Classes begin September 9, 2024. Season concludes with recital May 31 and June 1, 2025.
Registration Opens July 25, 2024. Students must be the age listed for the class by August 31, 2024
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Classes tailored to our youngest students ages 2 through Pre-K.
Bitty Ballet
45m
3-4 years old Preschool Academy
Creative movement and ballet class for dancers 3-4 years old. Gross motor skills will be developed as well as proper dance class etiquette and working as a team!
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers. Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers.
Monday 4:00-4:45pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Itty Bitty Ballet
30m
2-3 years old Preschool Academy
Creative movement and ballet class for dancers 2-3 years old. Gross motor skills will be developed as well as proper dance class etiquette and working as a team!
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers. Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers.
Monday 4:45-5:15pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Hippity Hop
45m
4-5 years old (Pre-K) Preschool Academy
Upbeat, funky, and age appropriate hip hop class for Pre-K students.
Dress Code: Females: pink ballet slippers and any fitted dancewear. Males: Black ballet shoes, any athletic/dancewear.
Monday 5:15-6:00pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Tot Hop and Roll-Pre-K
45m
4-5 years old (Pre-K) Preschool Academy
Upbeat creative movement and tumbling class for Pre-K dancers.
Dress Code: Females: leotard and shorts or biketard. NO T-SHIRTS OR LOOSE FITTING TANK TOPS Males: fitted top and shorts or pants.
No socks or footed tights. Hair should be secured back away from the face and off the shoulders- ponytail, bun, braid
Tuesday 4:00-4:45pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Tot Hop and Roll-Preschool
45m
3-4 years old Preschool Academy
Upbeat creative movement and tumbling class for 3-4 year old dancers.
Dress Code: Females: leotard and shorts or biketard. NO T-SHIRTS OR LOOSE FITTING TANK TOPS Males: fitted top and shorts or pants.
No socks or footed tights. Hair should be secured back away from the face and off the shoulders- ponytail, bun, braid
Tuesday 4:00-4:45pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Pre Tumbling
45m
4-5 years old (Pre-K) Preschool Academy
Introductory tumbling class for Pre-K students.
Dress Code: Females: leotard and shorts or biketard. NO T-SHIRTS OR LOOSE FITTING TANK TOPS Males: fitted top and shorts or pants.
Tuesday 4:45-5:30pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Itty Bitty Ballet
30m
2-3 years old Preschool Academy
Creative movement and ballet class for dancers 2-3 years old. Gross motor skills will be developed as well as proper dance class etiquette and working as a team!
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers. Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers.
Wednesday 10:00-10:30am
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Bitty Ballet
45m
3-4 years old Preschool Academy
Creative movement and ballet class for dancers 3-4 years old. Gross motor skills will be developed as well as proper dance class etiquette and working as a team!
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers. Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers.
Wednesday 10:30-11:15am
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Pre Combo (tap/ ballet)
45m
4-5 years old (Pre-K) Preschool Academy
Tap and Ballet class for dancers in Pre-K.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Wednesday 11:15am-12:00pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Pre Combo (tap/ ballet)
45m
4-5 years old (Pre-K) Preschool Academy
Tap and Ballet class for dancers in Pre-K.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Wednesday 5:45-6:30pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Itty Bitty Ballet
30m
2-3 years old Preschool Academy
Creative movement and ballet class for dancers 2-3 years old. Gross motor skills will be developed as well as proper dance class etiquette and working as a team!
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers. Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers.
Thursday 10:00-10:30am
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Tot Hop and Roll-Preschool
45m
3-4 years old Preschool Academy
Upbeat creative movement and tumbling class for 3-4 year old dancers.
Dress Code: Females: leotard and shorts or biketard. NO T-SHIRTS OR LOOSE FITTING TANK TOPS Males: fitted top and shorts or pants.
No socks or footed tights. Hair should be secured back away from the face and off the shoulders- ponytail, bun, braid
Thursday 10:30-11:15am
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Pre Tumbling
45m
4-5 years old (Pre-K) Preschool Academy
Introductory tumbling class for Pre-K students.
