Columbia Conservatory of Dance

Studio Closed
Due to Inclement Weather
Thursday 9/26

Pursue your dance education with the All-Star faculty of Columbia Conservatory of Dance.

Led by South Carolina Ballet Artistic Director William Starrett and famed Prima Ballerina Mariclare Miranda, the CCD faculty is further enhanced by Principal Dancer Claire Rapp and Soloists Jordan Hawkins and Gabrielle Gardner.

Why settle for anything less than training by the All-Stars?

Fall registration is now open—enroll today!

https://columbiaconservatoryofdance.com/

Happy Birthday Ms Jordan!!
We ❤️ you 🎉🎂

🌟 The Columbia Conservatory of Dance will be hosting facility tours and registering students for fall classes from July 16th through August 1st, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Join us to learn more about our programs and rediscover the vibrancy of Columbia's Main Street district.

Pursue your dance education in our safe, secure location, with convenient parking in the city center. https://columbiaconservatoryofdance.com/

🌟 We Need Your Support! 🌟 Vote Columbia Conservatory of Dance for Best Dance School in the Free Times Best of Columbia Awards! 🩰🎉.

Link: https://freetimes.secondstreetapp.com/og/17d66b93-091d-4da7-b431-69d2db9c6564/gallery/439367522

Your vote helps us continue to inspire and nurture the next generation of dancers. Cast your vote today!

Vote South Carolina Ballet for Best Dance Company in the Freetimes Best of Columbia 2024 Awards! 🩰✨. Vote Columbia Conservatory of Dance for Best Dance School. Your support means the world to us!

Vote for us! We are thrilled to announce that South Carolina Ballet (Columbia City Ballet) has been nominated for Best Dance Company in the Post and Courier Columbia Freetimes Best of Columbia 2024 Awards!

The support from the community has always been the driving force behind our success, and we need your help once again to secure this prestigious title. Please take a moment to cast your vote for South Carolina Ballet as the best dance company.

Voting Link: https://freetimes.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Columbia-2024/gallery/439367519/

Thank you for your continued support!

Image: Principals Claire Rapp & Joshua Van D**e.

So proud of our Kaitlyn Fox 🩷

ADC IBC - Youth International Ballet Competition Atlanta ✨

Open House this week!
Mon-Thurs

YAGP Atlanta

YAGP Winston Salem

Our Conservatory dancers are competing this weekend at YAGP Winston Salem, NC.
You can watch via live-streaming on YouTube.

Today, Friday 3:50-4:40
Victoria Proctor 3rd #348, 22nd #367
Campbell Bastos 6th #351, 25th #370

Tomorrow, Saturday 10:25-11:25
Kaitlyn Fox 1st #462 & 28th #489

Columbia City Ballet is now South Carolina Ballet! 🎉 See the details below.

Dear friends and supporters,

We're thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey of artistic excellence and community engagement.

Columbia City Ballet is now South Carolina Ballet! This new name not only honors our beloved Columbia but also underscores our commitment to making ballet accessible to all while showcasing the state's cultural vibrancy throughout South Carolina and on the national stage through our extensive touring calendar.

For the past 62 years, South Carolina Ballet has captivated audiences with high-quality productions and artistic merit. This name change aligns closely with our mission, strengthens our capacity, and reflects our dedication to our historical home while acknowledging our far-reaching impact through nationwide tours.

Rest assured, while our name changes, our commitment to superb programming and community engagement remains unchanged. Stay tuned for updates on our website and social media, and join us in celebrating this thrilling new chapter! 🎉

Read the full press release for more details: https://columbiacityballet.com/production/columbia-city-ballet-rebrands-as-south-carolina-ballet/

All CCD dance students are welcome to bring a friend to dance! You will receive a $10 tuition credit for every friend registering for classes. Your friend will receive free registration. September 11-14. 🤩

Thank you to the readers of the Free Times for voting Columbia Conservatory of Dance, the best Dance School three times in a row. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community for their tremendous support as we celebrate our 35th year of training Columbia’s stars of tomorrow.

Mariclare Miranda & William Starrett
Co-founders & Principal Instructors

We are so grateful to have been voted Best Dance Studio/School for the 2023 FreeTimes Best of Columbia! 🩰

We are so excited to be back in the studios for our 35th season! We can’t wait to see how all of our dancers grow this year!

