"Best dance studio with the absolute best teachers! My daughter has been going here for 8 years and OCSD has not only helped her become a beautiful dancer, but a kind, supportive, confident individual.  Students receive top notch instruction in a supportive environment.  We feel so lucky to have found OCSD when we did!" E. Morris

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"My daughters have been going to this school for the past 2 years.  They are ages 3 and 4.  Ms. Joanna has been their teacher (and is the owner) for both years and words can't say enough about her ! She works so well with the little ones and you can tell she loves what she does.  She has immense patience with them and is clearly a role model as seen with all the students that have been there for several years.  She takes pride in what she does and the performances she puts together are nothing short of amazing!  I would recommend this school to anyone!" C. Roberts 

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"My daughter has been with OCSD  for 11 years. She has been able to learn tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, modern and hip hop.  She also loves the theater and music program.  We love everything about this amazing studio.  The teachers and staff are wonderful; they have gone out of the way to make my daugher feel special and accepted."  M. Newman

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"I have been dancing at OCSD for 15 years and I cannot explain how much fun I have at every class!!!"  K. Cox 

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"This is the best school locally for music.  I send both my kids to learn their school instruments with Mr. Jesse. He goes above and beyond in helping them.  His style of teaching is so good and it makes my kids even love playing their instruments more!" Nini 

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"Congratulations Ms. Joanna for the excellent performance!  My daugher is very happy and we thank you for that!  You have made her dream come true!"  M. Lopez 

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"Ms. Joanna!  I cried at the performance!!!! You and your staff did an amazing job and the performers were so incredible.  You must be so proud!"  E. Fitzgerald

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"Just wanted to let you know that I really liked the music recital!  It was my daughter's very first one and it was not scarey for her.  All of the other parents told me that they really enjoyed it too!"

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"Good evening Ms. Joanna,  Just wanted to let you know that I immensely enjoyed last night's Nutcracker performance.  Thank you !  You always surprise with a  something new at every ballet!  You also gave each student even the younger ones a chance to shine in dance whether in a group or solo. Jack did a marvelous job with the sound."  C. Herman 

 

"Hi Ms. Joanna I just wanted to reach out to say thank you for everything you did for me growing up.  It was truly  a home for me. I also wanted to tell you that I still dance in college.  I just took a ballet class for the first time since your studio and it was the best I've felt in a while.  I just wanted to thank you for everything you taught me and I hope everything is well xoxo". A. Maldonado

 

"I look at all these magnificent photos of all these beautiful dancers who attend OCSD and I realize so much of the MW community is represented here. So many families have supported their daughters (and sons) in dance in our area!  And I have to give a shout out to Ms. Joanna who every year plans out all the details, the intricate design, flow of the programs to make it first class. When you sit through the performance , not only does your jaw drop but you watch in amazment as all these dancers demonstrate the same commitment and Love to dance.  The word is "unison" and this dance school has captured it!  Bravo!" S. Greenberg 

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"I thought it may just be me and I was biased in thinking that this show was amazing, but everyone said the same. It was the best show that I've seen at this scale.  You have done an absolute tremendous job pre but especially post Covid. I will be so grateful to you for opening the school via Zoom when kids had minimal interaction.  Most of all it's so humbling that you acknowledged my daughter's progress and dedication.! T Wagner

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"After hearing from both of my college daughters this week and how they are doing at school,  I want to give a big thank you to Orange County School of Dance and Ms. Joanna Markowitz.  Both my girls are doing well and have been told that they were both well trained for their rigorous dance programs!  The girls loved their time at OCSD and we are very appreicative of you and your dancing school.  We miss you!" M. Weyant 

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"It was my privilege to attend the Sunday show  of Godspell Junior with my husband.  Must say that having resided in NYC back in the day and having seen many full Broadway shows, that I felt I was watching a full length play in NYC  Such talented kids!   It was such a joy to watch."