Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre

Join us tomorrow for our Welcome Back Family Soirée & Open House! 💙

If you weren’t able to join us at our Open House earlier this week, Saturday brings another opportunity to visit Coastal Dance Centre, prepare for the new school year, and spend some time with our faculty, staff, and families.

We’ll begin at 2:00 PM at our Deville Studio with a welcome to the 2026–2027 season, a special performance by our dancers, and a meet & greet with our faculty and staff.

Then, from 3:00–6:00 PM at our Howard Studio, families can have dancers fitted for their CDC uniforms, place uniform orders, ask questions and receive assistance before classes begin, and have dancers fitted for shoes with Imaginations Costume & Dance, who will be joining us again at the studio.

Saturday, August 15

2:00 PM
Deville Studio
3070 Deville Street, Myrtle Beach

3:00 - 6:00 PM
Howard Studio
3073 Howard Avenue, Myrtle Beach

Reserve your Open House spot: https://form.jotform.com/261756616742161

Whether you are returning to Coastal Dance Centre or considering joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you as we prepare for a new season of dance!

A celebration of the work taking shape throughout our Summer Intensives. 💛

Our Intermediate and Advanced dancers recently had the opportunity to share their work in performance for our Summer Intensive Showcase, held on August 1, 2026, sharing two performances of classical variations, repertoire, and works developed and refined throughout their weeks of training.

More than an opportunity to perform, the Showcase reflected a summer of learning, exploration, and self-discovery. Through each class and rehearsal, our dancers were challenged to strengthen their technique, deepen their musicality and artistry, and discover new possibilities in themselves and in their work.

Our sincere thanks to our resident faculty, Ms. Liza Mata, Ms. Karen Mata, and Mr. Anson Zwingelberg, for their continued guidance throughout the Intensive; and to our guest faculty, Ms. Miriam Mesa-Pelly, Ms. Nadia Pavlenko, and Mr. Shimon Ito, for sharing their knowledge and experience with our dancers.

We are also grateful to CDC-CYBT alumnae Siena España and Sofia Obiena for the many ways they contributed their time, experience, and support throughout the training and rehearsal process.

Special thanks as well to Ms. Irene Rodríguez, whose choreography was among the works presented during the Showcase.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in the audience and supported our dancers as they shared their work onstage.

Here are some of the many moments from our Summer Intensive Showcase.

A focused first week of our Junior Summer Intensive. 💙

With dancers entering the week at different stages of their training, the focus began with returning to the fundamentals: building clearer technique, greater coordination, and a stronger understanding of how each movement is approached.

Throughout the week, they applied those foundations across Ballet Technique, Character, and Repertoire, working through both familiar and new material while developing greater confidence, musicality, and attention to detail.

Here are a few moments from Week 1 as we look forward to another week of learning in the studio.

Another week of focused work, new challenges, and steady progress in the studio. ✨

During the second week of our Intermediate and Advanced Summer Intensives, the dancers continued building upon their training, approaching each class and each new piece of material with greater confidence, attention, and purpose.

The week also brought meaningful opportunities to learn from our faculty and returning alumnae, whose guidance and presence added another layer to the experience in the studio.

Here are a few moments from Week 2.

We are excited to welcome Ms. Nadia Pavlenko back to Coastal Dance Centre as part of our 2026 Summer Intensives. 💙

Ms. Nadia has been part of Coastal Dance Centre’s training experiences for many years, previously joining us for Summer Intensives in 2015 and 2017, and most recently returning for our Spring Intensive this past April, where many of our dancers had the opportunity to work with her.

Trained at the prestigious Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Ms. Nadia brings decades of experience as a ballet educator and coach, combining her strong foundation in classical ballet with a deep dedication to developing dancers.

Our dancers look forward to another opportunity to learn from Ms. Nadia as part of this year’s training.

Two weeks of focused training, growth, and preparation begin next week with our Junior Summer Intensive.

Designed for dancers ages 10–12 and rising RAD Levels 3, 4, and 5, this program gives students the opportunity to strengthen their technique, develop greater artistry and confidence, and experience a more focused approach to summer training.

Classes in Ballet Technique, Character, and Repertoire will help prepare dancers for the upcoming school year while introducing them to the commitment and expectations of Coastal Dance Centre’s Elite Conservatory Program and the CYBT Performing Company.

Week 1: July 27–31
�Week 2: August 3–7�
Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–2:30 PM

Open to dancers ages 10–12 and rising RAD Levels 3, 4, and 5. Dancers must have turned 10 by June 1, 2026.

Our Summer Intensives are off to a wonderful start!

Throughout the first week, our dancers settled into the rhythm of focused training, thoughtful exploration, and steady progress in the studio. Each day brought new challenges, opportunities to grow, and moments that allowed them to approach their work with greater confidence and artistry.

Here are a few highlights from the beginning of what is already becoming a meaningful summer of learning and growth.

We’re delighted to welcome Mr. Shimon Ito back to Coastal Dance Centre as part of this year’s Summer Intensives. 💙

Currently a Principal Soloist with Miami City Ballet, Mr. Shimon first began working with Coastal Dance Centre and Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre in 2024, marking the beginning of an ongoing artistic collaboration that continues to grow. Since then, he has returned in many roles—as a guest artist, choreographer, and Summer Intensive faculty member—each visit bringing new opportunities for our dancers to learn, grow, and experience the creative process in new ways.

Known for his artistry, thoughtful instruction, and attention to detail, Mr. Shimon encourages our dancers to refine their technique while embracing artistic exploration with confidence and a willingness to take creative risks. We look forward to another wonderful summer of learning with him in the studio.

Stay tuned as we continue sharing moments from this year’s Summer Intensives.