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The Little Gym of Summerville

4.3 ★★★★☆ 60 Google reviews · Ballet school in Summerville, South Carolina

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–12 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Class price classes around $20 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (843) 380-2728
  • Website & schedule thelittlegym.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9:30 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM–1 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 The Little Gym of Summerville, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 37 mentions

“We recently had the pleasure of hosting my daughter's 6th birthday party at The Little Gym of Summerville, and I can’t say enough good things about our experience.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“My son is in the Birds class (crawlers, toddlers, walkers), and I was so impressed how each lesson applied to each stage of life.”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet 3 mentions

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 60 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 4 mentions

“Every mom's dream:) Even my grandmother mentioned how great Miss Courtney was with all the kids at the party and sharing her time with them.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“They were so attentive and supportive to every child, helping them through activities and offering clear, easy-to-follow instructions.”

clean, beautiful studio 11 mentions

“When we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles, and the party space was already set up and clean, complete with a beautiful birthday message for my daughter.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“All the teachers are very professional, sweet and love children and I love them for making my girls smile every Friday and looking forward to another fun party next month.”

From the reviews

We are VERY HAPPY with our decision to enroll at The Little Gym of Summerville. The facility is very clean (super important when dealing with babies/toddlers) and the instructors are positive and encouraging. My son and I have both developed friendships with other participants as well.

★★★★★ — Fallon, Feb 2013

I took my child her for a class in hopes they would enjoy it and be able to run around and meet some other kids. I was so impressed with our entire experience here. Not only was the facility extremely clean, but the class was great! The teacher followed a really cool program, but she was also patient and kind.

★★★★★ — Jo, Feb 2019

The staff is amazing -- Ms. Jess is an attentive, fun, and engaging instructor. Jess makes sure each class is fun and instructional. Ms. Courtney at the front desk is helpful and kind. They are both so great with kids! The facility is clean and well taken care of. All good things! Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Margaret, Dec 2021

We recently had the pleasure of hosting my daughter's 6th birthday party at The Little Gym of Summerville, and I can’t say enough good things about our experience.

★★★★★ — Kaitlyn, Mar 2025

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Your first ballet class at The Little Gym of Summerville

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 The Little Gym of Summerville

1201 Old Trolley Rd C, Summerville, SC29485

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