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Your Trusted Dance School in Bridgeville, PA
Legacy Of Dance has been dedicated to providing exceptional dance education since its founding. Our mission centers on nurturing artistic growth while fostering leadership, respect, and personal development through dance. With three fully equipped studios featuring viewing windows, we create a transparent and inclusive environment where families can observe their dancers' progress. Our faculty comprises highly experienced professionals trained at prestigious institutions like the Pennsylvania Ballet and Broadway Dance Center, bringing decades of expertise to every class. We offer comprehensive programs for ages 18 months to adults, including recreational and competitive options across 12 dance styles. Our commitment to continuous learning drives instructors to participate in conventions and master classes, ensuring students receive cutting-edge instruction.The Legacy Elite program provides advanced dancers opportunities to compete regionally and attend Pittsburgh-area conventions. As artistic director Bonnie DiCello emphasizes, we believe dance education should cultivate both technical excellence and character development. Our flexible scheduling accommodates daytime and evening classes through partnerships like the Mount Lebanon Recreation Department. Private lessons are available for personalized instruction, with all programs designed to help students achieve their full potential while maintaining our core values of creativity and encouragement.
Services
Ballet
Hip Hop
Tap
Contemporary
Acro/Gymnastics
Jazz
Baton Twirling
Creative Movement
Private Lessons
Mommy & Me
Highlights and features
- Our faculty includes instructors trained at Pennsylvania Ballet and Broadway Dance Center
- Three fully equipped studios with viewing windows for family observation
- 12 diverse dance styles from toddler to adult programs
- Legacy Elite competitive program with regional competition participation
- Partnership with Mount Lebanon Recreation Department for flexible scheduling
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program builds technical excellence through disciplined training in this foundational dance style. Students develop strength, flexibility, and grace while learning traditional techniques. Classes emphasize proper form and artistic expression for ages 3.5 and up.
Hip Hop
Dynamic hip hop classes teach street dance styles including breakdancing and electric boogie. Instructors focus on rhythm, coordination, and creative expression through modern urban movements. Suitable for all ages and skill levels with energetic, age-appropriate instruction.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance classes combine ballet and jazz techniques with expressive movement exploration. Students learn to develop personal style while mastering fluid transitions and emotional storytelling. Prerequisite ballet training ensures proper technical foundation for this creative discipline.
Acro/Gymnastics
Acro classes integrate gymnastics elements with dance training, focusing on flexibility, core strength, and tumbling skills. Instructors emphasize safe progression through levels while maintaining artistic expression. Combines dance technique with physical conditioning for performance-ready abilities.
Mommy & Me
Specialized classes for toddlers aged 18 months to 2.5 years with parental participation. Focuses on early motor development and creative exploration through dance games. Creates bonding opportunities while introducing basic dance concepts in a playful environment.
People
Bonnie DiCello
Artistic Director
With decades of experience training dancers at the highest level, Bonnie DiCello brings expertise from esteemed institutions like Pennsylvania Ballet and Broadway Dance Center. She has inspired thousands of students to pursue dance professionally while maintaining our core values.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer 12 dance styles including ballet, hip hop, tap, contemporary, jazz, acro/gymnastics, baton twirling, creative movement, private lessons, and Mommy & Me classes.
What age groups do you teach?
Our programs serve dancers from 18 months old through adulthood, with age-appropriate classes for toddlers, children, teens, and adults at all skill levels.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, Legacy Elite is our award-winning competitive company for ages 4+. They participate in regional competitions and Pittsburgh-area conventions, including Dance Masters of America events.
Are there observation opportunities for parents?
All three studios feature viewing windows allowing families to observe classes and watch their dancers' progress during lessons in our transparent learning environment.
Do you offer flexible scheduling?
Yes, we provide both daytime and evening classes through our partnership with the Mount Lebanon Recreation Department to accommodate various family schedules.
Reviews (4)
Gina Santilli
Feb 03, 2018
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My daughter has been at Legacy for 3 yrs now. She is a CV Majorette and she takes the baton class with Ms Leann. She is awesome. A great place for Dance and Baton.
Lindsey Devlin
Jan 20, 2018
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My daughter started dance for the first time this year. It has been such a great experience for her and she loves Miss Bonnie! It's so fun to see her get so excited to go to class!
Melissa Ansell
Dec 28, 2017
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I have 4 daughter's currently enrolled at Legacy of Dance. My oldest has been going there for 10 years. It's an amazing studio with even more amazing staff. It's a family run studio who opens their doors to you, and you become like family to them!!
Robert Losekamp
Sep 22, 2017
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Both of my daughters have danced several years here. They both are on the competition Legacy Elite dance team. Many more years making memories with Legacy of Dance!!!
