We offer ballet, creative movement, contemporary, jazz & modern dance. Register with the YDC today! We cater to students as young as 3 years old.
Call or visit our website today for more information.
706-507-8070 https://columbusstate.edu/ydc Columbus State University's Youth Dance Conservatory (YDC) is an excellent dance school that provides ballet, creative movement, contemporary and modern dance, and point classes. Our classes are available from Monday to Saturday. Our training is based on fundamental ballet technique, and we aim to cre
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Meet Janie Norwood, the ballet instructor at YDC, along with her advanced technique students. Dance provides young people with a safe space for creativity, self-expression, and the opportunity to build lasting friendships. Would you like to learn more about how we can further support and inspire young dancers in our community?
03/21/2025
We are so proud of our advanced level student, Malley Johnson, for receiving invitations to attend Nashville Ballet (scholarship recipient), Sacramento Ballet (scholarship recipient), Kansas City Ballet, BalletMet, Atlanta Ballet, Sarasota Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, Louisville Ballet, Oklahoma City Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, Texas Ballet Theater, Cincinnati Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Ballet Arizona, and the School of Philadelphia Ballet’s summer intensive program. Malley will attend Nashville Ballet’s program in the summer 2025. Congratulations, Malley! 🎉
03/16/2025
We are so incredibly proud of our student and ballet instructor, Alysa Hintay, for placing amongst the Top 10 in the 2025 UBC’s Senior Intermediate Contemporary Solo Division last night! Congratulations on your 7th place achievement, Alysa!! 🎉
03/16/2025
We are so incredibly proud of these girls for placing amongst the Top 10 in the 2025 UBC’s Senior Intermediate Classical Solo Division this evening!
From left to right: Madeleine Vaillancourt, Medora (4th place), Nora Fivecoat, Swanhilda (9th place), Anna Shockley, Aurora (8th place). Congratulations! 🎉
03/15/2025
We are so proud of our student, Brighton Smith, for competing with two classical solos in UBC’s Senior Competitive division this evening! Congratulations, Brighton! Brava!! 🎉
03/14/2025
We are so proud of our 2025 UBC Senior Intermediate Classical Solo competitors. Congratulations Alysa, Maddie, Nora, Malley, and Anna! Well done!! 🎉
03/13/2025
We are so proud of our advanced level student, London Russell, for receiving invitations to attend The Rock School (scholarship recipient), Sacramento Ballet (scholarship recipient), Boston Ballet, BalletMet, Atlanta Ballet, Texas Ballet Theatre, Sarasota Ballet, Louisville Ballet, Oklahoma Ballet, Colorado Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet, and Ballet Arizona’s summer intensive program. London will attend The Rock School’s program in the summer 2025. Congratulations, London!! 🎉
Dance mom Charity Moore shares how dance influences her daughter's expression, creativity, and well-being. Part two.
Dance mom Charity Moore shares how dance influences her daughter's expression, creativity, and well-being.
02/27/2025
The CSU Youth Dance Conservatory provides ballet classes for all ages in a fun and supportive environment. Contact us today at 706-507-8070 or https://columbusstate.edu/ydc to learn more about our program.
We provide a nurturing environment for students of all ages to learn and grow in the beautiful art of dance. For more information about our classes, contact us today at 706-507-8070 or https://columbusstate.edu/ydc. Sarah Dorough, thank you for sharing your love and passion for dance with your students.
02/02/2025
Congrats to Alysa Hintay and Brighton Smith for competing at YAGP yesterday! We are so proud of you both!
Coach: Angela Null, YDC Artistic Director
| Monday | 3:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 3:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Friday | 3:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 2pm |