Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics - Dance studio in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics

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455 Long Point Road

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 1:45 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 1:45 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:00 - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
14 programs

About Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics

Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics, located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been a cornerstone of the East Cooper community since its founding in 1956. This family-owned and operated studio offers a vibrant and diverse range of programs for all ages, specializing in both dance and gymnastics. Students can immerse themselves in a comprehensive dance curriculum encompassing Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater. Preschoolers enjoy a foundational combination class focusing on ballet positions and tap technique, alongside basic tumbling and movement fitness. Older students benefit from beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes that delve deeper into technique, emphasizing coordination, strength, rhythm, and grace through performing arts and musical dance choreography. Tapio also features a robust competitive dance program, the Tapio Dance Company (TDC), for ages 4 through teens. TDC includes various levels such as Tiny Dancers, Twinkling Stars, Rising Stars, Shining Stars, Sparkling Stars, Junior Stars, and Teen and Senior Stars, with year-round training for local, regional, and national competitions. Open auditions are held annually in May, followed by summer training. Tapio prioritizes a positive learning experience, fostering self-confidence, time management, and leadership, with small classes offering personalized attention for both recreational and competitive students. For inquiries about classes, fees, and enrollment, please call 843-884-9579. The Parent Portal is available for registration.

Styles offered at Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics

Programs from Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics

14 programs available

Classes

Tapio Dance Company

Tapio Dance Company Six levels – twelve month commitment is June through May with mandatory attendance at all group competitions and conventions as well as performance in our annual dance recital and in all community performances.

Teen and Senior Stars

Dancing 9+ hours a week, this level of company is chosen by an evaluation and audition process and requires a twelve month commitment to the dance company.

Junior Stars

Dancing 7 – 8 hours a week, this level of company is chosen by an evaluation and audition process and requires a twelve month commitment to the dance company.

Sparkling Stars

Dancing 6 – 7 hours a week, this level of company is chosen by an evaluation and audition process and requires a twelve month commitment to the dance company.

Shining Stars

This level of company attends 5 – 6 hours a week; chosen by an evaluation and audition process by ability level and requires a twelve month commitment to the dance company.

Rising Stars

This level of company attends 4 – 5 hours a week; chosen by evaluation and audition process separated by ability level and requires a twelve month commitment to the dance company.

Twinkling Stars

This level of company attends 3 hours per week; chosen by evaluation and audition process separated by ability level and requires a twelve month commitment to the dance company.

Tiny Dancers

This level of company attends class for 1.25 hours a week, is chosen from our developmental recreation class program, and requires a ten months (August through May) commitment to the dance company.

Tapio Dance Company

Tapio Dance Company – competitive program ages 4 through teens who compete locally, regionally, and nationally with year-round training commitment.

just dance - All class levels

All class levels in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and musical theatre.

just dance - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced (45-90 minutes) classes provide levels ballet technique and combinations plus graded tap technique through performing arts progressions and musical dance choreography. Designed to develop coordination, strength, rhythm and grace in positive environment stressing physical fitness.

just dance - Preschool

Preschool (45 minutes) tap, ballet, tumbling combination which provides ballet positions, terms, taught through self expression routines with fundamental tap technique through rhythm exercises along with basic tumbling and movement fitness.

Competitive Dance

Tapio School of Dance & Gymnastics, Inc. offers instructional training for all types of dance students. If you are interested in competitive dance, please see Tapio Competitive Dance (TDC).

Dance Classes

Tapio School of Dance & Gymnastics, Inc. offers instructional training for all types of dance students. If you are interested in noncompetitive dance classes, please visit Dance Classes section on our website.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics?

Call Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics at (843) 884-9579 or visit http://www.tapioschool.com/.

Does Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics have evening hours?

Yes, Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics offers evening hours. Monday: 1:45 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 1:45 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

What days is Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics open?

Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

What are Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics's hours?

Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics is open Monday: 1:45 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 1:45 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 3:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Does Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics have a website?

Yes, you can find Tapio School of Dance-Gymnastics online at http://www.tapioschool.com/.