Welcome to Charleston Dance Institute
The central destination of dance education for students at all levels of ability and dedication in the greater Charleston area.
Classes
Ballet, pointe, jazz, modern/contemporary, tap and hip-hop.
Performance Companies
Charleston Youth Ballet Senior & Junior Companies.
Scholarships
Community Education Foundation & male dancer scholarships.
Tickets & Events
The Little Match Girl and more performances.
A Proper Blend of Discipline & Artistry
The Charleston Dance Institute is the central destination of dance education for students at all levels of ability and dedication in the greater Charleston area. We provide the highest level of both dance instruction and public performance that are essential to any student’s quality dance experience. We offer a varied class schedule to accommodate students with a focus on recreation as well as a track that reflects the national standard for a pre-professional training program.
Our offerings include dance classes from ballet and pointe to jazz and contemporary to hone all of the skills necessary to become a highly versatile dancer. CDI also houses two student performance companies that offer unique and meaningful performance opportunities to our budding young artists. One of our core values is to use the proper blend of disciplined instruction and artistic nurturing to ensure each dancer’s correct development.
We are also proud to implement a community outreach and scholarship program with the Charleston Dance Institute – Community Education Foundation. Maintaining an emphasis on open communication between parents, staff, and students through scheduled evaluations is another essential aspect of our school to make sure every student can establish and attain their educational goals. Come join the CDI family in our professional dance studio facilities, including new state of the art sprung floors and three large dance studios, and help spread the love of dance in the Charleston community.
Become a Highly Versatile Dancer
Ballet & Pointe
From Pre-Ballet (age 5+) to the pre-professional Ballet IV & V track and Pointe I–III.
Modern / Contemporary
Weight, balance and dynamics of movement beyond structured ballet technique.
Tap & Variations
Rhythm-focused tap classes and Pas de Deux/Variations for advanced dancers.
Large dance studios
Student performance companies
Dance styles taught
State of the art floors
Ballet Evolution
Ballet Evolution is a professional collaborative arts ballet company — a hub for the creation of new dance works and musical compositions, highlighting the use of live music and the integration of arts education. Our pre-professional youth ballet company performs alongside them in community favorites like The Little Match Girl.
Our Dancers
Join the CDI family
Register online or call us with any questions.