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Derrick Ballet Conservatory
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Ballet school in Beaufort, South Carolina
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 843-739-9322
- Website & schedule derrickballetconservatory.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“She had never danced before and we are amazed by how much she has learned in a short amount of time.”
“She has taken my extremely shy children and given them the gift of confidence, self discipline and compassion towards others.”
“Derrick Ballet Conservatory and Melissa have been such a blessing to our daughters (& family!”
What families & students say
“My daughters have grown in both technique and confidence with Derrick Ballet Conservatory.”
“She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and my daughter loves ballet because of her.”
“Friendly environment, top notch training and a very welcoming and nurturing school for the dancers and the community.”
“Derrick Ballet Conservatory and Melissa have been such a blessing to our daughters (& family!”
“DBC is a professional, well-mannered and encouraging studio where every dancer of any level is welcome!”
“She has taken my extremely shy children and given them the gift of confidence, self discipline and compassion towards others.”
From the reviews
Derrick Ballet Conservatory is an excellent studio! Miss Melissa is a wonderful instructor. The students are all so well mannered and so talented and kind. If you are looking for a studio where you can grow, learn new things, and be around good people, this is it!
DBC has been such a blessing to my family. Melissa's passion to teaching the art of dance is evident throughout her studio. The love and devotion she has towards her students is truly a gift and transcends beyond the dance floor.
My daughters have grown in both technique and confidence with Derrick Ballet Conservatory. Melissa provides a loving and supportive environment for her dancers and their families. She is always professional in her management and communication.
Ms. Melissa has been supportive and trained my daughter for 5+ years. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and my daughter loves ballet because of her. Her studio is managed well, clean, and quality of teaching is bar none. If we did not leave Beaufort this is where my daughter would be!
Your first ballet class at Derrick Ballet Conservatory
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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