Welcome to DCC!

Easy and convenient online account management is now available for our families. All registered families are able to log in to their account to view and print their schedule, track their absences and makeups, update credit card or bank information, and more.

New families registering for the 2025/2026 school year will register through our online registration form. Current DCC families can register through the parent portal.  Below you will find our class schedule organized by Division. Locate the Division that applies to your dancer to see the dance level offerings for your student. Click on the word "Register" or "Waitlist" next to the class you are interested in to access the registration form.

After you are enrolled in a class, you will be able to use the Parent Portal. You will create a Parent Portal account by entering the email address and portal password that you provided at the time of registration. If it is your first time visiting your portal and do not know your password, click "Forgot your password" or "Need to get started?" A password will be sent to the email address you have on file with us. Use that to log in to your account. From there you can change your password.

The Dance Conservatory of Charleston has the following additional fees. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

1. Registration Fee of $50 per Family per school year due at the time of registration.
2. A Late Payment Fee of $15 will be applied to the family account for any account in arrears ten days after the payment due date.
3.  Performance Registration available on the parent portal once a student is registered for classes. Registration will remain open until the posted closing date.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Performance participation is optional but recommended for optimal improvement and experience. The Rehearsal Fee covers rehearsals, choreography, and costume rental. Rehearsal Fee is due by the posted due date or at the time of registration and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Tickets for the performance are sold separately.

1. Registration for DCC's production of The Nutcracker is available on the Parent Portal once a student is registered for classes. It will remain open until August 29, 2025. Payments will be processed on August 30, 2025 with the credit card on file. PLEASE NOTE:  Spaces are limited.  Early sign up is highly recommended.   

2. Registration for Dance in Bloom is available on the Parent Portal once a student is registered for classes. Priority registration closes on December 19, 2025. Registration will remain open until January 16, 2026; however, space is limited and is not guaranteed after December 19, 2025.

3. Please review the Performance calendar of important and mandatory dates prior to making your registration decision. 

The Nutcracker

• Full Production at the Sottile Theatre 
  • Ballet only; Beginner Ballet & up are eligible
  • Mandatory Costume Run-Through at DCC:12/6/2025 and 12/7/2025 (Dancers in both casts called both days)
  • Mandatory Tech & Dress Rehearsal at the Sottile Theatre: 12/11/2025 and 12/12/2025 (Dancers in both casts called both days)
  • Performances: Two shows per day, 12/13/25 or 12/14/25 (Dancers in both casts called both days)
• Gaillard Center Abridged Production (optional)
  • Level 1A dancers & up participating in the full production are eligible
  • Mandatory Costume Run-Through at DCC: 11/29/25
  • Mandatory Tech & Dress Rehearsal at the Gaillard Center: afternoon, 11/30/2025
  • Performances: 12/1/25; 10:00am & 1:00pm

Dance In Bloom 

• All genres; Beginner Levels & up are eligible
• Mandatory Costume Run-Through at DCC: 4/18/26 & 4/19/26
• Mandatory Tech & Dress Rehearsal at the Sottile Theatre: 4/23/26 and/or 4/24/26 (Intermediate & Advanced Dancers called both days, Children’s and Primary called only 4/24/26
• Performances: Two shows on 4/25/26

All class registrations are for the 2025/2026 school year, August-May, with the option to withdraw from the Spring semester prior to December 15.  Registration in the Pre-Professional Program requires a full year commitment, both fall and spring semesters and is not eligible for withdrawal between semesters.  

Semester tuition is due in full at the time of registration.  For students registered in the Intermediate and Advanced Divisions for 2+ classes/week per student, an installment payment option is available.  If enrolling in the Children’s or Primary Division and special payment arrangements are required, please contact us at register@danceconservatorychs.com.

We offer a 5% discount at the time of registration for full payment for the year (Fall and Spring Semesters together) and a 10% sibling discount.

DCC requires a credit card on file at the time of registration.  Credit cards are the ONLY payment method accepted.  Once registration is submitted, the registrant has authorized DCC to use the account information for all account billing (to include tuition, rehearsal fees, late fees and any other studio or dance related expenses on your account.)

No additional credit card fees applied.

For security reasons, DCC does not accept payments at the studio. All payments must be made online through automatic payment processing.

DCC will process your registration and semester tuition (or first tuition installment when applicable), within two business days with the credit card on file.  During peak registration periods, please allow for additional processing time. Registrations are processed in the order they are received. Once the registration is processed, a confirmation and receipt of payment will be emailed.

Semester installment payments will be processed automatically on the 1st of each month and are due no later than the 10th of each month. After the 10th of the month, a $15 late fee will be charged and enforced on all accounts past due. DCC will notify the account holder of failed payment attempts and late notices via email.

How do I register for a trial class?

All prospective students of any age are welcome to register for a  complimentary class. Please complete the registration form and indicate that it is a trial class.  Fees are not applied to the account until officially enrolled.

What if I want to add a class?

Simply go to your parent portal and add the class. Parent Portal>>Classes and Events>>Find Classes. We will apply and process (if applicable) any additional tuition charges within one to two business days. If the class has a waitlist, you will be added to the waitlist and we will contact you when a spot becomes available. No charges will be applied to the account until the student is officially enrolled in the class.

What if I want to transfer from one class to another?

While we can not support mid-semester drops or withdrawals, a student can transfer to another class by contacting Kim at register@danceconservatorychs.com

What if I do not plan to attend the following semester?

In order to accommodate changes in family schedules we offer the opportunity to withdraw from classes between semesters by submitting the Spring Semester Enrollment Change Request Form. (Please note: We can not support mid-semester drops or withdrawals, a student can transfer to another class by contacting Kim at register@danceconservatorychs.com.)

Students enrolled in our Pre-Professional program are financially committed for the full school year (Fall and Spring semesters) and are not eligible for enrollment changes.

Spring Semester enrollment changes will be accepted until December 15 of the current school year. If your request is received after that date, you will be financially responsible for your enrolled class(es)’ tuition through the Spring Semester.