Southside Dance Center

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114 South Main Street

Tabor City, North Carolina 28463

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
23 programs

About Southside Dance Center

Southside Dance Center, located in Tabor City, North Carolina, has been a cornerstone of dance education since its founding in 1997 by owner and director Lori Gelezinsky. What began as a single dance floor has blossomed into a vibrant multi-room facility, dedicated to fostering a love for dance in the southern Columbus County community and beyond. Southside Dance Center offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages and skill levels, welcoming everyone from its youngest "Little Stars" (ages 2.5-3) to advanced competitive dancers. The studio's diverse curriculum nurtures talent across a wide range of disciplines, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Tumbling, Musical Theater, and Praise Dance (blending lyrical and contemporary with expressive, worshipful movement). Specialized training in "Pointe" is available for advanced ballet students. The dedicated staff, including experienced instructors like Jaclyn Ray and Sloan Deans, brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the studio. Southside Dance Center also cultivates a sense of community and provides opportunities for competitive students through its "SDC Allstar Competitive Teams," which focus on Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and Production routines, preparing them for regional events. The studio emphasizes building strong technical foundations, confidence, passion, dedication, teamwork, and fun in a supportive atmosphere, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals and create lasting memories for generations to come.

Programs from Southside Dance Center

23 programs available

Classes

JAZZ, HIP HOP, AND TAP COMPETITION GROUPS

The highly successful competitive jazz, tap, hip hop and production teams are chosen by audition in July and complete a mandatory training camp in the summer.

SENIOR ALLSTARS

The SDC Allstar Dance Teams were created for the highly motivated dance student who wishes to take her training and performance skills to the next level. SDC’s dynamic Allstar Teams serve as performing representatives of our widely respected studio at various festivals, community events, and competitions throughout the region.

TEEN ALLSTARS

The SDC Allstar Dance Teams were created for the highly motivated dance student who wishes to take her training and performance skills to the next level. SDC’s dynamic Allstar Teams serve as performing representatives of our widely respected studio at various festivals, community events, and competitions throughout the region.

JUNIOR ALLSTARS

The SDC Allstar Dance Teams were created for the highly motivated dance student who wishes to take her training and performance skills to the next level. SDC’s dynamic Allstar Teams serve as performing representatives of our widely respected studio at various festivals, community events, and competitions throughout the region.

PETITE ALLSTARS

The SDC Allstar Dance Teams were created for the highly motivated dance student who wishes to take her training and performance skills to the next level. SDC’s dynamic Allstar Teams serve as performing representatives of our widely respected studio at various festivals, community events, and competitions throughout the region.

MINI ALLSTARS

The SDC Allstar Dance Teams were created for the highly motivated dance student who wishes to take her training and performance skills to the next level. SDC’s dynamic Allstar Teams serve as performing representatives of our widely respected studio at various festivals, community events, and competitions throughout the region.

SOLO/DUET/TRIO LESSONS

SDC offers solo, duet, and trio year long lessons to dancers who meet certain criteria. Space in the schedule is limited and is reserved for SDC students only. Inquire now if you are interested.

Pointe

A highly disciplined class for the accomplished ballet student. Students must be at least 9 years old, and have had ballet training, and/or be auditioned by the instructor. The class is a continuation of ballet training “en pointe.”

Praise Dance

These lyrical/contemporary classes expand ballet and jazz techniques, combining them together into combinations that express emotion through movement. They are divided by age and ability, and share the common goal of uplifting and worshiping the Lord Jesus through interpretive and liturgical movement.

Tumbling

Our tumbling program focuses on flexibility, tumbling skills, and building strength and stamina. Students progress on an individual basis as they are exposed to and taught acrobatic and floor tumbling skills. Gymnastics skills make dancers better performers!

Hip Hop

Hip Hop classes include the latest and most up to date dance styles that incorporate many popping, accented and low level isolations. Often referred to as “street style” dance, and made popular by movies, music videos and tv shows, it is another favorite for everyone-boys and girls!! Parents can be confident that SDC uses only edited and family friendly music in our classes.

