For nearly 80 years, Evelyn Ott School of Dance has been inspiring dancers across Coastal Virginia. We are dedicated to building confidence, creativity, and excellence through high-quality dance education in a positive, supportive environment.
From first steps to advanced performance, we offer a wide range of classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, and more—designed for all ages and experience levels.
Led by our award-winning faculty, EOSOD is more than a studio—it’s a second home. Here, dancers are encouraged to grow not only as performers, but as confident, disciplined individuals. Whether your dancer is just beginning or ready for the competitive stage, every student is welcomed, supported, and celebrated.
Join the Evelyn Ott family and experience the joy of dance—where passion meets purpose, and every dancer has a place to shine.
Our Vision
We believe dance is more than movement. It’s a foundation for confidence, creativity, and character.
Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of dance by providing exceptional training in an inclusive, uplifting environment. We are committed to helping every dancer grow artistically, emotionally, and physically, while building the discipline and confidence that carries far beyond the studio.
At EOSOD, we don’t just teach dance. We develop strong, confident individuals ready to take the stage and the world beyond it.
Adaptive Dance For All
Adaptive Dance For All is an inclusive program at Evelyn Ott School of Dance designed for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Led by Erin Hartnett and Lauren Cook, this program welcomes individuals with mental and physical disabilities in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Through movement and creative expression, dancers build social skills, independence, motor development, and verbal communication, while experiencing the joy of dance in a space where everyone belongs.
