Our History
The Chestnut Hill Dancing School has been a neighborhood tradition for over 100 years. The overall goal of the program is to encourage the children in our community to be more confident by learning to dance and socialize with one another. Our program is built especially for young learners to build self-assurance, social awareness, and learn important life skills.
Winter 2026 Dates
The 2026 Season of Dancing Class begins January 21st!
4:00 - 5:00 pm for 3rd and 4th grade
5:15 - 6:15pm for 5th and 6th grade
Wednesday, January 21st
Wednesday, January 28th
Wednesday, February 4th
Wednesday, February 11th
Wednesday, February 18th
Wednesday, February 25th
Dinner Dances
Tuesday, March 3rd and Wednesday, March 4th
5:00-6:30pm
All classes are held at the
Philadelphia Cricket Club.
Enrollment
Enrollment
All children in grades 3rd through 6th are welcome to attend.
We accept approximately 60 children per session. Places will be filled in order of response.
Registration is now open!
About Chestnut Hill Dancing School
We offer ballroom dance and social etiquette instruction for children in 3rd-6th grade, aiming for relevance and fun to keep our young students engaged. While etiquette may be an old fashioned topic, good manners is timeless. Our focus is on kindness, inclusion, and courtesy. We believe confidence comes from feeling comfortable in a wide range of settings.
~ Ballroom Dancing ~
Partner dancing allows children to practice communication and collaboration in a unique and structured format. Children will learn steps to classic and modern styles such as the Waltz, Merengue, Tango, and Swing, all taught in a fun, age-appropriate manner by our experienced instructors.
~ Etiquette Essentials ~
We cover a range of topics including greetings and table manners, conversation basics, thank you notes, cell phone etiquette, and sportsmanship. Children will have the opportunity to learn and practice essential life skills.
Students begin every class practicing their handshake, greeting, and eye-contact. Each class will cover a different topic related to modern etiquette and social skills followed by dance instruction. Some favorite traditions of dancing class include our theme nights, the thank you note contest, trivia, and the Valentines Day dance. The season concludes with a Dinner Dance where students have the opportunity to practice and showcase their new skills. Parents are invited to attend this event.
Class Attire
Skirts or dresses with appropriate dress shoes. Dress pants.
Blazer and tie with dress shoes. No jeans or sneakers please.
Location
Classes are held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club
415 West Willow Grove Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118
Enrollment
All children in grades 3rd to 6th are welcome to attend. We accept approximately 60 children per session. Places will be filled in order of response and we’ll monitor the classroom ratios. As a result, we may not be able to accept all applications. No refunds will be provided if your child withdrawals after January 1st.
We are looking forward to the 2026 season of the Chestnut Hill Dancing School and hope that your child will attend.
Thank you,
Mrs. Salmon, Mrs. Kent, Mr. Flaco
and the Dancing School Committee
Contact Us
Feel free to email chdancingschool@gmail.com or use the message option below. We look forward to hearing from you!
