Summer Open Classes

Summer Open Classes

Join us for drop-in Summer open classes. It’s a great way to stay in shape but still enjoy some time off in the summer!

Summer Open Ballet Classes are open to all registered and non-registered students.

Ages 10 and up (DCC current levels 3B, 4, 5 and Pre-Pro).

Cost: $15 per class

Open Class Schedule Summer 2023

Tuesday May 30

Ballet 430-6pm

Thursday June 1

Ballet 430-6pm
Jazz 6-7pm

Monday June 5

Ballet 430-6pm

Wednesday June 7

Ballet 430-6pm

Thursday June 8

Ballet 430-6pm

Monday June 26

Ballet 430-6pm

Wednesday June 28

Ballet 430-6pm

Thursday June 29

Ballet 430-6pm
Tap 6-7pm

Thursday July 6

Ballet 430-6pm
Hip Hop 6-7pm

Friday July 7

Ballet 430-6pm

Monday July 24

Ballet 430-6pm

Wednesday July 26

Ballet 430-6pm

Thursday July 27

Ballet 430-6pm

Monday July 31

Ballet 430-6pm

Wednesday August 2

Ballet 430-6pm

Thursday August 3

Ballet 430-6pm
Jazz 6-7pm

Monday August 7

Ballet 430-6pm

Wednesday August 9

Ballet 430-6pm

Thursday August 10

Ballet 430-6pm

Monday August 14

Ballet 430-6pm

Wednesday August 16

Ballet 430-6pm

Thursday August 17

Ballet 430-6pm
Hip Hop 6-7pm

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NUTCRACKER 2023 // We can’t wait to get back on the stage next weekend for four more shows at the @sottile_theatre! Here’s a peek of the magic from backstage at our @gaillardcenter Educational Performances on Monday, and it’s not too late to grab livestream tickets for our upcoming full production shows on 12/9 & 12/10! DANCE CONSERVATORY OF CHARLESTONS THE NUTCRACKER December 9 | 2:00p & 6:00p December 10 | 1:00p & 5:00p The College of Charleston Sottile Theatre | 44 George Theatre & Live-Steam Tickets Available at 10AM on 10/6! Featuring Guest Artist Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet principal dancer, as Snow King and Cavalier alongside 250 student dancers, this will be our largest production yet! Tickets for this timeless classic go very quickly, so set your alarm to reserve your seat! Ticket link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/dance-conservatory-winter-performance/ Sottile Theatre tickets will ONLY be available through the College of Charleston’s George Street Box Office website. Please do not purchase tickets from any third party websites. #chs #charleston #danceconservatorychs #dcc #charlestonsc #nutcracker #nutcrackerballet #ballet
CREATIVE MOVERS MORNING PROGRAM // Kindergarten Readiness is a primary goal of our new tri-weekly early education program, which uses the arts to foster curiosity and creativity while achieving goals in math, literacy, motor skills and social & emotional development! Creative Movers is designed for ages 3-4 with a low student-to-teacher ratio. All enrolled students must be potty-trained and meet the minimum age requirement by September 1, 2024 to enroll. The program will run from September 4, 2024- May 23, 2025. Registration opens January 15, 2024! Visit our website to learn more about this exciting new program for creative & curious children! Website link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/about-creative-movers-morning-program/ #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charleston #chs #charlestonsc #dcccreativemovers #EarlyChildhoodEducation
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Reserve the best seats in the house with our livestream tickets! Enjoy the magic of The Nutcracker from the comfort of your home, with ticket options for all four of our Sottile Theatre performances! DANCE CONSERVATORY OF CHARLESTONS THE NUTCRACKER December 9 | 2:00p & 6:00p December 10 | 1:00p & 5:00p The College of Charleston Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. Theatre & Live-Steam Tickets Available at 10AM on 10/6! Featuring Guest Artist Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet principal dancer, as Snow King and Cavalier alongside 250 student dancers, this will be our largest production yet! Tickets for this timeless classic go very quickly, so set your alarm to reserve your seat! Ticket link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/dance-conservatory-winter-performance/ Sottile Theatre tickets will ONLY be available through the College of Charleston’s George Street Box Office website. Please do not purchase tickets from any other third party websites. @katiegingphoto // #chs #charleston #danceconservatorychs #dcc #charlestonsc #dcc #danceconservatorychs #ballet
NUTCRACKER 2023 // There’s no better way to kick-off our Nutcracker season than with two sold-out Educational performances at the @gaillardcenter! These performances are truly a highlight of our year, and we were honored to share our love of ballet and this magical holiday story with 3,200 local Charleston students and community members yesterday! Thank you to our partners at the Charleston Gaillard Center Education & Community Program for making this opportunity possible; our DCC staff & the many families who volunteered their time backstage; and to our incredible student dancers for months of hard work in the studio and two wonderful performances on the Gaillard stage! Now, onto four more sold-out shows of our full production at the @sottile_theatre! @pete_vw // #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #nutcrackerballet #nutcracker #gaillardcenter
