Diane Matthews School of Dance Arts
We seek to uplift and nurture... We transform dancers and community... We offer an accessible, inclusive dance experience.
We seek to uplift and nurture...
We transform dancers and community...
We offer an accessible, inclusive dance experience.

Classes for ages 2.5-7.
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Classes for ages 7-11.
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Classes for ages 11-adult.
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Classes for ages 18-adult.
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Latest News

Performing company spotlight: UPCOMING AUDITIONS

Annointed Too Youth Performers-Holiday Junior Performers West Chester Dance Works has five performing groups! Look for auditions, check…

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Summer Dance Registration is Officially OPEN!

Running July 6 - August 12! With various options, summer is a great time to explore dance! This…

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Welcome to your 2026 Recital Headquarters!

Our annual recital "In Pursuit of Happiness" is HERE! We are excited return to Collegium Charter School in…

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West Chester Dance Works Outreach and Performances

Upcoming Performances!

Our West Chester Dance Works COMPANY provides intensive training for dancers, produces community-based and dance festival performing opportunities, and engages audience members with interactive presentations. Click here to learn about our auditions, workshops and performances for this month or link to our performance parent site at www.wcdw.org for additional group details.

April and May 2026

DelAwarenss- Sponsored by BeatAddikts

Join us for this exciting showcase featuring dance teams and dancing schools from across the region in a fundraiser benefitting a local charity.

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Location: The Tatnall School/Laird Performing Arts Center, 1501 Barley Mill Rd
Wilmington, DE

Time(s): 6:00pm

Who: Combined Youth Performers (Tech Class) Get tickets HERE.

West Chester Porchfest 2026

West Chester Porchfest is organized by the West Chester Green Team to promote community, foster connections, and celebrate the return of spring in our historic borough. Come out to hear the music and dance with us!

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Location: From Church Street to Bradford Avenue and Miner to Price Streets
West Chester, PA

Time(s): 1:00-7:00pm (Dance begins at 3:00pm)

Who: Junior Performers, DM Dance Machine, Annointed Dance and a feature Adult Class from our school!

Free of charge!!