Dance Studios in Columbia, SC: Dance for Kids

At Rising Star Performing Arts Studio you’ll find a supportive community where every dancer is celebrated for their unique talents. RSPAS is more than just a place to learn dance; it’s a nurturing space where friendships are formed, self-esteem blossoms, and every student is empowered to reach their full potential while enjoying the art of DANCE.

Our highly trained dance instructors foster an environment where kids feel safe expressing themselves and exploring their potential. Each dance class is designed to be fun and educational, blending playful activities with focused training in proper dance technique.

Feel peace of mind: *Safe and Secure space: Drop your child off knowing he/she will be in good hands. All staff members and instructors have been thoroughly screened. Our studio is equipped with security cameras in each studio and all common areas. *Dancewear shop: Our RSPAS Shop is fully stocked to meet your dancers’ uniform needs. Leotards, shoes, tights, we provide sizes for all. *Convenience: Parent Portal provides an easy-to-use system making registration, uniform purchases, and tuition payments phone accessible.

Classes for every dancer’s style. Parent and Tot, Baby Dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Modern, West African, Tumbling, & Musical Theatre.

To enroll, visit our website and complete the registration form.

Classes: Join in for the Parent and tot dance classes. At Rising Star Performing Arts Studio, they’re dedicated to nurturing young dancers in a safe, joyful, and supportive environment.

Summer Camp: This summer, let your child’s imagination soar at our Creative Arts Summer Camp! Packed with dance, music, art, and theater activities.

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Full and Half day available

Offers recreational, competitive, and company competitive dance. Trial classes are available.

The studio also offers studio rental for small engagements for $45.00 hourly for instructors for clinics, workshops, pop-up shops, and dance parties.

Goins Dance offers a variety of dance classes from ages 1 and older, including adult classes.

Summer Camp at Goins Dance include summer classes, contact the studio directly for more information.

Dates: June – July 
Ages:  2 – 12
Price: $100 – $150
Full and Half day available

Classes & Programs: ACRO B.O.S.S., Broadway Baby, Performance Company, The Company, Musical Theater, Tiny Rockstars, and Star Dance Classes.

Camps: They offer a variety of camps throughout the year, see website for details.

Offers dance classes in hip hop (ages 8 – 18), ballet (ages 5 to adult), contemporary (ages 8 – adult), and Creative Movement (ages 3 – 6).
They also offer the Celestial Stars Dance Company for ages 8 – 18. An audition is required.

Classes: Biblical based dance classes. Instructors are professionally trained dancers. Classes are available for ages 3 and up, with Tutu’s and Tippy Toes, Beginner Levels, Building Technique, and Graded Technique offered.

Dance studio offering classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, acro, musical theater, pointe, pom and creative movement for ages 12 months to adult!

Summer Camps: Summer dance camps for kids ages 2 to 12. Partial day camps are available at a wide variety of times, including evenings. Styles of dance include ballet, jazz, tumbling, hip-hop, and creative movement.

Dates: May – July
Ages: 2 – 12 years old 
Price: $85
Half day available

Spend your summer building new skills, sharpening your technique, or discovering your passion!
Academy of Dance Arts is proud to offer dance classes to provide both exposure and strong technical training across multiple genres

• Weekly evening class series all summer for ages 2-18
• Two-day camp series for ages 3-10
  June 15-18 & July 13-16. 

Classes: Offers classes in Pre-Ballet, Pre-Tap, Ballet, Tap, Pre-Jazz, Jazz, Contemporary, and Modern. Classes are for ages 3 through adult.

Palmetto Athletic Center (PAC) offers year-round gymnastics classes, ninja classes, swim lessons, Summer Sports Camp, and Kids Care Camp.

Kids Care Camp is full day camp.
Summer Sports Camp is tailored to a camp themed for gymnastics, kinder camp, ninja, cheer, and more.

Dates: May – July  
Ages: 5 – 11 years
Price: $152 – $175
Full Day

Offers dance classes Monday through Friday, including tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and more.

Classes: Offers group classes for Level 1 – Level 5 in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Lyrical/Jazz, Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet, and Variation.

Summer Camp/ Summer Intensives: Summer Intensive camps are offered based on age and skill for ages 3 and older. There are multiple dates to choose from.

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Classes: Palmetto Performing Arts offers performing teams, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, and Acro. Classes are available for all ages and skill levels.

Birthday Parties: You can host your next birthday party with Palmetto Performing Arts. Contact the center for more information regarding pricing and details.

Summer Camp: Summer camps are available, and are based on themes. Camp ages range from 3- 18, and are grouped by age range.

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Offers dance classes with competitive teams and recreational classes. They offer a free trial class. They offer a range of pricing for classes starting at 1 class per week for $65 monthly with an unlimited class option.

Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission offer a variety of programs across 4 Columbia Parks: Crooked Creek, Melvin, Mungo, Saluda Shoals and Seven Oaks Parks.  Sports rotate seasonally but include soccer, basketball, martial arts, Racquet sports, and dance just to name a few.

Ballet school offering classes for ages 3 – 20 in ballet, tap, and contemporary dance. Classes are also available for adults.

First Turns: Ages 3 -6
Emerging Artists: Ages 7 – 11
Advanced Dancers: Ages 12- 20

The official training center of Ann Brodies Carolina Ballet. CDE offers dance classes year round for infants through adults in styles such as ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary. Morning/mid-day homeschool classes also available. Summer classes available as well.

Dates: June – July
Ages: 2 – 12
Price: $105 – $275
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