Congratulations!

Way to go SOA Dancers! Saturday’s Departmental was a beautiful display of your talent and hard work! Congratulations to the following dancers recognized during the award ceremony after the show. 6th overall achievement: Mackenzie Meade6th most improved: Lainey League 7th overall achievement: Maddie Boucher7th most improved: Ashleigh Boyd 8th overall achievement: Logan King8th most improved:…

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2023-2024 Mandatory Dance Dates

Mark your calendars dancers! These are the mandatory dance dates for the 2023-2024 School Year. Review the following dates, and then fill out this Google Form to acknowledge that you’ve read it. ALL STUDENTS are required to participate in dance department calendar rehearsals and performances. Please see the list of events below. Students are NOT…

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2022-2023 Department Highlights

This school year was an exciting year of growth and change for the SOA Dance Department! From new marley for the stage to new chances to socialize with other dancers in the department, to trips and performances, our dancers have experienced it all. Keep reading to hear some of the highlights from our year! Third…

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Casting Call: American Ballet Theatre

American Ballet Theatre is  Casting Supers (extras) for Giselle  with the Charleston Symphony April 21 & 22, 2023! Join American Ballet Theatre, a leading performing arts institution dedicated to the legacy of classical dancing, onstage in the Martha & John M. Rivers Performance Hall. Register your interest in auditioning in April!  Supernumerary Requirements Dance experience is…

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School Choice Virtual Fair 

SOA is hosting a School Choice Virtual Fair on Saturday, January 28 where families can learn more about our school. Prospective students can register here to take part:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeya4dFISPWCWHRvhsDy1e4VmUZ4RFB-FK_Q8EnItPXynUk6Q/viewform

CCSD School Choice Application Opens Today!

Charleston County School District’s School Choice application opens today, Tuesday, January 24, at 5 pm and runs through Friday, February 24 at 5 pm. Please encourage any prospective SOA student to register for an audition within those dates via the School Choice application here: ccsdschools.com/schoolchoice, and remind them to check out our audition tips here: ccsdschools.com/soa. Thank you for spreading the word to the gifted young…

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Interested in Auditioning for SOA??

Please take the opportunity to come see our school! Dance Performances are Free to the Public. They are here on campus at our Rose Marie Myers Theater. Our next shows are Dec 12th 2022 6:30pm Senior Thesis- Changing the World through Dance ( dances based on Social Issues) Feb 1st 2023: Dancing with the Teachers…

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National HS Dance Festival Field Trip

Highlights:  National High School Dance Festival at Point Park will include: If you are interested in attending this Trip please email Ms. T ( kristin_tillotson@charleston.k12.sc.us) by Nov 4th 2022 with Dancers Legal name and birthday. You will then receive an invoice for the amount of the trip.

Charleston Gaillard Center Presents: Mummenschanz 50 Years

Saturday, November 5 | 7:00pm  $20 (Plus Fees) Student & Teacher Tickets Available*Student & Teacher tickets available in advance: Tickets are $20 (plus applicable fees). Green seats on seating map. Please make sure to select Student/Teacher when purchasing tickets to receive your discount. Ticket purchasers must pick up their tickets at Will Call the night…

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