Charleston Ballet Theatre Center for Dance Education

"There are many dance studios to choose from in the Charleston area, however CBT shines as the center of professional excellence. Both Ms. Cantwell and Ms. Bahr have true pedigrees in the dance industry in both performance and choreography. Students receive personal attention and direction from world class teachers. Wether your child is interested in just taking a few lessons or is considering a professional career in dance, CBT is the dance studio that can propel them in the direction of their dreams."

"I've known and worked with Patty and Don Cantwell for over 40-years, and with Jill Bahr for 15-years: they are all highly-respected professionals in the dance world - having trained professional and pre-professional dancers that have danced in major companies world wide, and have staged excellent professional productions in Charleston - and on tour - for decades. Their young dancers and productions have placed in the highest levels of Regional Dancer America and the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association national and regional dance festivals, and in the Youth America Grand Prix international ballet competition. I was trained at Columbia City Ballet, Indiana University, New York University, and by Principal dancers and Ballet Masters at the New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre - and I can not recommend the Charleston Ballet Theatre Center for Dance Education - and the core faculty there - highly enough. - Scott Nilsson Professional dance photographer based in Atlanta, Georgia"

"I am very glad I got the chance to dance and learn in Charleston with CBT. I know of no place better in the area, and I would absolutely recommend taking advantage of the opportunities they can provide."

"We absolutely LOVE Charleston Ballet Theatre! Awesome instructors with attention to each dancer, rather than the class as a whole. We will definitely return and absolutely recommend to anyone who is looking for a great ballet class for their children."