Creative Edge Dance Center - Dance studio in Charleston, South Carolina
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Creative Edge Dance Center

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1190 Clements Ferry Road

Charleston, South Carolina 29492

34 programs

About Creative Edge Dance Center

Creative Edge Dance Center, located in Charleston, South Carolina, is a premier destination for aspiring dancers of all ages and skill levels, from ages 2-18. Founded and led by Director Kasie Auten, the studio cultivates confidence, dedication, and teamwork through comprehensive training programs delivered by a talented faculty including Assistant Director Jeanette Davis, and senior staff members Hallie Driggers, Amanda Evans, Tori Ladd, Jolene Parker, Maddie Parris, and Taylor Solomon. Artist in Residence Ryan Kirby also enriches the studio's artistic environment. Creative Edge Dance Center offers a diverse range of dance styles including Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Ballroom, and Lyrical, along with Acrobatics. Students can further explore contemporary dance through master classes and workshops. The center is renowned for its competitive dance company, EDGE CO, featuring Mini Co, Petite Co, Comp Co, and a highly selective Pre Pro company, offering extensive training, performance opportunities, and regional and national competitions. Beyond regular classes, Creative Edge Dance Center hosts engaging programs such as summer day camps, specialized technique workshops focusing on turns, leaps, and jumps, and immersive intensives with guest instructors like Brianna Campbell, Morgan Johnson, Ryan Kirby, and Cassandra Springs. The studio is committed to fostering a passion for dance and artistic growth, providing a welcoming, positive, and inspiring atmosphere for individuals to discover and express their unique artistic voices, while also actively supporting the local arts community through initiatives with Charleston County School of the Arts Dance Department and Phillip Simmons Elementary PTA.

Programs from Creative Edge Dance Center

34 programs available

Classes

Parade Choreography

Grades 3rd-12th dancers will be learning parade choreography in their classes the week after Thanksgiving. We will use the first part of class as a regular class and the last 10-15 minutes will be spent preparing for the parade.

Edge Co 2025-2026 Auditions!
$15 audition fee; bring dance resume; wear tight-fitting dance attire, hair back + bring ballet /jazz/lyrical/tap shoes; additional form to be completed upon entry

Interested in joining CEDC's regionally + nationally recognized competitive dance company? Join us for our 2025-2026 Edge Co Auditions! Parent/Dancer Information meeting on Sunday, May 18th from 2-3pm at our OG location | Click here for more details!

Friday 4:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Fall Open House & Registration

SAVE THE DATE! Fall Open House on Friday, July 25th from 5:30-7:30pm! Come by to get registered for the Fall semester, meet the staff, and much more! See you there!

Friday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FIRST WEEK OF FALL CLASSES!

Dance classes for ages 2-18! Our 2 locations will be up and running with fall semester dance classes starting Aug. 19th!

Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FIRST WEEK OF 2025 FALL CLASSES!

Dance classes for ages 2-18! Our 2 locations will be up and running with fall semester dance classes starting Aug. 4th!

Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Edge Co's Annual Sneak Peek Showcases!

Come see what our Edge Co dancers have been working on this season! *Pre Pro: Saturday, Jan. 11th at 1:30pm and 6:00pm *Comp Co, Petite Co, and Mini Co: Sunday, Jan. 12th 3:00pm *Comp Co & Petite Co: Sunday, Jan. 12th at 6:00pm Click here for more info and to purchase tickets!

Saturday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
CEDC's Master Class Series presents Ryan Kirby! Sept. 13

Continuing to provide leading instruction and opportunities for the Charleston dance community, we are presenting Ryan Kirby to CEDC for a contemporary master class!

Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
GRAND OPENING of our Point Hope Location!

Come celebrate the GRAND OPENING of our second studio location! All welcome! Click for details!

Saturday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cocoa and Cookies with SANTA!

Hot cocoa and xmas cookies + each dancer will get a picture with Santa! You read that right! Santa will be at our party in person!!

Saturday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cocoa and Cookies with SANTA!

Hot cocoa and xmas cookies + each dancer will get a picture with Santa! You read that right! Santa will be at our party in person!! Click here…

Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Chapter 10! Our 10th Annual Spring Performance!

We are thrilled to present our 10th Annual Spring Performance: Chapter 10: CEDC’s Next Page Click here for more details! Don’t miss all the action on June 7th!

Saturday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CEDC's Master Class Series presents Jack Beaule! Nov. 17

Continuing to provide leading instruction and opportunities for the Charleston dance community, we are welcoming back Jack Beaule to CEDC for two contemporary master classes! Click to learn more…

Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:45 PM
2025 Mt. Pleasant Children's Day Festival!

All CEDC Dancers are invited to join us for the Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade! All current dance families will receive an email with all the details to get signed up!

Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
2024 Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade!

All CEDC Dancers are invited to join us for the Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade! All current dance families should have received an email with all the details to get signed up - send us a note if you missed it!

