My daughter is beginning her sixth season at the Russian Academy of Ballet at Alafaya. This is the…read moreballet school we keep coming back to every year. Why do we return and why do you want to enroll here? 1. Appropriateness - Honestly, this is the first reason we entered the studio. I very much appreciate that the students learn choreography that is modest and doesn't put their bodies into compromising positions. I also value that the music used is classical and young students are not being exposed to lyrics their ears are not ready to hear and think about. 2. Superb instruction. Attention to detail. 3. Students learn quality ballet, giving them a solid foundation for any dance style. 4. Performances! Students are given multiple opportunities to perform throughout the year. Not just a mid and year end recital. Students gain actual performance skills while having a fabulous time in a safe environment. 5. Wisdom & strength - Students legs are prepared and strengthened before going on pointe. This is important for their own protection. I appreciate that the instructors don't throw students onto pointe before their muscles are ready. 6. Growth - Students grow in their abilities and skill level. Every year there is an amazing transformation in skill level. 7. World class dancers - It's exciting to know that our students receive experience and quality instruction to such a caliber that they are going off and performing full time across Europe, with Disney, Universal, Dallas Neo-Classical Ballet. 8. You will feel at home here.

From the owner: Russian Ballet Alafaya is owned and operated by former Russian dance professionals, Vadim Fedotov…read moreand Irina Depler. With a commitment to classical Vaganova training, the company offers its students numerous opportunities to perform in several, full-length, Ballet Fedotov productions each year, many alongside ballet professionals from around the world. The studio fosters the rare combination of a loving family atmosphere and a pre-professional training regimen that has helped shape the dance careers of countless students.

Too loud of music, gonna end up deafening someone. Not to mention can be heard next door and…read morethrough the walls.

About a month ago, I attended an event in Avalon Park that showcased local businesses and I met…read moreAndy, a Dance Instructor at Avalon Dance. During our brief conversation, he let me know that the studio was offering to allow perspective students to take a number of classes to try out dance and see how they like it. I was definitely intrigued by this. In the two weeks that followed, I sampled 2 Monday night and 2 Tuesday night classes where the introduction to several dances (tango, salsa, bachata, etc.) were covered by Andy. About half way through class Mark (Owner?) would arrive and assist through to the end. The second week just happened to coincide with the week of the evening dance party held at the Jazzercise Orlando Mills 50 Fitness Center and I was invited to attend. Overall, the Instructors were great, welcoming and very personable. The other students were very open and welcoming. The classes and the dance party was a good experience. I will definitely go back and recommend that you give it a try if you're curious about dancing.

We have been bringing our daughter to ballet/tap class for a couple of months now and love it…read more Because of her age when she started, we had the option of trying Parent & me class and ballet/tap since we were mostly interested in ballet. Daughter loved ballet/tap and we enrolled her. So far we are very happy with the classes and how structured everything seems, even for the youngest dancers. Studio is always a text message away and they send several emails during the week to keep us updated with any changes. I have to add that studio takes feedback well and are always eager to help. They are also very strict with how classes go which I appreciate since toddlers need that structure and strictness. My daughter loves her classes and looks forward to each one. Looking forward to a year of more dancing for our little one!

My daughter attends DFX and loves it. Not only has she learned dancing, but great life lessons of…read morecommitment, practice , bravery and friendship. The DFX family is just that, a family. My wife and myself also donate lots of time to the Competition team and that we are not immune to learning life lessons from this experience either. All in all -- its something that you will never regret.

Went to Rhonda's Saturday April 6. They had a fabulous band called Rewind too bad they only played…read morefor less than an hour, Rhonda if you are listening, get them back..... Love the BBQ chicken skewers too,

I've been working at School of Rock for about a year and a half now and I really like it. It's laid…read moreback and such a cool program. I wish I had something like this when I younger. It's like the kids have their own "scene" and it's just really an awesome way for them to learn real world experience. Management is laid back yet knowledgeable. The other instructors are also cool and really knowledgeable.

There are some amazing things about this theatre space…read more I love the way the doors can slide open so on nice Orlando nights it's like an open air entrance. I love how beautiful the stairwell is going up to two. I love how much they have expanded their food and beverage line up over the years. The sound tends to be pretty good, the communication from the theatre is always amazing. They waive fees if you come to the box office to buy your tickets. The seats are comfy and almost every seat has a solid view. The box seats are the exception so be warned. The volunteers are always amazing and they are so nice. It would be cool if they opened a second location that served coffee because that line for espresso beverages is always really long. I love the breadth of show types. There's always something for everyone.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026…read more Front Row, Center Tickets to Ms. Diana Ross' Concert Performance I've been to numerous events at the Dr. Phillips Center but nothing beats having the opportunity to see a legend perform within arms-length to where you're seated. And when that "Icon of Icons" is none other than Ms. Diana Ross...well, nothing else need be said. It was a dream come true to say the least. In my most previous update of the Dr. Phillips Center I indicated meeting with and having my photograph taken with the incredible soprano Sarah Brightman was an entertainment highlight of 2025. 2026 has just begun but I will have to use the superlative "spectacular" once again. As in a spectacular show from start to finish. Diana Ross may be 81 years old!...but she still has the voice and ahem...the moves of a much younger performer. Just think of this, she was performing with the Supremes in the 1960's. I wasn't even born and by the time I was she had 12 number one singles with the OG of girl groups! And she is still working it to this day. Ms. Ross sung a multitude of her hits which kept the crowd, and my sister and I, dancing and singing throughout the evening. However, when she started to belt out Gloria Gaynor's anthem "I Will Survive" that really got the audience out of their seats. An Icon singing and Iconic piece of music is an experience second to none. Ms. Ross, you and your mark on music history is unmatched...blessings to you and your family!