We believe in offering students a quality dance education with training that motivates the students to be the best they can be. Our focus is offering proper dance training, by a highly qualified staff, that inspires dedication, teamwork and discipline. The lessons learned at the Orlando School of Dance will have applications far beyond the dance class, and will last the students a lifetime.
Phone
(518) 393-7827
Location
1765 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12304
orlandodance1765@gmail.com
The Orlando Dance Family
Family owned and operated since 1954
For over 60 years, we have been prominent dance educators in our local community. Both Debbie and Michele have degrees in dance and theater and extensive experience as professional dancers on Broadway. We hope you choose to become a part of our family.
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Programs & Classes
Our studio offers a wide variety of dance styles that are designed to meet each student's competency level. We are recognized as a leader in dance training in the Capital Region. Our teachers create original routines for each class that are rewarding and challenging for each student to perform.
Tap
Proficient tap dancers can only be developed when proper attention has been devoted to correct technique and an exact sense of rhythm. Body placement, the correct way of striking the taps, patterns and balance are essential ingredients for the good dancer to excel.
Jazz
Jazz dance takes the basic principles of ballet technique and liberates it, by utilizing various styles of music. Classes consist of center warm up, stretching, across the floor progressions and varied stylistic combinations. Jazz creates a powerful and versatile dancer.
Ballet
Ballet classes are graded from Beginner-Ballet to Advanced-Ballet technique.
BEGINNER-BALLET:
Children ages 6 - 8. Basic barre and floor technique are introduced at this level.
CLASSICAL BALLET:
Children ages 9 & up. Beginner students are placed in classes according to age. The length of the class and the number of classes per week depends on the student's level of advancement. Class time is devoted to barre and center floor technique.
POINTE:
Intermediate and advanced students who have developed sufficient strength are selected for pointe class. Students are taught to execute ballet technique on full pointe.
Pre-School
Creative Dance
An introductory program for children ages 4 - 5 designed to enhance rhythmic skills, coordination, and a genuine love for dance. Children in these classes are taught simple tap and ballet exercises, nursery rhymes and a variety of rhythmic activities.
A wonderful introduction for 3 year olds to the world of dance. With age appropriate exercises and activities, varied music styles, and an emphasis on fun, children learn to express themselves by moving to the music.
New Beginner Classes - Fall 2016
All listed classes are for beginner students only and are one hour in length. The complete schedule of classes is not listed on this website. For placement beyond the beginner level, please call the studio at (518) 393-7827 to schedule an in-person evaluation.
Upcoming Saturday workshops will be announced in September 2017.
Call the studio at (518) 393-7827 for details.
Payment & Registration
Information on how to register for a class can be seen below.
We offer a variety of different payment plans in order to best accommodate your unique circumstance.
Note: Registration is only necessary for NEW students enrolling in the beginner classes.
For placement in a class beyond the beginner level, please call the studio
at (518) 393-7827 to schedule an in-person evaluation.
Current students do not need to register online. Placement has already been assigned.
In the event that a class is full, your registration fee will be returned.
If there are less than 6 students registered for a class, we reserve the right to cancel the class.
Thank you for your understanding.
Payment
New Student Registration Fee: $10
Costume payments in full will be due by December 20, 2017.
Yearly Tuition
The studio season is from September 11, 2017 - June 16, 2018.
There are three payment options for yearly tuition:
OPTION 1
Base Plan - Four Payments
Due the first class in each period - September, November, February, and April. A late payment fee of $5.00 per week is applied for each week beyond the due date.
OPTION 2
Plan A - One Payment
Save 10% - Pay for the season in advance and save 10%. Payment must be made by the first class in September to qualify - otherwise you revert to the Four Payment Plan.
OPTION 3
Plan B - Two Payments
Save 8% - Pay for the season in two payments, September and January, and save 8%. Payments must be made by the first class in September and January to qualify - otherwise you revert to the Four Payment Plan.
For tuition rates, please call the studio at (518) 393-7827.
Registration
four easy ways to register
- Register online
- Call us at (518) 393-7827
- Mail in the form to 1765 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12304
- Come to our open house on Wednesdays July 19th, August 9th or September 6th, 2017 from 5:00-7:00PM
PLEASE SEND THE REGISTRATION FORM ALONG WITH THE $10 REGISTRATION FEE TO:
1765 STATE STREET, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304
You may pay by mail or in person.
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Come Visit Our Open Houses!
wednesdays, JulY 19TH, AUGUST 9TH & SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2017
from 5:00-7:00PM on ALL DAYS
Don't worry if you missed the open house, just give us a call and we would be glad to assist you!
Studio Calendar
First Day of Class
Monday, September 11, 2017
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2017-2018
No classes will be held on the following dates:
Columbus Day: October 9
Halloween: October 31
Veterans Day: November 10
Thanksgiving: November 22 - 25
Christmas: December 22 - January 2
Classes resume January 3
Martin Luther King Day: January 15
Winter Break: February 19 - 24
Spring Break: March 30 - April 7
Memorial Day: May 26-28
Recital
Saturday, June 10, 2017
NEXT YEAR - Saturday, June 16, 2018
SUMMER Classes
Workshop 1: July 10 - 14, 2017
Workshop 2: July 17 - 21, 2017
Workshop 3: August 7 - 11, 2017
Workshops are for mid and upper level classes in Ballet, Jazz, and Tap
Parent Observation Schedule
September 11 - 16, 2017
November 13 - 18, 2017
February 5 - 10, 2018
April 16 - 21, 2018
Call the studio at (518) 393-7827 for more information.
CONTACT
Address:
Orlando School of Dance
1765 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12304
Email:
orlandodance1765@gmail.com
Phone:
(518) 393-7827
