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

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

*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]