Dance Centers of Orlando

Irish Dancing with Melissa Convery at Dance Centers of Orlando

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NEW IRISH DANCING CLASS

Enroll in the Irish Dancing School, taught by Riverdance principal dancer Melissa Convery

Starting Friday Nights 8pm in the Dance Studios at Dance Centers of Orlando... More Info Master Classes are taught by working professional dancers.

The main goal of Dance Centers of Orlando and the DCO Dance Company is building a child's character and self-esteem, while teaching an art and a skill in a clean and supportive atmosphere with excellent dance instruction, equipment and a new 7000-sq. ft. facility with 3 huge dance studios.

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Contact Us at info@dancecentersoforlando.com

407-677-7600 or 407-340-6890

Rent Rehearsal Space at Dance Centers of Orlando

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Three Dance Studios available for Rent

Rent studio space for rehearsals, private lessons, auditions, photo & video shoots, workshops / master classes, performances, events, and weekly classes (in dance and related movement arts

Rent dance space at Dance Centers of Orlando, our dance school (total 7000 square feet) has three dance studios that are available to Dance Instructors and/or Performance Groups on a per hour basis for private lessons or rehearsals. Call 407-677-7600 to see if rental space is available.

Studios have Marley sprung floors and stereos are available. All systems are iPod/MP3 compatible.

Professionals may also rent rehearsal space. Students and Amateurs are welcome to book studio space for practice and rehearsal as well.

Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Play Rehearsals, Yoga, Hip Hop, Belly Dancing, Aerobics, Dance Company Practices, Recital Rehearsals, Zumba, Acro (mats available), Ballroom, Salsa, Acting Space, etc.. are all welcome... If you are an independent dance teacher looking for dance space, give us a call and we'll try to accommodate you with our studio rentals...

Visit Dance Centers of Orlando Website

Contact Us at info@dancecentersoforlando.com

407-677-7600 or 407-340-6890

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WHY CHOOSE DANCE CENTERS OF ORLANDO?

If you've tried other dance studios in the area and have experienced any disappointment, try Dance Centers of Orlando and see how good things can and should be.

The things we provide that make Dance Centers of Orlando a cut above other dance studios ...

Dance Centers of Orlando is a studio conceived through collaboration by parents and dance teachers who wanted the best possible dance experience for their children.

What we want to accomplish: The DCO Dance Studio and Performance Dance Company's main emphasis are in building children's character and self-esteem, while teaching them a technical art in a positive and supportive environment with excellent instruction, facilities and equipment.

Excellent Facility and Convenience: Our state-of-the-art 7000 sq. ft. dance school has three
spacious dance studios with Marley sprung floors, preventing injury. Each studio has closed circuit TV viewing screens for parents to view their dancers. DCO also has Wi-Fi access. We are also situated in a shopping strip mall with easy access to a grocery store, restaurants and main roads. more on our Dance Studio Space

Professionally Trained and Respectful Dance Teachers: Our professional teachers have years of combined teaching experience behind them. They are trained dance professionals with degrees or career experience and years of experience as performers. Our instructors never use put-downs, or are insensitive to safety and health/weight issues. more on our Dance Teachers

Performance Opportunities: We regard ourselves as a performance dance studio. We participate in local performances throughout the year.

Proper Class Etiquette: Dance Classes are never out of control - little ones know what is expected of them, what the rules or expectations are and older ones don't chatter, lean on the barre, etc.

Ideal Dance Class Length: Dance Classes are just right for small children and long enough for older dancers. (An ideal dance class length for ballet in particular is an hour-and-a-half. For dancers over 12 or who are preparing for pointe work, dance classes should be no less than an hour-and-a quarter.)

Pointe Work: Pointe work is never offered to students who take less than 3 hours of ballet per week and dancers are assessed for pointe readiness. Three hours is the absolute minimum, and should include those in pointe prep classes who are not yet wearing pointe shoes. more about DCO Policies on Pointe Work

Use of Proper Dance Terminology: Our teachers use proper terminology for movements with children older than 7 or 8. Even in preschool or creative dance classes, children can be taught the correct term. Imagery can, and absolutely should be applied for these young dancers, however we see no need to completely replace the vocabulary used by older dancers. more on our Dance Teachers

Marley Sprung Floors: We have supreme sprung flooring for all dance styles and safety. A proper dance floor is extremely important to the well-being of the dancers. Dancing on anything directly over concrete sub-flooring is unacceptable as a long-term situation and instructors must demonstrate precaution for the sake of their student's bodies in the interim. more on our Dance Studio Space

Teachers properly understand the body: Our dance teachers are professionals who understand the body and this aids us in keeping our dancers injury free. If students are not trained properly in technique or are consistently attempting skills that are beyond their technical ability injuries can occur.

