Academy of Dance Arts is a dance school in Columbia, South Carolina, built around disciplined, consistent training and a strong commitment to technical development. Led by owner and director Debra Bricker, the academy reflects a classical foundation shaped by her professional performance experience with national ballet companies in the United States and Canada, as well as solo and guest appearances with organizations including the Atlanta Ballet, Boston Ballet, Wilmington Ballet, New Orleans Ballet, Alexandra Ballet, South Carolina Ballet Theater/Ballet Michigan, and the Ruth Mitchell Dance Company. Bricker also brings extensive teaching experience from roles at the University of South Carolina, the South Carolina Summer Dance Institute, the Tri-District Arts Consortium, and Columbia College. The school emphasizes serious study, sustained effort, and respect for the art form while supporting dancers across different stages of development.