Important dates

Upcoming Events

Join Us For Open House

August 14 - 5:00-7:00 PM

August 15 - 9:00-11:00 AM

Purchase your uniform and shoes, bun and sewing tutorials, tour the studio and meet your teachers.

Nutcracker Auditions

Date: Friday, August 21 & 22, 2026

Nutcracker Auditions for ages 5+

Click Here For Audition Info

The Nutcracker
Date: December 4 - December 5, 2026
Location: Simpsonville Arts Center
Description: Experience the magic as students from all levels perform a beloved holiday story. Celebrate the holidays with this special ballet tradition right here in Simpsonville.

From the nose to the toes, we are building dancers here at Cornerstone! These girls come ready to work hard each week. 🩰 Our Lavender and Light Blue classes on Wednesdays have a few spots open! We'd love to see you if your four or five year old is
From the nose to the toes, we are building dancers here at Cornerstone! These girls come ready to work hard each week. 🩰 Our Lavender and Light Blue classes on Wednesdays have a few spots open! We'd love to see you if your four or five year old is looking for a studio to call home.
We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for The Nutcracker! Get your tickets today! 🎟️ Link in bio.
ATTN: Classes resume as normal tomorrow, Thursday, October 3rd! 🩰 Keep an eye on your email in the coming days for information regarding .makeup classes. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the studio and seeing your smiling faces. Our p
ATTN: Classes resume as normal tomorrow, Thursday, October 3rd! 🩰 Keep an eye on your email in the coming days for information regarding .makeup classes. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the studio and seeing your smiling faces. Our prayers continue for all of those affected by Helene, everyone working to put our community back together, and those who have experienced insufferable loss.
Mrs. Spencer is doing such a wonderful job with these diligent dancers!
Mrs. Spencer is doing such a wonderful job with these diligent dancers!
Mr. Camilo and the boys are working hard in their Monday classes! 💪🏻
Mr. Camilo and the boys are working hard in their Monday classes! 💪🏻
We already have 11 boys enrolled in our new boys program! Boys will be taught my Mr. Camilo and will study technique, strength training and agility. Register online today!
Join our Dance With Me classes and explore the magic of movement and music! Classes begin Monday, August 12. Register online at cornerstoneballetsc.com today!
Join our Dance With Me classes and explore the magic of movement and music! Classes begin Monday, August 12. Register online at cornerstoneballetsc.com today!
Be sure to check out our new boys class on Fridays and our lyrical worship dance classes! Register online or at Open House Friday, Aug 2nd 5:00-7:30!
Be sure to check out our new boys class on Fridays and our lyrical worship dance classes! Register online or at Open House Friday, Aug 2nd 5:00-7:30!
Classes are filling quickly! Be sure to register online and join us for Open House this Friday, August 2nd from 5:00-7:30. Come see the new studio, get shoes fitted, have your face painted, and enter to win a $100 tuition credit just for stopping by!
Classes are filling quickly! Be sure to register online and join us for Open House this Friday, August 2nd from 5:00-7:30. Come see the new studio, get shoes fitted, have your face painted, and enter to win a $100 tuition credit just for stopping by!
Best of luck today to Renee who will be performing in the esteemed Maina Gielgud Coppelia production tonight, in collaboration with the Conservatório Internacional de Ballet e Dança Annarella Sanchez. This is indeed a remarkable opportu
Best of luck today to Renee who will be performing in the esteemed Maina Gielgud Coppelia production tonight, in collaboration with the Conservatório Internacional de Ballet e Dança Annarella Sanchez. This is indeed a remarkable opportunity for them to showcase their talents. Best wishes for a successful performance! Maina Gielgud Conservatório Internacional de Ballet e Dança Annarella Sanchez.
Our beautiful Renee in Portugal. She will perform the mazurka in Maina Gielgud Coppelia on Sunday. We are so proud of you!
Our beautiful Renee in Portugal. She will perform the mazurka in Maina Gielgud Coppelia on Sunday. We are so proud of you!
What a great week breaking in the new studio with our Jr. Intensive dancers. These studios saw so much hard work and we can't wait to carry that forward into the new year!
What a great week breaking in the new studio with our Jr. Intensive dancers. These studios saw so much hard work and we can't wait to carry that forward into the new year!
From the nose to the toes, we are building dancers here at Cornerstone! These girls come ready to work hard each week. 🩰 Our Lavender and Light Blue classes on Wednesdays have a few spots open! We'd love to see you if your four or five year old is
We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for The Nutcracker! Get your tickets today! 🎟️ Link in bio.
ATTN: Classes resume as normal tomorrow, Thursday, October 3rd! 🩰 Keep an eye on your email in the coming days for information regarding .makeup classes. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the studio and seeing your smiling faces. Our p Mrs. Spencer is doing such a wonderful job with these diligent dancers! Mr. Camilo and the boys are working hard in their Monday classes! 💪🏻
We already have 11 boys enrolled in our new boys program! Boys will be taught my Mr. Camilo and will study technique, strength training and agility. Register online today!
Join our Dance With Me classes and explore the magic of movement and music! Classes begin Monday, August 12. Register online at cornerstoneballetsc.com today! Be sure to check out our new boys class on Fridays and our lyrical worship dance classes! Register online or at Open House Friday, Aug 2nd 5:00-7:30! Classes are filling quickly! Be sure to register online and join us for Open House this Friday, August 2nd from 5:00-7:30. Come see the new studio, get shoes fitted, have your face painted, and enter to win a $100 tuition credit just for stopping by! Best of luck today to Renee who will be performing in the esteemed Maina Gielgud Coppelia production tonight, in collaboration with the Conservatório Internacional de Ballet e Dança Annarella Sanchez. This is indeed a remarkable opportu Our beautiful Renee in Portugal. She will perform the mazurka in Maina Gielgud Coppelia on Sunday. We are so proud of you! What a great week breaking in the new studio with our Jr. Intensive dancers. These studios saw so much hard work and we can't wait to carry that forward into the new year!

Cornerstone Ballet 2026 to 2027 Season Calendar

  • August 17, 2026

    • First Day of Classes

  • September 7, 2026

    • Classes Held (Labor Day)

  • October 5 to 10, 2026

    • Studio Closed for Fall Break

  • November 16-21, 2026

    • Parent Observation Week

  • November 25 to 27, 2026

    • Studio Closed for Thanksgiving Break

      • (See Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule)

  • November 30 to December 5, 2026

    • Nutcracker Production Week

  • December 4 to 5, 2026

    • Nutcracker Performance

  • December 21, 2026 to January 9, 2027

    • Studio Closed for Christmas Break

  • January 11, 2027

    • Classes Resume

  • January 18, 2027

    • Classes Held (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

  • February 1, 2027

    • Recital Fee Drafted with February Tuition

  • February 15, 2027

    • Classes Held (Presidents’ Day)

  • March 22 to 27, 2027

    • Studio Closed for Spring Break

  • April 12-17

    • Spring Ballet (TBD)

  • May 17-22, 2027

    • Recital Week

  • May 15, 2027

    • Last Day of Classes

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Recital dates are tentative pending theater confirmation.

Families should plan to remain enrolled through the completion of the season, including recital, portrait, and awards week.

Weather-related closures will be communicated by email and text. Makeup classes will be scheduled as needed.