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Our Mission

At Cornerstone Ballet we believe in building a strong dancer from the inside out. Our mission is to provide our students with a professional quality dance education in a safe, encouraging, and uplifting environment. We strive not only to build sound dancers, but also to create a program that fosters the development of self-esteem, positive body image, responsibility, work ethic, modesty, and love for others as well as the art of classical ballet.

We believe that combining classical ballet training with compassion and encouragement develops dancers who are strong physically, mentally, and emotionally. Cornerstone Ballet is not a competition-centered studio. Our focus is on thoughtful training and artistic development, allowing dancers to advance and train at an advanced level without the added time and expense of competitions.

We want our studio to feel like a second home where students are welcomed with encouragement, supported in their growth, and greeted with love by the staff and fellow dancers.

  • Young girl in teal ballet leotard and white tutu practicing ballet on stage with blue lighting, accompanied by another ballerina in the background.

    Classical Ballet

    Classes for Ages 2+

    At Cornerstone, we specialize in classical ballet training. Even our youngest dancers are taught using proper terminology and technique based off of the Vaganova (Russian) method.

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    Performance

    Every dancer is eligible to perform at the recital. Recital dates and location will be announced in January. Dancers ages 5 and up are eligible for our Performance Group.

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    Nurture

    We strive to not only provide dancers with strong training but also to support them with encouragement in a safe and healthy environment.

Cornerstone Ballet in Simpsonville, SC offers age-appropriate dance classes for preschool, elementary, middle school, and high school students. We provide classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced (pre professional) dancers for ages 2 through 18 years old. We offer daytime and evening classes to accommodate both homeschool families and working parents. Private lessons for ballet technique, pointe work, variations, and strength and flexibility are available by request. Every dancer is eligible for our recital performance in the spring. Our Downtown Main Street location is easily accessible from I-385, Hwy 14, Fairview Rd, and the Five Forks area.