William Starrett, Co-Founder and Principal Instructor, Columbia Conservatory of Dance

William Starrett has taught at more than 30 schools and universities throughout the world from Texas to Berlin and from San Francisco to San Juan! Starrett co-founded Columbia Conservatory of Dance in 1988 with Columbia City Ballet Prima Ballerina, Mariclaire Miranda and he is a principal instructor. Starrett also founded the Savannah Conservatory of Dance, where he was the principal guest instructor. In addition, he taught at The Harkness School of Performing Arts, New York City, the San Francisco Conservatory of Ballet; New York City’s David Howard School of Ballet; Dancemasters in America, New York City, and was a Master Teacher for the National Association of Regional Ballet. William has also served as an Adjudicator for both the 2015 and 2023 International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi.

Handpicked by the renowned Ann Brodie to be her successor, Starrett has led Columbia City Ballet for the past 37 years and is the longest-serving Artistic Director in our state. Always passionate about education, Starrett created CCB’s Educational Outreach & Engagement Series in 1991, which has provided arts education to more than half a million students. He has been committed to ensuring Columbia receives the highest level of dance since 1977, (that’s more than 45 years!) Current Columbia City Ballet stars, principal dancer, Claire Rapp, and Soloists Jordan Hawkins, and Gabrielle Garner are faculty members of the Columbia Conservatory of Dance. William and the entire faculty are not only interested in technical proficiency but also in making certain students learn in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Aware that not all dance students pursue a professional dance career, Starrett is committed to teaching the myriad of ways in which dance training otherwise augments students’ lives. While Columbia Conservatory of Dance offers the very highest standard of dance training available, producing alumni such as American Ballet Theater principal dancer, Gillian Murphy, the school is not merely for students wishing to pursue a professional track, nor is extraordinary talent a prerequisite for enrollment. Training at Columbia Conservatory of Dance can and does improve the personal well-being, poise, self-confidence, and socialization of all its students. It’s also important to note that tuition is affordable and comparable to competitors. Parents can rest secure in the knowledge that their children are being provided with training that will positively impact their lives for years to come. “Why settle for a bargain variety dance education when Columbia Conservatory of Dance can offer you the premium brand?” - asks Starrett. He also adds that downtown Columbia is safe, easily accessible, and worth a few minutes of travel time for parents in surrounding areas. For unmatched knowledge, experience, and simply the best dance training available in our marketplace, Columbia Conservatory of Dance is the ultimate dance education destination.

Congratulations to William Starrett, Co-owner of the Columbia Conservatory of Dance, for being featured in the Post & Courier Freetimes Power List for 2023: 30 people shaping arts, culture & food in Columbia. Read the article: https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/arts/power-list-2023-30-people-shaping-arts-culture-food-in-columbia/article_b84a9868-2d6b-11ee-b61e-3fbbc9ca6ff8.html?fbclid=IwAR2O3ig5zFLaVFPIDjtu6tA97Y4RDrXRqCEiofjsiJ8ygotuWMeuApjvXeI

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to William Starrett, our CEO & Artistic Director, for making the Post & Courier Freetimes Power List for 2023. This list recognizes 30 remarkable individuals shaping Columbia's arts, culture, and food scene. We also extend our warmest congratulations to all the deserving individuals who made the list, including our valued partners with whom we collaborate daily. Read the Article: https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/arts/power-list-2023-30-people-shaping-arts-culture-food-in-columbia/article_b84a9868-2d6b-11ee-b61e-3fbbc9ca6ff8.html

Join us at Columbia Conservatory of Dance for the best dance training in Columbia! 🏆 Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our expert instructors will guide you on a transformative journey, unlocking your full potential in the world of dance. From classical ballet to contemporary styles, we offer a wide range of classes tailored to suit dancers of all ages and levels.

This fall season, we are offering a variety of incentives:
- 5% Discount for families with 3 or more registered dancers.
- Boys are 1/2 Off.
- 5% Discount for Military Families.
- $25 Credit Referral Fee.

Classes begin August 14th.

Please feel free to call for more information. (803) 252-0555 or register by visiting https://columbiaconservatoryofdance.com

🌟 Voted Freetimes Best of Columbia Dance School three times in a row. 🌟

Dance School | Conservatory of Dance | Columbia Two-time winner of the Best Dance School with the Free Time in the heart of downtown Columbia. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary. Columbia Conservatory of Dance.

Don’t miss your chance to vote in The FreeTimes Best of Columbia for 2023 🩰 Best Dance Studio

https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/boc_scrape_page/