Join as many workshops as you like! No need to pre-register, just show up ready to dance. Workshops are FREE and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. They will be held indoors at the Philly Dance Fitness studio in Rittenhouse (1923 Chestnut St, 2nd floor). Please arrive a few minutes early to sign a waiver and get settled in.
Following the workshop lineup, the festival concludes with a capstone evening showcase at Plays & Players Theater on Delancey Street. $10 tickets cover the cost of the theater rental and include post-performance refreshments. Save time at the door by purchasing your ticket in advance. For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions.
*Schedule is subject to change, please refer to this site for the most up-to-date information*
Note: For any social dancing workshops, no need to bring a partner because you’ll rotate around to practice with everyone.
Philly Dance Fitness — Rittenhouse
1923 Chestnut St, 2nd Floor
To help us plan, RSVP on Eventbrite or Facebook.
*Getting an Eventbrite workshop ticket or Facebook RSVP is for planning purposes only. You will still need to sign-in for the workshop(s) you wish to attend in-person on the day of the event.
| TIME | WORKSHOP | DESCRIPTION |
| 9:30 – 10 am | Cardio Pop Fam Jam * with Deb Philly Dance Fitness & ZAZZ Dance & Drama | Get moving and grooving in this cardio class designed for the whole family! |
| 9:30 – 10:15 am (downstairs rear) | Tap – Rhythm, Timing & Musicality (Mixed Levels) with Emma | Make music with your feet! Using fundamental tap steps like flaps, shuffles, digs and more, explore variations with timing to build more complex rhythms. Perfect for beginner and experienced dancers alike. Please bring tap shoes. |
| 10 – 11 am | Zumba * with Kirwei, Deb & guests Philly Dance Fitness | Amp up your heart rate as you dance along to infectious international beats. Expect follow-the-leader style choreography suitable for any level, no experience needed! |
| 10:15 – 11 am (downstairs rear) | Tap Combos (Mixed levels) with Rachel S. Philly Dance Fitness | Challenge your brain and your feet as you piece together short choreographies set to music. Prior tap experience required, but beginners welcome! Wear tap shoes. |
| 11 – 11:45 am | House Party Fitness with Vicki & Liz Philly Dance Fitness | The music is pumpin’, the bass is pounding and you just don’t want this dance party to end! In addition to cardio hip-hop routines, class may include resistance training intervals designed to strengthen the arms, lower body and core. |
11 – 11:30 am (downstairs rear) | Bollywood Fitness * with Deb & Tanya Philly Dance Fitness | Follow along to a nonstop series of cardio routines filled with big movements and lots of sweating. A mix of Bhangra and Hindi beats will help keep your energy up until the end |
| 11:30 – 12 pm (downstairs rear) | Dance Party Boot Camp with Timaree Philly Dance Fitness | Push yourself to max capacity in our High-Intensity Interval Training program, which weaves explosive, athletic exercises into dance routines. |
| 12 – 12:45 pm | Striptease 18 and up with Deb, Marianna & Timaree Philly Dance Fitness | Leave your inhibitions behind during this racy striptease dance class. Warm-up with isolations and follow-the-leader routines to get the heart pumping, then piece together a series of sexy moves to build a hotter-than-hot combination. |
| 12:15 – 1 pm (downstairs rear) | Hip Hop with Michelle K Philly Dance Fitness | Bring on the swag! Warm up with a few cardio hip-hop routines, then learn a combination. Perfect for beginners and seasoned dancers alike. |
| 1 – 1:45 pm | Contemporary with Natalie | Join Natalie Flynn in this contemporary class based in modern jazz with the influence of ballet. You’ll focus on strong legwork, releasing the torso, floor work, musicality and grounded movements. Best suited for those with prior dance experience. |
| 1:15 – 2 pm (downstairs rear) | Broadway Jazz with Dahlia Moving Families Forward | Start with easy-to-follow routines, then take the lead role in your own “show” as you build a choreo. Expect lots of big, showy arm movements, hip pops, body rolls and sassy poses. |
| 2 – 2:45 pm | Ballet Combos * with Kayla | After a quick warm-up, learn some fun center floor combinations suitable for any level. Wear socks if you don’t have ballet slippers. |
| 2:45 – 3:30 pm | Blues partner dancing with Olivia & Steven of Powerhouse Blues | Take your slow dancing game to a new level by learning foundational blues dancing moves. This sultry style is rooted in improvisation and connection. No partner or prior experience required. |
| 3:30 – 4:15 pm | Intro to Lindy Hop with Jazz Attack | From triple steps to swing-outs, learn the fundamentals of this evolving social dance style that first appeared in the late 1920s. No prior experience or partner required – we’ll be switching partners throughout the workshop. |
| 4:15 – 5 pm | Latin FUNdamentals with Serge Ballroom Bliss | If you love going out and dancing late, don’t miss this introductory Latin workshop. Learn the basics of bachata & cha cha. Open to absolute beginners, no prior experience or partner required. |
| 5 – 5:45 pm | Salsa Combos with Serge Ballroom Bliss | Twirl, dip, and spin as you add some new combinations to your salsa repertoire. This workshop is geared toward dancers who have some prior knowledge of salsa basics, but no need to come with a partner. |
Location Details
Head all the way up the stairs, then through the doorway at the back of the second floor landing. Easily accessible from any bus that goes down Chestnut Street, as well as numerous other bus and subway lines. Paid street parking is available throughout the area but can be difficult to find. We strongly recommend biking, walking or taking public transportation to avoid the challenge of finding parking in the heart of Center City.
Plays & Players Theater
1714 Delancey Place
Doors at 7, show from 7:30 – 9:30 pm
From ballet to Bollywood, you’ll be treated to a kaleidoscope of dance at this family-friendly hallmark showcase. In addition to instructors and students from participating studios, you’ll also see a few pieces from semi-professional dancers. Save time at the door by getting tickets in advance.