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]
