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Academy of Dance Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Columbia, South Carolina
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone +1 803-736-8141
- Website & schedule academyofdancearts.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“All about the children and learning very impressed with the setup the competition's that have been won in the fairness that is shown”
What families & students say
“They help build confidence and encourage dancers.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been attending ADA since she was 5 and loves it there. She’s been taking/has taken ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and musical theater and has flourished under the tutelage of the instructors. Mrs. Bricker, the owner/Director, has years of experience as a professional dancer and it shows!
There’s no other place I would have rather spent my time growing up than at ADA! The Academy has given me so many memories over the years and since I’ve been away at school, they still manage to make my time at home so much fun and enjoyable!
Academy of Dance Arts is really an amazing studio! They help build confidence and encourage dancers. They tailor their instructions to the needs of each student while helping them grow by learning proper technique. The competitive teams at Academy of Dance Arts work really hard and show great sportsmanship.
My Daughter has been coming here for approx 11 years. They are wonderful. As a Realtor, I have an unpredictable schedule but I always feel safe leaving her as I run errands or speak with clients.
Your first ballet class at Academy of Dance Arts
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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