Nonprofit
Koresh Dance Company
Dance company based at Rittenhouse Square that also runs a studio with adult and children's classes. Its public work includes performances, outreach, and a school.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
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What they do
Take an adult drop-in dance class at the studio, such as ballet, contemporary modern, jazz, musical theater, or East African contemporary. Children can join the fall session, and the public can attend the artist showcase.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
Adult drop-in classes run Monday to Saturday, mostly 6 to 9 pm on weekdays and late morning to early afternoon on Saturdays. Each class is 90 minutes.
- Days
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Times
- Evening, Daytime
Koresh Dance Company studio
- Address
- 2002 Rittenhouse Sq
- Part of the city
- Central
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Call 215-751-0959 or visit the studio to sign up for the 3 classes for $45 first-timer offer, or pre-register online through the class schedule.
You can just show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Adult classes are 90 minutes and are taught in the studio at Rittenhouse Square. Many beginner classes cover ballet, modern, jazz, musical theater jazz, and East African contemporary. A drop-in class is $20, and the intro offer covers three classes for $45.
Tips for your first visit
- Pre-register online or call ahead, since the studio encourages it
- Tell the front desk you are new so they can place you in an intro or beginner class
- Know the studio rules: there are no refunds, and it does not accept American Express or checks
Newcomer welcome
Very welcoming to newcomers (5 out of 5). Why we say this: The site has a first-timer intro offer and intro and beginner levels, and adult drop-in classes need no membership, so a newcomer can start the same week..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Low cost. Adult drop-in $20 per class, or $19 for students and professionals with valid ID. Class cards: 10 classes for $190 general or $180 student and professional. First-time intro offer: 3 classes for $45.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
- Children can take part with a parent.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: koreshdance.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: koreshdance.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@koreshdance.org Source: koreshdance.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 215-751-0959 Source: koreshdance.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Source: koreshdance.org
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- October 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- High
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- koreshdance.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Location, Cost, Requirements, First step, Newcomer friendliness, Audience, What to expect, First visit tips
- koreshdance.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Contacts, Status
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