Looking for the best performing arts programs for kids in Greenville, SC? While we have a full guide to theatre and acting classes with plenty of local standouts, we also asked our readers to vote on their favorites in our annual KABOOM Awards. Here’s what they chose as the best performing arts program in Greenville, SC! 🎭
Best Performing Arts Program in Greenville, SC
1st Place: International Ballet
Finalists:
- South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT)
- Southern Dance Connection
- World Upside Down
- Let’s Dance Collective
International Ballet
1ST PLACE SPONSOR 864.879.9404 | adair@internationalballetsc.org | 1018 South Batesville Rd., Greer , SC
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It’s All In The Training! Serving the Upstate of South Carolina since 2003, International Ballet (IB) is both the top-selling dance company in residence at the Peace Center and a thriving training academy, providing classical and contemporary dance training to students ages 3-adult.
With nationally recognized faculty and amazing facilities, IB stands out with a successful youth company and alumni decorated by college scholarships in competitive BFA programs and contracts with professional ballet companies across the United States. Productions featuring the Greenville Symphony Orchestra include the cherished holiday favorite The Nutcracker, and more recent productions of Swan Lake and Don Quixote. IB also provides the sell-out Nutcracker Tea every year.
Deeply committed to the community, IB’s outreach programs provide ballet exposure, training, and performances to varied communities through partnerships with Phillis Wheatley Community Center, Pleasant Valley Connection, Freedom Within Walls, Thrive Upstate, The Meyer Center for Special Children, and the Greenville County Library. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, IB raises necessary funding every year to support scholarship programs, providing students with financial need the opportunity to thrive.
IB is proud to serve the community in its mission to inspire joy and success through professional ballet training and performances.
South Carolina Children’s Theatre (SCCT) is proud to be recognized as a finalist in Best Performing Arts Program! This honor reflects SCCT’s unwavering commitment to excellence in theatre, education, and community engagement. For over 35 years, SCCT has brought inspiring performances, accessible programming, and transformative theatre experiences to children and families throughout the Upstate.
SCCT is dedicated to fostering creativity, empathy, and a sense of belonging in all who step through its doors. With productions ranging from beloved classics to innovative new works, SCCT provides audiences with opportunities to laugh, learn, and grow together. Beyond the stage, SCCT offers year-round theatre education programs, camps, and outreach initiatives designed to empower young people and ensure that the magic of theatre is accessible to everyone.
Southern Dance Connection
SPONSORED 864.849.9041 | Office@SouthernDanceConnectionPAC.com | 215 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Suite I, Greer , SC
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Southern Dance Connection is a place where kids are known, encouraged, and given the space to grow. For more than 20 years, Southern Dance Connection has been serving families in the Greer, South Carolina community by providing dance classes for ages two through adult in an environment that feels welcoming, supportive, and fun.
At Southern Dance Connection, dance is about more than learning steps or preparing for performances. It’s about building confidence, learning responsibility, and discovering what you’re capable of through hard work and creativity. Students are taught strong technique and age-appropriate skills, but they’re also reminded that effort matters, mistakes are part of learning, and every dancer’s journey looks different.
Community is a big part of who Southern Dance Connection is. Dancers regularly perform at local events, participate in service projects, and take part in outreach efforts that allow them to give back. Families are treated like partners, and relationships formed at the studio often last for years.
Southern Dance Connection is proud to be a place where children can grow, move, and belong — both on and off the dance floor.
