Philly dance teacher offers 'Second Chance' to all walks of life

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Monday, February 9, 2026
Philly dance teacher offers 'Second Chance' to all walks of life

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- One step at a time, Alyssa Bowser rediscovered her passion for dance and helped others realize it's never too late to find theirs.

An avid dancer as a child, Bowser left her hobby behind to pursue an education in business.

Years later, she felt something was missing. She returned to dance as an instructor for children.

It wasn't until a community cookout that Bowser was approached with the idea of teaching adults.

She put together an impromptu summer class for a handful of adults who had either loved to dance in the past, or simply never had the chance.

After hosting that class for a couple years, her students encouraged her to do something bigger.

Thus, she found a space in Philadelphia's Roxborough neighborhood to open her own studio called, 'Second Chance Dance.'

Watch the video above or visit their website to learn more.

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