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South Charlotte Ballet Company

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Matthews, North Carolina

Ballet school Kids & teens Pre-professional

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 ·
  • Website & schedule southcharlotteballetcompany.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–8:30 pm
Thursday 5–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–3 pm
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 South Charlotte Ballet Company, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 4 mentions

“My daughter has been taking beginner ballet classes with South Charlotte Ballet Company for nearly a year and we couldn’t be happier to have found this ballet company.”

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What families & students say

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

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“My child has made incredible progress in technique, strength, and artistic expression thanks to the attention and constructive feedback from the excellent teachers.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“My daughter has been taking beginner ballet classes with South Charlotte Ballet Company for nearly a year and we couldn’t be happier to have found this ballet company.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 6 mentions

“The families and other dancers are warm and welcoming, and they care deeply about making the classes and performances accessible to our community.”

serious pre-professional training 6 mentions

“My daughter has been taking beginner ballet classes with South Charlotte Ballet Company for nearly a year and we couldn’t be happier to have found this ballet company.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“The teachers are very professional, and I feel she is able to get the right amount of attention/instruction in the smaller class setting that SCBC provides.”

From the reviews

South Charlotte Ballet Company provides dancers with the perfect balance of training and performance opportunities. They have first class instructors and guest instructors. It is so much more than just dancing … it is about mentoring, being active community members and inspiring younger dancers.

★★★★★ — Carrie, Nov 2024

I am grateful for the nurturing yet challenging environment that the South Charlotte Ballet Company provides. Since its inception, SCBC has been an outstanding experience for my child and I look forward to seeing her continued growth and success that lies ahead.

★★★★★ — Margaret, Nov 2024

My daughter has been a part of SCBC for almost a year now, and during this time her passion for dance has grown tremendously and her technique has improved greatly. They put on amazing shows!

★★★★★ — Madeline, Dec 2024

My daughter has been taking beginner ballet classes with South Charlotte Ballet Company for nearly a year and we couldn’t be happier to have found this ballet company. She’s receiving professional classical ballet training that is both challenging and fun.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Dec 2024

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Your first ballet class at South Charlotte Ballet Company

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 South Charlotte Ballet Company

2800 Campus Ridge Rd, Matthews, NC28105

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