CREATIVE MOVERS MORNING PROGRAM // Our new tri-weekly program for 3-4 year olds includes Beginner Ballet & Tap classes as part of the arts-integrated, Kindergarten readiness curriculum! Learn more about Creative Movers below & on our website, and save the date for registration opening January 15 for the 2024-2025 academic year! Link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/about-creative-movers-morning-program/ Dance Conservatory of Charleston’s Creative Movers Morning Program fosters your little one’s love of learning through an arts integrated, dance-focused curriculum! Meeting tri-weekly (M/W/F) for three hours each session, our Creative Movers will learn through play, creative movement and traditional lesson plans with the goals of building confidence in independent & cooperative activities; refining fine & gross motor skills; encouraging social & emotional growth; and preparing each student for a successful transition to Kindergarten. Our unique curriculum also includes Beginner Level instruction in ballet & tap, and all enrolled Creative Movers are eligible to participate in DCC’s performances of The Nutcracker and Dance In Bloom Spring Showcase! Creative Movers is designed for ages 3-4 with a low student-to-teacher ratio. All enrolled students must be potty-trained and meet the minimum age requirement by September 1, 2024 to enroll. The program will run from September 4, 2024- May 23, 2025. Registration opens January 15, 2024! Visit our website to learn more about this exciting new program for creative & curious children! #chs #charleston #danceconservatorychs #dcc #charlestonsc #dcccreativemovers #earlychildhood #earlylearning #earlychildhoodeducation
Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours! ❤️ Image by @katiegingphoto of Waltz of the Hours from George Balanchines Coppelia Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust #chs #charleston #danceconservatorychs #dcc #charlestonsc #ballet #georgebalanchine #balanchine
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Resting up before a big weekend of rehearsals ahead of our sold out educational shows at the @gaillardcenter! Reserve one of the few remaining theatre tickets for 12/9 or 12/10 at the Sottile Theatre today, or enjoy the show from the comfort of your own home with our live-stream tickets! DANCE CONSERVATORY OF CHARLESTONS THE NUTCRACKER December 9 | 2:00p & 6:00p December 10 | 1:00p & 5:00p The College of Charleston Sottile Theatre | 44 George Theatre & Live-Steam Tickets Available! Featuring Guest Artist Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet principal dancer, as Snow King and Cavalier alongside 250 student dancers, this will be our largest production yet! Tickets for this timeless classic go very quickly, so set your alarm to reserve your seat! Ticket link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/dance-conservatory-winter-performance/ Sottile Theatre tickets will ONLY be available through the College of Charleston’s George Street Box Office website. Please do not purchase tickets from any other third party websites. @katiegingphoto // #chs #charleston #danceconservatorychs #dcc #charlestonsc #nutcracker #nutcrackerballet #ballet
FALL BREAK OPEN CLASS // One more Open Class tonight, 11/21! These classes are open to all Charleston-area intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10+ (DCC Levels 4, 5 & PrePro). Fall Break Open Classes Monday, 11/20 & Tuesday, 11/21 4:30-6:00pm | $15 Cash, Check or Venmo* DCC Nutcracker dancers in Levels 4, 5 & PrePro are encouraged to stay 6:00-7:00pm both days to run their dances. *All payments must be receieved by the instructor prior to the start of class, cash or check preferred; dancers must provide proof of transation, including the date, for Venmo payments. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs
FALL BREAK // DCC Fall Break begins today, 11/20 and runs through Sunday, 11/26! All Charleston-area intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10+ (DCC Levels 4, 5 & PrePro) are invited to join us for open class this evening & Tuesday, 11/21! Fall Break Open Classes Monday, 11/20 & Tuesday, 11/21 4:30-6:00pm | $15 Cash, Check or Venmo* prior to class DCC Nutcracker dancers in Levels 4, 5 & PrePro are encouraged to stay 6:00-7:00pm both days to run their dances. *All payments must be receieved by the instructor prior to the start of class, cash or check preferred; dancers must provide proof of transation, including the date, for Venmo payments. #chs #charleston #danceconservatorychs #dcc #charlestonsc
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Nutcracker rehearsals & classes run as usual this weekend before our Fall Break begins Monday, 11/20! We’re so excited for one last regular rehearsal weekend before diving into our costume run through, tech & dress rehearsals for our sold-out educational performances at the @gaillardcenter! #chs #charleston #danceconservatorychs #dcc #charlestonsc #gaillardcenter #nutcracker #nutcrackerballet #ballet
CREATIVE MOVERS MORNING PROGRAM // We are thrilled to introduce Dance Conservatory of Charleston’s Creative Movers Morning Program: an arts-integrated, dance-focused Kindergarten readiness program for ages 3-4 launching for the 2024-2025 school year! Dance Conservatory of Charleston’s Creative Movers Morning Program fosters your little one’s love of learning through an arts integrated, dance-focused curriculum! Meeting tri-weekly (M/W/F) for three hours each session, our Creative Movers will learn through play, creative movement and traditional lesson plans with the goals of building confidence in independent & cooperative activities; refining fine & gross motor skills; encouraging social & emotional growth; and preparing each student for a successful transition to Kindergarten. Our unique curriculum also includes Beginner Level instruction in ballet & tap, and all enrolled Creative Movers are eligible to participate in DCC’s performances of The Nutcracker and Dance In Bloom Spring Showcase! Creative Movers is designed for ages 3-4 with a low student-to-teacher ratio. All enrolled students must be potty-trained and meet the minimum age requirement by September 1, 2024 to enroll. The program will run from September 4, 2024- May 23, 2025. Registration opens January 15, 2024! Visit our website to learn more about this exciting new program for creative & curious children! Link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/about-creative-movers-morning-program/ #chs #charleston #danceconservatorychs #dcc #charlestonsc #dcccreativemovers