Dress Code: Females: leotard and shorts or biketard. NO T-SHIRTS OR LOOSE FITTING TANK TOPS Males: fitted top and shorts or pants.
Thursday 11:15am-12:00pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Pre Combo (tap/ ballet)
45m
4-5 years old (Pre-K) Preschool Academy
Tap and Ballet class for dancers in Pre-K.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Thursday 4:15-5:00pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Pre Combo (tap/ ballet)
45m
4-5 years old (Pre-K) Preschool Academy
Tap and Ballet class for dancers in Pre-K.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Thursday 4:15-5:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Bitty Ballet
45m
3-4 years old Preschool Academy
Creative movement and ballet class for dancers 3-4 years old. Gross motor skills will be developed as well as proper dance class etiquette and working as a team!
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers. Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers.
Thursday 6:15-7:00pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Itty Bitty Ballet
30m
2-3 years old Preschool Academy
Creative movement and ballet class for dancers 2-3 years old. Gross motor skills will be developed as well as proper dance class etiquette and working as a team!
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers. Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers.
Saturday 9:30-10:00am
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Bitty Ballet
45m
3-4 years old Preschool Academy
Creative movement and ballet class for dancers 3-4 years old. Gross motor skills will be developed as well as proper dance class etiquette and working as a team!
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers. Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers.
Saturday 10:00-10:45am
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Pre Combo (tap/ ballet)
45m
4-5 years old (Pre-K) Preschool Academy
Tap and Ballet class for dancers in Pre-K.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Saturday 10:45-11:30am
Johnson-Shirley Temple
K-2nd Grade
Hop and Roll I- A
1h
K-2nd grade Lower Academy
Age appropriate introductory Hip Hop and Tumbling combo class. Students will spend 30 mins learning each style. Students in Hop and Roll II should have previous tumbling and dance experience.
Dress Code: Females: leotard and fitted shorts or biketard. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio) Males: fitted athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio)
Monday 4:00-5:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Hop and Roll I- B
1h
K-2nd grade Lower Academy
Age appropriate introductory Hip Hop and Tumbling combo class. Students will spend 30 mins learning each style. Students in Hop and Roll II should have previous tumbling and dance experience.
Dress Code: Females: leotard and fitted shorts or biketard. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio) Males: fitted athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio)
Monday 4:00-5:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Combo I (tap/ballet)
1h
K-2nd grade Lower Academy
Two different styles combine for this class for dancers ages K-2nd grade. Students in Combo I could be brand new to dance or have completed our Pre Combo program. Students in Combo II and III should have previous tap/ballet experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Monday 5:00-6:00pm
Johnson-Fosse
Combo II (tap/ballet)
1h
1st-2nd grade Lower Academy
Two different styles combine for this class for dancers ages K-2nd grade. Students in Combo I could be brand new to dance or have completed our Pre Combo program. Students in Combo II and III should have previous tap/ballet experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Monday 6:00-7:00pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Hop and Roll I/II
1h
K-2nd grade Lower Academy
Age appropriate introductory Hip Hop and Tumbling combo class. Students will spend 30 mins learning each style. Students in Hop and Roll II should have previous tumbling and dance experience.
Dress Code: Females: leotard and fitted shorts or biketard. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio) Males: fitted athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio)
Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Combo I (tap/ballet)
1h
K-2nd grade Lower Academy
Two different styles combine for this class for dancers ages K-2nd grade. Students in Combo I could be brand new to dance or have completed our Pre Combo program. Students in Combo II and III should have previous tap/ballet experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Combo III (tap/lyrical)
1h
2nd grade Lower Academy
Two different styles combine for this class for dancers ages K-2nd grade. Students in Combo I could be brand new to dance or have completed our Pre Combo program. Students in Combo II and III should have previous tap/ballet experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Hop and Roll II
1h
1st-2nd grade Lower Academy
Age appropriate introductory Hip Hop and Tumbling combo class. Students will spend 30 mins learning each style. Students in Hop and Roll II should have previous tumbling and dance experience.
