Studio News

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.
RDT Ballet Company, RDT PreProfessional Company, Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 10.03.2025

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Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 16.09.2024

[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 14 for roles in Roswell Dance Theatre's upcoming 2024 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.
Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 19.06.2024

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RDT PreProfessional Company, Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 11.12.2023

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Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 10.12.2023

[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]Dancers from the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance along with the in-house performing company the Roswell Dance Theatre are still glistening with holiday magic after the annual production of The Nutcracker. Elegantly costumed and staged, the show was enjoyed by 10,000 patrons at ten shows over two weekends at the beautiful Byers Theatre at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center.
Roswell Dance Theatre, Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 01.09.2023

As we open the studio for the new season of classes, we are so excited for the annual Hugs From Young Choreographers showcase and fundraiser. Top-level dancers from the Roswell Dance Theatre have been working all summer creating original works for this very special event, which will be held on Sept. 9 at 7pm and Sept. 10 at 1pm and 4pm. we look forward to welcoming audiences at all shows to enjoy amazing dances, a chance to reconnect with other RDT dance families, and a good time at the reception.
Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 15.07.2023

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Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 22.05.2023

All dance classes from the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance participated in two full weekends of recitals in May. From our youngest ballerinas to our most polished contemporary dancers, each performance was a fabulous showcase demonstrating how much our students love to dance! We congratulate all performers and their families...

Studio News, TYSOD Special Events / 02.04.2023

[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]All the hard work of the Roswell Dance Theatre PreProfessional Company was in in step this weekend at the annual spring show. This year's show Mary Poppins was a fantastical lesson in manners and magic for audience members from beginning to end as they a London home, beautifully landscaped park with wildlife, an amazing bakery, and the rooftops of London...all on stage at the Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs. With magical sets, glittering costumes, and stellar dancing, Mary Poppins was visually thrilling for all our audience patrons.