COMBINATION/ PARENT AND ME DANCE CLASSES
Ages 18 months-5 Years
Parent and Me dance class provides a wonderful opportunity for parent and child to bond while playing games, dancing and learning the basics of pre-dance.
Parent and me (18 months-24 months)
Combination classes provide the young student with an excellent introduction to dance. The class incorporates Ballet, Tap and Jazz with creativity and some games. It is a favorite among our little dancers and parents alike. It is offered several times on our schedule with two different age breakdowns. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Combo Class (2-3)
Combo Class (4-5)
Fairytale Theater is a fun, whimsical class that incorporates song and dance while allowing imaginations to run free with fun props. It is offered several times on our schedule with 2 different age breakdowns. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Mini Ballet is an hour long ballet class designed for the student who has experience in combination classes and is ready to move into a more detailed study of ballet. The class is designed to keep the 4 and 5 year old entertained and excited about the art of ballet. Please see below for dress code requirements.
Mini Jazz is an hour long jazz class designed for the student who has experience in combination classes and is ready to start working on jazz technique such as flexibility, turns and jumps. Please see below for dress code requirements.
Mini Hip Hop is an introductory hip hop class for the 4 and 5 year old student. This class is fun, fast-paced and a favorite among this age group.
Pre-Jazz: this class is for the beginner dancer who wants to focus on jazz technique. This is a great class for our students who have out grown the combination class. We focus on classic jazz techniques including turns, kicks, leaps and choreography to upbeat music. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Pre-Tap: this class is for the beginner dancer who wants to increase their tap technique in order to continue to the tap 1 level. The class focuses on learning tap terminology and steps will increase rhythm and musical interpretation.
Pre-Ballet: this class is for the beginner dancer who wants to train in ballet past the combination level. This is a preparatory class for ballet 1. This class follows the syllabus from the Royal Academy of Dancing . The 5 positions are taught and we focus on arm and foot placement, demi-pliés, sautés, spotting and révérence.
Pre-Hip Hop: this is an introductory hip hop class for ages 6-8. The students learn about the various styles of hip hop and work on rythm, timing and syncopation.
Pre-Jazz 2: this class is for the beginner dancer who wants to train in classic jazz and is between the ages of 9-12. This is a preparatory class for the Jazz 1 level. This class features the same curriculum as Pre-Jazz but is taught at a faster pace more appropriate for the beginning tween. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Pre-Ballet 2: this class is for the beginner dancer who wants to train in ballet and is between the ages of 9-12. This is a preparatory class for the Ballet 1 level. This class features the same curriculum as Pre-Ballet but is taught at a faster pace and more appropriate for the beginning tween. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Jazz 1: this class is for the dancer who has experience with ballet and/or Jazz for 1 year and has completed our Pre-Jazz class curriculum. This class focuses on classic jazz techniques such as pirouettes, leaps, kicks and upbeat choreography. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Ballet 1: this class if for the dancer who has experience with ballet for 1 year and has completed our Pre-Ballet curriculum. This class follows the syllabus from the Royal Academy of Dance and focuses on Tendus, battements, exercises for turn-out, ports de bras, petits jetés, directions of the body and poise. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Tap 1: this is a beginning tap class that focuses on teaching tap technique, rhythm, syncopation and timing. It is suggested to have completed the Pre-tap class or to have 6 months of tap experience. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Hip Hop 1: This is a beginning hip hop class that teaches rhythm, coordination, music understanding and choreography to popular and age appropriate hip hop songs. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Lyrical 1: This class is a beginning introduction to contemporary movement and expression of music in jazz form. It is required to have 1 year of jazz experience and we suggest taking this class in addition to Jazz 1. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Turns and Techniques 1: This class is for the jazz dancer with 1+ years of experience who wants to focus an hour of their training on turns, leaps and tricks. A great class for students wishing to audition for our competitive team or for high school teams.
Kids Ballroom: This is a new program here at Team OC and is being taught by professional ballroom dancers Monika Dubovska and Roberto Cavallo. The class will feature various styles of ballroom such as the waltz and latin. This class is recomended for students ages 7-15 years.
Jazz 2: this class is for the dancer who has experience with ballet and/or Jazz for 2+ years and has completed our Jazz 1 curriculum and has either been moved up or approved by the dance director for the Jazz 2 level. More in-depth work on jazz technique across the floor and more advanced choreography. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Ballet 2: this class if for the dancer who has experience with ballet for 2 years and has completed our Ballet 1 curriculum. This class follows the syllabus from the Royal Academy of Dance and focuses on Grand pliés in all positions, continues to master battements and tendues, glissés, Grand Battements, Changements, Ports de bras, Echappés, work in center floor, choreography and poise. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Tap 2: this is an intermediate class that focuses on tap technique, rhythm, and syncopation. You must have completed a tap 1 class and been suggested or approved for this level by the instructors. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Hip Hop 2: This is an intermediate class that teaches rhythm, coordination, music understanding and choreography to popular and age appropriate hip hop songs. This class moves at a faster pace then our hip hop 1. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Lyrical 2: this class is an Intermediate movement and expression of music in jazz form. It is required to have 2 years jazz experience and we suggest taking this class in addition to Jazz 2. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Turns and Techniques 2: This class is for the jazz dancer with 2 years of experience who wants to focus an hour of their training on turns, leaps and tricks. A great class for students wishing to audition for our competitive team or for high school teams. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Jazz 3: this class is for the dancer who has experience with ballet and/or Jazz for 4+ years and has completed our Jazz 2 curriculum and has either been moved up or approved by the dance director for the Jazz 3 level. More in-depth work on jazz technique across the floor and more advanced choreography. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Ballet 3: this class if for the dancer who has experience with ballet for 4+ years and has completed our Ballet 2 curriculum. This class follows the syllabus from the Royal Academy of Dance and focuses on advanced ballet movements such as pirouette's, assemblés, fouettés, ballet choreography, work in center floor and poise. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Tap 3: this is an advanced class that focuses on tap technique, rhythm, and syncopation. You must have completed a tap 2 class and been suggested or approved for this level by the instructors. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Hip Hop 3: this is an advanced class that teaches rhythm, coordination, music understanding and choreography to popular and age appropriate hip hop songs. This class moves at a faster pace then our hip hop 2. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
Lyrical 3: this class is an advanced movement and expression of music in jazz form. It is required to have 4+ years jazz experience and we suggest taking this class in addition to Jazz 3. Please see our dress code below for requirements.
This dress code is to be used as a guideline for all dance classes held at Team OC. Proper attire allows teachers to properly see the dancer's body placement. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Jazz, Lyrical, or Turns and Tech
Dance shorts (preferred) or jazz pants Tights must be worn with shorts Leotard or fitted top
Black or tan jazz shoes
Hair pulled neatly away from face
Tap
Jazz pants or shorts Tights must be worn with shorts Leotard or camisole
Black Tap Shoes
Ballet
Black leotard\
Pink ballet tights
Pink ballet shoes Ballet skirt may be worn Hair must be neatly pulled away from face in a secure bun
Hip Hop
Any style pants or sweats (no jeans are allowed)
Fitted top
Sneakers that are for indoor use only.