Classes are an even mix of dance technique, variations and/or choreography: Our dance classes do not consist of only drilling or repeating "tricks" (turns, jumps, leaps, etc.). This is only conceivable outside and in addition to a normal, thoughtfully planned technique class.

Our dance teachers do not spend more than half the class on choreography and/or spend more than half the year preparing for recital dances. If this amount of time is required, the dances are too hard for the students. And it is probably too hard because the dancers have not been given a consistent opportunity to improve their skills and dance technique. Rehearsal for dance competition choreography should take place outside of regular dance technique classes.

We feel the choreography should be a representative of what the dance class has been doing (the purpose of a dance recital); and therefore, composition of the dance need not be overly invasive and can take place during the last 15 or 20 minutes of dance class which would normally be spent learning dance combinations or variations.

Take Acro, Silks and Lyra at Dance Centers of Orlando

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Hey Orlando! Love Acro and Tumbling?

Want to try something new like the Lyra?

407-677-7600 • 407-340-6890

Lyra and Acro with Adam and Benji at Dance Centers of Orlando

Join Dance Centers of Orlando today and learn from Adam and Benji, performers at Pirates Dinner Adventure. Adam is Cirque du Soleil trained and a former world trampoline champion. Benji is an Aerial Acrobatist and Contortionist.
Wednesdays
3pm-4pm Acro A/B
4pm-5pm Acro C/D
Fridays
4pm-5pm Silks & Lyras
5pm-6pm Acro - Open
Saturdays
If interested in Saturday Acro and Tumbling Classes please call the studio at

407-677-7600 • 407-340-6890

Acro and Tumbling Classes for levels A/B and C/D are determined by placement
For more on Orlando Dance for Acro and Tumbling
For more on Silks and Lyra
For more on Adam Menzies
For more on Albena "Benji" Aleksandrova

Register for Orlando Dance Classes

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We want to be the Orlando Dance Studio for You and Your Kids! Registering NOW for Fall dance classes.

Have Fun Orlando! Dance. We are an Orlando Dance Studio for adults and children. All Ages. Our goals as a dance studio and performance dance company are to help parents build a child's character and self-esteem, while teaching an art and a skill, in a clean, supportive atmosphere with excellent dance instruction, facilities and equipment. Our DCO students are very supportive of each other and make wonderful memories together while they share in a creative & positive learning environment.
If you would like more information, please call 407-677-7600 or
email with any questions or drop on by. We would love to give you a tour of the dance studio at Dance Centers of Orlando.

Unique Home School Dance Opportunity

Home School Dance Classes at Orlando Area Dance Studio

2010-08-20T09:23:00.000-07:00

Special dance class offer for Home School kids

Enroll by 9/1/10 and get COUPON for 3 FREE EVENING CLASSES

Dance Centers of Orlando, http://www.dancecentersoforlando.com is offering a special package for home school kids. As the only truly home school friendly dance studio in the Orlando area, they are offering a multi-level Ballet class for homes school kids of all ages and abilities on Thursdays from 10am to 12pm.

This class will be taught by Mila Makarova (She studied in Chicago with Gus Giordano, and has performed principal and soloist roles with many outstanding choreographers), and is the prefect introduction to ballet for new students, as well as a way to improve technique for those students with previous ballet training.

For more information visit http://www.dancecentersoforlando.com/orlando-dance-homeschool.php or call

407-677-7600 • 407-340-6890

Dance Company Auditions at Dance Centers of Orlando

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Dance Company Auditions will be Dance Centers of Orlando studios on this Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

http://www.dancecentersoforlando.com/orlando-dance-company-auditions.php

Masterz in Motion Dance Hip Hop at Dance Centers of Orlando

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The Masterz in Motion Dance Workshop on August 7
was a blast and a great success. Over 60 people (ALL AGES) showed up at Dance Centers of Orlando to take Hip Hop from 4 of the hottest local Hip Hop teachers:

Jamel Washington
Jonathan Prater
Larz "The Blaze" Brown
Marquis Wooten

Jamel will be teaching Hip Hop for DCO fall classes. For more information on the DCO dance classes and, the DCO orlando dance schedule and future Master Classes for Hip Hop and other dance styles, please visit DanceDco.com or DanceCentersOfOrlando.com

National Dance Day Pictures from Dance Centers of Orlando

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National Dance Day at Dance Centers of Orlando

Dance Day on July 31st was tons of fun. Here are some pictures. We really look forward to next years event and hope to see you at Dance Centers of Orlando.

Click here for the album

Masterz in Motion Dance Workshop at Dance Centers of Orlando Open House

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OPEN HOUSE 10pm-5pm, Saturday August 7

FREE Masterz in Motion Dance Workshop
5 hours of hip hop classes in various styles taught by: Jamel Washington, Jonathan Prater, Larz "The Blaze" Brown... 12:00pm-5:00pm ... Call to save your spot!

We will also have Mini class (ages 3 - 5 or no previous dance experience) 10am-11am.

Register for Fall Classes between now and Saturday (by 5pm) and recieve FREE REGISTRATION ($25 value)

Celebrate National Dance Day at Dance Centers of Orlando

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... in conjunction with So You Think You Can Dance and the Dizzy Feet Foundation. Bring the entire family and learn the choreography of Napoleon and Tabitha. Enjoy a few hours of good family fun and promote family health.

We are offering several 30 minute free dance classes in a variety of dance styles and teaching the Hip Hop choreography developed for the Dizzy feet Foundation by Nappytabs. All ages, interests and abilities welcome. National Dance Day is meant to empower, challenge and inspire everyone to try various styles of dance. Above all, it will encourage everyone to DANCE as a means to stay fit and be healthy.

This Saturday at DCO, Orlando Dance Studio, July 31, 10am - 2pm
Registration is not necessary but we would love to have a heads up if you and your family are joining us, or for more information, please call us at: 407-677-7600 • 407-340-6890
Dance Studio Address: 7800 S Highway 17-92, Suite 144, Fern Park, FL 32730 directions

Orlando Dance Studio now on Thumbtack

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Dance Centers of Orlando Dance Memories One

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Dance Centers of Orlando Memories Video Two

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Mongolian Angels Contortionist Exhibition at Dance Centers of Orlando

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July 10th @ 2pm, Tickets $5

Dance Centers of Orlando takes pride in welcoming the Mongolian Angels (Direct from Mongolia): Uuree (21), Nomin (18), Oyuka (19) in a fascinating display of their contortionists talents. Admission for the performance will be $5.

This troop has an average of 10 years practicing and performing the art of contortion. They have recently performed in China, Turkey, Germany, and are now touring in the USA. They are the Winners of 2010 Bronze Clown at the Monte Carlo Circus Festival which is the equivalent of the Academy Awards for Circus performers.

DCO Dance Company: Starbound National Champions

2010-06-29T13:40:00.000-07:00

DCO had a fabulous Nationals Experience at Starbound Nationals in Orlando June 25-27, 2010! Our children have come a long way this last year and through hard work and determination they excelled. Parents and teachers are so very proud of them.

The Results

The DCO Dance Company Juniors became National Starbound Champions when they took home 1st Place for Junior Trio: Chasing Cars and for Junior Petite Groups: Higher Ground, both choreographed by
Casey Saxon.

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Updated Summer Schedule at DCO

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Dance Centers of Orlando would like to encourage everyone to visit the DCO website (www.dancecentersoforlando.com) in the coming days, as we will be updating the summer schedule to add more quality teachers and master classes as well as the details of our SUMMER OPEN HOUSE dates and details on DCO's participation in National Dance Day on July 31st.

6/28/10 -7/2/10 will be a Jazz Week at Dance Centers of Orlando

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We have made improvements to our Dance Centers of Orlando summer schedule. We have some wonderful teachers from last year that will be re-joining us. This coming week, June 28 - July 2, will be a Jazz Week at DCO.

