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Dance Conservatory of Charleston

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Dance Conservatory of Charleston

The Dance Conservatory of Charleston provides the highest caliber dance training in the Charleston area.

Dance Conservatory of Charleston combines the elite technical training of a preeminent American dance academy with the heart and accessibility of a community dance center. Our aim is to inspire students to explore and develop a love of ballet and the performing arts in a safe, nurturing environment. We believe that an education in the arts prepares students for success both in and out of the dance world by instilling in them a sense of integrity, self-confidence, and discipline.

09/01/2026

FALL 2026 // A few moments from our first two weeks of classes! We’re loving every moment of year 10 at DCC!

08/31/2026

ADULT CLASSES // Welcome back to Adult Classes at DCC! Fall Session 1 begins today with offerings Beginner & Intermediate/Open Level Ballet, Pre-Pointe/Beginner Pointe and Cardio Hip Hop!

Adult Fall Session 1
8/31-10/8 | All Classes 7:30-8:45pm

Pre-Pointe/Beginner Pointe* - Mondays
Open Level/Intermediate Ballet - Tuesdays
Beginner Ballet - Wednesdays
Cardio Hip Hop - Thursdays

Class passes for each class are available up until the first class. Drop-ins will be welcome for $25 per class.

Sign-up for your Class Pass today! Link in bio: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A45ADAE28A5FA7-65060972-adult

*Pre-Pointe/Beginner Pointe students must have class pass enrollment in a concurrent session of Adult Intermediate/Open Level Ballet or Adult Beginner Ballet. There will be no class on Labor Day 9/7, so the class pass for the Pre-Pointe/Beginner Pointe Fall Session 1 will be reduced to $100.

08/28/2026

NUTCRACKER 2026 // Registration is due today, 8/28 to participate in our tenth annual production of The Nutcracker! Visit your Parent Portal to sign-up or check your dancer’s enrollment!

Katie Ging //

08/27/2026

ADULT CLASSES // Our Adult Fall Session 1 classes begin next week, 8/31! Join us for Beginner & Intermediate/Open Level Ballet, along with our new Pre-Pointe/Beginner Pointe and Cardio Hip Hop classes

Adult Fall Session 1
8/31-10/8 | All Classes 7:30-8:45pm

Pre-Pointe/Beginner Pointe* - Mondays
Open Level/Intermediate Ballet - Tuesdays
Beginner Ballet - Wednesdays
Cardio Hip Hop - Thursdays

Class passes for each class are available up until the first class. Drop-ins will be welcome for $25 per class.

Sign-up for your Class Pass today! Link in bio: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A45ADAE28A5FA7-65060972-adult

*Pre-Pointe/Beginner Pointe students must have class pass enrollment in a concurrent session of Adult Intermediate/Open Level Ballet or Adult Beginner Ballet. There will be no class on Labor Day 9/7, so the class pass for the Pre-Pointe/Beginner Pointe Fall Session 1 will be reduced to $100.

08/26/2026

DABRIA AGUILAR MASTER CLASS // An enormous thank you to Dabria Aguilar for a fantastic musical theatre Master Class yesterday! Dabria said it best: this was such a special full circle moment, to have one of our original PrePro dancers return to teach the next generation of dancers. We will always be your biggest fans here at DCC, and are so grateful for our dancers to have this inspiring opportunity in the studio with you—we can’t wait to have you back again soon!

08/25/2026

NUTCRACKER 2026 // Reminder that this Friday, 8/28/26 is the last day to register for our 10th annual production of The Nutcracker with performances at the Sottile Theatre and the Charleston Gaillard Center! All enrolled DCC ballet students in Beginner Ballet & up are eligible to perform. We’re thrilled to give our students the gift of performing and to share the magic of The Nutcracker with our Charleston community this holiday season!

SCENES FROM THE NUTCRACKER
Educational Performances at the Charleston Gaillard Center
November 30, 2026

THE NUTCRACKER
Full Production at the Sottile Theatre
December 12 & 13, 2026

Katie Ging //

08/24/2026

WELCOME BACK TO DCC // What a wonderful official kick-off to our 10th Anniversary Season at DCC! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate, from new dancers starting classes this Fall Semester to families who have been with us from the very beginning. We’re thrilled to dive into another fantastic year with our students, and now: on to Nutcracker!

08/21/2026

WELCOME BACK TO DCC // We’re excited to celebrate the start of 10th Anniversary Season at DCC at our Welcome Back Party tomorrow—Saturday, 8/22–in Studio 5! Drop in between 12:45-2pm to join us for:

Nutcracker Season Kick-Off activities, including Nutcracker coloring sheets, photo-ops with our Advanced dancers in costume, and DCC faculty available to answer all of your questions about participating in this year’s production! We will also have Nutcracker costume measurements available for participating dancers.
DCC merch available for purchase to start the new school year in style!
Ballet Bun Tips & Tricks workshop and Studio Tours in our main building for new and returning families!
Nut-free treats & refreshments!

We’re thrilled to be back in the studio with your dancers, and hope to see you tomorrow!

08/19/2026

FALL 2026 // We are considering adding an additional Saturday Morning Dance With Me class for ages 18 months-3 years to the Fall Semester schedule due to popular demand! If you & your little one are interested in this new 11:30am-12:00pm class option, please visit our website or your Parent Portal to join the waitlist (link in stories!), and we will email to confirm openings when we’ve reached the enrollment threshold to begin the class.

Registration link in stories: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=545568&preLoadClassID=22207730

Designed for ages 18 months to 3-years with one adult, Dance With Me is the perfect way to introduce creative movement, ballet vocabulary & musicality in a fun, safe and stimulating environment made specifically for tiny dancers. Build memories that will last a lifetime as you dance and explore with your little one in this energetic, engaging class!

Katie Ging //

08/18/2026

NUTCRACKER 2026 // Student dancers take center stage in DCC’s 10th Anniversary production of The Nutcracker! From our children’s and primary division dancers as Little Mice and Gingerbread to our pre-professional students in the principal roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and Snow Queen, we are proud to present a performance in which every student has the opportunity to shine!

Registration for this year’s production, including performances at Sottile Theatre and Charleston Gaillard Center, is open through 8/28 on your DCC parent portal! Sign up today to be a part of this timeless holiday tradition!

SCENES FROM THE NUTCRACKER
Educational Performances at the Charleston Gaillard Center
November 30, 2026

THE NUTCRACKER
Full Production at the Sottile Theatre
December 12 & 13, 2026

Katie Ging //

Address

1632 Ashley Hall Road
Charleston, SC
29407

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 8pm
Sunday	9am - 8pm

Telephone

(843) 607-6063

Website

http://www.danceconservatorychs.com/

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