Dress Code: Females: leotard and fitted shorts or biketard. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio) Males: fitted athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio)
Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Combo II (tap/ballet)
1h
1st-2nd grade Lower Academy
Two different styles combine for this class for dancers ages K-2nd grade. Students in Combo I could be brand new to dance or have completed our Pre Combo program. Students in Combo II and III should have previous tap/ballet experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Combo I (tap/ballet)
1h
K-2nd grade Lower Academy
Two different styles combine for this class for dancers ages K-2nd grade. Students in Combo I could be brand new to dance or have completed our Pre Combo program. Students in Combo II and III should have previous tap/ballet experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Thursday 4:00-5:00pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Hop and Roll II
1h
1st-2nd grade Lower Academy
Age appropriate introductory Hip Hop and Tumbling combo class. Students will spend 30 mins learning each style. Students in Hop and Roll II should have previous tumbling and dance experience.
Dress Code: Females: leotard and fitted shorts or biketard. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio) Males: fitted athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio)
Thursday 4:00-5:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Combo II (tap/ballet)
1h
1st-2nd grade Lower Academy
Two different styles combine for this class for dancers ages K-2nd grade. Students in Combo I could be brand new to dance or have completed our Pre Combo program. Students in Combo II and III should have previous tap/ballet experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or dance dress, tights, and pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes Males: fitted t-shirt or tank top, shorts or pants. Black ballet slippers, black tap shoes
Thursday 5:00-6:00pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Hop and Roll I/II
1h
K-2nd grade Lower Academy
Age appropriate introductory Hip Hop and Tumbling combo class. Students will spend 30 mins learning each style. Students in Hop and Roll II should have previous tumbling and dance experience.
Dress Code: Females: leotard and fitted shorts or biketard. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio) Males: fitted athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to dance (not worn outside the studio)
Saturday 11:30am-12:30pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Ballet VI
1h 30m
9th-12th grade Upper Academy
Traditional ballet class for advanced ballet dancers 9th-12th grades. This is a required class for Senior Company Dancers.
Dress Code: leotard and tights, skirts optional. Hair in a bun. Pink ballet slippers.
Monday 3:45-5:15pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Musical Theatre Dance II
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Broadway style jazz/dance class. Technique, choreography from musicals and performance expression will be explored.
Dress Code: Any fitted dancewear or leotard, tan jazz shoes.
Monday 4:15-5:15pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Ballet IV
1h
5th-12th grade Upper Academy
Traditional ballet class for advanced ballet dancers 5th-12th grades. This is a required class for Pre-Teen and Teen Trainee Company Dancers.
Dress Code: leotard and tights, skirts optional. Hair in a bun. Pink ballet slippers.
Monday 5:00-6:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Ballet V
1h 30m
6th-12th grade Upper Academy
Traditional ballet class for advanced ballet dancers 6th-12th grades. This is a required class for Teen Company Dancers.
Dress Code: leotard and tights, skirts optional. Hair in a bun. Pink ballet slippers.
Monday 5:15-6:45pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Hip Hop I
1h
3rd-6th grade Upper Academy
Upbeat and age appropriate hip hop classes for dancers 3rd grade and up.
Dress Code: Any dancewear/athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to class (not worn outside the studio)
Monday 6:00-7:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Stretch and Strength
45m
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Dancers enrolled in Stretch and Strength must be enrolled in an additional dance class. Class for intermediate and advanced jazz dancers to hone in on their technique and gain strength and flexibility.
Dress Code: Any fitted dancewear or leotard, tan jazz shoes.
Monday 6:45-7:30pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Lyrical I
1h
3rd-6th grade Upper Academy
Ballet and Jazz fuse to create this expressive class. This is not a jazz/ballet technique class, therefore dancers are strongly encouraged to take Jazz or Ballet with Lyrical.
Dress Code: Any fitted dancewear or leotard, tan jazz shoes.
