Dance 360 Orlando is a studio that provides classes for all levels and ages from two years old and up. The classes the studio offers include a combo class of ballet, tap, and jazz, hip hop, adult tap, teen combo class, creative dance, and private technique classes.
Dance Station Orlando is a Davenport studio that provides classes at all levels for all ages in local Orlando communities. The studio offers a variety of classes including ballet, hip hop, creative movement, Zumba, clogging, musical theater, jazz, acro, lyrical/contemporary, dance workout, Mommy and me, funky feet, ballet fit, and tap. Dance Station Orlando also offers after school dance clubs. There are adult classes as well and a free trial class is available. Parents appreciate the patient, caring, and attentive teachers.
Empire Dance Studio is a Longwood facility that provides classes to students 18 months old to 18 years of age in Winter Springs, Lake Mary, Markham Woods, Casselberry, Altamonte, Heathrow, Sanford, Wekiva, and Longwood. Empire Dance Studio offers classes in ballet, jazz, leaps and turns, hip hop, tap, contemporary, and lyrical at all skill levels. Alexis Underwood Black is the artistic director and she has trained with Nick Lazzarini, Mandy Moore, Deborah Barnes, and RJ Mitchell, who are among the top choreographers in the country.
Footworks Dance Studio is a Winter Garden studio that has been serving students for over 11 years. The facility has three large dance rooms that have sprung subfloors. The studio offers classes including acro, hip hop, jazz, creative movement, tap, ballet, pointe, and tumbling. Footworks Dance Studio also offers two-hour event packages which include dance instruction, set-up, clean-up, time for cake and activities. The studio also has a boutique and gift certificates are available.
Gotta Dance is an Orlando studio that has been serving child and adult students for over 18 years. The school provides classes to students two years of age to adult in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. Gotta Dance serves students in Oviedo, Eastwood, Lake Nona, Waterford Lakes, Stoneybrook, Avalon, Kissimmee, Titusville, Sanford, and other areas. Owner Jacki Kurtz has won many choreography and dancing awards at national and regional competitions, and majored in contemporary dance and art history.
New Dimensions Dance is an Oviedo studio that teaches students five years of age to high school. The school offers classes in ballet, hip hop, contemporary, pointe, jazz, lyrical, tap, pre-pointe, musical theater, stretch and condition, choreography, teen ballet, leaps and turns, and creative combo. New Dimensions Dance also offers private lessons for students five years of age and up.
Northwest Dance Studio is an Orlando facility that has been serving students for over 10 years. The studio offers classes in ballet, aerial silks, Pilates, creative movement, tap, musical theater, hip hop, lyra hoops, contemporary, and technique classes. Northwest Dance Studio also produces Broadway-style dance productions and provides a summer camp for girls and boys ages five to 17. Sarah Swindell is the founder and director and she has over 15 years of professional dance experience. Parents appreciate the instructors’ knowledge and the positive atmosphere.
Orlando Ballet is a ballet company that has been serving students at three locations for over 33 years. The school offers ballet training throughout the year as well as workshops, teacher training programs, summer intensive training, touring and performance opportunities, and master classes. Orlando Ballet offers classes for beginners up to professionals. Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando voted Orlando Ballet the Best Dance Company in 2016.
Russian Ballet Orlando is a facility that has been serving students for over 15 years. The studio provides classes in ballet techniques, pointe, musical theater, jazz, flamenco classes, ballet history, pas de deux, repertoire, private ballet classes, and adult ballet fitness workout. Adult classes include Pilate barre class, open barre class, stretch fitness class, and butt lift class. Classes are available in single classes, packages of five or 10 classes, and monthly unlimited classes. Russian Ballet Orlando also offers a summer camp for five- and six-year-olds.
Starz Dance Galaxy is a Fern Park studio that provides classes to students 18 months of age to adults. Classes are available in ballet, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, combo classes, musical theater, acro, junior hip hop, junior acro, and junior tap. Starz Dance Galaxy also offers competitive dance training. Parents remark on the welcoming, creative, and talented staff.
Susan’s DanceWorks is a Kissimmee facility that serves students in Celebration, Tampa, Orlando, Lakeland, and Kissimmee. The studio offers classes in ballet, lyrical, pointe, tap, hip hop, jazz, jump and turn, modern, and acrobatics to students three years of age and older.
The Dance Teacher is an Orlando studio that has been teaching students from the age of two to adults for over 30 years. Classes include ballet, creative movement, tap, jazz, musical theater, dance improvisations, contemporary, hip hop, preschool motor movement, and exploring dance. The director Nancy Stewart has a Bachelor Degree in Ballet and teaching certification. She has appeared in Dance Studio Life Magazine, Center Stage Magazine, Florida Scene Magazine, The Florida Catholic Newspaper, and the Valencia Parent Resource Center.
The Dancer’s Pointe is an Orlando facility that has been serving students for over 26 years. Classes offered include ballet, musical theater, clogging, pre-pointe, pointe, tap, leaps and turns, jazz, and contemporary/modern. The Dancer’s Pointe is a member of the Florida Dance Masters, Inc. and owner Susan Schott Martucci serves on the board. Parents appreciate the kind and talented staff.
The Stage Dance Academy is a Clermont studio that provides dance instruction for children and adults. The school offers classes for beginners up to advanced including ballet, tap, contemporary, barre, hip hop, and jazz. The Stage Dance Academy offers drop-in classes, enrolled classes paid monthly, and one-on-one private classes. Students appreciate the instructors’ professionalism and enjoyable classes.
Turning Pointe – a Dance Studio is a Longwood studio that has been serving students for over 19 years. Classes include ballet, acro, tap, musical theater, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, contemporary/lyrical, preschool classes, and adult fitness classes such as barre plus and Zumba. Turning Pointe – a Dance Studio also offers birthday party packages.
A: The ballet class is a famous painting by Edgar Degas. It’s estimated that Degas painted it between 1871 and 1874. The painting was commissioned by Jean-Baptiste Faure and showcased young dancers at the end of a ballet lesson with French master Jules Perrot.
A: The price of ballet shoes will depend on the brand, quality, and other factors. Typically, a pair of ballet shoes can cost between $45 and $125. However, if you’re purchasing a popular brand, prices are likely on the higher side at $65 to $90, on average.
A: Ballet classes can vary in cost depending on the student's age, the school's location, the class size, whether it's beginner's or advanced instruction, the school's reputation, and other factors. In general, you can expect to pay:
