Teen Classes

With options for absolute beginners and aspiring professional dancers alike, the Teen Class curriculum offers a wide range of classes that span over the course of an academic year. Teens are immersed in the dance environment of ODC, where they learn to cultivate technical training as well as artistry. Teen Classes require academic year-long enrollment.

Teen Schedule
September 10-December 16, 2022
(No classes 11/21-27, 2022, Fall Break) 

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

* Proof of full vaccination required for all in-person students ages 5+

To register, please contact ODC Youth & Teen Program staff at registration@odc.dance

• Contemporary | Ages 13-18

  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.

  Teen Contemporary I
  Wednesday, 6:15-7:30 PM PT
  Tuition | $660

  Teen Contemporary II*
  Tuesday/Thursday, 4:30-5:45 PM PT
  Tuition | $1,320

  Teen Contemporary III*
  Tuesday/Thursday, 4:30-6:00 PM PT
  Tuition | $1,380

  Teen Contemporary IV*
  Tuesday/Thursday, 4:30-6:00 PM PT
  Tuition | $1,380

  * By placement only

• Ballet | Ages 13-18

  The ballet curriculum of ODC’s Youth & Teen Program prioritizes a healthy, body-positive, injury-free technique cultivated through alignment, strength, flexibility, and focus. Students are encouraged to develop a mastery of technique, informed by somatic awareness and enjoyment. Pointe technique is introduced to students as recommended by ballet faculty.

  Teen Ballet I
  Monday, 6:15-7:30 PM PT
  Tuition | $660

  Teen Ballet II*
  Monday/Wednesday, 6:15-7:30 PM PT
  Tuition | $1,320

  Teen Ballet III*
  Monday/Friday, 4:30-5:45 PM PT
  Wednesday, 4:30-6:00 PM PT
  Tuition | $2,349

  Teen Ballet IV*
  Monday/Friday, 4:30-6:30 PM PT
  Wednesday, 4:30-6:00 PM PT
  Tuition | $2,190

  Teen Ballet V*
  Monday/Friday, 4:30-6:30 PM PT
  Wednesday, 4:30-6:00 PM PT
  Tuition | $2,190

  Teen Ballet VI*
  Monday/Friday, 4:30-6:30 PM PT
  Wednesday, 4:30-6:00 PM PT
  Tuition | $2,190

  Ballet Performance***
  Friday, 6:45-7:45 PM PT
  Tuition | $630
  
  This class is recommended for dancers in Ballet III (second year)-VI who wish to build ballet technique while enhancing their performance skills. Both classical repertory and new choreography will be taught. Strict attendance is required. Please see the Performance Opportunities for more information. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled in Fall and Spring terms.

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

  * By placement only
  *** Student must be enrolled in Ballet III (second year) - VI to enroll into this class.

• Hip Hop | Ages 13-18

  These physically-charged classes incorporate various street styles, including pop-locking, breaking, and freestyling. Students develop movement quality and musicality, while also exploring improvisation and group collaboration.

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

  Teen Hip Hop I
  Saturday, 11:15-12:15 PM PT
  Tuition | $630

• Tap | Ages 12-18

  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.

  Teen Tap I
  Friday, 4:30-5:30 PM PT
  Tuition | $630
  
  Teen Tap II*
  Friday, 5:45-6:45 PM PT
  Tuition | $630
  
  Tap III*
  Saturday, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM PT
  Tuition | $630
  
  Tap Performance*
  Saturday, 12:45-1:45 PM PT
  Tuition | $630
  This intermediate/advanced tap class focuses on the creation and rehearsal of challenging and imaginative tap choreography. It explores various techniques such as soft-shoe sand dance, percussive dance with objects, and spitfire driving tap sequences. Please see Performance Opportunities for more information.
  
  * By placement only

• Step Onstage Group C | Ages 14-18

  Step Onstage Group C | Ages 14-18
  Tuesday, 6:15-8:00 PM PT
  Tuition | $820

  Join the cast of a fully produced show with costumes, props, lively music, and lighting. 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, 2023. Please see the Performance Opportunities page for more information.
   

• ODC Teen Companies: Seeds Lab and Dance Jam

  Seeds, ODC’s Teen Hip Hop Dance Lab (Ages 13-18) Audition required on August 31, 2022
  Free Audition required on August 31, 20224-6pm - Register here!
  
  Join Seeds, ODC’s Teen Hip Hop Dance Lab, which offers students the opportunity to delve deep into hip hop dance training, culture, and performance. Styles include popping, house, classic hip hop, waacking, and other street genres. With an emphasis on performance quality and originality, this teen company teaches students how to freestyle and perform choreography with confidence and passion. Two years of experience in hip hop dance is recommended to audition. Strict rehearsal and class attendance is required!
  
  Seeds Lab Schedule & Cost
  Monday & Wednesday / 4:30-6:00 PM
  Tuition | $1,380 Registration Fee: $50 Total: $1,430

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  Dance Jam (Ages 13–18)
  
  Under the leadership of School Director Kimi Okada and Dexandro Montalvo, the ODC teen contemporary dance company performs work by the choreographers of the professional company, ODC/Dance (Brenda Way, KT Nelson, and Kimi Okada), as well as renowned guest choreographers, including Dexandro Montalvo, Mia J. Chong, Amy Foley, Chuck Wilt, Katie Faulkner, Erica Chong Shuch, Robert Dekkers, and Scott Wells. Members of the Dance Jam are challenged with the creation of new works and the complexities of training in multiple dance techniques in a 5-day per week training schedule (see below). Throughout the year, students also engage in dance mentorship with other students in the Youth & Teen Program and areoffered the unique experience of working with ODC/Dance whenever possible. With guidance from ODC staff, the Dance Jam culminates in the production of an annual home season in Studio B, richly expanding their skill sets and understanding of work within a professional dance company.

  Please note, there will be additional rehearsals scheduled between the Fall and Spring Sessions (January 2-7, 2023). The Dance Jam will also perform in the December and May Showcases (December 11, 2022 and May 6, 2023) as well as the Step Onstage performances (May 13-15, 2023).

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