Welcome!

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF DANCE 1919-2019

​Welcome and thank you for your inquiry into the Fairgrieve School of Dance. We are very proudly a non-competitive performance studio now in our third generation of ownership. Our school, one of the oldest dance studios in the Pittsburgh area, was founded in 1919 by Ruth Fairgrieve Heriot who passed it on to her daughter Miss Nancy Fairgrieve Heriot. Miss Nancy graciously passed the school onto me, Jennifer McGrath. We work diligently to uphold the high quality and family friendly environment the Fairgrieve name stands for.

While our school has a history of outstanding students (Gene Kelly was one of our tappers!), we believe that each child is outstanding. EVERY dancer has the ability to gain many benefits from dance. Among these are the rewards of flexibility, strength, musicality, and self confidence. These qualities will be with them for a lifetime no matter what level they achieve.

We are one of the few schools in Pittsburgh who enjoy and allow parents to watch classes. Please feel welcome to view your child's class - it's a wonderful opportunity for both of you. Who knows... you may catch the spirit of dance too. Our adult classes are as beneficial and fun for you, as your child's are for them!

Available Classes: Tap - Jazz - Ballet - Pointe - Variations - Hip Hop -Lyrical - Acrobatics - Modern
Preschool Program: Introductory Ballet - Tap - Acrobatics
Adult Classes: Tap - Ballet - Hip Hop

To learn more about us. Call us at (724-443-9110) or e-mail us today!


Let’s Dance….This Summer!


Bella Ballerina Ages 4-5 July 10-12 9:00-10:00 $45
Join Miss Mary for one of our favorite camps! Our ballerinas explore classical ballets through their stories, their dances and a craft!


Princess Camp 3 Years Old July10-12 10:00-11:00 $45
Miss Mary will teach you everything a princess needs to know! We will hear stories, do a craft and…DANCE!


Dance With Me Grades 1-3 July 9-12 11:30-1:00 $80
Ballet, Jazz, even Hip-Hop! Miss Mary is ready to dance….Join in the fun!!


Mini Intensive Grades 4-6 July 9-12 1:00-2:30 $80
Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Lyrical! Clean up your technique and learn something new!


Jr Intensive Grades 7-8 July 9-13 4:00-6:00 $125
A week of hard work and fun with the Miss Erins and guest instructors.


Sr. Intensive and Master Classes July 9-13 6:00-9:00 $150
Once again our intensive will welcome guest teachers to lead master classes joining with our talented staff for a week of technique and artistry!