Monday 7:00-8:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Lyrical III
1h
6th-12th grade Upper Academy
Ballet and Jazz fuse to create this expressive class. This is not a jazz/ballet technique class, therefore dancers are strongly encouraged to take Jazz or Ballet with Lyrical.
Dress Code: Any fitted dancewear or leotard, tan jazz shoes.
Monday 7:30-8:30pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Clogging II
45m
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Do you LOVE tap dancing? Want to challenge yourself with a new style? If you answered yes- Clogging is for you! Clogging is the official state dance of North Carolina- Miss Andrea’s home state! Learn new rhythms and skills with this fun and unique style.
Prerequisite skills: Must have previous tap experience.
Monday 8:00-8:45pm
Johnson-Fosse
Tap/Jazz I
1h
3rd-6th grade Upper Academy
Tap and Jazz class for dancers ages 3rd -6th grade. Dancers in Tap/Jazz I could have previously completed our Lower Academy Combo classes or could be completely new to dance. Dancers in Tap/Jazz II and III should have previous tap/jazz experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or fitted dance top, dance shorts or leggings. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes. Males: fitted top and shorts or pants. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes.
Tuesday 3:45-4:45pm
Martway-Twitch
Ballet II
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Traditional ballet class following progressive curriculum for dancers 4th-12th grade.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair secured in a bun. Males: white t-shirt, black fitted pants/shorts, black ballet slippers. Hair away from the face and off the neck.
Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Ballet I
1h
3rd-6th grade Upper Academy
Traditional ballet class following progressive curriculum for dancers 3rd-12th grade.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair secured in a bun. Males: white t-shirt, black fitted pants/shorts, black ballet slippers. Hair away from the face and off the neck.
Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Leaps and Turns V*
1h
9th-12th grade Upper Academy
Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
Johnson-Fosse
Lyrical II
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Ballet and Jazz fuse to create this expressive class. This is not a jazz/ballet technique class, therefore dancers are strongly encouraged to take Jazz or Ballet with Lyrical.
Dress Code: Any fitted dancewear or leotard, tan jazz shoes.
Tuesday 7:15-8:15pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Tap/Jazz II
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Tap and Jazz class for dancers ages 3rd grade and up. Dancers in Tap/Jazz I could have previously completed our Lower Academy Combo classes or could be completely new to dance. Dancers in Tap/Jazz II and III should have previous tap/jazz experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or fitted dance top, dance shorts or leggings. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes. Males: fitted top and shorts or pants. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes.
Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Leaps and Turns II*
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Hip Hop I
1h
3rd-6th grade Upper Academy
Upbeat and age appropriate hip hop classes for dancers 3rd grade and up.
Dress Code: Any dancewear/athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to class (not worn outside the studio)
Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Intro to Dance Team Prep
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Class for students (4th grade and up) interested in becoming members of the high school dance team. Students will explore jazz, pom, kick, and hip hop technique. This is a recital performance class.
Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Ballet II/III
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Traditional ballet class following progressive curriculum for dancers 4th-12th grade. This class is required for Junior Teal Company dancers.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair secured in a bun. Males: white t-shirt, black fitted pants/shorts, black ballet slippers. Hair away from the face and off the neck.
Wednesday 5:05-6:05pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Dance Team Prep
1h
6th-12th grade Upper Academy
Class for students (6th grade and up) interested in becoming members of the high school dance team. Students will explore jazz, pom, kick, and hip hop technique. This is a recital performance class.
Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Tap/Jazz II
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Tap and Jazz class for dancers ages 3rd grade and up. Dancers in Tap/Jazz I could have previously completed our Lower Academy Combo classes or could be completely new to dance. Dancers in Tap/Jazz II and III should have previous tap/jazz experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or fitted dance top, dance shorts or leggings. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes. Males: fitted top and shorts or pants. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes.
Wednesday 6:05-7:05pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Ballet III
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Traditional ballet class following progressive curriculum for dancers 4th-12th grade. This class is required for Junior Purple Company dancers.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair secured in a bun. Males: white t-shirt, black fitted pants/shorts, black ballet slippers. Hair away from the face and off the neck.
