Charleston Women Summer 2020

www.CharlestonBrides.com | www.ChsWomenInBusiness.com | www.ReadCWomen.com 72 - CW M elanie Keen discovered her passion for dance at nine years old, when she saw the ballet “Sleeping Beauty” on television. It was an awakening that would eventually materialize into The Dance Arts Studio. Now beginning its 19th season, The Dance Arts Studio offers a full menu of dance classes for dancers aged 2 to 82. Besides classical ballet, tap and jazz, the studio also offers hip hop, musical theater and contemporary. “Anyone that comes into our studio is treated as if they are in our home. Kids, especially, need to feel important, loved and valued,” Keen explained. This encouraging environment is what has allowed the studio to bloom and grow throughout the years. Not only are dancers supported with a rigorous curriculum, they gain life skills by being part of a dance corps. The Dance Arts Studio emphasizes technique — an essential for dancer training. They also prioritize teamwork, preparation and concentration. Registration for the 2020-2021 season will be available on the website or during their open house. Classes begin August 17. Melanie Keen The Dance Arts Studio 1150 Hungryneck Blvd. Suite A Mount Pleasant 843-971-6400 thedanceartsstudio.com BY REBECCA MACNEAL Mt. Pleasant’s Premier Dance Studio www.TheDanceArtsStudio.com 1150 Hungryneck Boulevard Suite A, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 The Dance Arts Studio Voted Best Dance Studio! Registration is open! Call today! 843-971-6400 ® www. pillowsbyjane .com Named “Pillows by Jane” to honor a few inspiring ladies in her life including her mother, also a seamstress the business has recently flourished in a new way, producing custom masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. As seen on the cover! Inspired by handwoven textiles from Guatemala!