Harwood-Watson Dance Studios is a long established fine school of classical ballet (largely Vaganova-based technique) also offering many different dance genres including tap, jazz, musical theater (singing/acting/dancing), lyrical, hop hop, contemporary, modern and more because a dancer needs to be well-rounded, able to conform to the many styles demanded by choreographers. HWDS is not a competition dance school, but students are free to pursue that independently. However, HWDS offers multiple performance opportunities during the school year for those auditioned enthusiasts in "The Performers" (an in-house children's performing company). Directed by Eliza Harwood-Watson, this school is the offshoot of what is now Orlando Ballet (founded by the Watsons). It is the best dance school for the best technical and performance training for ages four and up! HWDS is a first rate school! read more