Discover the Next Step in Your Dancer’s Journey
Discover the Next Step in Your Dancer’s Journey
Elite Training & Exciting Opportunities for Young Dancers on James Island & in Nexton
Looking for pre-professional performance opportunities for your child near James Island or surrounding areas? The Dance Moves Youth Company at Dance Moves of Charleston is the only modern pre-professional dance company for kids in Charleston. Designed for committed young dancers, this exclusive program delivers advanced training, professional-level performance opportunities, and lifelong memories.
Ready to take your dancer’s training to the next level?
Fill out our short form today to get more information and see if our Dance Moves Youth Company is the right fit!
Take Their Talent Further With a Company That Cares
Modern Dance, Real Performance Experience, and Lifelong Friendships
The Dance Moves Youth Company at Dance Moves of Charleston goes beyond competition and offers an artistic performance opportunity several times a year. We’re committed to shaping the next generation of dancers in Charleston by offering meaningful, pre-professional training in a fun and encouraging environment. Our company members don’t just practice—they perform, connect, and grow.
This program is perfect for dancers who:
- Are enrolled at Dance Moves of Charleston, at least 10 years old, and have completed a year of Level II technique
- Are 8 or 9 years old and have received a teacher’s invitation to join
- Want to perform on stage locally and across the state
- Are dedicated to pushing their skills and training further
- Are eager to be part of a close-knit group of like-minded dancers
Program Benefits Include:
- Introduction to pre-professional dance education and modern technique
- Exposure to fresh choreography and styles beyond regular classes
- Memorable performance opportunities beyond the recital stage
- A strong sense of community and connection with fellow dancers
If your child is passionate about dance and ready to commit to something more, our Dance Moves Youth Company could be exactly what they need to thrive.
Let’s Get Started — The Stage is Waiting
Your Dancer’s Future Begins Here
Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to help your dancer grow and shine. Whether you're near Charleston, James Island, John's Island, or surrounding areas, the Dance Moves Youth Company at Dance Moves of Charleston is ready to welcome your dancer into a program built for excellence.
Fill out our brief form now to get started! Our team will reach out with all the details you need to learn more, ask questions, and see if your dancer qualifies.
The spotlight is waiting — let’s take that next step together.
Private Dance Lessons at Dance Moves of Charleston
Whether your dancer needs to catch up to a specific level, prepare for school auditions like SOA, or get ready for summer intensives, private lessons provide focused, one-on-one instruction to help them succeed. Personalized attention accelerates growth, builds confidence, and fine-tunes technique. Private lessons are the perfect way to level up and stand out.
Frequently Asked Questions
The DMYC is offered in addition to regular classes and our annual recital as an opportunity for dancers to create, learn, and perform in a more concert-like atmosphere. Classes are designed to build upon technique and learn choreography for an end-of-the-year recital, while DMYC rehearsals focus on learning and creating choreography to be performed throughout the season or beyond as pieces are added to the company repertoire. We take a more artistic and educational approach to dance training and love the level of confidence it allows our students to achieve.
DMYC dancers are curious, creative, and committed to exploring dance as an art form and sharing it with others through performance. Many of our dancers have pursued and are accepted to programs beyond our studio, including the SC Governor’s School and professional dance intensives throughout the US and several college programs such as the Tisch School of the Arts, The College of Charleston Dance Department, and The Anderson College Dance Department.
Dancers must be registered for 2 dance classes.
Auditions for the 2025-26 season for James Island are scheduled for July 28.
Audition information for Nexton is coming soon!
Makeup auditions are available. Please contact Aimee@DanceMovesofCharleston.com to schedule.
Rehearsals are held once per week for each piece your dancer is cast. Weekend rehearsals, as well as alternate days of the week are sometimes required for special events or performances and will be communicated and scheduled in advance.
Your dancer will participate in an informal concert in December and a formal concert in the Spring. Dancers are also invited to perform in local, state-wide, and regional opportunities as they arise each season. Past performances and events include SCAHPERD Conferences (Myrtle Beach, SC), Charlotte Dance Festival (Charlotte, NC), Piccolo Spoleto (Charleston, SC), and North Charleston Arts Festival (North Charleston, SC).
A $250 semester fee covers a company T-shirt, rehearsal costs, staffing, costumes, and performances. Optional travel opportunities require additional costs.
2024-25 Season Pricing & Due Dates:
The first-semester payment is due September 1. The second-semester payment is due February 1.
Families on auto-draft payment plans for monthly tuition will automatically be charged their semester fee on the due dates listed above.
Fees that are not paid by the due date will be run on the card on file on the 15th of the month.
Payment plans are available, but families must contact us at least two weeks before the semester fee due date to set up a payment plan.
