Class Descriptions

O.D.A requires that all students wear their hair up in the back (ponytail or bun) and off the face. Heavy jewelry, jeans and baggy T-shirts may not be worn. Dance shoes must be carried in and worn only in class.

CREATIVE DANCE MOMMY & ME - ages 18 - 36 months Maximum 10 Pairs Maximum 10 pairs

A movement class where parents can spend quality time with their toddlers as they explore dance for the first time. We offer a caring, supportive and safe environment for parents to connect with their tots and with other parents. Themed activities include props, puppets, circle time, and basic tumbling for tots to promote flexibility and to help each child develop listening and motor skills.

Dress Code: pink leotard or romper, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes with elastic ties.
Males: solid color tee shirt, dark loose fitting shorts/stretch pants (ankle must show), black ballet shoes.

Male: Solid color tee-shirt, loose fitting shorts

PRE-BALLET TAP A - ages 3 - 4 years   Maximum 10 Students

A fun and structured exploration of tap, ballet, tumbling and group work. Creativity, confidence, motor skills, and follow through with directions emphasized.

Dress Code:  pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes (no ballet slippers) and black tap shoes with elastic ties. Males: solid color tee shirt, dark loose fitting shorts/stretch pants (ankle must show), black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.

Pre Ballet Tap A

PRE-BALLET TAP B - ages 4 - 5 years   Maximum 10 Students                                     

A fun and structured exploration of tap, ballet, tumbling and group work. Creativity, confidence, motor skills and follow through with directions emphasized.                                                            

Dress Code: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes (no ballet slippers) and black tap shoes with elastic ties. Males: Solid color tee shirt, dark loose fitting shorts/stretch pants (ankle must show), black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes. 

Pre Ballet Tap B

TUMBLING PRINCESS- ages 5 - 7½    Maximum 12 Students

A wonderful combination class which emphasizes grace and flexibility. Ballet will include barre technique, leaps, fun turns and performance. Floor gymnastics will include stretching, forward rolls, cart wheels as well as ball and hoop strengthening.

Dress Code: pink leotard, pink ballet tights, and pink ballet shoes with elastic sewn in.

STAR/COMBO - ages 5 - 7½   Maximum 12 Students

Exciting new combination class which blends the rhythm of tap with high energy jazz dance and the flexibility and conditioning of gymnastics.  This class compliments Tumbling Princesses.  Both classes together form a well rounded 5 through 7 1/2 year old dancer.

Dress Code: any solid dark color leotard, skin-tone tights, black jazz shoes with elastic ties.

Males: Solid color T-shirt, dark loose fitting shorts/stretch pants (ankle must show), black ballet shoes, and black tap shoes.

Star Combo

HIP HOP TUMBLE - ages 5 - 7½    Maximum 12 Students

Very popular combination class which introduces hip-hop movements and floor gymnastics. Hip Hop emphasizes coordination and fun dance moves. Floor gymnastics will include stretching, forward rolls, cartwheels, ball strengthening and mini trampoline.

Dress Code: any solid dark color leotard, fitted tank top over leotard, black capri pants, dance shorts or jazz shorts, black jazz shoes with elastic ties.

Males: solid color T-shirt, dark loose fitting shorts/stretch pants (ankle must show), black jazz shoes with elastic ties.

Hip Hop Tumble

VOICE AND PERFORMANCE ages 5 - 7½ and ages 9 - teen    Maximum 12 Students

ODA’s unique Voice and Performance class gives each student the opportunity to learn vocal basics in a fun environment. Students will learn proper warm-up and breathing exercises and be introduced to harmony. This is a choir setting which follows a low-pressure format and encourages each student to sing confidently during a performance.

Dress code: loose-fitting, comfortable workout outfit. No jeans. Clean tennis shoes.

 Voice and Performance  55 minute class

HIP HOP

Hip Hop: Open for ages 7-12 years

A fast-paced and exciting class that introduces students to intricate popular movements to hip-hop beats and lyrics.  May include breaking, popping, and locking.

55 minute class

BALLET - Beginning to Advance Pointe

Complete award-winning ballet program from beginning ballet through pointe that combines Nouvere, Petipa, and Chechetti methods. Ballet is the foundation of all dances that emphasize technique, strength, and proper body alignment. Ballet class consists of barre work, centered graceful combinations and controlled jumps and turns.

Dress Code: any solid dark color leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, sheer ballet skirt or ballet shorts.

Males: Solid color T-shirt, dark loose fitting shorts/jazz pants (ankles must show), black ballet shoes.

JAZZ FUNK- Beginning
JAZZ FUNK I - ages 7½ - 14 years

An introductory class that combines the structure of jazz with the-free style of hip hop.  Students will focus on correct body placement, flexibility and the latest T.V. moves.

Dress Code: any solid dark leotard, fitted tank top over leotard, black Capri, dance shorts or jazz pants (ankles must show) black laceless jazz shoes.

Males: Solid color T-shirt, dark loose fitting shorts or jazz pants (ankles must show), black jazz shoes with elastic ties.

JAZZ II - Advance

This is a high-energy fusion class that combines the technique of jazz & the movement of ballet. Jazz styles explored include funk, Broadway, MTV, and contemporary.

Dress Code: any solid dark leotard, fitted tank top over leotard, black capri pants, dance shorts or jazz pants (ankles must show) black jazz shoes with elastic ties.

Males: Solid color T-shirt, dark loose fitting shorts or jazz pants (ankles must show), black jazz shoes with elastic ties.

CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL - Beginning to Advanced

An adaptation of ballet, modern and jazz expressing feeling with a focus on body lines, balance, and sustained extensions. Higher level class will include more contemporary skills and floor work.

Dress Code: any dark color leotard, fitted tank top over leotard, footless tights, dance shorts, black capri pants (ankles must be shown), lyrical shoes (see teachers).

Males: Solid color T-shirt, dark loose fitting shorts or jazz pants (ankles must show), lyrical shoes (See Teacher)

TAP - Beginning to Advanced

Creating rhythmic sounds with your feet (similar to drum and musical instrument sounds) ranging in difficulty from shuffles and flaps to tricks and wings.

Dress Code: any solid dark color leotard, fitted tank top over leotard, black capri pants, dance shorts or jazz pants, (ankles must show) black oxford tap shoes,

Males: Solid color T-shirt, dark loose fitting shorts or jazz pants (ankles must show), black oxford tap shoes (See Teacher)

MUSICAL THEATER - ages 6 - teen

An exciting introduction to musical theater! Students learn basic acting exercises, popular songs from musical theater shows, and elementary dance and stage movements that will prepare them for future auditions and performances. ODA’s voice and tap classes complement musical theater students.

Dress Code: any solid dark leotard, fitted tank top over leotard, black capri pants, dance shorts or jazz pants (ankles must show), black jazz shoes with elastic ties.

Males: Solid color T-shirt, dark loose fitting shorts or jazz pants (ankles must show), black jazz shoes with elastic ties.

GYMNASTICS BEGINNERS FOR DANCE - ages 7½ - 15 years

Emphasis placed on floor gymnastic tricks, flexibility and upper-body strength.  Includes forward rolls, cartwheels, and advances to aerials and back tucks.

Dress Code:  any solid dark color leotard, fitted tank top over leotard, black capri pants, dance shorts or jazz pants. 

Males: white T-shirt, black biker shorts.