“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”

Core Values

A few things we’re great at

Valuing the fundamental principles and standards embedded in Classical ballet, the Derrick Ballet Conservatory places emphasis on five core values, or practices:

Mission Statement

The mission of Derrick Ballet Conservatory is to preserve the ballet community by honoring the unique spirit and values it cultivates.

Inspired

To stimulate and motivate with the desire to learn proper dance technique and share the love of performance and success.

Dedication

To have interest and enthusiasm to participate in and promote the love of dance.

Joy

To experience the delight of participating in something that brings you happiness and to help spread that feeling of joy not only within the school but in life.

Humility

It is an important character trait that we must diligently work to promote and maintain in our dancers. Humility is marked by modesty and an unassuming attitude. It is the opposite of pride and arrogance, and when a confident dancer practices humility, it creates a winning package, on and off stage.

Professionalism

To provide a standard of education and training that prepares the dancers with a knowledge and skill of proper dance etiquette and technique and the ability to follow strict codes of conduct and commitment while respecting their fellow dancers.

The secret of success is constancy to purpose.

“Be positive, ready to learn from others, keep yourself motivated and give the best of yourself.”

Benjamin Disraeli

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Testimonials

Ms. Melissa has been supportive and trained my daughter for 5+ years. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and my daughter loves ballet because of her. Her studio is managed well, clean, and quality of teaching is bar none. If we did not leave Beaufort this is where my daughter would be! We are grateful for the virtual classes and know if we are in town, my daughter is welcome at DBC and tries to fit in a private!

Jennifer Mcknight

My daughters have grown in both technique and confidence with Derrick Ballet Conservatory. Melissa provides a loving and supportive environment for her dancers and their families. She is always professional in her management and communication. She is a wonderful role model for her dancers as she teaches them technique and structure while also being sure that kindness is valued and practiced. I highly recommend Derrick Ballet Conservatory and Melissa Derrick.