Business Details
Premier Youth Ballet Training in Lexington, SC
At The Academy Of Lexington Youth Ballet, we are dedicated to cultivating excellence in dance education through a comprehensive curriculum rooted in the French, Italian, and Russian schools of training. Our four studios feature sprung floors designed to protect dancers' joints, while our facultyled by Artistic Director Regina Willoughby, a former Principal Dancer with Columbia City Ballet and ABT National Training Curriculum-certified instructorbrings decades of professional and pedagogical expertise.We prioritize dancer health, child development, and age-appropriate training, fostering confidence, discipline, and artistry in a nurturing environment. Our students benefit from performances like *The Nutcracker* and original works that showcase their growth, while parents appreciate our commitment to modesty, positive body image, and community-building. With over 20 years of teaching experience and a focus on holistic development, we prepare young dancers for success both on and off the stage.
Services
Ballet Training
Dance Classes
Youth Programs
Community Performances
Nonprofit Arts Education
Highlights and features
- We offer sprung floors to protect dancers' joints.
- Our curriculum combines French, Italian, and Russian training methods.
- We prioritize dancer health and age-appropriate development.
- Our faculty includes award-winning instructors with decades of experience.
- We foster a nurturing environment with a focus on community.
Associations and certifications
- ABT National Training Curriculum
What people say
Wonderful teachers
Professional yet fun
Nurturing atmosphere
Positive body image
Lifelong memories
Services
Ballet Training
Our ballet training combines French, Italian, and Russian techniques to build technical precision and artistry. Students develop strength, flexibility, and performance skills in a structured yet supportive environment. Classes cater to all levels, from preschool to advanced, ensuring proper progression and individual growth.
Youth Programs
We offer age-appropriate programs for children starting at preschool level through teens. Each class emphasizes foundational skills, creativity, and confidence-building while maintaining a focus on discipline and joy in dance. Our curriculum prepares students for both recreational and pre-professional paths.
Community Performances
As a nonprofit, we enrich Lexington County through annual performances like *The Nutcracker* and original ballets. These productions provide students with professional stage experience and offer the community accessible, high-quality arts events.
People
Regina Willoughby
Artistic Director
Regina Willoughby, a former Principal Dancer with Columbia City Ballet, has over 20 years of teaching experience. ABT National Training Curriculum-certified, she brings expertise in classical ballet and mentorship to our academy.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We focus on classical ballet training with elements of French, Italian, and Russian techniques, emphasizing proper form and artistry.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
Yes! Students participate in annual productions like *The Nutcracker* and original works choreographed by our faculty.
How do you support dancer health?
Our studios have sprung floors to protect joints, and we emphasize age-appropriate training and positive body image.
Is your academy affiliated with any organizations?
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and collaborate with local artists and venues for performances and sponsorships.
Reviews (2)
Karen Martin
Jan 28, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
My granddaughter has been attending ballet classes for a few years & enjoyed being in The Nutcracker Ballet performance. The staff is caring, especially through this Covid ordeal. Their staff is exceptional, great knowledge of ballet & works with each student to achieve their best.
My granddaughter has been attending ballet classes for a few years & enjoyed being in The Nutcracker Ballet performance. The staff is caring, especially through this Covid ordeal. Their staff is exceptional, great knowledge of ballet & works with each student to achieve their best.
Frank Hines
Jul 09, 2014
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My grandchild is and has taken dance at "The Academy center for Dance". She loves the Classes and is always excited to go. They are doing a wonderful job of teaching her dance but also in the correct way to present herself as a wonderful young lady. Wonderful experience!
