Palmetto Performing Arts

About Us

About Us

Since 1940…

As owners, Laura Kirkland and Amy Dupree strive to bring in the most experienced and qualified teachers to give your child both the love of the art of dance as well as respect for the proper dance technique. We hope your child will find the perfect fit in one of our wide variety of classes.


If your child has an important health issue that your child’s teacher should be aware of, please contact us before classes begin. Please respect the neighboring businesses by refraining from using their parking lots while attending PPA. You may park in our lot or on the street. You also have the option of driving through our circle and dropping your dancer off at the front door. A staff member will be there to to get them safely inside. Please do not park in the circle! Palmetto Performing Arts follorws Richland School District 1 for inclement weather cancellation; however PPA will re-open on our own schedule. Palmetto Performing Arts closing information can always be found by calling the studio. Please note that classes missed due to inclement weather closing will not be rescheduled or refunded.