Recreational

Recreational Program

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- Referral Program Available

Recreational Program Information

Orion Oxford Dance Arts offers recreational dance classes for ages 1 1/2 and up! These classes are designed to teach proper technique with creative dance choreography to enhance you dance education, all while have FUN!,

At the beginning of each dance season, we focus on teaching proper technique, stretching, and balance. Dance combinations are also be instilled to bring movement into each of our class. Recital choreography will begin once the students feel comfortable and are ready to advance.

Recreational Classes for All Ages

Preschool Level Classes

Our Preschool level classes are designed dancers ages 3-4.

Dancers will work to enhance their motor skills, as well as rhythm, flexibility, balance, and coordination, all while acquiring confidence, self-esteem and peer interaction.

The Ballet and Tap combo classes are 45-minutes in length and give dancers the ability to develop the fundamental skills in dance, while introducing our young dancers to creative movement, ballet and tap.

The Hip-Hop classes are 30-minutes in length and give dancers the ability to develop the fundamental skills, while introducing our young dancers to hip-hop.

Tippi-Toes Classes

Our Tippi-Toes class is designed for dancers ages 18 months - 3 years.

This is a 45-minute class that focuses on creative movement, with basic introduction to dance and ballet. The class may also introduce dancers to beginner floor gymnastics depending on the age groups enrolled.

Mini & Me Classes

Our Mini & Me class is designed for dancers ages 18 months - 3 years.

This is a 45-minute class that introduces our young dancers to creative movement, while dancing and having fun with a parent or other adult.

Petite Level Classes

Our Petite level classes are designed for dancers ages 5-6.

This is a 120-minute class that encompasses three genres; ballet, tap, and jazz. Thirty minutes are focused on each of the genres, allowing students to learn basic terminology, technique and movement within each genre. Dancers have the option of taking one, two, three or all four of the genres (ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop) in this level.

Junior Level Classes

Our Junior level classes are designed for dancers ages 7-9.

This is a 120-minute class that encompasses three genres; ballet/lyrical, tap, and jazz. Thirty minutes are focused on each of the genres, allowing students to further develop their terminology, technique and movement within each genre. Dancers have the option of taking one, two, three or all four of the genres (ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop) in this level.

Pre-Teen Level Classes

Our Pre-Teen level classes are designed for dancers ages 10-12.

This is a 120-minute class that encompasses three genres; ballet/lyrical, tap, and jazz. Thirty minutes are focused on each of the genres at an intermediate level; challenging students to further develop their terminology, technique and movement within each genre. Dancers have the option of taking one, two, three or all four of the genres (lyrical, tap, jazz, hip-hop) in this level.

Teen Level Classes

Our Teen level classes are designed for dancers ages 13 and up.

This is a 120-minute class that encompasses three genres; ballet/lyrical, tap, and jazz. Thirty minutes are focused on each of the genres at a more advanced level; challenging students to further develop their terminology, technique and movement within each genre. Dancers have the option of taking one, two, three or all four of the genres (lyrical, tap, jazz, hip-hop) in this level.

Specialty Classes

AcroDance – This is a 45-minute class for dancers ages 5 and up.

This class focuses on floor gymnastics combined with jazz/hip-hop technique and movement. Recommend combining with our Acro technique class.

All Boys Hip-Hop – An all boys hip-hop class ages 5 and up.

This is a fun and energetic 30-minute class that focuses on hip-hop dance moves the boys will love. This is a great class to help increase rhythm and coordination.

Clogging – This is a 30-minute class that will teach you how to learn this energetic type of folk dance where the dancer strikes the heel and toe against the floor to create audible percussive sounds. We offer training for the beginner to the advanced level dancers.

Performance Ballet – This class 30-minute class for dancers ages 8 and up who are currently taking one or more of the ballet technique classes. This class will focus on a ballet routine to be performed in the annual recital. This class requires at least one 60-90 minute ballet technique class.

Pointe – This is a 60-minute class that will instruct the intermediate to advanced ballet students on the proper technique in dance on pointe shoes. This class must be accompanied with two 90-minute ballet technique classes. Beginner students will take a 30-60 minute class that will focus on strengthening prior to dance in their pointe shoes. Requires instructor evaluation for placement.

Technique & Training Classes

Acro – This is a 45-minute class that focuses strictly on floor gymnastics. We currently offer two levels for the beginner, intermediate and advanced level student. Requires instructor evaluation.

Ballet Technique – See Pre-Professional Ballet under Programs for detailed information.

Core Training & Stretch – This is a 45-minute class for the student that wants to increase their core and leg strength.

Improv/Movement – This is a 45-minute class that trains the dancer to feel more comfortable and confident in improv and movement. This class will also work with the students to become more creative with their improv movements as well as working with different choreography in jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and contemporary.

Jumps & Turns – This is a 45-60 minute class that is designed to help the dancers work to strengthen their technique and expand their portfolio of jumps, leaps, and turns. Requires instructor evaluation for placement.