FALL BREAK OPEN CLASS // Join us for Open Ballet the week of Fall Break, 11/20 & 11/21! These classes are open to all Charleston-area intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10+ (DCC Levels 4, 5 & PrePro). Fall Break Open Classes Monday, November 20 & Tuesday, November 21 4:30-6:00pm | $15 Cash, Check or Venmo* DCC Nutcracker dancers in Levels 4, 5 & PrePro are encouraged to stay 6:00-7:00pm both days to run their dances. *All payments must be receieved by the instructor prior to the start of class, cash or check preferred; dancers must provide proof of transation, including the date, for Venmo payments. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Another wonderful weekend of Nutcracker in the books! We have just one more weekend of regular rehearsals before we move into costume run-throughs for our two sold-out educational performances at the @gaillardcenter and our four nearly sold-out performances at the @sottile_theatre! Reserve one of the few remaining theatre tickets for 12/9 or 12/10 at the Sottile Theatre today, or enjoy the show from the comfort of your own home with our live-stream tickets! DANCE CONSERVATORY OF CHARLESTONS THE NUTCRACKER December 9 | 2:00p & 6:00p December 10 | 1:00p & 5:00p The College of Charleston Sottile Theatre | 44 George Theatre & Live-Steam Tickets Available! Featuring Guest Artist Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet principal dancer, as Snow King and Cavalier alongside 250 student dancers, this will be our largest production yet! Tickets for this timeless classic go very quickly, so set your alarm to reserve your seat! Ticket link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/dance-conservatory-winter-performance/ Sottile Theatre tickets will ONLY be available through the College of Charleston’s George Street Box Office website. Please do not purchase tickets from any other third party websites. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #nutcracker #nutcrackerballet
Join us tomorrow, 11/11 at our final Nutcracker Shoppe for exclusive pre-orders before the performances! DCC Nutcracker Shoppe Saturday, November 4 & 11 | 12:00-3:00pm DCC Studio 3 off the front lobby Prepare for Nutcracker & the holiday season with exciting pre-orders & gifts, including: - DCC Nutcracker 2023 T-Shirt Pre-Orders - - DCC Merchandise & New Styles Pre-Orders - - Performance Video Pre-Orders - - Performance Flower Bouquet Pre-Orders - - Lauren in the Limelight Book Pre-Orders - - Nutcrackers, Cookies & other holiday gifts! - Looking forward to seeing you there! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #chs #charleston #nutcracker #nutcrackerballet
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Were officially one month away from our performances at the @sottile_theatre! Enjoy this timeless classic in person, or from the comfort of your own home with our live-stream tickets! DANCE CONSERVATORY OF CHARLESTONS THE NUTCRACKER December 9 | 2:00p & 6:00p December 10 | 1:00p & 5:00p The College of Charleston Sottile Theatre | 44 George Theatre & Live-Steam Tickets Available! Featuring Guest Artist Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet principal dancer, as Snow King and Cavalier alongside 250 student dancers, this will be our largest production yet! Tickets for this timeless classic go very quickly, so set your alarm to reserve your seat! Ticket link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/dance-conservatory-winter-performance/ Sottile Theatre tickets will ONLY be available through the College of Charleston’s George Street Box Office website. Please do not purchase tickets from any other third party websites. @katiegingphoto // #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #nutcrackerballet #nutcracker #tbt #arabesque
AUDITIONS AT DCC // Audition season is just around the corner! This year we are thrilled to host auditions for the Next Generation Ballet, Nashville Ballet and Carolina Ballet Summer Intensives! Next Generation Ballet Summer Intensive Saturday, January 13, 2023 1:00-3:00pm Carolina Ballet Summer Intensive Sunday, January 14, 2023 Check In 11:30am | Class 12:00-1:30pm Nashville Ballet Summer Intensive Saturday, January 20, 2023 Check In 1:30-2:00pm | Class 2:00-4:00pm Master Class with Nick Mullikin Nashville Ballet Artistic Director & CEO Sunday, January 21, 2023 | 1:00-3:00pm Sign-Up Link in Bio: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A45ADAE28A5FA7-45833931-nick#/ Visit their websites to pre-register & reserve your spot at the auditions! We look forward to seeing you there! @nextgenerationballet @cbsummerintensive @carolinaballet @nashvilleballet @schoolofnb @mullikinnick // #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #summerintensive #balletintensive #audition
