Columbia Ballet School is committed to helping students develop technical skills, artistry, discipline, self-confidence, and respect for themselves and others. While these qualities are the basis for dance education, they also are critical to the development of the student as a person. Our ultimate goal is to support the development of healthy and happy people, and we do this through a partnership with the dancers and their parents.
The Columbia Ballet School was founded more than 40 years ago by Anita Ashley. The vigorous training program has helped dancers prepare for professional careers in the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Cincinnati Ballet, Austin Ballet, Louisville Ballet, Nashville Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
The Columbia Ballet School was founded more than 40 years ago by Anita Ashley. The vigorous training program has helped dancers prepare for professional careers in the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Cincinnati Ballet, Austin Ballet, Louisville Ballet, Nashville Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
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More than 40 years ago, Columbia Ballet School opened in a small studio in Five Points. Its goal then, and its purpose now, is to help young dancers develop technical skills, artistry, discipline, self-confidence, and respect for themselves and others. While these qualities are the basis for dance education, they also are critical to the development of the student as a person.
Dancers begin with a love of movement and music that can grow into dance. At this age, our experienced teachers are focusing on developing a child's ability to take a group class, work together, and learn dance basics. Your child's classes are chosen based on a combination of age and technical ability.
This chart shows the levels that correspond with the class schedule. Your dancer will be placed in classes at his or her appropriate level once the registration is received. You will be notified of class placement by email. If you have questions, or if the schedule presents conflicts with other activities, please notify the studio by return email.
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Janet Cooler
Jul 10, 2020
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Anne Plowden
Jun 28, 2016
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This is the best dance training you'll see! Whether your child wants to be a professional ballerina, a Broadway star, or a doctor, Columbia Ballet School can help your child achieve anything! CBS trains people to be dedicated and to work hard. This family-like studio is full of amazing teachers and people, and it's my favorite place to be. Ms Anita Ashley is truly the best there is, and everyone should have the privilege to learn from her!
Jennifer Kruidenier
Jul 14, 2013
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My girls have been taking ballet classes for 6 years and jazz classes for 4 years at Columbia Ballet School. The artistic director, Anita Ashley, is a fabulous person. Their teachers are kind and loving but expect hard work and dedication from their students. They focus on proper technique and training to prevent injury while producing beautiful dancers.
The studio is clean and offers the parents nice big windows for viewing the classes. The atmosphere is very pleasant. The parents and students are great and I'm so thankful we found this studio when we did. My girls are now 10 and 12 and we could
The studio is clean and offers the parents nice big windows for viewing the classes. The atmosphere is very pleasant. The parents and students are great and I'm so thankful we found this studio when we did. My girls are now 10 and 12 and we could
