Youth Classes

Register here! 

Or contact ODC Youth & Teen Program staff at registration@odc.dance to begin your child's registration.

As children enter the Youth Class curriculum, they begin to delve into dance technique while continuing to explore their creative voice and self-expression. Spanning the duration of an academic school year, classes are designed to progressively build a foundation of skill over time, and introduce students to the discipline and rewards of dance training. 

We have added a few new Spring Classes for ages 8-11 for those looking to join us at this time. Check them out! Ongoing year-long classes are also available on a case-by-case basis wherever we have space and it is appropriate to join. Prorated tuition is available for those joining us in January for year-long classes.

Youth Class Schedule

Spring Session
January 7-May 12, 2023
(No classes 4/3-9, 2023, Spring Break)

*Proof of full vaccination is required for all in-person students though February 27, 2023. For a full list of health & safety guidelines, please visit this page: odc.dance/healthandsafety

• Pre-Ballet (Ages 7-8)

  Introducing students to ballet concepts and vocabulary, this class develops confidence, coordination, and movement creativity. Students explore musicality and body awareness, where an appreciation for this dance form is fostered.

  This class culminates in the May Showcase, May 6, 2023

  Saturday, 9:30-10:30
  Tuition: $630 (Tuition reflects the full year. Pro-rated tuition is available for Spring)

• Youth Intro to Technique (Ballet/Contemporary)

  Designed for students new to dance, this class offers a foundational understanding of ballet and/or contemporary technique. Students learn the fundamentals of the dance form, while also delving into sequencing, terminology, and dance etiquette.

  Youth Intro to Contemporary 
  Tuesday, 4:30-5:45
  Tuition: $660

  Spring Youth Intro to Technique
  Saturday, 12:00-1:15
  Tuition: $374

• Youth Contemporary I-III (Ages 8-12)

  The contemporary curriculum addresses full use of the body, expansive use of space, articulation, momentum, gravity, and gesture across all levels. Students explore new pathways of movement with an emphasis on improvisation, composition, and creative expression.

  Ages 8-9
  Youth Contemporary I
  Thursday, 4:30-5:30
  Tuition: $630

  Ages 9-11
  Youth Contemporary II*
  Tuesday/Thursday, 4:30-5:45
  Tuition: $1,320

  Ages 11-12
  Youth Contemporary III*
  Tuesday/Thursday, 4:30-5:45
  Tuition: $1,320

  * By placement only.
   

• Ballet I-III (Ages 8-13)

  The ballet curriculum prioritizes a healthy, body-positive approach to ballet study with emphasis on alignment, strength, and the cultivation of solid technique. Pre-pointe technique begins in Ballet III. Students enrolled in Ballet II and III are automatically enrolled in Dance Around the World.

  Ages 8-9
  Ballet I
  Saturday, 10:45-12:00
  Tuition: $660

  Ages 9-11
  Ballet II**
  Monday/Wednesday, 4:30-5:45
  Tuition: $1,728

  Ages 9-13
  Ballet III**
  Monday/Friday, 4:30-5:45,
  Wednesday, 4:30-6:00
  Tuition: $2,349

  ** Required to take Dance Around the World, which is included in the tuition.

• Dance Around the World (Ballet II/III)

  This class offers exposure to dance forms from around the world, which have previously included Afro-Brazilian, Kathak, Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Chinese dance, Bollywood, and more. Material learned in these classes will be used to create choreography while also providing students with an understanding of the origins and cultural context of each dance form. This class is incorporated into the curriculum for all students enrolled in Ballet II and III.

  This class culminates in the May Showcase, May 6, 2023

  Monday, 6:00-6:45
  Price included in the tuition for Ballet II & III

• Tap (Ages 7 and up)

  Youth Tap I (Ages 7 & up)*

  This percussive dance form emphasizes musicality through keen listening and the embodiment of rhythm. Students explore coordination, precision of movement, weight shift, balance, and choreography, while also enjoying the physicality and exuberance embodied in this dance form.

  This class culminates in the May Showcase, May 6, 2023

  Youth Tap I
  Sunday, 9:30-10:15
  Tuition: $600

• Youth Hip Hop I-II, Spring Youth Hip Hop (Age Spring Youth Intro 8-11)

  The hip hop curriculum encompasses various techniques and street styles, including poplocking, breaking, and freestyling in the cypher. Movement phrases learned in class are used to create choreography in a noncompetitive environment where students develop movement quality, musicality, and expressive personal style.

  This class culminates in the May Showcase, May 6, 2023

  Ages 8-11
  Youth Hip Hop IA
  Saturday, 9:00-10:00
  Tuition: $630

  Ages 8-11
  Youth Hip Hop IB
  Sunday, 12:00-1:00
  Tuition: $630

  Ages 9-12
  Youth Hip Hop II
  Tuesday, 6:00-7:00
  Tuition: $630

  Spring Youth Hip Hop
  Sunday 11:15-12:15
  Tuition: $357
   

• Youth Boys’ Class (Ages 7-9)

  This class offers an engaging introduction to various dance forms, including contemporary, hip hop, and creative movement, with an emphasis on physicality and dynamic movement. Themes include coordination, spatial awareness, athleticism, ensemble work, and improvisation.

  This class culminates in the May Showcase, May 6, 2023

  Sunday, 10:45-11:45
  Tuition: $630

• Step Onstage Group A (Ages 8-9) & Group B (Ages 10-13)

  Join this class to be part of the cast of a fully-produced show in the ODC Theater. Class time is dedicated to the creation and rehearsal of choreography to be performed at the December Showcase, and at the end of the session in May. Stage presence, artistic expression, and performance skills are cultivated through participation in this class. Students must be enrolled in another ODC Youth & Teen Program technique class to join Step Onstage. Strict rehearsal and class attendance is required. Please see the Performance Opportunities page for more information.

  Step Onstage A***
  Thursday, 5:45-6:45
  Tuition: $730

  Step Onstage B***
  Thursday, 5:45-7:45
  Prorated Spring Tuition: $482

  *** Students must be enrolled in an additional class to register for Step Onstage.

* By placement only.

** Required to take Dance Around the World, which is included in the tuition.

***Student must be enrolled in an additional class to register for Step Onstage.

Ready for the next level? Check out our wide variety of teen classes for students aged 12-18.