Important dates

Upcoming Events

Summer Intensive
Date: July 14 - July 25, 2025
Location: Cornerstone Ballet
Description: An intensive two-week program focused on technique, performance skills, and repertoire for intermediate and advanced ballet students.

Nutcracker Camp
Date: July 28 - August 1, 2025
Location: Cornerstone Ballet
Description: Experience Christmas in July by dancing The Nutcracker. Each day includes ballet class, crafts, and practicing choreography for a final performance for parents and guests on the last day of camp.

Nutcracker Auditions (Dancers En Pointe)
Date: August 1, 2025
Location: Cornerstone Ballet
Description: Auditions for roles in the annual Nutcracker production open to all dancers who have started pointe work.

Open House
Date: August 8, 2025 2:00-7:00PM
Location: Cornerstone Ballet
Description: Prospective and returning dancers and their parents are invited to tour the facilities, meet faculty, and purchase their uniforms and shoes.

Nutcracker Auditions
Date: August 16, 2025
Location: Cornerstone Ballet
Description: Auditions for roles in the annual Nutcracker production are open to dancers in the community.

Fall Semester Classes Begin
Date: August 18,2025
Location: Cornerstone Ballet
Description: Classes for the 2025-2026 school year begin.

The Nutcracker
Date: December 12 - December 13, 2025
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 2025-2026 Calendar

*Subject to change

  • Nutcracker Auditions (Dancers En Pointe)

    • August 1, 4:30 & 6:00

    • Less than 2 years en pointe : 4:30-6:00

    • 2+ years en pointe: 6:00-8:00

  • Open House & Meet the Teacher (Drop In)

    • August 8, 2:00–7:00

  • Nutcracker Auditions (Open, ages 5+)

    • August 16

  • First Day of Classes

    • August 18

  • Labor Day (Studio Closed)

    • September 1

  • Bring a Friend Week (For Lt. Pink, Lt. Blue, Lavender, Berry, Hot Pink, Red, Burgundy, Royal, Adult/Teen)

    • September 29 – October 2

  • Fall Break (Studio Closed, except Nutcracker classes)

    • October 6–9

  • Observation Week

    • November 17–20

  • Thanksgiving Break (Studio Closed)

    • November 24–28

  • Nutcracker Performance

    • December 12–13

  • Christmas Break (Studio Closed)

    • December 22 – January 8

  • Fairy Doll Cast Meeting

    • January 9

  • Presidents Day (Studio Closed)

    • February 16

  • Parent Participation Week (All Levels)

    • March 30 – April 2

  • Spring Break (Studio Closed)

    • March 16–20

  • Good Friday (Studio Closed)

    • April 3

  • Fairy Doll Spring Performance

    • April 17–18

  • Recitals (Simpsonville Arts Center)

  • Portrait and Awards Week

    • May 11–15