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The Lawson Academy Dance program began in the 1960s after the completion of the Montgomery Student Center and its dance studio. The main focus of the then Pre-College dance department was Ballet, and while our program has evolved over the years to include a variety of dance genres, Ballet still remains as one of our offerings.

Instructor: Maryanna Caggiano, alumna of the Lawson Academy, Ballet Spartanburg, and Carolina Ballet Theatre.

Fall 2022 Schedule

All classes will enroll for a 13-week semester. No previous experience is required!

Private Lessons

  • Available for all ages and levels
  • Rates begin at $45 per 30-minute lesson
  • Contact our office or the instructor to schedule
ZenDance – Thursdays 7:15-8:00 pm
  • All ages (child and adult)
  • Calming, cleansing, and relaxing dance for all ages
  • $175/Semester
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Beginner Hip-Hop – Mondays 6:00-6:30 pm
  • Ages 4 and up
  • A fun introduction to the basics and background of hip-hop
  • $130/semester
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Pre-Ballet – Mondays 5:30-6:00pm
  • Ages 3-4
  • Exploring the levels of creative movement in a nurturing environment
  • Includes one Mommy & Me session
  • $130/semester
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Ballet 1 – Mondays 6:35-7:20 pm
  • Ages 5-8
  • Exciting introduction to ballet culture and expressive movement for young beginners
  • $175/semester
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Ballet 2 – Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm and Fridays 5:30-6:45
  • Ages 9-11
  • Diving deeper into the lines in movement and the flow of the body along with music
  • Includes a weekly combo class with Ballet 3
  • $350/semester
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Ballet 3 –  Tuesdays 7:15-8:30pm and Fridays 5:30-6:45
  • Ages 12-14
  • Teen ballet with a focus on core strength that connects technique and artistry
  • Includes a weekly combo class with Ballet 2
  • $375/semester
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Ballet 4 –  Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm and Fridays 6:45-8:15 pm
  • Ages 15-18+
  • Traditional ballet technique intersects self-expression in movement for older teens
  • Pointe shoes welcome
  • $400/semester
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Dance Class Attire

All dancers: please refer to The Sock Basket on Laurens Road in Greenville for all dance attire.

Boys
• Plain T-shirt (can be from home)
• Boys’ ballet tights, ballet slippers, warm ups

Girls
• Solid color leotard, pink ballet tights, warm ups, slicked back ponytail or bun
• Pre-Ballet: single sole ballet slippers
• Ballet 1-4: split sole ballet slippers

ZenDance
• Comfortable clothes
• Optional yoga mat
• Optional ballet shoes

Contact our office at (864) 596-9022 to register!
Ask about our family discount when enrolling siblings or multiple family members.

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