At Evelyn Ott School of Dance, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and making a positive impact in our community. We believe that every small effort can contribute to a better future for our dancers.
Operating since 1940, Evelyn Ott School of Dance is the longest-running studio in Tidewater. Our legacy has included many generations of families who have supported a professional studio with a caring environment. Evelyn Ott School of Dance offers a supportive and safe environment, with excellent instruction to develop technique, poise, self-confidence, and a love of dance. Evelyn Ott School of Dance has been recognized for many outstanding professional achievements in the dance field, as well as for many charitable community contributions throughout the Tidewater area.
We are incredibly proud to be one of the oldest, continuously running dance studios in the Tidewater area and the United States. Our dance studio has been featured in several publications, including Dance Spirit & Dance Teacher, notably recognized as part of the "50 Studios on the Move" feature.
Here at Evelyn Ott School of Dance, we don't just work hard in the studio, but community involvement and support take a significant priority. We have been proud to support Relay for Life, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Alzheimer's Association, Senior Center performances, Navy & Coast Guard activities, For Kids organization, National Young Leaders, Tidewater Food Bank, SPCA, Portsmouth Humane Society, Spikes K9 Fund, CHKD, and more.
TESTIMONIALS
"....I wholeheartedly recommend EOSOD to any parent looking for a nurturing, professional, and inspiring dance environment for their child. It's more than just a dance school; it's a community where children can thrive and grow both as dancers and individuals."
"Very friendly staff. Great teachers who are excellent with the kids. Choreography for recitals and competitions are the best. This will be my granddaughter's fourth year and she loves the teachers and staff."
"My daughters and I’ve been proudly supporting EOSOD since 2002!
15 years and counting...
I’ve taken the adult classes and all 3 of my daughters have danced both competitively and recreationally over the years.
The teachers and staff have become a second family to us."
"In the past four years not only has my daughter enjoyed being apart of the EOSOD family, she has also learned responsibility and commitment. The teachers are great and work well with the children at all their different levels. We are very happy with this decision."