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Heart Beatz Dance Academy - James Island

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in Charleston, South Carolina

Free trial Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (843) 608-9093
  • Website & schedule heartbeatzdanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 AM–6 PM

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 Heart Beatz Dance Academy - James Island, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 13 mentions

“This dance studio is honestly the best thing I have ever found for my daughter and everyone is just so sweet!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“I really loved this dance class my daughter loves every class and they had the best Christmas party for kids”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“Thank you for always being so kind to us, and inviting us to collaborate with your business!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“Cam has done it all here: dance, recital, camp, parties and kids night out.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Not only has her dance ability improved with fun, engaging activities, but her confidence has skyrocketed.”

From the reviews

Heart Beatz Dance Academy has been such a wonderful experience for our family! Our daughter, who’s 3, has been taking classes for the past year, and the growth we’ve seen in her is incredible. Not only has her dance ability improved with fun, engaging activities, but her confidence has skyrocketed.

★★★★★ — Emma, Nov 2024

We love Heart Beatz! All of the teachers are friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. We've done dance classes, Mom Morning Out, Kids Nights Outs and more! I always feel like we're in good hands and I know my kids will be taken care of. 💓 This place is especially wonderful with littles!

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Mar 2026

Jen and her team of dance instructors are fantastic! We have worked together several times over the past year, and I can’t recommend Heart Beatz dance studio enough! The children are always having so much fun and learning how to use their bodies. As a former teacher, I will bring my children here, when I have them!

★★★★★ — Tibby, Sep 2023

We LOVEEEEEEE Heart Beatz! I started taking my daughter there right at 18 months and now she is just over 2 years old. She looks forward to class each week and it makes my mama heart so happy to see her dance and how much she has learned already. Ms.

★★★★★ — Erin, Sep 2025

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Your first ballet class at Heart Beatz Dance Academy - James Island

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 Heart Beatz Dance Academy - James Island

1291 Folly Rd Ste 117, Charleston, SC29412

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