Wednesday 6:05-7:05pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Hip Hop II
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Upbeat and age appropriate hip hop classes for dancers 4th grade and up.
Dress Code: Any dancewear/athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to class (not worn outside the studio)
Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm
Johnson-Fosse
Leaps and Turns III*
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Wednesday 7:05-8:05pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Beginning Modern
1h
3rd-6th grade Upper Academy
Modern technique is explored in this beginning level class.
Wednesday 7:05-8:05pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Leaps and Turns IV*
1h
5th-12th grade Upper Academy
Thursday 4:30-5:30pm
Johnson-Fosse
Ballet II
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Traditional ballet class following progressive curriculum for dancers 4th-12th grade.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair secured in a bun. Males: white t-shirt, black fitted pants/shorts, black ballet slippers. Hair away from the face and off the neck.
Thursday 5:00-6:00pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Tap/Jazz I
1h
3rd-6th grade Upper Academy
Tap and Jazz class for dancers ages 3rd -6th grade. Dancers in Tap/Jazz I could have previously completed our Lower Academy Combo classes or could be completely new to dance. Dancers in Tap/Jazz II and III should have previous tap/jazz experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or fitted dance top, dance shorts or leggings. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes. Males: fitted top and shorts or pants. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes.
Thursday 5:00-6:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Ballet I
1h
3rd-6th grade Upper Academy
Traditional ballet class following progressive curriculum for dancers 3rd-12th grade.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair secured in a bun. Males: white t-shirt, black fitted pants/shorts, black ballet slippers. Hair away from the face and off the neck.
Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Lyrical II
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Ballet and Jazz fuse to create this expressive class. This is not a jazz/ballet technique class, therefore dancers are strongly encouraged to take Jazz or Ballet with Lyrical.
Dress Code: Any fitted dancewear or leotard, tan jazz shoes.
Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Tap/Jazz III
1h 30m
5th-12th grade Upper Academy
Tap and Jazz class for dancers ages 3rd grade and up. Dancers in Tap/Jazz I could have previously completed our Lower Academy Combo classes or could be completely new to dance. Dancers in Tap/Jazz II and III should have previous tap/jazz experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or fitted dance top, dance shorts or leggings. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes. Males: fitted top and shorts or pants. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes.
Thursday 6:30-8:00pm
Johnson-Fosse
Musical Theatre Dance I
1h
3rd-6th grade Upper Academy
Broadway style jazz/dance class. Technique, choreography from musicals and performance expression will be explored.
Dress Code: Any fitted dancewear or leotard, tan jazz shoes.
Thursday 7:00-8:00pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Lyrical I
1h
3rd-6th grade Upper Academy
Ballet and Jazz fuse to create this expressive class. This is not a jazz/ballet technique class, therefore dancers are strongly encouraged to take Jazz or Ballet with Lyrical.
Dress Code: Any fitted dancewear or leotard, tan jazz shoes.
Thursday 7:00-8:00pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Tap/Jazz II
1h
4th-12th grade Upper Academy
Tap and Jazz class for dancers ages 3rd grade and up. Dancers in Tap/Jazz I could have previously completed our Lower Academy Combo classes or could be completely new to dance. Dancers in Tap/Jazz II and III should have previous tap/jazz experience.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard or fitted dance top, dance shorts or leggings. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes. Males: fitted top and shorts or pants. Tan slip on jazz shoes, black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes.
Thursday 7:00-8:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Open to tumblers K-12th grade – based on skill level.
Tumbling IV
1h
3rd grade and up
Students will have mastered a front and back walkover and back extension roll (hitting a full handstand). They will begin safely learning power tumbling, aerial cartwheels and back hand springs.
Prerequisite skills: All Tumbling I-III skills plus front and back walkover leaving foot in front, not stepping back, as well as back extension roll. *Skills must be mastered on the tumbling mat (not airtrak).
