Orlovska Dance Academy Shines at SA Dance School Championships!
Celebrating Our Champions and High-Achievers in Johannesburg What a fantastic display of talent! Orlovska Dance Academy students recently took the stage at the prestigious SA Dance School Championships (SADSC), delivering a brilliant array of performances across ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and acrobatics. The hard work, dedication, and technical skill demonstrated by our young dancers resulted in […]
Ballet and Contemporary Dance Exams at Orlovska Dance Academy
Celebrating Our Students’ Success Orlovska Dance Academy (ODS) recently completed its ballet and contemporary dance exams, and we couldn’t be prouder of our talented students! They embraced the experience with enthusiasm and performed exceptionally well during their examinations. At ODS, our exams are designed to be a positive, constructive, and stress-free experience. We focus on […]
Dance and Its Importance in the Technological Age
On 4 October, Alisa Balayan, owner and principal teacher of Orlovska Dance Studio (ODS), was invited to deliver a guest lecture at the prestigious Redhill School in Johannesburg. Her thought-provoking talk, titled “Dance and Its Importance in the Technological Age,” explored the enduring value of dance in an increasingly digital world. The lecture was both […]
Workshop with Khaya Ndlovu at ODA
About Khaya Khaya Ndlovu is an entrepreneur, director, choreographer, performer, qualified DanceCor teacher, storyteller, and founder of the Khayalethu Movement. She is also a founder and facilitator of Ubunye Kreatives an NPC that focuses on intersecting academic methodology with creative mythology assisting children to better their application in the schooling system and their everyday life. […]
Jozi Ballerinas Have SA’s Flag Sparkling After International Performance
Two South African ballerinas, Rahl Burke and Noelia Schulz made stunning podium placements at the most prestigious ballet competition on the continent and both made impressions on one of the best ballet schools in the world! Global (04 August, 2023) — Two ballerinas from a South African dance studio, Orlovska Dance Academy in Johannesburg, recently made stunning […]
Dance Camp Cinderella
Treat your children to an amazing opportunity to immerse themselves in a real Ballet Fairy Tale! Don’t miss out on this amazing camp! 7 to 11 December For kids age 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 Holiday Dance Camp will consist of: Cinderella themed ballet and contemporary dance class Cinderella choreography Cinderella Ballet movie […]
Two youngsters to jeté off to Berlin after stellar performances at international ballet competition
Two Johannesburg youngsters will be jetting off to Berlin, Germany, after being offered a two-week scholarship following their performances at the SA International Ballet Competition this week. The competition has been likened to the “Olympics of ballet”, and it is notoriously difficult for dancers to place well. Rahl Burke and Noelia Schulz were offered a place […]
Wall mural marks the launch of the expansion of Orlovska Dance Academy
Local Parktown North residents might have noticed a very large, magnificent wall mural going up on the wall of 8a, Seventh Avenue this month. This enormous emotive mural depicts the portrait of an elderly lady looking dreamily into the distance while several exquisite ballet dances leap across the rest of the wall. This impressive scene […]
Charlie van Rooyen – world-renowned choreographer
We are excited to announce that Charlie van Rooyen, a world-renowned choreographer, teacher and dancer, held a contemporary and jazz dance workshop for ODA students! It was such a privilege to have him teach at ODA Charlie Van Rooyen is a professional Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher and Creative Director. He was the Runner up on the TV […]
Everyday Dance Camp from 19 to 23 April. Showcase 25 April
For kids age 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 Holiday Dance Camp will consist of: Sleeping Beauty themed dance class Sleeping beauty choreography Watching Sleeping Beauty Ballet movie Sleeping Beauty themed games Sleeping Beauty themed craft time Sleeping Beauty themed simple & healthy cooking For kids age 9 to 13 the Holiday Dance Camp […]