O'CONNOR
DANCE STUDIO
ABOUT US
Do what you love and love what you do. When in doubt, Dance!
O’Connor Dance Studio has proudly represented the Parma dance community for nearly 65 years! We are a family-oriented studio who wants to instill the love of dance in all of our students. Our goal is to make dance a fun experience for all dancers. We teach because we enjoy dance and we want your child to feel the same way. We offer tap, jazz, acrobatics, ballet, hip hop, pre-dance, musical theater, lyrical, contemporary, competition, special needs, and adult classes.
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Important Dates to Remember
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019- classes start!
Monday, Sept, 2, 2019- studio closed for Labor Day
Sept. 9 - 14- bring a friend week!
Thursday, Sept. 19- special needs classes begin
Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019- studio closed for Halloween
Nov. 26 - Dec. 1, 2019- studio closed for Thanksgiving
Dec. 23, 2019 - Jan. 3, 2020- studio closed for winter break
March 23 - 28, 2020- studio closed for spring break
April 11 - 12, 2020- studio closed for Easter
Monday, May 25, 2020- studio closed for Memorial Day
Thursday, June 11, 2020- dress rehearsal
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2020- RECITAL
CLASSES WE OFFER
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PRE-DANCE
Pre-Dance is designed to give students ages three to five an introduction to the classes we offer. This hour long combo class is part tap, part acrobatics and prepares students to take a variety of technique classes.
TAP
O'Connor Dance Studio started as a tap studio 65 years ago, and we are still teaching high quality, creative tap classes. Tap helps dancers improve their rhythm and musicality. We offer this class for all ages, including our adult tap class, for which no previous experience is necessary.
JAZZ
Jazz strengthens a dancer's technique while allowing them the freedom to take on high energy, stylized choreography.
BALLET
Ballet gives dancers a strong technical base that prevents injury and strengthens technique across all the classes we offer. Pointe is available for advanced dancers at the teacher's discretion.
ACRO
Increase your flexibility and strength with our acro classes. This class focuses on the controlled elements of gymnastics floor work. Our teachers are knowledgeable and work within each student's abilities to safely guide them through new skills and tricks.
CONTEMPORARY AND LYRICAL
Contemporary and Lyrical classes build on modern and ballet technique to create a fluid, emotive style. These classes focus on expressive performance quality and support work.
MUSICAL THEATER
Musical Theater Dance focuses on character development and stage presence. This class lets dancers take on Broadway style choreography from the classics to contemporary hits.
HIP HOP
This challenging, athletic class incorporates elements of hip hop, drill team, and acrobatics to create fun and exciting dances. Hip Hop allows dancers to experience a rigorous technique that sets itself apart from our ballet based technical classes.
SPECIAL NEEDS CLASSES
This class is designed for dancers with physical and developmental disabilities. The class focuses on tap and jazz, and is offered free of charge. Adult and kids classes are available, all levels and ages are welcome.
COMPETITION TEAMS
Competitions are a great way for dancers to get extra experience performing while learning from other dancers and studios across the region. Group pieces as well as solos and duets are available upon request.
MEET OUR STAFF
ANGELA BAZZO
Acro, Ballet, Pointe
MICHELLE BROWN
Contemporary
DONNA BURSON
Tap
CATHY CAREY
Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Competition
DEBBIE DESSOFFY
Tap, Musical Theater
AMANDA GEYER
Hip Hop
PATTY KONS
Special Needs
LEXI PAJESTKA
Acro, Tap, Hip Hop
CHRIS RITCHEA
Tap, Jazz
KELLY ROSE
Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theater
KAYLA VONDERAU
Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Special Needs, Musical Theater
AMY YAKIR
Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz
HOURS OF OPERATION*
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Mon - Thurs: 5pm - 9pm
Fri: Closed
Sat: 10am - 2pm
Sun: Closed
*Summer hours vary