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Monday 5:00-6:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Tumbling I/II
1h
Kindergarten and up
Students will work on going down to a backbend, fundamentals of a cartwheel, handstand, and headstand.
Prerequisite skills: Able to hold a bridge for 15 seconds.
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Monday 6:00-7:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Tumbling II/III
1h
1st grade and up
Students will work on breaking down the tricks needed for Tumbling III. There will be a focus on fundamentals for front and back walkovers.
Prerequisite skills: Able to go down to a backbend and complete a backbend kick over with legs on a 6 inch elevated surface
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Monday 7:00-8:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Tumbling II
1h
Kindergarten and up
Students will continue the progression of their backbend while learning to stand up from a backbend unassisted. Students will work towards flexibility tricks, running tricks, back pike rolls, and kicking over from a backbend.
Prerequisite skills: Understanding of basic tumbling tricks (Tumbling I skills), little to no assistance going down to a backbend.
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Tumbling IV
1h
3rd grade and up
Students will have mastered a front and back walkover and back extension roll (hitting a full handstand). They will begin safely learning power tumbling, aerial cartwheels and back hand springs.
Prerequisite skills: All Tumbling I-III skills plus front and back walkover leaving foot in front, not stepping back, as well as back extension roll. *Skills must be mastered on the tumbling mat (not airtrak).
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Tumbling V
1h
3rd grade and up
Students will have mastered or are being lightly spotted on a back handsprings and aerial cartwheels. Students will be working on advanced tumbling tricks.
Prerequisite skills: All tumbling I-IV skills plus the understanding of safety in tumbling.
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm
Martway-Twitch
Tumbling III
1h
1st grade and up
Students will work on handstand back bend stand ups, backbend kick overs, and begin transitioning to front and back walkovers. Students will begin working on power tricks, strength tricks, and learning the fundamentals for future tricks. They will also begin working towards the back extension roll.
Prerequisite skills: All Tumbling I-II skills, able to kick over from a backbend, stand up from backbend unassisted.
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Tumbling I
1h
Kindergarten and up
Students will learn the basics and safety in tumbling and skills including forward rolls, cartwheels, and pushing up to a bridge, while beginning to work on going down to a backbend unassisted.
Prerequisite skills: No prior experience or skills required.
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Tumbling III/IV
1h
3rd grade and up
Students are consistently landing their front and back walkovers. Students have the understanding of front handsprings, and the importance of tumbling fundamentals and power tricks. Students will break down the tricks needed for Tumbling IV.
Prerequisite skills: All Tumbling I-III skills plus back extension roll with head leaving the ground.
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Tumbling VI**
1h 30m
By invitation
Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Tumbling I
1h
Kindergarten and up
Students will learn the basics and safety in tumbling and skills including forward rolls, cartwheels, and pushing up to a bridge, while beginning to work on going down to a backbend unassisted.
Prerequisite skills: No prior experience or skills required.
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Thursday 5:00-6:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Tumbling III
1h
1st grade and up
Students will work on handstand back bend stand ups, backbend kick overs, and begin transitioning to front and back walkovers. Students will begin working on power tricks, strength tricks, and learning the fundamentals for future tricks. They will also begin working towards the back extension roll.
Prerequisite skills: All Tumbling I-II skills, able to kick over from a backbend, stand up from backbend unassisted.
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Tumbling II
1h
Kindergarten and up
Students will continue the progression of their backbend while learning to stand up from a backbend unassisted. Students will work towards flexibility tricks, running tricks, back pike rolls, and kicking over from a backbend.
Prerequisite skills: Understanding of basic tumbling tricks (Tumbling I skills), little to no assistance going down to a backbend.
Dress Code: All female participants should wear a leotard and shorts or a biketard. No shoes, socks or tights. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back from the face and off the shoulders (ponytail, bun, braid, etc.)
Thursday 7:00-8:00pm
Martway-Simone Biles
Junior Purple Jazz
45m
Jazz class for Junior Purple Company dancers. By audition only.
