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The best ballet schools in South Carolina

Ranked by the students and families who actually take class — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 2,780 reviews of South Carolina studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true ballet schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

#1 New Attitude Performing Arts Center

5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews · Rock Hill, SC

Free trial Kids & teens welcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

“In our sixth season and I am so proud to be apart of the NAPAC family. Beautiful appropriate costuming. Exceptional staff and scheduling. MORE THAN JUST GREAT DANCING. Always feel …” — Ashley

#2 Bluffton School of Dance

5 ★★★★★ 129 reviews · Bluffton, SC

Kids & teens wonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitivebeautiful recitals & performances

“My daughter has been at BSOD for 3 years now, starting ballet at just 3 years old, and my middle daughter is finishing her very first year after starting at age 2. We’ve been so lu…” — Annie

#3 Dance Without Limits

4.9 ★★★★★ 105 reviews · Greenville, SC

Free trial Adult classes Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

“We LOVE Dance Without Limits. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful and the teachers make the kids feel so loved and valued and seen! My girls have countdowns every week until …” — Meghan

#4 Kelly's School of Dance & Aerial

4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews · Fort Mill, SC

Adult classes Pointe Kids & teens strong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

“Kelly's School of Dance provides exactly the experience we were looking for for our 7 year old daughter who was interested in trying dance. It is affordable and has a wholesome atm…” — Caroline

#5 Bella Ballerina Rock Hill

5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews · Rock Hill, SC

Free trial Kids & teens wonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitivebeautiful recitals & performances

“I have had my daughter in BB classes since she was 8 months old. Not only do they teach them the basics of dance at an early age but also include educational and inclusive material…” — Jenna

#6 Center Stage Dance Academy

4.6 ★★★★★ 57 reviews · Fort Mill, SC

Kids & teens strong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

“Update: it’s her last year and my heart is excited to see her next adventure but sad to leave this great dance community. CSDA has gotten her ready for her next dance adventure ar …” — Cyndi

#7 Ballet Academy of Charleston

5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews · Charleston, SC

Adult classes Pointe Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

“My daughter had been dancing here this past year and loves it. She always wanted to just focus on ballet, and not all the other dance classes, so Ballet Academy fits her perfect. M…” — Jennifer

#8 Just Be Dance Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 39 reviews · Indian Land, SC

Free trial Kids & teens welcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

“My daughter has been attending JBDA for a few years, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! The instructors are incredibly talented and nurturing, creating a positive and …” — Megan

#9 Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre

4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews · Myrtle Beach, SC

Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersbeautiful recitals & performanceswell-run & communicative

“I had the pleasure of attending the Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre's performance of the Nutcracker on Sunday 12/7/25 at the Republic Theater in Conway. It was my first time at this v…” — Michael

#10 Synergy Dance Collective

4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews · Pawleys Island, SC

Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersnurturing, non-competitiveserious pre-professional training

“An incredible space to train and grow as not only an artist and mover- Synergy Dance Collective is the perfect family environment to acquire skills that extend far beyond dance.” — Samuel

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