Dance Conservatory of Charleston

DCC AROUND THE COUNTRY // DCC students have been busy learning, growing and experiencing incredible opportunities dancing with some of the world’s most renown artists this summer! Here’s a look at what some of our advanced students have been up to this summer at their intensive programs across the country, part 1!

• Eden Leath, Sophia Paulatos, Kate Wilhoit, Londyn Amyuni, Emilia Akhtar, Virginia Weis, Noni Su & Ella Kindorf - Carolina Ballet
• Harper Calabro - School of American Ballet
• Vale Crofts, Lottie Donahoo & Ellison Wooten - Chautauqua Institution
• Aberdeen Langlois - School of American Ballet
• Nora Leibe - Philadelphia Ballet
• Mia Morton, Hazel Smith, Aya Rinella, London Ivory, Bryn Crofts, Kattie High, Samantha Cram-Smith,
Colette Steen & Mila Stringham - School of American Ballet
• Elin Norris - Cincinnati Ballet
• Lia Paulatos - Carolina Ballet

ADULT HIP HOP POP-UP // We are excited to offer two more Adult Hip Hop Pop-Ups this summer! Join us for cardio, abs, arms & grooves in our Adult Hip Hop Pop up with DCC Instructor Jordan Benton-Giancursio! Sign up at the link below!

• ADULT HIP HOP POP-UP •
Thursday, 7/23 & 8/6 | 7-8:15pm
All Levels | $25 per class | Pre-Registration Encouraged

In this class you’ll build strength, coordination, and confidence while grooving to today’s hottest tracks. Throughout class, we’ll break down hip hop fundamentals and learn fresh, easy-to-follow choreography. We wrap up with a fun, high-energy combo that lets you put it all together and dance like a star!

We will need at least 4 adults pre-registered through the Sign-Up to run the pop-up, and drop-ins will be welcome the day-of if we meet the enrollment threshold. Sign up today!

Link in bio:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A45ADAE28A5FA7-64767596-adult

SUMMER 2026 // Our final session of the Intermediate & Advanced Intensives begins today! In addition to a diverse offering of classes with our DCC faculty, we’re excited to welcome three incredible Guest Master Instructors for this last week of the Advanced Intensive:

• Amanda Edge, Former New York City Ballet Dancer & Broadway Artist
• Gavin Larsen, Former Oregon Ballet Theatre Principal and Author
• Anna Vincent, The Dallas Conservatory Performance Company Director & Former Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dancers Captain

SUMMER 2026 // Thank you to our amazing Master Guest Instructors & DCC faculty for an incredible start to our July Intensives! Our Intermediate & Advanced dancers hit the ground running with Session 3 last week and we’re excited excited to kick off our final Session of the summer tomorrow! Kristi Boone Stappas Carolyn Lippert Anna Vincent

KATIE GING PHOTOGRAPHY // Dance In Bloom production photos & studio promo pictures from the wonderful Katie Ging are now available! DCC families: check your inbox for the link to review & purchase before 8/1!

ADULT HIP HOP POP-UP // Join us tonight, 7/9 for cardio, abs, arms & grooves in our Adult Hip Hop Pop up with DCC Instructor Jordan Benton-Giancursio!

• ADULT HIP HOP POP-UP •
Thursday, 7/9 | 7-8:15pm
All Levels | $25 | Drop Ins welcome!

In this class you’ll build strength, coordination, and confidence while grooving to today’s hottest tracks. Throughout class, we’ll break down hip hop fundamentals and learn fresh, easy-to-follow choreography. We wrap up with a fun, high-energy combo that lets you put it all together and dance like a star!

Jordan Maria //

OUR SPONSORS // Thank you to Wicklow Hall for their Spring Season Gold Performance Sponsorship! Perfectly situated between historic Georgetown and Charleston, the Wicklow Hall boutique bed and breakfast experience offers guests endless opportunities to enjoy the natural wonders of the Hammock Coast and the Lowcountry. From kayaking in the salt marshes to deep water fishing, adventure is never far. Visit their instagram & website to book your stay for the perfect getaway any time of year!

SUMMER 2026 // We’re excited to be back in the studios after a restful holiday weekend! Session 3 of our Advanced Intensive kicked off today, and we’re looking forward to a wonderful week with our Master Guest Instructors & DCC Faculty, including:

• Kristi Boone, Former American Ballet Theatre Soloist & current DCC Faculty
• Carolyn Lippert Clark, Former American Ballet Theatre Dancer and Patel Conservatory/Next Generation Ballet Instructor
• Anna Vincent, The Dallas Conservatory Performance Company Director & Former Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue Dancers Captain

Happy Fourth of July! 🎇Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend, and looking forward to seeing our dancers back in the studio for Session 3 of our Intermediate and Advanced Summer Intensives on Monday, 7/6!

Katie Ging //

OUR SPONSORS // Thank you to Steen Enterprises for supporting our dancers again this Spring Season with their Gold Performance Sponsorship! An Elite Kubota Dealer and Authorized Hitachi Dealer, Steen Enterprises has been serving South Carolina’s Lowcountry for over 40 years. From tractors to excavators, you count on Steen Enterprises to keep you moving and help find the right machine for the work you do. Visit their instagram & website as your one-stop shop for equipment, parts & service!