Mila Makarova will be teaching ballet Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Casey Saxon will be teaching Contemporary and Improvisational Dance on Tuesday and Thursday. Ryan, who is a fabulous Hip Hop and Leaps and Turns teacher is back also teaching Jazz Funk and will be with us on Tuesday and Thursday . Devon (a returning favorite from last year) will be here on Monday, Wednesday and Friday teaching Lyrical.

This would be a great opportunity to get top-quality instruction, and experience new dance styles over the summer. We hope many of you will be able to take advantage of this. In order to accommodate the most people you may choose to come for specific days or the whole week.

Call the studio at 407-677-7600 or 407-340-6890 to schedule your child for classes.

Congratulations on a Great Dance Centers of Orlando Recital

2010-06-22T16:14:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our DCO Kids for their successful and fabtastic 1st performance of the annual DCO Dance Recital in June 2010, at Lake Brantley High School. Click here to see a picture slide show or a series of video snippets from the Dance Centers of Orlando performance!

The Melissa Convery School of Irish Dancing at Dance Centers of Orlando

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Melissa Convery T.C.R.G., Riverdance Principal Dancer & Dance Captain, Opens "The Melissa Convery School of Irish Dancing", at Dance Centers of Orlando, in Orlando September 2010. First Class Free. [Click here for Flyer] or go to [www.melissaconvery.com]

Dance Centers of Orlando presents Summer Recital June 20th at Lake Brantley

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Dance Centers of Orlando proudly announces the DCO Summer Recital
June 20, 2010 12:00pm

Lake Brantley High School
991 Sand Lake Road
Altamonte Spgs, FL 32714-7099
(407) 862-1776
Tickets are $10 now and $15 at the door

The performance should last approximately 2 hours and will showcase all the dance classes that have been held over the past year and will also feature the DCO Dance Company Competition routines. Minis to Teens with a passion to perform are sure to provide pure entertainment for your Sunday.

The main goals of Dance Centers of Orlando and the DCO Dance Company are building a child's character and self-esteem, while teaching an art and a skill, in a clean and supportive atmosphere with excellent dance instruction, facilities and equipment.

Dance Centers of Orlando offers you the newest, cleanest, largest, best equipped 6000 sq. ft. dance studio just outside Orlando in Fern Park and at reasonable prices. We are easy to get to from Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Casselberry, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Apopka, Winter Springs, Baldwin Park, Lake Mary, and Oviedo.

DCO Company Dance Routines Choreographed by Professionals

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Dance Center of Orlando Company Routines are choreographed by professionls. This year routines were choreographed by Casey Saxon, who has her own modern company, Cinedance; Laura Williams, our Artistic Director and former Rockette; Karla Garcia, recently of So You Think You Can Dance (S5) and many professional tours; and Stephanie Kammer, who has worked with the Miss Universe pageant, performed on 2009 MTV Video Music Award and is the founder & artistic director of NTG Dance

DCO Company Dance Routines Choreographed by Professionals

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Dance Center of Orlando Company Routines are choreographed by professionls. This year (09/10 season) dance routines were choreographed by Casey Saxon, who has her own modern company, Cinedance; Laura Williams, our Artistic Director and former Rockette; Karla Garcia, recently of So You Think You Can Dance (S5) and many professional tours; and Stephanie Kammer, who has worked with the Miss Universe pageant, performed on 2009 MTV Video Music Awards and is the founder & artistic director of NTG Dance

Dance Centers of Orlando SUMMERCAMP

2010-06-08T15:35:00.000-07:00

PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER PROGRAM and DANCE INTENSIVE June 21, 2010 - August 13, 2010

DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE DOWNLOAD FLYERTaught by performers from Blue Man Group, Broadway, Radio City Rockettes, Disney, Cirque, So You Think You Can Dance top 20 and more ...

Most Weeks include vocal technique, acting, strength, toning and conditioning, acro, performance & audition classes, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, belly dancing, leaps & turns, modern, contemporary, musical theater, arts, crafts, games, improvisation...

