Since 2022! White Swan Academy
Dream · Create · Inspire
Where creativity has no limits, and your dance journey begins
Our founder, Mrs Ula, has taught for nearly 30 years, and her belief has always been the same: to teach more than just dance steps. Here, every dancer becomes part of a warm community where they grow in confidence, express themselves, and discover the joy of movement.
Our Programs
From a child's first creative movement class to pre-professional ballet, music, and French enrichment.
So many ways to move
Ballet, jazz, tap, acro, contemporary, and more, all under one roof.
Ballet
The foundation of everything we teach: grace, strength, and classical technique.
Pointe
The pinnacle of classical training, introduced with care and patience.
Jazz
Energy and style, from musical theatre to contemporary.
Tap
Rhythm and musicality you can hear.
Acro
Strength and flexibility, from rolls and bridges to aerials.
Contemporary
Classical foundations with fluidity and personal expression.
Lyrical
Where technique meets emotion and storytelling.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop is a high-energy class that builds rhythm, coordination, confidence, and performance skills through age-appropriate street-style dance movements and choreography.
Musical Theatre
Triple-threat training: dance, drama, and showmanship.
PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique)
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is a specialized conditioning class designed to improve ballet technique through targeted strength, stability, and alignment training. Using exercise balls and resistance work, dancers build core strength, turn-out control, and muscle memory to support safer, more efficient movement and stronger performance in all dance styles.
See our dancers on stage
From the Nutcracker to our spring recital, our dancers bring their training to life.
Follow our journey
Recital moments, studio life, and a little everyday grace. Come say hello.
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What people are saying
A few moments from the local press and our community.
Voted Best of Florida — Dance
Named a Best of Florida winner four years running, recognized for dance training and community spirit.
White Swan Academy to present annual ‘The Nutcracker Story’
Local press covers the academy’s now-annual free ‘Nutcracker Story’ performance in Windermere.
Rising Stars: Meet Ula Binkys of Ocoee
Founder Ula Binkys reflects on opening White Swan Academy during the pandemic and growing it into a 400-student studio rooted in artistry and community.
PHOTOS: Light Up Windermere 2024
Academy ballerinas performed a ‘Nutcracker’ preview at Windermere’s holiday celebration.
‘The Nutcracker Story’ returns to Windermere
Founder Ula Binkys reflects on teaching discipline and teamwork through the academy’s free outdoor Nutcracker.
White Swan Academy announces a new Ocoee location
Coverage of the studio’s move into a newly renovated Ocoee home as it grew into its second season.
A new holiday tradition: The Nutcracker comes to Windermere
The story behind the academy’s first free outdoor Nutcracker performance in downtown Windermere.
Ready to begin your dance journey?
Registration for the 2026–2027 season is open. We can't wait to welcome you to the studio.