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To view classes offered during summer 2025 visit Classes by Day.
Summer classes registration open March 24th, 2025
Classes tailored to our youngest students ages 2 through Pre-K.
Itty Bitty Ballet
30m
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.
Bitty Ballet
45m
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.
Tot Hop and Roll
45m
Upbeat creative movement and tumbling class for 3-4 year old dancers. Dress code:
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.
Pre Combo
45m
Tap and Ballet class for dancers in Pre-K (one year from kindergarten).
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.
Pre Tumbling
45m
Introductory tumbling class for Pre-K students (one year from Kindergarten).
Dress Code: Females: leotard and shorts or biketard. NO T-SHIRTS OR LOOSE FITTING TANK TOPS Males: fitted top and shorts or pants.
K-2nd Grade
Combo
1h
Class Levels: I and II (tap/ballet), III (tap/lyrical)
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
Hop and Roll
1h
Class Levels: I, I A and B, II A and B, III
Age appropriate introductory Hip Hop and Tumbling combo class. Students will spend 30 mins learning each style. Students in Hop and Roll II or III should have previous tumbling and dance experience. Hop and Roll lI- 1st-2nd graders. Classes with an A and B section will meet with one teacher for 30 minutes of hip hop and another teacher for 30 minutes of tumbling!
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)
Advanced Hip Hop
1h
Upbeat and age appropriate hip hop classes for advanced dancers 8th grade and up.
Dress Code:
Any dancewear/athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to class (not worn outside the studio).
Advanced Jazz
1h
Jazz class for advanced dancers.
Advanced Lyrical
1h
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.
Advanced Modern
1h
Modern dance explores contemporary movement, stability and mobility, floor work, inversions, and rhythmic movement sequences.
Dress Code:
Leotard and convertible tights. Class is completed barefoot.
Advanced Tap
1h
Tap class for advanced dancers.
Ballet
1h
Class Levels: I, I/II, II, III, IV, V
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.
Dance Team Prep
1h
Class for students (6th grade and up) interested in becoming members of the high school or college dance team. Students will explore jazz, pom, kick, and hip hop technique. Participants must be intermediate to advanced level jazz dancers.
Intro to Dance Team Prep
1h
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. Dancers must have previous jazz experience
Clogging
45m
Class Levels: I, II
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. Must have previous tap experience.
Hip Hop
1h
Class Levels: I, I/II (3rd Grade and Up), II (4th Grade and Up)
Upbeat and age appropriate hip hop classes.
Dress Code:
Any dancewear/athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to class (not worn outside the studio).
Intermediate Hip Hop
1h
Upbeat and age appropriate hip hop classes for intermediate dancers 5th grade and up.
Dress Code:
Any dancewear/athletic wear. Tennis shoes dedicated to class (not worn outside the studio).
Intermediate Jazz
1h
Jazz class for intermediate level dancers.
Intermediate Lyrical
1h
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.
Intermediate Modern
1h
Modern dance explores contemporary movement, stability and mobility, floor work, inversions, and rhythmic movement sequences.
Dress Code:
Leotard and convertible tights. Class is completed barefoot.
Leaps and Turns I
1h
Jazz class focusing on technique, leaps, turns, flexibility and strength. All dancers in leaps and turns must have previous jazz experience. Students in leaps and turns I should be able to execute a single pirouette, right and left saute chats, battements, chaine turns. *Students enrolled in Leaps and Turns or Stretch and Strength must also be enrolled in an additional dance class.
Leaps and Turns II
1h
Jazz class focusing on technique, leaps, turns, flexibility and strength. All dancers in leaps and turns must have previous jazz experience. Students in leaps and turns II should be working towards a double pirouette, able to execute right and left leg saute chats, battements, chaine turns, pique turns. 4th – 12th grade *Students enrolled in Leaps and Turns or Stretch and Strength must also be enrolled in an additional dance class.
Leaps and Turns III
1h
Jazz class focusing on technique, leaps, turns, flexibility and strength. All dancers in leaps and turns must have previous jazz experience. Students in leaps and turns III should be able to do a double pirouette, right and left leg saute chats, center leaps, battements, chaine turns, pique turns. 4th – 12th grade *Students enrolled in Leaps and Turns or Stretch and Strength must also be enrolled in an additional dance class.
