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About Dance Conservatory of Charleston in Charleston, SC
We offer expert instruction and professional performance opportunities to ensure that our students receive the highest caliber dance education in the Charleston area.
At the Dance Conservatory of Charleston, we believe that everyone should have access to the creative and cognitive benefits of a dance education. Our comprehensive curriculum incorporates physical and artistic development, as well as fostering courage, confidence and discipline in our students. We take pride in the fact that our dance instruction and performances can help prepare our students for success in life.
Programs at Dance Conservatory of Charleston in Charleston, SC
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MOMMY & ME / BEGINNER
A fun introduction to dance designed to focus on rhythm, basic motor skills, coordination activities and creative movement. Classroom activities are designed to develop students creativity through the use of props and imagery, musicality, strength, flexibility and coordination. Dancers will learn correct terminology in a fun and loving environment.
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PRIMARY BALLET LEVEL 1 & 2
In levels 1 & 2, students begin their formal ballet training with the emphasis on barre work, focusing on muscle development, musicality, and coordination. Children will become familiar with the structure and discipline of a ballet class. The technique is Vaganova based, with an emphasis on vocabulary and correct execution of steps.
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INTERMEDIATE BALLET LEVEL 3
As the students progress through the levels, the emphasis continues to be on increasing the student’s vocabulary and continuing to refine the correct execution of steps. Girls begin pre-pointe exercises to strengthen their feet, ankles, and legs for future pointe work. The curriculum stresses correct body placement at all levels, in order to facilitate development of strong and flexible bodies. Careful repetition of exercises allows students to make faster and more consistent progress. Level advancement is based solely on each individual student’s growth and development.
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