About the Academy
- The ORAD stands for strong tradition as well as the newest and most comprehensive class curriculum available.
- The Oak Ridge Academy of Dance was established in 1975.
- The ORAD is an all-inclusive dance studio which has programs for every age group and level.
- Since the 1970’s, the Academy has grown into East Tennessee’s premier dance studio beginning with pre-school ballet instruction onto collegiate dance preparation.
- What makes the Academy unique is a strong tradition, as well as, the newest and most comprehensive class curriculum available.
- The Academy teaches students of all ages the art and discipline of dance encompassing the delicate balance of enjoyment and discipline.
- Students will participate in professional performances and concerts and will have available to them a wide variety of dance styles in which to train in.
- The Academy strives to build strength in their students with an emphasis on confidence building.
- Students at the Academy benefit from specialized training programs such as:
- Student Instructor- (Teacher Training Program)
- Traveling Competition Teams
- Dance Teams
- Pre-Collegiate Programs
- Students have opportunities for professional performances both locally and nationally.
- Dancers will benefit from the latest teaching techniques available.
- Specialized Training Programs
- There are specialized training programs also available in Preschool and Adult Classes.