Join us this school year at Ovation Dance Academy for an exciting lineup of dance and tumbling classes tailored to various ages and skill levels. Our school year session runs from September 8, 2025 to May 28, 2026. Explore our sortable class schedule and detailed program descriptions below to find the perfect fit for your dancer.
Registration opens July 20, 2025 at midnight! Classes do tend to fill quickly. Make your plan to join the ODA family this school year!
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Classes tailored to our youngest students ages 2 through Pre-K. Refer to your parent portal for the Class Dress Code
Itty Bitty Ballet
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!
Bitty Ballet
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!
Pre Tumbling
Introductory tumbling class for Pre-K students.
Pre Combo
Tap and Ballet class for dancers in Pre-K.
Tot Hop and Roll
Upbeat creative movement and tumbling class for preschool dancers ages 3-4.
Hippity Hop
Upbeat, funky, and age appropriate hip hop class for Pre-K students.
Classes available for elementary age students K – 2nd grade. Refer to your parent portal for the Class Dress Code
Hop and Roll – Levels I and II
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.
Combo – Levels I, II and III
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.
Classes available for dancers 3rd through 12th grade. Refer to your parent portal for the Class Dress Code.
Ballet I
Introductory level ballet class. Dancers could have completed our Lower Academy combo classes or are new to ballet.
Ballet II
Ballet class for dancers with previous ballet experience. Must have completed at least one year in Ballet I.
Ballet III
Ballet class for dancers with previous ballet experience. Must have completed Ballet I and Ballet II.
Ballet IV
Intermediate to Advanced level ballet course. Dancers enrolling in this class should have significant Upper level ballet training (at least 4-5 years).
Ballet V
Advanced ballet class. Dancers should have significant ballet training and dance at an advanced level. It is strongly recommended that dancers in this class take ballet twice a week.
Ballet VI
Advanced ballet class. Dancers should have significant ballet training and dance at an advanced level. Dancers in this class are required to take ballet twice a week.
Clogging I
Students must have previous Tap experience
Clogging II
Students must have previous Clogging and Tap experience
Intro to Dance Team Prep
A class focusing on styles and skills needed for high school and collegiate dance teams. Requirements: dancers in this level must have at least two years of jazz training. Must be able to execute a clean double pirouette and center leap.
Dance Team Prep
The class focused on skills and styles needed on a high school or collegiate dance team. Students in Dance Team Prep must have taken Intro to Dance Team Prep (or be a current high schooler with previous jazz experience). Required skills: double pirouette, double coupe turn, calypso, illusion.
Hip Hop I, II, III
Upbeat and age appropriate hip hop classes for dancers 3rd grade and up.
Leaps and Turns – All levels
A technique class focusing on jazz leaps and turns. At least one year of previous jazz training is required for Leaps and Turns. See individual class descriptions on the Parent Portal for proper skill-level placement.
Lyrical 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.
Modern I
Beginning level class exploring movement, foundation and technique of Modern dance.
Modern II
Class exploring Modern techniques. Dancers must have previous Modern experience or significant ballet training.
Modern III, IV
Modern class for advanced level dancers with previous Modern training.
Musical Theatre Dance I, II
Broadway style jazz/dance class. Technique, choreography from musicals and performance expression will be explored.
Stretch and Strength Express
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.
Tap/Jazz I, II, III
Tap and Jazz class for Upper Academy students.
Open to tumblers K-12th grade – based on skill level.
Tumbling I
Beginning level tumbling class. Students will learn tumbling basics while gaining strength and technique to progress onto more advanced tumbling skills. Skills learned will include forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and backbends among other skills.
Tumbling II
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, backwards rolls and kicking over from a backbend. Prerequisite skills: Understanding of basic tumbling tricks (Tumbling I skills- cartwheel, forward roll, handstand), little to no assistance needed going down to a backbend.
Tumbling III
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 (cartwheel, round off, handstand backbend, forward roll backward roll), able to kick over from a backbend, stand up from backbend unassisted.
Tumbling IV
Students will have mastered a front and back walkover, as well as a back extension roll. They will begin safely learning power tumbling and aerial cartwheels, and back handsprings. Prerequisite skills: all Tumbling I-III skills (forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, handstand back bend, round off, going down to a backbend and standing up, backbend kickover. Must have 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.)
Tumbling V
Students will be working on advanced tumbling skills. Prerequisite skills: all tumbling I-IV skills (cartwheel, round off, handstand backbend, forward roll, backward roll, back extension roll, front and back walkovers) plus the understanding of safety in tumbling. Must be able to complete front and back walkovers, back extension rolls.
Tumbling VI
Advanced level tumbling class- enrollment is based on invitation only.
Enrollment is based on audition or invitation only. Please only enroll in one of these classes if you have been invited.
Petite Tap/Jazz
Rehearsal time for petite company dancers
Mini Classes
Rehearsal time for mini company dancers
- Leaps and Turns
- Ballet
- Tap
- Jazz
Junior Classes
Rehearsal time for junior company dancers
- Tap
- Jazz
Pre-teen Classes
Rehearsal time for pre-teen company dancers
- Tap
- Jazz
Teen Classes
Rehearsal time for teen company dancers
- Tap
- Jazz
Senior Classes
Rehearsal time for senior company dancers
- Tap
- Jazz
Enrollment is based on audition or invitation only. Please only enroll in one of these classes if you have been invited.
Junior Hip Hop Squad
Rehearsal for Junior Hip Hop Squad. Enrollment is reserved for dancers who have auditioned and been accepted into the Junior Hip Hop Squad.
Junior Musical Theatre Squad
Rehearsal time for Junior Musical Theatre Squad. Enrollment in this class is based on selection through audition. Please do not enroll in this class if you have not been selected to join the Junior Musical Theatre Squad.
Teen Hip Hop Squad
Rehearsal for Teen Hip Hop Squad. Enrollment is reserved for dancers who have auditioned for and been invited into the Teen Hip Hop Squad.
Teen Musical Theatre Squad
Rehearsal for Teen Musical Theatre Squad. Enrollment is reserved for dancers who have auditioned for and been invited to the Teen Musical Theatre Squad.
Adult Hip Hop
Fun and upbeat hip hop class for adults! Previous dance experience not required. Fitness, friendship, and fun are the goals!!
Beginning Adult Tap
Beginning tap class for adults! No previous tap experience required. Dress code: dancewear and black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes.
Intermediate Adult Tap
Tap class for adult dancers with previous tap experience. Dress code: dancewear and black oxford style (lace up) tap shoes.
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: tumbling@ovationdancekc.com
• Dance and general questions: info@ovationdancekc.com