BalletX in Philadelphia invites members of the public to participate in Free Fridays. The series will offer eight free Friday evening dance classes from October through June 2027 at its Washington Avenue studio, pairing beginner- to intermediate-level ballet with rotating guest-led styles.
According to a PhillyVoice report, each session features back-to-back one-hour classes: ballet from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and a second different style from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
The season begins Oct. 2 with ballet led by BalletX dancers Eli Alford and Jonathan Montepara and a beginner Vogue Femme Elements class with Rylee Locker. This class will be followed by Meredith Rainey’s ballet class, with a Lindy Hop 101 class led by Mike McDermott and Kate Holden of Jazz Attack, on Nov. 6.
The complete schedule is as follows:
Dec. 4: Savannah Green and April Watson for the ballet class; Beginning Contemporary Movement with Eileen KimFeb. 5, 2027: Adult dance for health and joy workshop with Sharon Friedler and Jon ShermanMarch 5, 2027: Shana Heidorn of Society Hill Dance Academy with Step, Spin, and Sway: Salsa 101April 9, 2027: Creative workshop called Inside the Movement with Mthuthuzeli NovemberMay 7, 2027: One Dance, One Philly Workshop by BalletX teaching artistsJune 4, 2027: Second-slot class shifts to The Line Dance Social, led by Alaya Freeman
Beginners are welcome, and no prior dance experience is required. Advance registration is required for all classes. To register, visit the BalletX website.
The BalletX Center for World Premiere Choreography is at 1923 Washington Ave. in Philadelphia.