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Goins Dancing
“It's such a welcoming and fun place for children of all abilities to be their best”
Best Dance Classes near West Columbia, SC
3 of these studios are based in West Columbia; the others serve West Columbia from Columbia (11 mi) and Lexington (7 mi).
5 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
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“I loved the routine that she taught us and how she managed a large group with confidence and structure.”
South Carolina Christian Dance Theater
“Not only did I gain incredible ballet training that enabled me to join South Carolina Ballet's second company and continue to pursue dancing professionally, but I also gained invaluable knowledge of what it means to be a Christian”
Celestial Stars Arts Academy
“Miss Katelyn has the perfect balance of keeping the class fun and helping us learn more to perfect our art.”
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Palmetto Performing Arts
“If you want a quality dance education in a loving and encouraging environment, this is the place to go.”
Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet
“Great staff and great with all age dancers.”
The 15 studios listed for West Columbia, SC teach dance. Which styles and age groups each one runs comes from what it publishes on its own site; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: West Columbia, SC
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 358 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 3 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. We have a website on file for 14 of the studios on this page; 11 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Are all the dance studios on this page in West Columbia?
3 of the 15 are, and the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. With a weekly class and a rehearsal season on top of it, the drive is worth weighing carefully before you commit to a year.
Columbia Ballet School
“Whether your child wants to be a professional ballerina, a Broadway star, or a doctor, Columbia Ballet School can help your child achieve anything!”
Dance World
“The school itself has a great family atmosphere where the students are treated with love and kindness.”
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Broadway Bound Musical Theatre Company
“She is truly committed to each child/teenager as an individual, and mark my words, she will pull the best of each child/teenager she teaches out of them in more ways than one.”
Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center
“Good dance has a wonderful time”
Columbia Conservatory of Dance
“The best ballet training in Columbia connected to a professional ballet company, South Carolina Ballet.”
The Vault Studios
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Arts International
“It is truly a family atmosphere dedicated to excellence, grace, respect, discipline, and encouraging your children to reach their destiny!”
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Stepping Out
“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”
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CCJ Conservatory
“I appreciate costume choices as well very age appropriate which is important for us.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near West Columbia
- “My daughter has been a dancer at Goins for 5 years and she loves it!” — from a review of Goins Dancing
- “The atmosphere is so encouraging! After a long break from dance I was nervous to go back, but Katelyn made it so welcoming.” — from a review of Celestial Stars Arts Academy
- “Miss Shannon is very energetic and patient with young dancers as their excitement is amazing to see.” — from a review of CCJ Conservatory
- “Really an all inclusive place to learn dance and have fun with friends.” — from a review of Goins Dancing
- “I highly recommend Celestial Stars to anyone looking for a dance studio.” — from a review of Celestial Stars Arts Academy
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