ADULT BEGINNER BALLET // Adult Beginner Ballet returns tomorrow, 11/8, for another four-week session! Adult Beginner Ballet Nov/Dec Session Wednesdays, 11/8, 11/15, 12/6, 12/13 | 7:00-8:15pm Sign-up for your class pass through the link below (discounted rate of $20 per class!) or drop-in for $25 per class! Cash, check and Venmo are accepted for drop-in classes. Class Pass link in bio: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A45ADAE28A5FA7-45376240-adult Adult Beginner Ballet Class Description: This class is designed for anyone with little to no experience with ballet vocabulary, or anyone who is looking for a slower moving class. Dancers are welcome to modify any movements/combinations as works best for their body. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #adultballet
NUTCRACKER 2023 // The matinee shows are already sold out and evening performances are close behind! Have you reserved your seats for DCC’s The Nutcracker at the @sottile_theatre yet? DANCE CONSERVATORY OF CHARLESTONS THE NUTCRACKER December 9 | 2:00p & 6:00p December 10 | 1:00p & 5:00p The College of Charleston Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. Theatre & Live-Steam Tickets Available at 10AM on 10/6! Featuring Guest Artist Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet principal dancer, as Snow King and Cavalier alongside 250 student dancers, this will be our largest production yet! Tickets for this timeless classic go very quickly, so set your alarm to reserve your seat! Ticket link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/dance-conservatory-winter-performance/ Sottile Theatre tickets will ONLY be available through the College of Charleston’s George Street Box Office website. Please do not purchase tickets from any other third party websites. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #chs #charleston #ballet #nutcrackerballet #nutcracker
DCC NUTCRACKER SHOPPE // Join us at DCC this Saturday & next at our Nutcracker Shoppe for exclusive pre-orders before the performances! DCC Nutcracker Shoppe Saturday, November 4 & 11 | 12:00-3:00pm DCC Studio 3 off the front lobby Prepare for Nutcracker & the holiday season with exciting pre-orders & gifts, including: - DCC Nutcracker 2023 T-Shirt Pre-Orders - - DCC Merchandise & New Styles Pre-Orders - - Performance Video Pre-Orders - - Performance Flower Bouquet Pre-Orders - - Lauren in the Limelight Book Pre-Orders - - Nutcrackers, Cookies & other holiday gifts! - Looking forward to seeing you there! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #nutcracker #nutcrackerballet
LAUREN IN THE LIMELIGHT // We are excited to share the release of a new coming-of-age dance novel, Lauren in the Limelight! This middle-grade novel follows three 6th grade ballet students through their first year on pointe, navigating challenges both in and out of the studio. This book would make a great holiday gift for the dancer in your home and you can conveniently order a copy through one of our DCC Nutcracker Shoppe pre-sales on 11/4 & 11/11! In the new year, we are planning a ballet book talk for DCC students to discuss Lauren in the Limelight and participate in a virtual Q&A with the author, @mirlandis, former dancer with Miami City Ballet and current teaching faculty with Pacific Northwest Ballet School! Check out the review by @balletbookshelf for more info on this exciting new novel, and reserve your copy this Saturday, 11/4 at the DCC Nutcracker Shoppe! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #balletbooks
WORLD BALLET DAY // We are thrilled to celebrate this #worldballetday by announcing we have been approved to perform the Waltz section from Raymonda Variations, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust! We had planned to present excerpts of this beautiful piece as part of Dance In Bloom in 2020, and are incredibly excited and honored to be able to finally bring it to the stage this year! Save the date for Dance In Bloom—April 13, 2024 at the College of Charleston Sottile Theatre! Images of our 2020 in-studio filming of Raymonda Variations, excerpts by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #georgebalanchine #georgebalanchinetrust #balanchine #balanchineballet
Happy Halloween! 🎃 As a reminder, there are no afternoon classes (beginning 3:30pm or later) on Tuesday, October 31; 1:30-2:00pm Beginner Ballet and 2:00-4:30pm PrePro will run as scheduled and may wear costumes. We look forward to seeing everyone back at the studio on Wednesday! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #chs #charleston #ballet #halloweencostume #halloween #costume
HALLOWEEN COSTUME WEEK // One more full day of costumes at DCC! 🎃 As a reminder, all classes beginning at 3:30pm or later tomorrow, 10/31 are off for Halloween; Beginner Ballet from 1:30-2pm and PrePro from 2-4:30pm will run as usual and may wear costumes! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #halloween #halloweencostume #costume
HALLOWEEN COSTUME WEEK // The costume fun continues in Nutcracker rehearsals tomorrow! We love all the spooktacular outfits our dancers are coming up with, and can’t wait to see what these last few days of DCC Halloween Costume Week have in store for us! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #chs #charleston #halloween #halloweencostume
NASHVILLE BALLET MASTER CLASS // An enormous thank you to @nashvilleballet, Artistic Director & CEO @mullikinnick and the @gaillardcenter for a fantastic Master Class last week! It was so wonderful welcoming dancers from all over Charleston to DCC for this incredible opportunity, and we can’t wait to have everyone back again soon! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #chs #charleston #gaillardcenter #nashvilleballet