FULL SUMMER, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, DAILY and HOURLY RATES
Summer Intensive Dance, Acting, Singing Programs 9:30am - 5pm Daily (Minis 9:30am - 12:30pm)Before and After care available Regular Camp: June 21, 2010 - August 13, 2010Precamp: June 10, 2010 - June 19, 2010Discounts for Multiple Children

http://www.dancecentersoforlando.com/Summer_Camp.htm

DCO Dance Recital

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June 2010 - Orlando Dance Recital: June 20, 2010 at South Seminole Middle School 12:00 noon

Tickets $5, after June 10 Tickets $10

COME TO DCO SUMMERCAMP
http://www.dancecentersoforlando.com/Summer_Camp.htm

Call Today!

407-677-7600 or 407-340-6890

DCO Dance Company wins Starbound Competition

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Dance Centers of Orlando's Dance Company had an amazing competition weekend at the Starbound Dance Competition May 2010.

The DCO Dance Company Starbound Highlights

1st Place for Junior Trio: Chasing Cars, choreographed by Casey Saxon. The DCO Lyrical Dance, Chasing Cars also had the highest group score (293) of the competition, over all age groups!
Placed 1st for Mini Duet/Trios: Ooh La La, a Jazz Dance routine choreographed by Laura Williams.
Placed 1st for Mini Groups: Higher Ground, a Modern Fusion Dance choreographed by Casey Saxon.

All 6 other DCO Company Group Dance Numbers (6 receiving High Gold) placed in the Top Ten Juniors and Seniors.
Among them Imagine, choreographed by Karla Garcia
Love is Gone, choreographed by Stephanie Kammer.

Senior Contemporary Dance Solo, Zombie Insomniac (choreographed by Casey Saxon), received a high gold and placed 4th. Jessica was also invited to dance in the opening number at Starbound Nationals.
Senior Tap Dance Solo, Control (choreographed by Laura Williams), received the Fabulous Feet Award. Jade was also invited to dance in the opening number at Starbound Nationals.
Mini Musical Theater Dance Solo, Cruela Deville (choreographed by Laura Williams), received a High Gold.

http://www.dancecentersoforlando.com/dance-company-orlando-starbound.php

DCO Dance Company shines in First Competition: StarPower

2010-06-08T15:03:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to our DCO Dance Company kids for their spectacular performance at the first dance competition attended by The Dance Centers of Orlando Company.

Highlights:
The DCO Dance Company received some special group awards:

For Lyrical Dance, Imagine, choreographed by Karla Garcia DCO received the "Musicality Award".
For Musical Theater Dance, Knights of the Round Table (choreographed by Laura Williams), DCO received the "Personality Plus Award" and won 1st place in its category.

The DCO Dance Company placed:

the top ten for Junior Duet/Trios with Lyrical Dance, Chasing Cars, choreographed by Casey Saxon.
the top ten for Mini Junior Duet/Trios with Ooh La La, a Jazz Dance routine choreographed by Laura Williams.
the top ten for Small Junior Group, with Working in a Coalmine, a Tap Dance routine choreographed by Laura Williams. Working in a Coalmine also received an Overall Best Junior Group Award.

Chasing Cars and Senior Contemporary Dance Solo, Zombie Insomniac (choreographed by Casey Saxon), received DCO's highest scores, with 4.75 stars each.

http://www.dancecentersoforlando.com/

Orlando Dance Studio

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Dance DCO

Excellent Instruction, Reasonable Prices and Variety of Dance Styles!
Dance Centers of Orlando provides quality instruction & choreography in: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Tumbling, Modern, Contemporary, Acting, Pointe, Ballroom, Improvisation, Partnering, Master Classes taught by working dancers from NY, LA, & Chicago and a competitive company ...

Website: http://www.dancecentersororlando.com/
Short Link: http://www.dancedco.com/

6000 Sq Foot Orlando Dance Studio

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Dance Centers of Orlando offers you the newest, cleanest, largest, best equipped 6000 sq. ft. dance studio just outside Orlando in Fern Park and at reasonable prices. We are easy to get to from Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Casselberry, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Apopka, Winter Springs, Baldwin Park, Lake Mary, and Oviedo.

Website: http://www.dancecentersororlando.com
Short Link: http://www.dancedco.com
Studio Tour: http://www.dancecentersoforlando.com/DCO_studio.htm