Leaps and Turns IV
1h
Jazz class focusing on technique, leaps, turns, flexibility and strength. All dancers in leaps and turns must have previous jazz experience. Students in leaps and turns IV should be working towards a clean triple pirouette, right and left leg saute chats, center leaps, battements, chaine and pique turns changing spots, a la second turns, switch leaps. 5th -12th grade *Students enrolled in Leaps and Turns or Stretch and Strength must also be enrolled in an additional dance class.
Leaps and Turns V
1h
Jazz class focusing on technique, leaps, turns, flexibility and strength. All dancers in leaps and turns must have previous jazz experience. Students in leaps and turns V should be able to do a clean triple pirouette, right and left leg saute chats, center leaps, battements, chaine and pique turns changing spots, a la second turns (working towards changing spots), switch leaps. 8th -12th grade *Students enrolled in Leaps and Turns or Stretch and Strength must also be enrolled in an additional dance class.
Lyrical
1h
Class Levels: I, II, III
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.
Modern
1h
Class Levels: I, II
Modern dance explores contemporary movement, stability and mobility, floor work, inversions, and rhythmic movement sequences.
Dress Code:
Leotard and convertible tights. Class is completed barefoot.
Musical Theatre Dance
1h
Class Levels: I, II
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.
Stretch and Strength
1h
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.
Tap/Jazz
1h
Class Levels: I, I/II, II (3rd -8th grade), III (5th -12th 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.
Open to tumblers K-12th grade – based on skill level.
MATS Team Prep
1h
Class Levels: A, B-C
Prep for potential 25-26 ODA Tumbling Team members. Get a head start by learning the tumbling routine you would be competing for the 25-26 season. Participation is not required to be considered for the 25-26 Tumbling Team, but is strongly recommended. Students must be enrolled in additional Tumbling Academy class. Please email Miss Kate for appropriate level [email protected]
Tumbling I
1h
Beginning level tumbling class for students Kindergarten and up. Tumblers will work on forward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, flexibility, strength, and backbends.
Dress Code:
All female students should wear a leotard (shorts optional) or biketard. Male participants should wear a fitted top and shorts or pants. Hair must always be pulled back tightly off the neck and away from the face. No jewelry, socks, or shoes.
Tumbling II
1h
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 needed 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.)
Tumbling II/III
1h
Students will work on breaking down the tricks needed for Tumbling III. There will be a focus on fundamentals of front and back walkovers. Prerequisite skills: able to go down to a backbend and complete a backbend kickover 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.)
Tumbling III
1h
Students will begin transitioning to front and back walkovers. Students will begin working on power tricks, strength tricks, and learning the fundamentals for future tricks. As well as 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.)
Tumbling III/IV
1h
Students should have a strong foundation in Tumbling I-III skills, including the front and back walkover (with the front foot staying in front and not stepping back), back extension roll (can still be working to extend arms fully straight) and has attempted front handsprings. These skills should be performed independently, without assistance or the use of an airtrack. This class will focus on building strength and confidence in preparation for safely learning more advanced power tumbling skills.
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.)
Tumbling IV
1h
Students will have mastered a front and back walkover, as well as back extension roll. They will begin safely learning power tumbling and aerial cartwheels and back handsprings. Prerequisite skills: all Tumbling I-III skills plus front and back walkover *foot left in front not stepping back*, as well as a back extension roll. (skills must be mastered not on an airtrack).
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.)
Tumbling V
1h
Students will be working on advanced tumbling skills. Prerequisite skills: all tumbling I-IV skills plus the understanding of safety in tumbling. Must be able to complete front and back walkovers, back extension rolls.
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.)
Beginning Adult Tap
1h
Tap class for adults. No previous experience required!
Dress Code:
Comfortable dance/athletic wear, black oxford style tap shoes.
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.
Adult Hip Hop
1h
Hip Hop class for adults. All experience levels welcome!
Dress Code: Any comfortable dance/athletic wear. Clean tennis shoes.
WERQ
1h
WERQ is the wildly addictive cardio dance workout based on trending pop and hip hop music. Our mission is to create a judgement-free dance space built on good vibes, a great sweat, and a supportive community.
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]
