Turner

Get hoppin’ and boppin’, jumpin’ and jivin’, and generally in the Swing. The course will cover the basics and beyond of East Coast style swing, then go into easy-to-learn and popular swing moves that you’ll find yourself enjoying on the dance floor.
Singles or Couples Welcome ~ Registration will be reasonably gender balanced
Class sizes will be limited to maximize individual attention

For more info and registration form see www.mostlywaltz.com/mwlessons.html or call Ret Turner or Peggy Leiby at 215-643-4397.
$30 for 3 lessons

The Music ClassSwing Dance Beyond the Basics: Part 2(teen - adult)
Wednesdays: Oct 10, 17, 24 ~ 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Instructors: Peggy Leiby and Ret Turner

Expand your repertoire of swing moves and develop your partnering skills.

Singles or Couples Welcome ~ Registration will be reasonably gender balanced
Class sizes will be limited to maximize individual attention
For more info and registration form see www.mostlywaltz.com/mwlessons.html or call Ret Turner or Peggy Leiby at 215-643-4397.
$30 for 3 lessons
$50 for six classes, paid in advance (students may attend anytime @ $12 class, but please let us know if you plan to attend so we can maintain the gender balance.)
The Music Class

Music Pups® (Birth  - 5 years)
Presented by The Music Class
Instructor: Claire Drake
Music Pups features fun music and movement classes for young children with a parent or caregiver. Families receive a CD and songbook with a broad variety of sounds and activities designed to stimulate musical learning. Mixed age classes are developmentally appropriate and allow siblings to enjoy class together.
Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:30 am or 10:30 – 11:30 am
10 sessions - See the registration link below for class schedules.
To register for this class, please visit www.themusicclass.com/philadelphia or call The Music Class at 215-701-0594