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Stepping Out

4.6 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lexington, South Carolina

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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 (803) 526-7766
  • Website & schedule steppingoutsc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 4–9 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 Stepping Out, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 14 mentions

“My daughter had her first ever dance class tonight in the dance with me class with Stephanie!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 26 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“This studio has tons of camp options, rooms of trophies, a flawlessly run recital weekend, affordable classes of all types, and extremely kind staff.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“We love this dance company!”

💵 good value / fair tuition 2 mentions

“This studio has tons of camp options, rooms of trophies, a flawlessly run recital weekend, affordable classes of all types, and extremely kind staff.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 5 mentions

“I just started here this year and it’s probably the most professional one I’ve been to this is my fourth studio I love it”

From the reviews

We love this dance company! ❤️ My daughter has tap and ballet when younger. She’s 10 now and has taken Acro for a couple years. She has learned so much in Acro in a short period of time! I was amazed! Katelyn is wonderful! Very kind, loves what she’s doing, and truly cares about all the girls! Highly Recommend!

★★★★★ — Catherine, Dec 2023

This looks like a great dance school with amazing teachers and staff I really wanted to join Hip-Hop because I've always been known for my fast and up-beat Hip-Hop moves and I really wanted to get way better at it but there was no more opening spots hurry while you can to get into which ever dance you prefer

★★★★★ — Ayfrans, Dec 2017

This studio has tons of camp options, rooms of trophies, a flawlessly run recital weekend, affordable classes of all types, and extremely kind staff.

★★★★★ — Paula, Jun 2023

Very knowledgable teachers, nice, clean, newly remodeled facility. We love Stepping Out!

★★★★★ — Natcwood13, Nov 2016

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Your first ballet class at Stepping Out

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 Stepping Out

231 Cedarcrest Dr, Lexington, SC29072

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