-- Harwood-Watson Dance Studios is owned and operated by Kip Watson and Eliza Harwood-Watson. Mr. Watson is the founder of The Orlando Ballet and has been a leader in dance in Florida. He received his early training from Edith Royal and studied at American Ballet Theater in New York. He appeared on Broadway in "Music Man" and All American. He performed with The Santa Fe Opera and was one of the founders of The Florida Dance Association. Eliza Harwood-Watson started her training with her mother who was a professional dancer and later studied with The Atlanta Ballet. She worked professional with the Louisville Ballet and the Orlando Ballet. She was the director of The Apprentice program at Orlando Ballet. She opened her own school and later with her husband Kip Watson moved into a 5000 ft building which houses The Creative Spirit Art Gallery, and The Johnny Holloway Theater. She has a staff of 5 teachers and the school teaches all forms of dance.