ODC School Youth & Teen Program553

The school roots its classes in the technical traditions of both ballet and contemporary dance. The program is designed to provide a broad range of experience in movement and music for children ages three to 18. The faculty is made up of professional dancers, musicians, and choreographers who have a great deal of experience working with children. Augusta Moore is the director of ballet.

Classes are offered weekly and run 45 to 90 minutes long; each session runs 12 to 19 weeks and culminates in a performance.

Hop Dogs is a family dance for kids (up to 10 years old) and parents. The event takes place every last Saturday of the month from 5pm-7:30pm. $5 charge. For more information, visit www.hopdogsdance.com.

Summer Workshops: Summer at ODC has something for everyone. With workshops for different age groups and experience levels, the week-long programs connect young artists with a diverse range of professionals. The programs include classes in modern technique, aerial dance technique, ballet technique, dance and music composition, ODC repertory, improvisation, and partnering. ODC also offers daylong labs with special emphases on urban arts, improvisation, world dance, and rhythm performance.