HALLOWEEN COSTUME WEEK // Jumping into costume week with a silly & spooky start! We can’t wait to see what creative looks our dancers come up with tonight and the rest of the week leading up to Halloween! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #chs #charleston #ballet #Halloween #halloweencostume
HALLOWEEN COSTUME WEEK // Today’s the day! Halloween costume week at DCC officially begins this afternoon, 10/24! DCC Halloween Costume Week Tuesday, October 24 - Monday, October 30 Please make sure your dancer has full range of motion in their costume, and save any hand-held costume accessories or masks for celebrations outside of the studio! As a reminder, there are no afternoon classes (3:30pm or later) on Tuesday, October 31; 1:30-2:00pm Beginner Ballet and 2:00-4:30pm PrePro will run as scheduled and may wear costumes. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #halloween #costume
ADULT BEGINNER BALLET // Due to popular demand, we are planning to add four more weeks of our Adult Beginner Ballet class through the remainder of the year! Adult Beginner Ballet Nov/Dec Session Wednesdays, 11/08, 11/15, 12/6, 12/13 | 7:00-8:15pm We will need at least 5 adults registered for class passes (discounted rate of $20 per class!) to run the adult Nov/Dec session. Drop-ins will be welcome for $25 per class, if we meet the enrollment threshold to offer the session. Sign-up for your Class Pass today! Link in bio: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A45ADAE28A5FA7-45376240-adult Adult Beginner Ballet Class Description: This class is designed for anyone with little to no experience with ballet vocabulary, or anyone who is looking for a slower moving class. Dancers are welcome to modify any movements/combinations as works best for their body. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #adultballet
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Sneak peek of our dancers hard at work in rehearsals for The Nutcracker! Matinee tickets for our performances at the Sottile Theatre are almost gone and evening shows are close behind! Reserve your seat for this timeless holiday classic today! DANCE CONSERVATORY OF CHARLESTONS THE NUTCRACKER December 9 | 2:00p & 6:00p December 10 | 1:00p & 5:00p The College of Charleston Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. Theatre & Live-Steam Tickets Available Now! Featuring Guest Artist Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet principal dancer, as Snow King and Cavalier! Ticket link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/dance-conservatory-winter-performance/ Sottile Theatre tickets will ONLY be available through the College of Charleston’s George Street Box Office website. Please do not purchase tickets from any other third party websites. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #nutcrackerballet #nutcracker
COMMUNITY MOVES ADAPTIVE DANCE WORKSHOP // Its Nutcracker season at Dance Conservatory of Charleston, and were inviting you to join in the fun with a holiday-themed adaptive movement workshop especially designed for children with physical disabilities and movement disorders along with their families presented in partnership with @gaillardcenter! Community Moves Adaptive Dance Workshop Sunday, November 12 | 12:30-1:30pm The Charleston Gaillard Center | 95 Calhoun St. Participants will receive sensory-friendly materials to use during the workshop and an invitation to attend a free performance of The Nutcracker at the Gaillard Center on Monday, November 27th at 1:00pm. The workshop will be taught by DCC faculty member & Community Moves Instructor Lily Watkins and is open to children and their families free of charge. Space is limited! Sign-up through the link in bio to reserve your spot in the live workshop by Sunday, November 5! If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please email: communitymoves@danceconservatorychs.com Link in bio: https://forms.gle/192iyuFyo2trBVHVA Images 1 & 3 by @katiegingphoto // #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #chs #charleston #adaptivedance #dcccommunitymoves #gaillardcenter
ADULT BALLET FALL SESSION // Join us tonight for Adult Beginner Ballet, and Thursday evening for Intermediate/Advanced! See below for drop in details & class descriptions: Adult Ballet Six-Week Fall Sessions Beginner - Wednesdays, 9/20-10/25 | 7:00-8:15pm Intermediate/Advanced - Thursdays, 9/21-10/26 | 7:15-8:30pm Drop in $25 cash/check/Venmo only Class Descriptions: Adult Beginner Ballet: This class is designed for anyone with little to no experience with ballet vocabulary, or anyone who is looking for a slower moving class. Dancers are welcome to modify any movements/combinations as works best for their body. Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet: This class is perfect for anyone with previous experience, even if it has been some time since their last class and they are looking to get back into the studio. Dancers are welcome to modify any movements/combinations as works best for their body. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #chs #charleston #adultballet
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Thank you to everyone who joined us this past weekend for the Nutcracker Hair Nun & Curl Workshop, and for the amazing Parent Volunteer Coordinators who made it possible! We’ve emailed a resource with all of our favorite tips & tricks for perfecting performance hair to all participating families, and you can find a copy in the Nutcracker Family Resources folder too! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #nutcracker #nutcrackerballet #balletbun #curls
HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE CHARLESTON PLACE // We are incredibly excited to partner with @thecharlestonplace to bring the magic of The Nutcracker to life this winter with their unforgettable holiday experiences! Enjoy this preview featuring our very own DCC dancers & guest artists, and visit the Charleston Place website to reserve your signature seasonal experience tickets today! #Repost @thecharlestonplace with @use.repost ・・・ The countdown begins: Tickets for our jolly holiday experiences are now live. Celebrate good tidings and joy at The Charleston Place, where the holiday spirit reigns. Charleston is brimming with festivities, gathering, and good will for unforgettable memories this winter season. Plan your winter stay and book your tickets now. To reserve, tap on our Link in Bio. #ThePlaceToCharleston #APlaceToCelebrate @buxtonbooks_chs @charlestonsymphonyorchestra @walkandtalkchs @proposecharleston @equinoxorchestra @lazer_catcher @madlabfilms
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Tomorrow, 10/14, drop into our Nutcracker Hair Bun & Curl Workshop between 1:00-2:00pm or 3:00-4:00pm to learn the tips and tricks for perfect performance hair! The workshop will be held in Studio 3 just off the main lobby, and you may attend with or without your dancer. Looking forward to seeing you there! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #nutcracker #nutcrackerballet
NOELANI PANTASTICO RESIDENCY // It’s been a week since the end of our residency with the amazing Noelani Pantastico, and we still can’t get over how wonderful it was to have her at DCC! A huge thank you to @hulagurl for sharing so much joy, wisdom and inspiration with our advanced dancers for two fantastic weeks of classes–we absolutely can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #noelanipantastico
PHYSICAL THERAPY POP UP // We are excited to once again offer a Physical Therapy Pop-Up with Gina Aicardi, Lead Physical Therapist and Dance Rehab Specialist at @jointeffortchs & @jointeffortdance! Joint Effort Movement Center Physical Therapy Pop-Up Saturday, October 21 | Saturday 12pm-3pm 30-minutes sessions for $30 Sessions are open to all DCC dancers Levels 3B & up! Check your email to sign-up today! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs
ADULT BALLET FALL SESSION // This week marks the half-way point of our Adult Ballet Fall Session, and we hope you’ll join us in the studio! New dancers are always welcome in the Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced classes, and you can learn more about which option will be right for you with the descriptions below! Adult Ballet Six-Week Fall Sessions Beginner - Wednesdays, 9/20-10/25 | 7:00-8:15pm Intermediate/Advanced - Thursdays, 9/21-10/26 | 7:15-8:30pm Drop in $25 cash/check/Venmo only Class Descriptions: Adult Beginner Ballet: This class is designed for anyone with little to no experience with ballet vocabulary, or anyone who is looking for a slower moving class. Dancers are welcome to modify any movements/combinations as works best for their body. Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet: This class is perfect for anyone with previous experience, even if it has been some time since their last class and they are looking to get back into the studio. Dancers are welcome to modify any movements/combinations as works best for their body. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #chs #charleston #adultballet
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Nutcracker tickets are already going fast after a big opening weekend with our Saturday 2:00pm show nearly sold-out! Don’t wait—reserve your seat today! DANCE CONSERVATORY OF CHARLESTONS THE NUTCRACKER December 9 | 2:00p & 6:00p December 10 | 1:00p & 5:00p The College of Charleston Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. Theatre & Live-Steam Tickets Available Now! Featuring Guest Artist Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet principal dancer, as Snow King and Cavalier alongside 250 student dancers, this will be our largest production yet! Tickets for this timeless classic go very quickly, so set your alarm to reserve your seat! Ticket link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/dance-conservatory-winter-performance/ Sottile Theatre tickets will ONLY be available through the College of Charleston’s George Street Box Office website. Please do not purchase tickets from any other third party websites. @katiegingphoto // #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charleston #chs #charlestonsc #ballet #nutcrackerballet #nutcracker #adultballet
ON SALE TODAY // Theater and live-stream tickets for Dance Conservatory of Charlestons Seventh Annual production of The Nutcracker go on-sale today—Friday, October 6—at 10:00am! DANCE CONSERVATORY OF CHARLESTONS THE NUTCRACKER December 9 | 2:00p & 6:00p December 10 | 1:00p & 5:00p The College of Charleston Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. Theatre & Live-Steam Tickets Available at 10AM on 10/6! Featuring Guest Artist Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet principal dancer, as Snow King and Cavalier alongside 250 student dancers, this will be our largest production yet! Tickets for this timeless classic go very quickly, so set your alarm to reserve your seat! Ticket link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/dance-conservatory-winter-performance/ Sottile Theatre tickets will ONLY be available through the College of Charleston’s George Street Box Office website. Please do not purchase tickets from any other third party websites. @katiegingphoto // #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #nutcrackerballet #nutcracker
