A ballet-and-acro studio across from Lake Nona High School, with classes from 18 months and a waitlist to get in
Chace Dance Company is a dance studio at 12701 Narcoossee Rd, Suite 180, Orlando, FL 32832, across from Lake Nona High School. Its specialties are ballet and acro, and it also teaches contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop and musical theatre. Classes start at 18 months with Little Movers and run through teen levels, alongside Mini and Junior competition training teams. The 2026–27 season runs August through May with an annual spring recital. As of September 2026, the studio's classes were full and new dancers were being added to a waitlist.
Parents new to Lake Nona often find that the dance studios they hear about are full. Chace Dance Company is a good example: a ballet-and-acro studio on Narcoossee Road whose classes were full, with a waitlist, heading into the 2026–27 season.
Here's what the studio teaches, how the season works, and how to get on the list.
What dance styles does Chace Dance Company teach?
The studio's specialties are ballet and acro, and its 2026–27 schedule also includes contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre and acting for dancers.
Ballet is the technical foundation, and acro, which combines dance with tumbling and flexibility, is the studio's other focus. Jazz and tap classes start around ages 6 to 7.
What ages does Chace Dance Company teach?
Classes start at 18 months with Little Movers and continue through teen levels, and competition teams have included dancers from about 6 to 16.
The studio also offers the Preschool Fine Arts Club program for young children. The competition side is split into Mini and Junior training teams, which take part in several competitions a year. Recreational dancers perform in the annual recital each April or May.
Who runs Chace Dance Company?
Chace Dance Company is led by owner and director Tamra Chace, who trained in ballet and opened her first school in South Africa.
| Address | 12701 Narcoossee Rd, Suite 180, Orlando, FL 32832, across from Lake Nona High School |
|---|---|
| Director | Tamra Chace, owner and director (BFA in ballet performance and dance education) |
| Specialties | Ballet and acro |
| Other styles | Contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre and acting for dancers |
| Youngest classes | Little Movers, starting at 18 months |
| Season | August through May (2026–27 is Season 14) |
| Teams | Recreational classes plus Mini and Junior competition training teams |
| Enrollment | Classes were full with a waitlist as of September 2026 |
Tamra Chace holds a BFA in ballet performance and dance education from the University of the Arts and started her first school in South Africa before moving to Florida. The studio lists a faculty of 13.
How does enrollment work at Chace Dance Company?
The season runs August through May, tuition is paid in 10 monthly installments, and as of September 2026 classes were full with a waitlist.
Join the waitlist through the studio's website, and ask about openings before the next season starts in August. The studio doesn't publish tuition online; its policies call for payments by the 5th of each month, a mandatory dress rehearsal before the recital, and costume fees. Confirm current policies directly, since the published version is several seasons old.
Where are Chace Dance Company's classes held?
The home studio is at 12701 Narcoossee Rd, Suite 180, and some classes on the 2026–27 schedule meet at other Lake Nona locations.
The studio's current class listing includes sessions at Lake Nona High School and another Lake Nona venue as well as the home studio, so check each class's location when you register. The home studio sits in a retail strip across from the high school, near Lake Nona Landing.
Pros, Cons and Our Take
Pros
- Specialist training in ballet and acro, not just general dance.
- Classes start at 18 months.
- Both recreational and competition tracks.
- Director with formal ballet training and a long teaching history.
Cons
- Classes were full with a waitlist as of September 2026.
- Tuition is not published.
- Some classes meet away from the home studio.
- Recitals and competitions add costume and participation fees.
Our Take
For a child who's serious about ballet or acro, Chace is worth the wait. Get on the waitlist early, ideally in spring for the August season, and ask which location each class meets at before you plan your week around it.
What the Neighbors Know
For families in Eagle Creek, Laureate Park, Summerdale Park, Fell's Landing and Laurel Pointe, the studio's spot across from Lake Nona High School makes after-school classes easy to reach. For other activities, see our Lake Nona sports and athletics guide.
Official Sources
- Chace Dance Company
- Chace Dance Company: About
- Chace Dance Company: Contact and location
- Nonahood News: The artist Tamra Chace (2024)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chace Dance Company?
Chace Dance Company's home studio is at 12701 Narcoossee Rd, Suite 180, Orlando, FL 32832, across from Lake Nona High School.
What does Chace Dance Company teach?
The studio specializes in ballet and acro and also teaches contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theatre and acting for dancers.
What is the youngest age for classes at Chace Dance Company?
Little Movers classes start at 18 months.
Is Chace Dance Company accepting new students?
As of September 2026, classes were full and new dancers could join a waitlist through the studio's website.