Tuesday 4:45-5:30pm
Johnson-Fosse
Junior Purple Tap
1h
Tap class and rehearsal for Junior Purple Company dancers. By audition only.
Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Ballet III-Junior Purple
1h
Traditional ballet class following progressive curriculum for dancers 4th-12th grade. This class is required for Junior Purple Company dancers.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair secured in a bun. Males: white t-shirt, black fitted pants/shorts, black ballet slippers. Hair away from the face and off the neck.
Wednesday 6:05-7:05pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Leaps and Turns III*-Junior Purple
1h
Junior Purple Company
Wednesday 7:05-8:05pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Junior Teal Jazz
45m
Jazz class for Junior Teal Company dancers. By audition only.
Tuesday 5:30-6:15pm
Martway-Twitch
Junior Teal Tap
1h
Tap class and rehearsal for Junior Teal Company dancers. By audition only.
Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Leaps and Turns II*-Junior Teal Company
1h
Junior Teal Company
Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Ballet II/III- Junior Teal
1h
Traditional ballet class following progressive curriculum for dancers 4th-12th grade. This class is required for Junior Teal Company dancers.
Dress Code: Females: any color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. Skirts are optional. Hair secured in a bun. Males: white t-shirt, black fitted pants/shorts, black ballet slippers. Hair away from the face and off the neck.
Wednesday 5:05-6:05pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Mini Company Jazz
45m
Jazz rehearsal for Mini Company dancers. Class is by audition.
Tuesday 4:00-4:45pm
Johnson-Fosse
Mini Company Tap
45m
Tap class and rehearsal for Mini Company dancers. By audition only.
Tuesday 4:45-5:30pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Mini Company Ballet
1h
Ballet class for members of the Mini Company. By audition only.
Wednesday 4:15-5:00pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Mini Company Leaps and Turns*
45m
Leaps and Turns class for members of Mini Company. By audition only.
Wednesday 5:00-5:45pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Pre-Teen Company Jazz
45m
Jazz rehearsal for Pre-Teen Company dancers. Class is by audition.
Tuesday 4:45-5:30pm
Martway-Twitch
Pre-Teen Company Tap
1h
Tap class and rehearsal for Pre-Teen Company dancers. By audition only.
Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
Johnson-Shirley Temple
Pre-Teen Company Lyrical
1h
Lyrical rehearsal for Pre-Teen Company dancers. By audition only.
Tuesday 6:30-7:15pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Stretch and Strength
45m
Pre-Teen through Senior – strongly recommended.
Dancers enrolled in Stretch and Strength must be enrolled in an additional dance class. Class for intermediate and advanced jazz dancers to hone in on their technique and gain strength and flexibility.
Dress Code: Any fitted dancewear or leotard, tan jazz shoes.
Monday 6:45-7:30pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Ballet VI-Senior Company
1h 30m
Traditional ballet class for advanced ballet dancers 9th-12th grades. This is a required class for Senior Company Dancers.
Dress Code: Leotard and tights, skirts optional. Hair in a bun. Pink ballet slippers.
Monday 3:45-5:15pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Senior Company Modern
1h
Modern class for Senior Company Dancers.
Dress Code: Leotard, convertible tights, barefeet.
Monday 5:15-6:15pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Senior Company Jazz
45m
Jazz class and rehearsal for Senior Company dancers. By audition only.
Tuesday 6:30-7:15pm
Johnson-Fosse
Senior Company Lyrical
45m
Lyrical class and rehearsal for Senior Company dancers. By audition only.
Thursday 3:45-4:30pm
Johnson-Fosse
Senior Company Tap
1h
Tap class for Senior Company dancers. By audition only.
Thursday 6:15-7:15pm
Johnson-Fosse
Leaps and Turns V*-Teen and Senior Company
1h
Tuesday 5:30-6:30
Johnson-Fosse
Teen Company Lyrical
45m
Lyrical rehearsal for Teen Company Dancers. Enrollment based on audition.
Monday 4:15-5:00pm
Johnson-Fosse
Ballet V-Teen Company
1h 30m
Traditional ballet class for advanced ballet dancers 6th-12th grades. This is a required class for Teen Company Dancers.