ADULT BALLET FALL SESSION // After a fantastic Beginner class last night, we’re excited to get back into the studio for Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet tonight! See below for details, and please note that only cash, check or Venmo are accepted for drop-in payments. Adult Ballet Six-Week Fall Sessions Beginner - Wednesdays, 9/20-10/25 | 7:00-8:15pm Intermediate/Advanced - Thursdays, 9/21-10/26 | 7:15-8:30pm Drop in $25 cash/check/Venmo Class Descriptions: Adult Beginner Ballet: This class is designed for anyone with little to no experience with ballet vocabulary, or anyone who is looking for a slower moving class. Dancers are welcome to modify any movements/combinations as works best for their body. Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet: This class is perfect for anyone with previous experience, even if it has been some time since their last class and they are looking to get back into the studio. Dancers are welcome to modify any movements/combinations as works best for their body. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #adultballet
NASHVILLE BALLET MASTER CLASS // The advanced masterclass with Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Director & CEO, Nick Mullikin, is just two weeks away! NASHVILLE BALLET MASTER CLASS WITH NICK MULLIKIN Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 5PM (Arrive by 4:50PM) Dance Conservatory of Charleston | 1632 Ashley Hall Road Advanced Ages 13+ (DCC Split Level 4/5 & Up) | $20* Elevate your ballet artistry to new heights in this exclusive advanced masterclass led by Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Director & CEO, Nick Mullikin. Throughout this exclusive class, Mr. Mullikin will encourage students to use the fundamentals of ballet technique as a foundation for artistic growth and development of movement qualities. This master class is presented at DCC in partnership with the Charleston Gaillard Center Education & Community Program and Nashville Ballet. Sign-up today through the Gaillard Center website: https://gaillardcenter.org/2022-2023-classes-and-workshops/ *Scholarships are available for this class. Please email sdevries@gaillardcenter.org for more information. Dont miss their performances October 19 & 20 at the Gaillard Center! Tickets can be purchased now also through the Gaillard website: https://gaillardcenter.org/events/nashville-ballet/ #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #chs #charleston #nashvilleballet #gaillardcenter
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Theater and live-stream tickets for Dance Conservatory of Charlestons Seventh Annual production of The Nutcracker go on-sale Friday, October 6, at 10:00am! DANCE CONSERVATORY OF CHARLESTONS THE NUTCRACKER December 9 | 2:00p & 6:00p December 10 | 1:00p & 5:00p The College of Charleston Sottile Theatre | 44 George St. Theatre & Live-Steam Tickets Available at 10AM on 10/6! Featuring Guest Artist Chun Wai Chan, New York City Ballet principal dancer, as Snow King and Cavalier alongside 250 student dancers, this will be our largest production yet! Tickets for this timeless classic go very quickly, so set your alarm to reserve your seats on Friday! Ticket link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/dance-conservatory-winter-performance/ Sottile Theatre tickets will ONLY be available through the College of Charleston’s George Street Box Office website. Please do not purchase tickets from any other third party websites. DCC Image by @katiegingphoto | Images of Chun Wai Chan by Erin Baiano // #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #nutcrackerballet #nutcracker #chunwaichan #nycballet
DCC NEXT STEPS // Celebrating this Sunday spotting DCC PrePro alumna Annaliesa Gowe featured by Indiana University Ballet Theater! A junior at @iujacobsballet, Annaliesa will be premiering as the lead in George Balanchine’s La Source this coming weekend, and we absolutely thrilled for her to have this opportunity with such a prestigious program! Reposted from @iujacobsballet #Repost @iujacobsballet with @use.repost ・・・ Come see Indiana University Ballet Theater’s exceptional performances of Fall Ballet this upcoming weekend - October 6 at 7:30 pm and October 7 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm. The IUBT dancers will be performing incredible works by George Balanchine, professor Christian Claessens, Justin Peck & Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. We are so excited to bring this variety of repertoire to life on stage at the Musical Arts Center! Tickets starting at $15 available through the box office or online - link in bio. Student tickets are available with a valid ID for $10. Dancers: Annaliesa Gowe in “La Source” Natalia Garcia & Fletcher Barr in “Autumnsongs” Kelly Gleason in “Heatscape” Ruth Connelly in “Shibuya Blues” #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charleston #charlestonsc #chs #georgebalanchine #balanchine
2023-2024 CHOREOGRAPHIC RESIDENCY // We are thrilled to announce New York City Ballet soloist Emily Kikta as our 2023-2024 Choreographic Resident! Co-founder of her own dance video production company, KW Creative, @emilykikta has worked on both sides of the camera making films for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Los Angeles Dance Project and New York Choreographic Institute to name a few, and has choreographed for American Ballet Theater Studio Company, the School of American Ballet, among others! As part of her residency, Ms. Kikta will create a new work for our Advanced Division dancers to premiere at the 2024 Dance In Bloom performances in April! This is an incredible opportunity for our students and our Charleston community audiences, and we cant wait to welcome her to DCC to get started in January! Images by Erin Baiano // #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #chs #charleston #ballet #nycballet
