Columbus State University Youth Dance Conservatory

Consider CPYB for summer!

Some good tips for those about to take pics for summer intensive auditions https://aballeteducation.com///02/understanding-arabesque/

YDC will be CLOSED Monday, January 18th for MLK, Jr. Day! See everyone Tuesday!

Congratulations to Audrey Joyner and Caroline Ellmer for competing in YAGP today! They did a fantastic job! So proud of all our dancers who competed this weekend!

Our dancers competing in YAGP this month are having special masterclasses this Sunday via Zoom! Starting out with classical technique with Ms. Bashkatova.

Congratulations to our dancers Faith Lee and Cason Hayes for competing in YAGP in Atlanta today! Ms. Laura had a forgetful teacher moment and forgot to take a picture of Faith, but we are super proud of them both!

We re-open tomorrow, January 4, for Spring classes. Looking forward to seeing our dancers back in class tomorrow!We re-open tomorrow, January 4, for Spring classes. Looking forward to seeing our dancers back in class tomorrow!

Today's the day! Our encore showing of The Masked Nutcracker premieres! This version includes brand new footage and visual effects that can't be missed. Broadca...sting on WXTX-Fox 54 on TV and on their Facebook page, right after the @atlantafalcons *Trisha Carter appears as guest artist, courtesy of Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami.* Photo by @dedewilsonphotography #dance #ballet #thenutcracker #themaskednutcracker #nutcracker2020 #film #columbusga #columbusballet #visionsofsugarplums #sugarplumfairy #pasdedeux #dimensionsdancetheatreofmiami #beastmodeballet #supportlocal #supportthearts #savethearts #theshowmustgoon

It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Spring Catalogs are shipping. Waiting by your mailbox for yours? Access the online version right now. https://issuu....com/csuced/docs/csu_cpe_spring_2021 Get a jumpstart on planning your 2021. Use #CSUCPESP21 to let us know what classes you are taking.

Today (Monday) is the last day of classes for the Fall Semester! Hope everyone has a great holiday break!Today (Monday) is the last day of classes for the Fall Semester! Hope everyone has a great holiday break!

The Youth Dance Conservatory will be CLOSED the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 23-28). We will re-open on Monday, November 30.The Youth Dance Conservatory will be CLOSED the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 23-28). We will re-open on Monday, November 30.

One of my favorite days of the year!

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YDC will be open for classes tomorrow, Monday October 12thYDC will be open for classes tomorrow, Monday October 12th

What a wonderful book to inspire boys to pursue their passion! https://www.huffpost.com//boys-dance-ballet-picture-book-j

Due to severe weather, YDC will be CLOSED Thursday, September 17 and re-open Friday, September 18.

We got out the tambourines for Company Class this week to learn a variation from Esmeralda. Nothing makes dancers happier than a fun prop!

Reminder!!!! The Columbus Ballet will once again be holding community auditions for their 2020 production of The Nutcracker. Dancers ages 7 and up with any leve...l of dance experience are welcome! Saturday, August 22nd from 1-1:30pm at Columbus State University Youth Dance Conservatory. Please note, masks are required to enter the building. If you are not yet comfortable coming in to audition, you may contact The Artistic Director, Kylie Casino, at [email protected] for a video option. See more

Where in Columbus is that Nutty Nutcracker!!??

We had a wonderful first week back! From our Level 4 Pointe Class learning to sew their first pair of pointe shoes to our Company dancers learning a new variation with a wonderful guest instructor, we have had an exciting week back at the studio. Looking forward to week two!

Monday was our first day back at the studio! So proud of our dancers at how quickly they adjusted to our new class routines!

Open House has begun!!

We are excited to once again partner with The Columbus Ballet for this holiday classic!

Don't forget! Our Open House is tomorrow! -- Join the Columbus State University Youth Dance Conservatory (YDC) on August 8, 2020 for our annual Open House! The Open House will give you the opportunity to visit our beautiful, historic facility located inside The Rankin, and learn about our classes and performance opportunities. Your child will also be able to be assessed for placement in the level that will best compliment their ballet skills. Dancewear will be available for ...purchase from Grit & Grace Studio to Street Wear! The YDC Directors and Instructors will be on hand to answer your questions and facilitate registration. A 10% registration discount is available for tuition paid in full by Saturday, August 15, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year. Times to Visit: 9-10am: Current Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, and Pre-Level 1 Students 10-11am: New Student Registrations and Evaluations 11-12pm: Current Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Students 1-2pm: Current Level 4-6 Students CSU’s Youth Dance Conservatory takes everyone’s personal health and safety very seriously. In addition to arranging our classroom and registration spaces to accommodate for social distancing, in adherence to the University System of Georgia (USG) guidelines, appropriate face coverings will be required for all attendees while inside the campus building (The Rankin). Please visit our website for more information: columbusstate.edu/ballet

Join the Columbus State University Youth Dance Conservatory (YDC) on August 8, 2020 for our annual Open House! The Open House will give you the opportunity to visit our beautiful, historic facility located inside The Rankin, and learn about our classes and performance opportunities. Your child will also be able to be assessed for placement in the level that will best compliment their ballet skills. Dancewear will be available for purchase from Grit & Grace Studio to Street W...ear! The YDC Directors and Instructors will be on hand to answer your questions and facilitate registration. A 10% registration discount is available for tuition paid in full by Saturday, August 15, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year. Times to Visit: 9-10am: Current Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, and Pre-Level 1 Students 10-11am: New Student Registrations and Evaluations 11-12pm: Current Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Students 1-2pm: Current Level 4-6 Students CSU’s Youth Dance Conservatory takes everyone’s personal health and safety very seriously. In addition to arranging our classroom and registration spaces to accommodate for social distancing, in adherence to the University System of Georgia (USG) guidelines, appropriate face coverings will be required for all attendees while inside the campus building (The Rankin). Please visit our website for more information: columbusstate.edu/ballet