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Bailey Fine Arts Centre

4.5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Columbia, South Carolina

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–5 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 803-788-7517
  • Website & schedule baileyfinearts.net — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–7:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Bailey Fine Arts Centre, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“It’s an encouraging atmosphere and culture where students learn from teachers as well as older students together.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“We’ve seen our daughter thrive in this environment with high confidence, self-esteem, and has learned how to learn from others.”

From the reviews

Bailey Fine Arts Centre has been my home for 19 years! I was lucky enough to find this studio at the age of 5 and have now been a dance instructor there for 7 years! As soon as you walk into the studio there is a warm and inviting atmosphere with friendly students and staff!

★★★★★ — Bailey, May 2020

Bailey’s Fine Arts has been a wonderful place for my now 8-year old to grow in dance and as a person over the past 5 years. It’s an encouraging atmosphere and culture where students learn from teachers as well as older students together.

★★★★★ — Mark, May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Bailey Fine Arts Centre

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Bailey Fine Arts Centre

280 Graces Way, Columbia, SC29229

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