Eliza Harwood Watson: Co-Owner, Director
Seasoned professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Broad-based background including classical and modern dance with leading dance companies in the Southeast. A gifted communicator with an understanding and background in teaching and performing, as well as the ability to teach ages 3 through adults the art of dance.
Professional Dance Training:
- Atlanta Ballet
- School of American Ballet
- Washington Ballet
- Boston Ballet
- Tampa Ballet
- Southern Ballet Theatre (Orlando Ballet)
Professional Dance Experience:
- Atlanta Ballet Apprentice Dancer
- Tampa Ballet
- Florida Ballet at Jacksonville
- Southern Ballet Theatre (Orlando Ballet)
- Louisville Ballet
- co-director of the Happenstance dance series
Teaching Experience:
- Founder and co-owner of the Harwood-Watson Dance Studios, Inc. for 10 years
- Director of Apprentice Program at Southern Ballet Theatre (Orlando Ballet)
- Louisville Ballet Apprentice Program
- The New School fo Orlando
- Merris Montessori School
- Hillcrest Elementary School
- She has been a guest teacher at many dance conventions throughout the Southeast
Kip Watson: Co-Owner, General Manager
Founded The School of Performing Arts and co-founded Southern Ballet Theatre (Orlando Ballet). Mr. Watson was one of the leaders in founding The Florida Dance Association and has played a leading role in promoting professional dance in central Florida.
Faculty:
Eliza Harwood Watson: Director of Ballet
Casey Saxon: Jazz, Hip Hop, Theater Dance
Kip Watson: Men's Ballet
Mary Clymene B. Wilkins: Modern
Nicki Dziduch: Drama