Jazz

Graded classes in all levels. The class will be divided with time allotted for adequate warm-up, isolation exercises, stretching, locomotor activities, combinations and cool-down. Jazz class is a favorite of all dance students and is done to popular edited and age appropriate music.

Jazz/Hip Hop Combo

This class is a combination of the beginnings of jazz technique and the fun of hip hop for our little dancers. The class will include warm ups, isolation exercises, locomotor activities, stretching, and fun choreography done to popular edited and age appropriate music. This is a favorite class among all dancers-boys and girls!

Tap

Graded classes in all levels. Class will be divided with time allotted for warm-ups, centerwork, individual locomotor practice, combinations, and cool-down. Students will learn tap technique and will be exposed to a varity of steps. Students will learn to perform with clear percussive syncopation and to improvise using the “call and answer” method of dancing.

Ballet

Graded classes using Russian and Italian methods. Classes will include barre, centerwork, adagio, and variations. Students will learn body/arm positions, ballet techniques, French terminology, and proper ballet etiquette. SDC feels that ballet training is essential for every dancer.

Little Stars Tumbling

A semi-disciplined class in locomotor skills, rhythm, and very basic tumbling. Students will enjoy creative movement activities, improvisational games, and learn the beginnings of acrobatics.

Little Stars Dance

A semi-disciplined class in body awareness, motor coordination, rhythm, and very basic fundamentals in dance technique. Students will enjoy creative movement activities, and delight in improvisational movement games. Preschoolers are exposed to dance class etiquette while they learn the beginnings of ballet poise and experience the excitement of tap!

SDC Allstar Competitive Teams

The Southside Dance Center Allstar Dance Teams were created for the highly motivated dance student who wishes to take her training and performance skills to the next level. SDC's dynamic Allstar Teams serve as performing representatives of our widely respected studio at various festivals, community events, and competitions throughout the region. The highly successful competitive jazz, tap, hip hop, and production teams are chosen by audition in July and complete a mandatory training camp in the summer.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, & Tumbling

Super Stars is a well-rounded, technique-driven age group for growing dancers ready to refine their skills and explore diverse styles. With focused instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and tumbling students build a strong technical foundation while developing versatility and stage presence. This challenges dancers to push themselves artistically and athletically in a supportive and motivating environment, preparing them for more advanced training and performance opportunities.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, & Tumbling

Shooting Stars is designed for dancers ready to expand their skills and explore a wider range of styles. This high-energy age group includes ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and tumbling, offering a well-rounded dance experience. Dancers continue developing technique, musicality, and performance skills while building confidence, strength, and versatility in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.

Ballet, Tap, Jazz/Hip Hop Combo, & Tumbling

Rising Stars is the perfect age group for young dancers ready to take the next step in their dance journey. This dynamic age group introduces ballet, tap, a jazz/hip hop combo, and tumbling in a fun and structured setting. With a focus on building coordination, musicality, and movement vocabulary, dancers gain confidence and skill while exploring a variety of styles in an energetic and supportive environment.

Little Stars Tumbling

Our Little Stars age group is designed for young dancers beginning their very first year of dance. In a nurturing and engaging environment, students are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and basic tumbling. Through creative movement, imaginative play, and foundational technique, dancers build coordination, rhythm, and confidence—all while discovering the joy of dance for the very first time.

Little Stars Dance Combo (Ballet/Tap Combo Class)

Our Little Stars age group is designed for young dancers beginning their very first year of dance. In a nurturing and engaging environment, students are introduced to the fundamentals of ballet, tap, and basic tumbling. Through creative movement, imaginative play, and foundational technique, dancers build coordination, rhythm, and confidence—all while discovering the joy of dance for the very first time.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Southside Dance Center?

Call Southside Dance Center at (910) 653-6223 or visit https://southsidedance.com/.

What city is Southside Dance Center in?

Southside Dance Center is in Tabor City, North Carolina.

Does Southside Dance Center have a website?

Yes, you can find Southside Dance Center online at https://southsidedance.com/.

What days is Southside Dance Center open?

Southside Dance Center is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

What is Southside Dance Center's phone number?

You can phone Southside Dance Center at (910) 653-6223.