Looking for a new way to move, meet people, and experience Philadelphia’s vibrant dance community? Free Fridays at BalletX are back!
Presented by PNC Arts Alive, Free Fridays return this October with a season of free dance classes designed to bring our city together through movement. On select Fridays throughout the year, BalletX will open the doors of our Washington Avenue home and invite Philadelphia to move with us.
Each Free Friday offers something different. Learn ballet from BalletX company members, discover the social energy of Lindy Hop, strike a pose with Vogue Femme, hit the floor for Line Dancing, explore Salsa, and more. Led by BalletX dancers and artists from across Philadelphia’s dance community, the series is an invitation to try something new, meet new people, and discover the joy of moving together.
No matter your experience level or how you like to move, there’s a place for you on the dance floor. And yes, every class is completely free!
At BalletX, we believe dance is meant to be experienced, explored, and shared. Free Fridays are part of our commitment to creating more opportunities for people across Philadelphia to participate in dance, connect with local artists and one another, and experience the creativity and connection that happen when we move together.
Check out the exciting year ahead, and register here for all classes!
Free Friday Class Schedule
October 2, 2026
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Eli Alford & Jonathan Montepara, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Beginner Vogue Femme Elements with Rylee Locker, 6:45pm-7:45pm
November 6, 2026
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Meredith Rainey, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Lindy Hop 101 with Jazz Attack’s Mike McDermott & Kate Holden, 6:45pm-7:45pm
December 4, 2026
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Savannah Green & April Watson, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Beginning Contemporary Movement with Eileen Kim, 6:45pm-7:45pm
February 5, 2027
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Francesca Forcella & Savannah Green, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Adult Dance for Health & Joy with Sharon Friedler & Jon Sherman, 6:45pm-7:45pm
March 5, 2027
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Lanie Jackson & April Watson, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Step, Spin & Sway: Salsa 101 with Society Hill Dance Academy’s Shana Heidorn, 6:45pm-7:45pm
April 9, 2027
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Savannah Green & April Watson, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Inside the Movement: A Creative Workshop with Mthuthuzeli November, 6:45pm-7:45pm
May 7, 2027
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Francesca Forcella & Lanie Jackson, 5:30pm-6:30pm
One Dance, One Philly Workshop with BalletX Teaching Artists, 6:45pm-7:45pm
June 4, 2027
Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with BalletX Teaching Artists, 5:30pm-6:30pm
The Line Dance Social: Learn & Groove with Alaya Freeman, 6:45pm-7:45pm
Whether you’re taking a dance class for the first time or you’re returning to the studio and ready to try something new, Free Fridays are for everyone…with no experience required. Come as you are, bring a friend, or make some new ones! With limited space available, register today to save your spot.
Free Fridays are generously supported by PNC Arts Alive
