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The Orlando School of Cultural Dance (OSCD) was established in 1989. The philosophy of OSCD is that a positive self-image is essential for the total development of our children, the leaders of tomorrow. |
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Since our inception, OSCD has been teaching African/Caribbean dance to students ages three to adults. Since then we have added other disciplines, such as, ballet, tap, jazz, modern, music theory, percussion (variety), Tae-kwon do, fitness and "Rites of Passage". We believe that the arts provides a channel through which our students can grow by learning about their cultural heritage. Dance in particular, frees the spirit and brings joy to oneself as well as others.
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We have accomplished many positive programs through our collaborative and partnership efforts with other organizations. These partnerships include: Cultural Arts Research Ensemble, The City of Orlando, Orlando Fights Back, Center for Drug-Free Living, Metropolitan Orlando Urban League, Orange County Public Schools, Ivey Lane Caring and Nurturing Center, Ivey Lane/Royal Gardens Neighborhood Association and Parramore Village Neighborhood Association, just to name a few. Through our partnerships and collaboratives, we have been able to touch hundreds of lives in our community, both young and old, in a positive way. |
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