Programs & Classes
Ignite your child’s passion for dance with the Columbia Conservatory of Dance’s exceptional and professional day programs and classes. Our experienced instructors inspire a love for movement, fostering both technical skill and artistic expression in a nurturing environment. Aspiring young dancers will receive top-notch training, guided by expert professionals who are dedicated to helping them achieve their full potential.
Pre Ballet 1
Ages 5 – 6
Dancers will be introduced to basic Ballet steps. Continue to understand the importance of following direction.
Pre Ballet 2
Ages 6 -7
Develop an understanding of Classical Ballet. Build on steps from Pre Ballet 1. Learn traveling and stationary steps as well as stretches beneficial for beginning Ballet.
Ballet D1 & D2
Ages 7 – 9
Dancers will be introduced to barre work and develop body awareness, strength, flexibility and appreciation of the art of Ballet. Learning the fundamentals of Ballet along with terminology.
Ballet C1
Teacher Placement. Once the dancer has an understanding of Ballet D2 and is recommended to advance to C1. It is not unusual to repeat D2. Increase the barre and center work. It is recommended that the dancer is now ready to advance to 2 classes per week.
Ballet Ball
Using elements of classical Ballet in order to work on flexibility and most the important core strengthening.
Ballet C2
Teacher Placement.
Preparation for pointe work and increased terminology. It is required that the dancer take 2 technique Ballet classes per week, and if on pointe, 1 pointe class weekly. Also, Ballet Ball. Encouraged to add Contemporary and Jazz.
Ballet B1
Teacher Placement.
Required classes – 2 Ballet technique, 2 pointe classes and Ballet Ball weekly. 1 Contemporary or Jazz class weekly.
Ballet B2
Teacher Placement.
Required classes – 3 Ballet technique, 2 pointe classes and Ballet Ball weekly. 1 Contemporary or Jazz class weekly.
Ballet Jr/Sr
Teacher Placement.
Required classes – 4 Jr/Sr Ballet classes, Ballet Ball and Contemporary or Jazz weekly.
Daytime Ballet
Teacher Invitation.
Intermediate and Advanced Dancers, ages 11 and up, who have been on pointe for a minimum 2 years, are eligible for consideration for this program. 4 hours of Ballet instruction Mondays 12:30-2:30 and Fridays 1:30-3:30 for aspiring ballet dancers. These are supplemental classes to weekly classes including Classical Ballet, Pointe and Repertoire.
SCB 2
Ages 10 & Up
SCBII is the official training and apprentice program of South Carolina Ballet. SCBII is a full scholarship program made up of dancers ages 7 to 18 and is designed to feed into the professional company. SCBII members perform in all of Columbia City Ballet’s productions and maintain a formal rehearsal and performance schedule.
Pre Jazz
Ages 5 – 6
Dancers are introduced to the first Jazz steps through fun music and themes. Learning dance movements that move from one part of the floor to another found in Jazz dance.
Jazz D1 & D2
Ages 7 – 9
Dancers will build on Jazz dance vocabulary learned in Pre Jazz and begin to broaden vocabulary of Jazz movements. High energy & fun movements including turns and jumps across the floor to upbeat music.
Pre Tap
Ages 5-7
An introduction to basic Tap steps, use of rhythm and creating rhythm with their bodies.
Tap D1 & D2
Ages 7-9
Dancers will build on Tap dance vocabulary learned in Pre Tap and begin to broaden vocabulary of Tap movements.
Contemporary C & D
Beginner/Intermediate
Dancers with a minimum of 3 years of ballet. Learning the basics of elements from many styles of dance including Lyrical, Ballet and Jazz.
Contemporary A & B
Beginner/Intermediate – Teacher Placement.
Expands upon the movements in C & D. Incorporating the discovery of the fluidity and emotions of Lyrical, the energy of Jazz and the technique accomplished in Ballet. The dancer evolves through improvisation and self-discovery.
Modern
Beginner/Intermediate ages 10 & Up
Style of dance including ballet, ethnic, religious folk and social dancing.