Dress Code: Leotard and tights, skirts optional. Hair in a bun. Pink ballet slippers.
Monday 5:15-6:45pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Teen Company Modern
1h
Modern class for Teen Company Dancers.
Dress Code: Leotard, convertible tights, bare feet.
Monday 7:15-8:15pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Teen Company Jazz
45m
Jazz class and rehearsal for Teen Company dancers. By audition only.
Thursday 5:30-6:15pm
Johnson-Fosse
Teen Company Tap
1h
Tap class and rehearsal for Teen Company dancers. By audition only.
Tuesday 4:15-5:15pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Teen Trainee Jazz
1h
Jazz class and rehearsal for Teen Company Trainees. By audition only.
Tuesday 6:15-7:15pm
Martway-Twitch
Teen Trainee Tap
1h
Tap class and rehearsal for Teen Company Trainees. By audition only.
Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Ballet IV- Teen Trainee and Pre-Teen
1h
Traditional ballet class for advanced ballet dancers 5th-12th grades. This is a required class for Pre-Teen and Teen Trainee Company Dancers.
Dress Code: Leotard and tights, skirts optional. Hair in a bun. Pink ballet slippers.
Monday 5:00-6:00pm
Martway-Twitch
Pre-Teen and Teen Trainee Modern
1h
Modern class for Pre-Teen and Teen Trainee Company Dancers.
Dress Code: Leotard, convertible tights, bare feet.
Monday 6:15-7:15pm
Johnson-Misty Copeland
Leaps and Turns IV*-Pre-Teen and Teen Trainee
1h
Thursday 4:30-5:30pm
Johnson-Fosse
Junior Musical Theatre Squad
1h
Rehearsal and class for Junior Musical Theatre Squad. By invitation only.
Monday 7:00-8:00pm
Johnson-Fosse
Junior Hip Hop Squad
1h
Hip Hop class and rehearsal for members of Junior Hip Hop Squad. By invitation only.
Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm
Johnson-Fosse
Teen Musical Theatre Squad
1h
Rehearsal and class for members of Teen Musical Theatre Squad. By invitation only.
Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm
Johnson-Fosse
Teen Hip Hop Squad
1h
Rehearsal and class for members of Teen Hip Hop Squad. By invitation only.
Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm
Johnson-Fosse
Senior Hip Hop Squad
1h
Rehearsal for members of Senior Hip Hop Squad. By invitation only.
Thursday 4:30-5:30pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
Intermediate Adult Tap
1h
Fun tap class for adults! Previous Tap experience required.
Dress Code: Any dancewear/athletic wear. Black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes.
Monday 6:00-7:00pm
Johnson-Fosse
Adult Hip Hop
1h
Hip Hop class for adults. All experience levels welcome!
Dress Code: Any comfortable dance/athletic wear. Clean tennis shoes.
Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm
Martway-Twitch
WERQ Like a Boss
1h
WERQ Dance Fitness is the wildly addictive cardio dance workout based on the hottest pop and hip hop songs. WERQ Like a Boss is an all-inclusive workout. We begin with a traditional WERQ class for cardio and incorporate bodyweight for strength and end with core and stretching. This class is for teens and adults. All levels of experience welcome!
Thursday 7:15-8:00pm
Johnson-Fosse
Teen/Adult Dance Conditioning
45m
Cardio and conditioning class for teens and adults. No dance experience required.
Dress Code: Any athletic/dancewear, clean tennis shoes not worn outside the studio.
Tuesday 7:30-8:15pm
Johnson-Peg Leg Bates
*Students enrolled in Leaps and Turns or Stretch and Strength must also be enrolled in an additional dance class.
**Students enrolled in Tumbling VI must also be enrolled in an additional dance class.
Please contact us if you have questions regarding which level is best for your dancer. If a student is enrolled in the improper level, ODA staff reserves the right to move the dancer to the correct level.
• Tumbling questions: [email protected]
• Dance and general questions: [email protected]
