What to Expect…
At Cornerstone Ballet we believe in building a strong dancer from the inside out. Our mission is to provide dancers with a professional quality dance education in a safe, encouraging and uplifting manner. We strive to not only build a sound dancer but to also create a program that fosters the development of self esteem, positive body image, responsibility, work ethic, and love for the art of ballet.
We believe that combining classical Russian ballet training with compassion and encouragement develops dancers who are strong physically, mentally and emotionally. We want our dance studio to feel like a second home to our students where they know they will always be greeted with love by the staff and other dancers.
We are thrilled to begin working with our dancers and welcome all the new faces into our studio. This folder is filled with information that you will need to refer to throughout the year. If you have any questions please let us know as soon as possible.
Awards & Portrait Week
During the last week of classes our studio is transformed in to a photo studio that allows every one of our dancers to have their portrait taken.
Parents are invited into the studio as each and every one of our dancers are presented with an individualized certificate by their teacher recognizing a specific area in which each dancer excelled.
Dancers are photographed on a simple and elegant deep grey backdrop for a timeless and classic keepsake.
Dancers will wear their dress code uniform and we will provide the dancers with a white tulle performance skirt and a beautiful headpiece that will also be worn at recital.
Be sure to take a look around the studio to see the beautiful portraits hanging on the walls from years past.
Observation & Participation Weeks
Three times a year friends and family members of our dancers are invited into the classroom to participate/ observe and enjoy firsthand what the dancers are learning in class. This is a wonderful opportunity for dancers to grow in their confidence as they display their progress and accomplishments they are making in their training.
We strive to teach the dancers that not everything has to be perfect about their dancing to show it to loved ones. Progress, determination, and hard work are what make ballet so beautiful.
Observation week allows our parents to truly appreciate the growth of their dancer and genuinely celebrate the dancer’s progress.
Recital
Our 2026 Spring Recital is scheduled for May 7-9 at the beautiful Simpsonville Arts Center right in Downtown Simpsonville.
Local Venue
Same day dress rehearsals
Family Friendly performance lengths
In house concession and recital gifts in lobby
We limit our show times to a maximum 90 mins in order to keep the day enjoyable for the entire family. The recital fee is $125 and includes the participation fee, a custom bunflower made by Larissa Bunflowers and a tutu the dancer will wear during the performance. Every family is given a professional 4K video download. Families have a max recital fee of $300.
Parents will bring their dancer to the theater before the show where the Cornerstone Staff will put on the dancers’ Bunflowers and performance tutu (Females) . Dancers will practice their dance on stage and then head to the dressing room for a snack as they wait for the performance to begin.
The Nutcracker
December 12-13, 2025
Simpsonville’s Nutcracker
Dancers ages 5 and up are invited to audition for our performance of the holiday classic The Nutcracker at the Simpsonville Arts Center.
Ages 5+
Rehearsals will take place on Friday afternoons and evenings. Mice, soldiers, angels, cupids, bon bons, and sheep will not begin rehearsals until September or early October depending on casting.
The Fairy Doll
April 17-18, 2026
Dancers ages 6+, taking 2 or more ballet classes a week, may be recommended by their teacher to participate in a full length ballet in April at the Simpsonville Arts Center. Rehearsals for this performance will take place on Fridays at the studio.
For more information on this opportunity please contact the studio.
