Columbus State University Dance Conservatory

Columbus State University Dance Conservatory at the Rankin Arts Center is the official school of The Columbus Ballet, offering classical ballet training for children ages 4 through adults.

The Columbus Ballet uses conservatory students in its productions. Students ages 7 and older can participate in The Nutcracker, an annual production. The Columbus Ballet company dancers are advanced dancers in the conservatory who have auditioned for the company and are on pointe. They perform the major roles in The Nutcracker and Spring Repertory program.

Located on the second floor of the Rankin building in Uptown Columbus. The entrance to the Rankin Arts Center is located at 1004 Broadway, on the east side of the street, just north of the corner of 10th Street and Broadway. Enter under the balcony and take the lobby elevator to the second floor. Free parking with a two-hour limit is available on the street. Parking is also available in the city-owned parking garage which is located on Broadway directly across the street from the RiverCenter.