Sunday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
2025 Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade!

All CEDC Dancers are invited to join us for the Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade! All current dance families will receive an email with all the details to get signed up!

Sunday 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Workshops

Tap Workshop

Tap skills, technique, combos, rhythms, and everything else tap is all in our Summer Tap Workshop! Reserve your spot and see more details by clicking here…

Friday 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM
CEDC's Master Class Series presents Cassandra Springs! Dec. 6th

Join us for a jazz master class with Cassandra Spring at CEDC! You don’t want to miss it! Click to learn more…

Friday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CEDC presents a Pop-Up class with English Rabideaux! March 21st!

Continuing to provide leading instruction and opportunities for the Charleston dance community, we are welcoming English Rabideaux to CEDC! Click to learn more about this class…

Friday 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Student Choreography Workshop

Dancers in this camp will create their own choreography with tips and techniques guided by the instructors + a showcase to perform their works! Click here for more details and to register!

Monday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CEDC's Master Class Series presents Morgan Johnson! Sept. 27!

Continuing to provide leading instruction and opportunities for the Charleston dance community, we are welcoming back Morgan Johnson to CEDC for a contemporary master class!

Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CEDC's Master Class Series presents Brianna Campbell! Oct. 4!

Join us for a jazz master class with Brianna Campbell at CEDC! You don’t want to miss it!

Saturday 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Cocoa and Cookies with SANTA!
$10.00

You’re invited to our CEDC Christmas Party... COCOA AND COOKIES WITH SANTA! Dress up in your holiday spirit and enjoy hot cocoa and Christmas cookie decorating + each dancer will get a picture with Santa! This is a drop in event and includes cookie decorating, hot cocoa, crafts, photos with Santa, and dancing of course!

Saturday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CEDC's Master Class Series presents Brianna Campbell! Feb. 23rd

Join us for a jazz master class with Brianna Campbell at CEDC! You don’t want to miss it! Click to learn more…

Sunday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Jumps, Leaps + Turns Workshop! 2025

This camp focuses on skills and training to improve and perfect the dancer's jumps, leaps + turns. Reserve your spot! Click here for more details and to register!

Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM
MAKEUP AUDITIONS for 2025-2026 Edge Co!
$15 audition fee; bring dance resume; wear tight-fitting dance attire, hair back + bring ballet /jazz/lyrical/tap shoes; additional form to be completed upon entry

Interested in joining CEDC's regionally + nationally recognized competitive dance company? Join us for our 2025-2026 Edge Co Makeup Auditions! Thur., July 17 3-5pm | Click here for more details!

Thursday 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Acro Workshop! 2025

Two levels to work on conditioning, acro and tumbling skills, with dance combos that combine those skills! Click here for more details and to register!

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM

Camps

EDGE INTENSIVE: Pushing Dancers to Find New Limits

A mix of guest instructors will work each day with the dancers to continue their education and experience new styles. Aug. 5-9 | Click here for more details and to register!

Monday 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Beyoncé Hip Hop Dance Camp! 2025

Bey the best Bey you can Bey at our Beyoncé Hip Hop Dance Camp! Click here to learn more…

Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDGE INTENSIVE: Pushing Dancers to Find New Limits 2025

A mix of guest instructors will work each day with the dancers to continue their education and experience new styles. July 28 - Aug 1 | Click here for more details and to register!

Monday 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Summer Day Camps! 2025

CEDC Summer Day Camps are filled with dance, crafts, games, and more! Each camp week will have a different theme to keep your little one excited to play and dance all day! Click to learn more…

Monday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Improv Workshop! 2025

Let’s explore! This camp focuses on the technical skills and creative decisions in the form of improvisational dance! Click here for more details and to register!

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wicked Dance Camp! 2025

Defy gravity with us as we dance through life in our Wicked Dance Camp! Click here to learn more…

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dance Team Clinic

This high energy camp focuses on the technical skills, conditioning, and choreography for dance team training. Reserve your spot! Click here for more details and to register!

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MINI BOOTCAMP: Inspiring Dancers to Ignite Their Passion

Join us for our MINI BOOTCAMP! Incorporating different styles of dance + instructors for dancers to continue their education and passion. Click here for more details and to register! *Required for Edge Mini Co 2024-2025 dancers, but open to all dancers ages 5-8!

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Creative Edge Dance Center?

Call Creative Edge Dance Center at (843) 509-7641 or visit http://creativeedgedancecenter.com/.

How much do classes cost at Creative Edge Dance Center?

Classes at Creative Edge Dance Center start at $10.

What is the best way to contact Creative Edge Dance Center?

The quickest way is to call (843) 509-7641 or visit http://creativeedgedancecenter.com/.

What are Creative Edge Dance Center's prices?

Classes at Creative Edge Dance Center start at $10.

What is Creative Edge Dance Center's phone number?

Reach Creative Edge Dance Center directly at (843) 509-7641.