Bailey Fine Arts Centre has been my home for 19 years! I was lucky enough to find this studio at…read morethe age of 5 and have now been a dance instructor there for 7 years! As soon as you walk into the studio there is a warm and inviting atmosphere with friendly students and staff! The owner, Cari Kirkland, has created an encouraging atmosphere where the love of dance shines through!

From the owner: Home Studio for Dance Theatre of Columbia. Hours: 4:30 -7:00pm Daily or by appointmentread more

Best dance studio in Lexington. Great location and well trained staff. Exceptional ballet, jazz,…read moretap and hip hop classes. Smaller classes for lots of one on one attention. Great family atmosphere

From the owner: The Columbia City Jazz Conservatory is an exciting facility where proper dance training is taken…read moreseriously. We have a diverse staff and feature classes in lyrical and modern jazz, pre-ballet, Pointe, and tap for the beginning dancer starting at ages 3, all the way up to advanced training for the pre-professional, including Graham, Horton, and Limón modern technique, looking to audition for a college dance degree or start for a professional career in dance.

Wow, I never knew how empowering and invigorating belly dancing could be... I saw a FB post…read moreoffering a free class, so why not try it! Maria the instructor/ owner made me feel so welcome and comfortable the whole time. I honestly didn't know what to expect and was a bit nervous at first. There were some old and new students in the class, they were all really nice. During the class Maria explained everything as she went along, we did have a few water breaks in between. I really learned quite abit for my first time, education is very important when embarking on a new fitness journey. The class I took was the Bellydance Movement. I actually left feeling energized and refreshed from a 1hr class! I will be purchasing a class pass, you save a little more with this option. Im so glad I tried it, and Yes I will be taking classes at least once a week! She also teaches Bellydance at the University Of South Carolina. They have a nice website with all the classes/ hours and info about the instructor.

Maria Palacio creates a safe and welcome space for dancers of all backgrounds. From beginner on up,…read morethe classes are fun and educational. Highly recommended for all ages. Maria listens to her students and works with them to make this dance style something that anyone can learn. The students and staff are welcoming, respectful, and supportive. Highly recommend to anyone looking to break out of their comfort zone and wanting to get to know their own body and what it can do!

So this was suppose to be a trial to see if I would like the zumba class and now I'm hooked. This…read moreis by far the best Zumba class that I have ever attended and I've tried a few. FWJ will challenge and change your body! Jess's class is a sure way to burn some calories and have fun while your doing it. This is a great place to workout and get your dance (zumba) on. It doesn't matter if you're a newbie or an expert you will have a good time. The atmosphere is warm and friendly everyone is so welcoming and it's just alot of love. Jess is not only an instructor she brings the energy and is also extremely knowledgeable. What I love most is that her classes give you a complete body workout and it's different every time you go- you never know what your going to get but you know it'll be a fun filled calorie burning wonderful time! I highly recommend it!!

From the owner: Join the dance! Spread your wings and FLY with Jess! Now accepting new clients for one on one…read morepersonal training and group training sessions. Prices vary based upon needs of the individual or group. Schedule a consultation in February for as low as $35!

Beats is my absolute FAVORITE place in the Columbia area to work out. I've tried so many studios…read moreand this one is by far the best. The classes are fun, they play great music, and the instructors always bring the energy! I've been consistently coming to Beats for a couple months now, and the results have been incredible. I feel stronger, happier, and I can't recommend them enough!!!

From the owner: Beats stands for Burn Energize And Tone Sculpt!…read more This one of a kind workout combines unique mat work, resistance band training, dance and barre! The workout is done “on the beat” to the best music! The optional ankle weights offer an extra calorie burn & challenge! We switch the Beats choreography every 3 weeks to keep you engaged, but to give you enough time to really learn the routine so you can get the most out of your workout! Week one: learn it Week 2: perfect it Week 3: perform it (for yourself) We also offer a 45 minute cardio dance class, a 45 HIIT class and Spin Childcare is also offered during specific time slots!

I danced at Planet Dance for several years and ultimately left because of how poorly I was treated…read more Meghan showed favoritism, pulled students from routines for arbitrary reasons, and made inappropriate comments -- including telling me I was "too old to cry." Dancers whose parents were heavily involved were prioritized over talent or effort. In one routine, I had less than an eight-count of actual dance but still paid full costume and competition fees. When my mother raised concerns, Nancy (owner at the time) brushed her off and said I "needed to be a team player." Competitions were also mishandled -- rehearsal hours were underreported to place dancers in lower divisions for a competitive advantage. After posting my Google review, Planet Dance dismissed it as "misinformation." I emailed the studio asking what was inaccurate and received no reply. I've attached that email and video clips showing Meghan harshly criticizing dancers and enforcing excessive conditioning -- this was a regular, belittling environment. To the owners: refusing to acknowledge concerns doesn't erase what happened. Planet Dance wasn't just a studio -- it was a huge part of my childhood. Trauma doesn't have a timeline. I see it every day in my old photos and memories. Nobody can tell me how to feel or when to stop speaking on it. If you think I'll stay quiet, you're wrong. I have every right to tell my story.

We come here for private lessons with Rebecca Long. Building is kinda run down, but I'm sure the…read morekids don't notice.