ADULT BALLET FALL SESSION // We had a wonderful turn out for Adult Ballet last week, and we’re excited to dive into week 2! Join us for Adult Beginner class tonight, and Intermediate/Advanced on Thursday! See below for details, and please note that only cash, check or Venmo are accepted for drop-in payments. Adult Ballet Six-Week Fall Sessions Beginner - Wednesdays, 9/20-10/25 | 7:00-8:15pm Intermediate/Advanced - Thursdays, 9/21-10/26 | 7:15-8:30pm Six-Week Class Pass $120 ($20 per class) | Drop in $25 cash/check/Venmo Sign-up for your Class Pass today! Link in bio: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A45ADAE28A5FA7-adult1 Class Descriptions: Adult Beginner Ballet: This class is designed for anyone with little to no experience with ballet vocabulary, or anyone who is looking for a slower moving class. Dancers are welcome to modify any movements/combinations as works best for their body. Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet: This class is perfect for anyone with previous experience, even if it has been some time since their last class and they are looking to get back into the studio. Dancers are welcome to modify any movements/combinations as works best for their body. #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #adultballet
NASHVILLE BALLET MASTER CLASS // Join us for an advanced masterclass with Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Director & CEO, Nick Mullikin presented in partnership with the Charleston Gaillard Center Education & Community Program and Nashville Ballet! • NASHVILLE BALLET MASTER CLASS WITH NICK MULLIKIN • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 5PM (Arrive by 4:50PM) Dance Conservatory of Charleston | 1632 Ashley Hall Advanced Ages 13+ (DCC Split Level 4/5 & Up) | $20* Elevate your ballet artistry to new heights in this exclusive advanced masterclass led by Nashville Ballet’s Artistic Director & CEO, Nick Mullikin. Throughout this exclusive class, Mr. Mullikin will encourage students to use the fundamentals of ballet technique as a foundation for artistic growth and development of movement qualities. Sign-up today through the Gaillard Center website: https://gaillardcenter.org/2022-2023-classes-and-workshops/ *Scholarships are available for this class. Please email sdevries@gaillardcenter.org for more information. Dont miss their performances October 19 & 20 at the Gaillard Center! Tickets can be purchased now also through the Gaillard website: https://gaillardcenter.org/events/nashville-ballet/ #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #gaillardcenter #nashvilleballet
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Were excited to announce that tickets to The Nutcracker at the @sottile_theatre will go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 6 at 10:00am! Featuring @nycballet principal Chun Wai Chan as Cavalier & Snow King and a cast of 250 DCC student dancers, this beloved holiday tradition is one you wont want to miss! DANCE CONSERVATORY OF CHARLESTONS THE NUTCRACKER December 9 | 2:00pm & 6:00pm December 10 | 1:00pm & 5:00pm College of Charlestons Sottile Theatre | 44 George Street In-person & live stream tickets will be available for purchase for the general public on our website beginning 10/6! Ticket link in bio: https://www.danceconservatorychs.com/dance-conservatory-winter-performance/ Tickets are on sale now for our educational performances of Scenes from The Nutcracker at the @gaillardcenter on Monday, November 27! The 10:30 show is already sold out, but single and group tickets are still available for the 1:00pm performance! #nutcracker #nutcrackerballet #ballet #charleston #chs #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #dcc
NOELANI PANTASTICO RESIDENCY // We are incredibly excited to announce a two-week residency with former Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) principal and Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo first soloist, Noelani Pantastico! NOELANI PANTASTICO RESIDENCY September 25 - October 5, 2023 A co-founder of Seattle Dance Collective, Ms. Pantastico has focused on teaching since her retirement from PNB in 2022, and we cannot wait to welcome her to DCC for the first time next week! Ms. Pantastico will be teaching our Advanced Division levels during her residency, and we are so thrilled to offer this amazing training opportunity to our DCC dancers! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #pacificnorthwestballet
GAVIN LARSEN RESIDENCY // A tremendous thank you to @gavinalarsen for three fantastic days of classes this week! Our PrePro and Level 5 dancers loved your challenging and insightful classes, and we can’t wait to have you back at DCC soon! #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet
NUTCRACKER 2023 // Happy #tututuesday! We can hardly believe Nutcracker rehearsals for our 7th annual production begin this weekend for Levels 3B & up! With 250 student dancers, this will be our largest production yet, and we can’t wait to get started! Nutcracker 2023 casting, rehearsal schedules & other important information is available in the Nutcracker 2023 Family Participation folder emailed on Friday, 9/15 and accessible through your Parent Portal. Please make sure to carefully review all documents and check back for updates! @katiegingphoto // #dcc #danceconservatorychs #charlestonsc #charleston #chs #ballet #nutcrackerballet #nutcracker