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Dance World

4.9 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Columbia, South Carolina

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for age 3 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 803-798-6062
  • Website & schedule danceworldsc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 5–9:30 pm
Tuesday 5–9:30 pm
Wednesday 5–9:30 pm
Thursday 5–9:30 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 Dance World, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet

“My grandchildren are on their 4th year and absolutely LOVE it.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 13 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 6 mentions

“Everyone is treated like family and never made to feel as if they don't belong or fit in.”

From the reviews

Been my family for 15 years. Couldn't have chosen a better place to give me the dance education to take me places.

★★★★★ — Tabitha, Apr 2017

My grandchildren are on their 4th year and absolutely LOVE it. Everyone is treated like family and never made to feel as if they don't belong or fit in. If you want to have fun and learn to dance, this is where you start!

★★★★★ — Cynthia, Feb 2025

Dance World is an amazing studio with talented teachers and lots of different styles of dance to learn! Mrs. Lisa and Mr. Jim treat everyone like family!! I loved my time dancing here!

★★★★★ — Chandler, Jul 2017

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Your first ballet class at Dance World

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 Dance World

140 Commercial Dr, Columbia, SC29212

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