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

Still interested in trying dance this season? Non-recital classes are open through March 31st!

Serving all ages...we have a space in a class just for you! The year has begun and we're…

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Performing company spotlight: What’s the Company doing this month??

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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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.

February 2026

Rachel Harris: One Women Over the Line (WCDW’s original production and back by popular demand!)

Date: February 6 and 8, 2026 (Uptown) & March 7, 2026 (Performance Garage)
Location: Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA 19380 and Performance Garage, 1515 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Time(s): 7:30pm and 2:30pm, respectively (Uptown) and 2:30pm (Performance Garage) Who: Signature/Training Company and guest artists. Get tickets HERE!

March 2026

WCDW Annual Spring Concert and Fundraiser: In Pursuit

Join us for this exciting event including, food, raffles, auction items and original dance performances from WCDW company members, students and guest artists!

Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Location: Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA 19380 Time(s): 2:00pm Pre-show reception; concert begins at 3:00pm Who: All WCDW Groups with guest performances from Glorify Performing Arts. Get tickets HERE.