Vaganova training in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina
The Capital's Ballet School
- 610 Harden St. Columbia, SC 29205
First Look
610 Harden St.
Here’s an inside look at our new home in the heart of Five Points in Columbia, SC.
Latest News
Don Quixote 2026: A Message from the Artistic Director
October 1, 2026
A quarter to ten on Harden Street, in Five Points. Our new studio is a storefront, and the whole front wall is glass. Joseph’s letter from the Don Quixote program.
Nutcracker Greetings from Columbia Classical Ballet
December 21, 2025
I wanted to wait to write until The Nutcracker settled in. The rehearsals, the performances, the nerves, the excitement. All of it. Joseph’s letter to families after Nutcracker 2025.
Nutcracker 2025: A Message from the Artistic Director
November 17, 2025
My journey in ballet began in a stairwell. Joseph’s letter from the 2025 Nutcracker program.
Year-round program
Classes offered
Vaganova-based classical training and more, for dancers ages three through adult.
Ages 3-6
Pre-Ballet
A first introduction to ballet. Music, movement, and coordination. Classes are short and age-appropriate, taught by professional dancers.
Schedule
- Mon 4:00 - 4:30PM
- Tue 4:00 - 4:30PM
- Sat 9:00 - 9:30AM
Tuition
1 day/week
$75/mo
2 days/week
$110/mo
A $45 annual registration fee and a $50 costume fee apply. Families enrolling more than one student receive a 10% sibling discount, and tuition paid in full receives a 5% discount.
Ages 6-10
Young Dancers
Where formal ballet training begins. When the spirit begins to grow. Foundational technique, musicality, and a child’s first vocabulary of the art. No prior experience necessary.
Schedule
- Wed 4:00 - 4:45PM
- Thu 6:00 - 6:45PM
- Sat 9:45 - 10:45AM
Tuition
1 day/week
$100/mo
2 days/week
$135/mo
A $45 annual registration fee and a $50 costume fee apply. Families enrolling more than one student receive a 10% sibling discount, and tuition paid in full receives a 5% discount.
Ages 10+
Pre-Professional
Classical training for dancers preparing to take ballet seriously. Full-time and Part-time options available. Upper-level classes are kept small and individually attentive.
Schedule
- Mon - Technique, 4:45 - 6:00PM
- Tue - Technique, 5:15 - 6:30PM
- Tue - Pointe/Rehearsal, 6:45 - 8:00PM
- Wed - Contemporary Jazz, 5:00 - 6:00PM
- Thu - Technique, 4:30 - 5:45PM
- Thu - Pointe/Rehearsal, 6:45 - 8:00PM
- Fri - Technique, 4:15 - 5:30PM
- Fri - Musical Theater, 5:30 - 6:30PM
- Fri - Pointe/Rehearsal, 6:45 - 8:00PM
- Sat - Technique, 12:15 - 1:30PM
- Sat - Pointe/Rehearsal, 1:45 - 3:00PM
Tuition
4 days/week (ballet only)
$375/mo
6 days/week (full track)
$475/mo
A $60 annual registration fee and a $50 costume fee apply. Families enrolling more than one student receive a 10% sibling discount, and tuition paid in full receives a 5% discount.
Ages 8+
Musical Theater
Led by Joy Alexander. From jazz to tap to fosse, complement your ballet training, or as a standalone dance experience.
Schedule
- Fri - 5:30 - 6:30PM
Tuition
1 day/week
$100/mo
Ages 8+
Boys & Men's Class
A dedicated class where male dancers train together. Building strength, athleticism, and emphasis on the specifics of male technique.
Schedule
- Sat - 11:00 - 12:00PM
Tuition
1 day/week
$80/mo
Drop-ins are free and welcomed. Come join us and see if this studio is a good fit for you.
All Levels
Adult Ballet
Led by Dr. Jennifer Amrol. Ballet for adults of all backgrounds, from beginners to experienced dancers. Adult students also have opportunities to perform in CCB productions.
Schedule
- Mon - Beginning, 6:30 - 8:00PM
- Wed - Intermediate, 6:30 - 8:00PM
- Sun - Open Ballet, 3:00 - 4:30PM
Tuition
Single Class
$20
5-class pack
$75
Monthly Unlimited
$120
Drop-ins are just $20. Come join a class and see if this studio is a good fit for you. No registration or costume fees for adult class.
SCCB tuition is paid monthly through the Parent Portal or can be paid annually with a 5% discount. A one-time registration fee and costume fee applies to each student.
Annual Registration Fee: $45/$60
Costume Fee: $50
School Leadership
Support the Ballet
Keep Ballet Moving in Columbia
A performance begins long before the curtain rises. Your support helps CCB pay professional artists, prepare ambitious productions, purchase pointe shoes, and keep classical ballet rooted here in the Midlands.
“I had to leave Columbia to pursue this dream. Now you don’t have to.”
Joseph Phillips