Time To Leap Dance Center

Time To Leap Dance Center, 533 E Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380

Location of Time To Leap Dance Center campTime To Leap Dance Center, 533 E Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380

About

Time To Leap Dance Center offers Parent/Child, Pre-Dance, and Kinderdance classes for children ages 7 and younger, along with Combo Class, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary, Streets & Stage / Musical Theatre, Modern, and Acro. Parent/Child is a 30-minute intro class with parent participation, and Pre-Dance is a 45-minute combo class with pre ballet and tap skills. Kinderdance continues pre-dance work with five ballet positions, basic pre-ballet skills, more advanced tap technique, and an introduction to jazz.

Programs

  • Parent/Child — ages 7 and younger · 30 minute intro class; interactive parent/child class that develops gross motor skills, practices protocol, increases imagination and vocabulary, and teaches very basic dance skills.
  • Pre-Dance — ages 7 and younger · 45 minute combo class with pre ballet and tap skills; includes gross motor skills, classroom protocol, basic ballet positions, stretching, basic tap skills, and creative dance.
  • Kinderdance — ages 7 and younger · Continuation of pre-dance classes; dancers learn 5 ballet positions, basic pre-ballet skills, more advanced tap technique, and an introduction to jazz.
  • Combo Class — 60-minute in-depth class; either Tap/Ballet or Tap/Jazz.
  • Ballet — The foundation of all dance.
  • Tap — Focuses on rhythm, footwork, musicality, choreography retention and improvisation.
  • Jazz — Upbeat style of dance emphasizing technique, pointed toes, proper positioning, flexibility, and core strength.
  • Hip Hop — Style and groove class based on rhythm, musicality and groove.
  • Lyrical/Contemporary — Ballet and jazz fusion; allows interpretation of music and includes floor patterns and lifts.
  • Streets & Stage / Musical Theatre — Combination of dance styles including basic hip hop, tap and theatre style jazz; focuses on acting, singing, and musical history.
  • Modern — Expressive style that challenges classical ballet technique.
  • Acro — Strength and flexibility class; can include prop-assisted and unassisted tumbling and floorwork skills. Acro students must also be enrolled in dance class.

At a glance

  • Ages: 0–7 years old
  • General schedule: 2026-27 Dance Season; classes are posted for ages 7 and younger; full schedule for all ages will be posted Mid-May; new classes start September 14th; classes run on a full academic year (September to June); students can start mid-year with catch-up classes.
  • Facility hours: Monday 5:00PM–9:00PM; Tuesday 12:30-2:30PM and 4:30–9:00PM; Wednesday 4:30-9:00PM; Thursday 1:00-2:00PM and 4:30-9:00PM; Friday 9:30-11:30AM and 4:00-6:30PM; Saturday 9:00AM-1:00PM

About the provider

The program is led by Melissa Cashin and Rhonda Price, who are listed as owners. Its mission statement says that every child is born with an innate love of dance and that the center emphasizes technique in age-appropriate classes taught by highly qualified teachers who deeply care about every student. The program lists awards including Gold Daisy Award, West Chester Macaroni Kid Activities for Kids: Best Dance Class, Star Studio Award, and multiple choreographic awards for TTL instructors.

Class placement is at the sole discretion of instructional staff. Although age is used as a guideline, dancers are placed in the appropriate class based on technical ability. All class schedules are tentative and subject to change. Parents should complete the waiver electronically through the parent portal before the start of class session. New signed waiver required for each new dance season. Accepts cash or check; no credit card payments.

Last updated October 24, 2026.

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