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Southern Swag Dance Academy

4.5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Morganton, North Carolina

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 828-357-7750
  • Website & schedule southernswagdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 3–6 pm
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 Southern Swag Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“My child has grown so much in both skill and confidence since joining, and she always leaves class smiling.”

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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.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Miss Kesha creates a positive, welcoming, inclusive environment for both her youngest dancers and her oldest.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“Keshia, the instructor and owner, is not only incredibly talented but also so patient, encouraging, and fun to learn from.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“My child has grown so much in both skill and confidence since joining, and she always leaves class smiling.”

From the reviews

From the moment you walk in, the energy is amazing and welcoming. Keshia, the instructor and owner, is not only incredibly talented but also so patient, encouraging, and fun to learn from. She makes every class exciting, and her passion for dance is truly contagious.

★★★★★ — Anna, May 2025

We absolutely love Southern Swag Dance Academy 💗 Kesha is the Best, she is a great inspiration and role model to her students.

★★★★★ — Charity, Nov 2021

Hands down, best place for my 3 daughters to learn and grow in dance. They have learned respect, punctuality, standards, and the camaraderie with the other dancers is nothing like I have seen before. This isn't just another dance studio, this is a family.

★★★★★ — Tara, Jul 2025

Ms. Kesha is amazing. The kids respond to her so well; she has a magic touch with little dancers!

★★★★★ — Anna, Jul 2024

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Your first ballet class at Southern Swag Dance Academy

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 Southern Swag Dance Academy

124 Fiddlers Run Blvd, Morganton, NC28655

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