Living Arts Dance provides professional dance education, mentoring programs, summer camps, after-school programs, and dancewear.
Our mission is to provide affordable professional performing arts programs for all. Exposing children to the arts is so beneficial. Not only does it create cultured well-rounded individuals, but studies have shown a link between young children who learn music and later go on to excel in math and science. Most importantly we
want to give our youth an outlet of self-expression and a great enriching
I love seeing everyone’s video collages!!! Thank you this is beautiful!!! Thank you so much for always being such a positive part of our LAD community!🧡🙏🏽💛
20 Years. One unforgettable weekend… We’ll be back in the theater next year! 🧡 ✨
Thank you to all of our Living Arts Dance alumni, instructors, volunteers, parents, and dancers for the love, support, encouragement, and positive feedback following our 20th Annual Recital Gala.
So much hard work, creativity, sacrifice, late nights, planning, rehearsing, building, organizing, and yes… navigating challenges along the way. Producing an event of this scale takes an incredible village, and we are beyond grateful to everyone who helped bring the vision to life.
To our dancers — thank you for shining so brightly!
To our parents — thank you for trusting us year after year!
To our staff and volunteers — thank you for pouring your hearts into this experience!
To our alumni — thank you for continuing to show up and support the legacy of Living Arts Dance!
The journey wasn’t easy, but the memories were worth it. And while we are definitely exhausted… we are also incredibly proud.
Season 20… complete. 🧡🙏🏽💛
Picture Day photos are IN… and WOW 😍✨
These moments, these smiles, these memories… absolutely stunning! We are officially counting down to our 20th Annual Recital Gala and the excitement is building every single day. 🎭✨
From the stage to the studio, our dancers continue to shine so brightly and we cannot wait to celebrate 20 years of dance, growth, family, and artistry with our Living Arts community. ❤️
Season 21 registration opens soon!
Join our email list at [email protected] to be the first to receive registration details, class schedules, and exciting announcements for our next season of excellence.
✨ Are You Ready for Living Arts Dance’s 20th Annual Recital Gala?! ✨
Here’s a little sneak peek into an unforgettable celebration as we honor 20 years of dance, culture, artistry, and community. 🧡✨
DRESS CODE: Harlem Renaissance meets the Roaring 20’s — an evening of elegance, legacy, rhythm, and timeless style. Think jazz era glamour, bold fashion, vintage vibes, and a celebration worthy of two incredible decades of Living Arts Dance.
For 20 years, Living Arts Dance has poured into the youth and families of the Philadelphia community through dance, education, culture, and artistic excellence — and we’re just getting started.
As we step into a new decade of LAD, we’re celebrating growth, abundance, impact, and the beautiful future ahead. Thank you to every dancer, parent, alumni, instructor, and supporter who has been part of this journey. 💛
Don’t wait until it’s too late… ⏳
Every summer we have parents saying:
“I wish I signed up sooner.”
✨ Summer Camp & Intensive is officially OPEN!
📅 June 15 – July 31
👧🏽 Ages 5–17
From fun-filled camp days to serious dance training, we have something for every dancer.
🎉 Camp = Fun, friends & activities
🔥 Intensive = Growth, discipline & technique
🚨 Early Bird Discounts end May 1st
🚨 Spots are LIMITED
Give your dancer a summer they’ll never forget 💫
📩 [email protected] Or visit LivingArtsDance.com.
04/09/2026
It’s officially Recital Season… Tickets sales start online Friday, April 10th @ 4 pm. Link coming soon!
Join us as Living Arts Dance proudly celebrates our 20th Annual Dance Recital — a spectacular tribute to the Roaring 20’s with a Harlem Nights twist! This milestone event honors two decades of excellence, artistry, and community through an unforgettable showcase of our dancers.
Set in the historic 1764 German Society of Philadelphia, a venue known for “connecting the old world with the new,” it is the perfect backdrop to bring the elegance and energy of the Roaring 20’s to life.
Guests are encouraged to dress in their best 1920’s-inspired attire and step into the glamour and sophistication of the era.
Concert Schedule:
✨ 12:00 PM Matinee – Featuring our Yellow Level & Burgundy Level dancers
✨ 3:30 PM Show – Featuring our Orange Level & Competition Team dancers
🎟️ Tickets include admission to the show plus sweet treats to enjoy during the performance, making it a full experience for the whole family!
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of style, rhythm, and celebration as we bring the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance to the stage!
Auditions for our 2026-2027 Season Coming soon… email [email protected] for details.
LAD Junior Comp… Rich Girl 🤑✨
Judges said it best… confidence, clarity, and star power! 💫
From the performance quality to the precision in every move, this piece owned the stage from start to finish.
Clean. Entertaining. Unforgettable. 👏🏽
So proud of our dancers for bringing the energy, personality, and performance the judges couldn’t stop talking about!
This piece was so ENTERTAINING. Every dancer showed up, committed, and understood the assignment.
That’s what we train for 👏🏽
Proud is an understatement 🧡🙏🏽🧡
Choreography
So much to be proud of this weekend ✨
Watching our dancers grow, support one another, and shine on stage at Starbound was everything.
Thank you to our amazing parents for your unwavering support, and to our teaching artists who continue to inspire, challenge, and uplift our dancers.
It truly takes a village… and this is ours 💛🙏🏽🧡
* Top Living Arts Wins: Starbound Competition
* Peyton Solo Cover girl: Elite Gold & Judges Award: Future Star & 1st place overall
* Rhue Solo Baby I’m A Star: Elite Gold & 1st overall
* Tadisa Solo Material Girl: Elite Gold & Judges Award Personality Award & 1st place overall
* Minis Contemporary Let Me Live: High Gold & 1st Place Overall
* Juniors Modern Sweet In The Morning: Elite Gold & Judges Award Gorgeous Visuals
* Juniors Modern Groundation: Elite Gold & 1st place overall
* All LAD Comp Step by Step: Elite Gold & Audience Choice award & Choreography award
* Juniors Jazz Rich Girl: Elite Gold & 1st place overall
* All LAD Comp Monster: 1st Overall & Highest scoring overall
* Jordyn Solo Bring It Back: Elite Gold & Judges Award Shining - Nationals Scholarship