Summer Intensive Ballet Classes - Dance Conservatory of Charleston

Registration is NOW OPEN for Summer 2026!

DCC ADVANCED SUMMER INTENSIVE

Current Level 3B/4A/4B/5/PP | Ages 11+ with Instructor Approval

Take your technique to the next level with our Summer intensive! Open to advanced dancers ages 11+ with approval (Current 3B/4A/4B/5/PrePro), this program includes classes (when applicable) in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip hop, Pilates, pas de deux, repertoire, and composition. Daily classes are led by our own renowned DCC faculty and Master Guest instructors including:

• Nick Mullikin, Nashville Ballet Artistic Director & CEO
• Margaret Severin-Hansen, Co-Chairman of the School of Carolina Ballet and Former Carolina Ballet Principal dancer and
• Richard Krusch, Carolina Ballet Principal dancer
• Craig Hall, New York City Ballet Repertory Director and Former New York City Ballet Soloist
• Daniel Ulbricht, New York City Ballet Principal dancer and Stars of American Ballet & Dance Against Cancer Director
• Danielle Diniz, Musical Theatre Performer & Choreographer, Stars of American Ballet Dancer
• Noelani Pantastico, Former Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal and Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo dancer
• Amanda Edge, Former New York City Ballet Dancer & Broadway Artist
• Gavin Larsen, Former Oregon Ballet Theatre Principal and Author
• Anna Vincent, The Dallas Conservatory Performance Company Director & Former Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dancers Captain

Recommended Enrollment: Attending at least 3-4 sessions required for advanced level placement consideration; Advanced Level dancers are encouraged to attend 4-6 weeks of Intensive training total throughout the summer in addition to Open Classes

Weekdays 9:30am-2:30pm

Session 1 6/8-6/12 | Tuition $400 / 1 Session

Session 2 6/15-6/19 | Tuition $750 / 2 Sessions

Session 3 7/6-7/10 | Tuition $1,050 / 3 Sessions

Session 4 7/13-7/17 | Tuition $1,300 / 4 Sessions

Registration opens 2/11/26 —spots are limited so don’t wait!

Tuition due in full at time of registration if registering for one or two sessions of the Advanced Intensive.

If registering for three or four sessions - $750 due at the time of registration and remaining balance due on or before May 15. After May 31, no multi-week discounts will be offered.

Additional Open Classes

These classes are open to all DCC and Visting Advanced Level Dancers ages 12+ (DCC Rising Levels 4A/4B/5/PP) and intended as a supplement to the Advanced Intensive. Open ballet classes will be 2-3 times per week from 4:30-6pm with a drop in rate $15/class.

The 2026 Open Class Schedule is available now on the Summer Open Classes Page!