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Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 09.05.2026

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We are so excited to offer Adult Pop-Up Classes this Summer!

Join us on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:45 PM for a fun and energizing lineup of classes! From Hip-Hop and Contemporary to Musical Theater and Aerial Silks, there’s something for everyone! These classes are open to all experience levels, and we would love for you to bring a friend!

Classes are $22 each. Check out the full lineup of classes, then register and join us for summer dance fun!

Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 14.04.2026

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]We are so excited to celebrate our dancers’ hard work and growth this season at our end-of-season Recital Shows! Our season began September 2 and will culminate in May with 12 performances showcasing students in from our many Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Tap, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics, and Aerial Silks classes. Our Recital shows will be held at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center and are only open to our dance families. When the curtain closes on the last recital, we will take a short break before we begin our Summer Camps in June. There are still some spots available if your dancer wants to have fun dancing with us this summer! See our Summer page for more info, schedules, and registration info.
Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 14.04.2026

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Our studio is full of life this spring, with preparations for our end-of-season recital performances! Even in the midst of all that is happening, we are looking forward to next fall and making plans for classes and special events for the 2026-27 dance season. The registration schedule for the 2026-27 Dance Season is as follows:
  • ALL students interested in taking dance classes with us next fall - Registration is OPEN.
  • Dancers who want to join the RDT Ballet Company or Movement Collective - Registration is OPEN for auditions on May 2.
RDT Modern Company, Roswell Dance Theatre, TYSOD Special Events / 23.02.2026

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RDT Ballet Company, RDT PreProfessional Company, Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 23.02.2026

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Roswell Dance Theatre's PreProfessional Company will present their spring production of Alice in Wonderland at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center March 5-8, 2026. Each year the PrePro Company casts a wonderful production that includes all its own members, plus RDT Ballet Company members, TYSOD open school dancers, and guest performers. This year's production features original choreography that tells the beloved story of Alice's adventures in Wonderland. With enthralling dancing, glittering costumes, and magical sets, Alice in Wonderland promises the fun and entertainment audience patrons have come to expect from RDT's well-trained cast.
RDT Ballet Company, Roswell Dance Theatre, TYSOD Special Events / 01.12.2025

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Dancers from the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance along with the in-house performing company the Roswell Dance Theatre have taken the stage in the 2025 production of The Nutcracker.
Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 23.09.2025

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance held a very successful audition on Sept 13 for roles in Roswell Dance Theatre's upcoming 2025 production of The Nutcracker. Due to take the stage at City Springs' Byers Theatre the day after Thanksgiving, this year's production is underway! The RDT Company dancers began rehearsing their lead and corps roles in August. The cast now also includes all the younger open school dancers from TYSOD who bring extra joy and magic to the stage with their performances.
Roswell Dance Theatre, Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 23.09.2025

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Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 15.07.2025

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Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 10.03.2025

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Our studio is full of life this spring, with preparations for three springs shows and many other exciting performances! Even in the midst of all that is happening, we are looking forward to next fall and making plans for classes and special events for the 2025-26 dance season. The registration schedule for the 2025-26 Season of Dance is as follows:
  • Current students who will be returning next fall - Registration is OPEN.
  • Students who will be new students at our studio next fall - Registration opens March 25 at 9am.
  • Dancers who want to join the RDT Ballet Company - Registration is OPEN for auditions on March 28 (evening).
  • Dancers who want to join the RDT Movement Collective - Registration is OPEN for auditions on March 30.