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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We have the most exciting news! Our older students were invited to feature in the most well-known South African TV series that’ s been on the air for more than 20 years. They featured in the 7 de Laan episode on 14 February 2022. The students performed with the beautiful ballet and

The most thrilling news we have for you is that ODS will be moving to new premises that is walking distance from our current location from 1 March. Physical address of the new premises is Parktown North8a Seventh Avenue The new venue will allow both ODS studios to be on