About Us

Over 35 years ago Roz (Clow) Izzo had a dream to bring her love of dance into the lives of the children and adults within her neighborhood. She wanted to share her knowledge and skills so that everyone could experience the enjoyment that dancing and performing had brought to her life. Her philosophy and passion has been the foundation for a studio that strives to offer a quality service to the community.

We are located at the Corner Plaza in Hudson, New York. We provide our students with poise, consideration of others as well as many other elements that are above and beyond teaching them the art from of dance. Our staff consists of teachers well educated in various forms of dance as well as child development and education.

Many times you will hear professionals say that it's a tough business to break through. Although dreams should be pursued by everyone, it's unlikely that many will go on to become professional dancers. Here at Roz's Dance Works we feel that everyone should experience the roar of the crowd when the curtain goes up. Our philosophy has focused on the enjoyment of dance as an art form rather than just a strict technique class that may not be suitable for everyone. We can appeal to the advanced student and the student who is merely looking to enjoy the many forms of dance we have to offer.

Over the years Roz has seen the art develop and change from students' abilities to teachers' knowledge. "One of the greatest rewards is to see how the studio that started 35 years ago has improved". At Roz's Dance Works students can experience different teachers, techniques and styles, along with a caring staff of inspiring instructors and assistants. It is her belief that you can't teach performance in a classroom only; "To learn to perform you've got to get your derriere on the stage". The year end productions combine the advancing skills of the dancers along with gala stage effects , bringing audience attendance not only from the local community, but from across the States. Many viewers are pleasantly surprised and claim "It's like a Broadway Show"! Participating dancers are from Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster and Albany Counties, and have traveled as far as Long Island to take weekly classes.

In the future our goal is to maintain the quality of teaching, staying on top of dance education trends so that the students and teachers get the inspiration and information they need.

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it "! Now entering it's 36th. year Roz's Dance Works has the right formula, and it isn't a business formula - "It's a passion, a love of what we do. It's wanting the students to challenge themselves to be better and to leave inspired - WE CARE"!

We now leap into another new and exciting dance season - our 36th!!!!!

SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR!