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 […]
7 de Laan
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 contemporary dance, choreographed by Alisa Balayan, […]
Moving to New Premises
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 the same premise. In addition, […]
Demands for darker shades of pointe shoes yield ballet victories
For years, the default pointe shoe color for many ballet manufacturers has been a version of “European pink,” a ubiquitous shade of blush suited primarily for fair skin and light-colored tights. Faced with a lack of options for more diverse tones of satin, Black ballerinas and dancers of color have often dyed shoes with makeup or […]
The Singular Elegance of American Ballet Theatre’s Calvin Royal III
In an iPhone video of a Romeo and Juliet rehearsal made in early March, Calvin Royal III stands in a corner of an American Ballet Theatre studio, arms reaching far into space, chin slightly raised in welcoming anticipation. There is such warmth and openness in his stance, you can understand why Juliet would want to hurl herself halfway across […]