Dance Classes
Oldham County Dance Academy
Dance Program Director: Trina Jackson
Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is open through January 15, 2025.
Dance program classes run September 2024-May 2025.
Spring Dance Concert (recital) is Saturday, June 14. (Participation in the recital is optional, but costume fees for students who will perform are due January 15).
An 8-week Summer session is offered June-August. Summer dance class schedules and registration will be available after Spring Break.
DANCE ACADEMY HANDBOOK 2024-25
Monthly tuition:
$75 for a 60 minute per week class
$90 for a 75 minute per week class
$110 for a 90 minute per week class
10% discount for additional family members enrolled in dance & additional dance classes for the same student.
When you register online, you will pay the Annual Registration Fee (if not already paid for this school year), and the first month of dance tuition. You will be asked to indicate which payment plan you prefer for following months. Students transferring to a different dance class or discontinuing dance class must notify the office to adjust or suspend billing.
Payment Plans:
Payment in Full: Pay in full for September - May and receive a 10% discount off total tuition. (applicable for students starting in Sept. only)
Automatic Monthly Payments: Provide authorization for the office run your card on file for tuition each month. (After registration, you must call the office to verbally provide your card information).
Standard Monthly Billing: Receive an invoice by email each month which may be paid online, by phone, or in the office.
Dress code and studio policies are available in the Dance Academy Handbook. Students are encouraged to participate in the Spring Dance Concert recital at the end of the school year. (Additional costume fees apply). Dance classes do not meet during Oldham County Schools Major Breaks and holidays, but classes do meet on other non-school days such as Teacher Work Days. Please refer to the Arts Center Calendar for details.
Arts Center 2024-2025 Calendar
Dance Academy Classes
*Class offerings and schedules are subject to change based on enrollment and additional class options from those visible here may be available. Please call the office with any placement questions or to request individual class placement.
NEW! COMING SOON: Acro Workshops
Check back here for dates and registration for our NEW Acro Workshops! In these one-day sessions, beginning students will be introduced to basic acrobatic skills for dancers. More experienced students will practice elements they already know, and add to their skill sets with more advanced moves.
Pre-Ballet/Tap (Ages 3-4), 60 min.
These classes are designed as an introduction to dance for preschool age students. Students will learn basic feet and arm positions and basic tap steps, and they will play movement games as a fun way to solidify dance fundamentals. Class placement is by age, and classes are appropriate for new and returning students.
Class options: Mondays 4:30-5:30, Thursdays 4:15-5:15, Saturdays 9:30-10:30am
Primary Ballet/Tap (Ages 5-6), 60 min.
Each class will introduce proper ballet and tap technique and build upon previously learned material to further students’ dance education. Class placement is by age, and classes are appropriate for new and returning students.
Class options: Mondays 4:30-5:30
(Saturdays 10:30-11:30am-currently closed due to low-enrollment. If interested in this class option, please contact the office).
Teen Jazz and Tap 1 (Ages 12 & up), 60 min.
Teen students will have concentrated focus on jazz & tap dancing technique, style & skills during these one-hour classes. These are beginner-level classes.
Teen Jazz 1: Wednesdays 6:45-7:45pm
Teen Tap 1: Mondays 7:45-8:45pm
Additional discount for students enrolled in both Teen Jazz & Teen Tap
Teen Teen Jazz and Tap 2 -(Ages 13 & up), 60 min.
For returning students and students with prior experience who have mastered the basic and beginner levels of jazz and tap.
Teen Jazz 2: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Teen Tap 2: Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Additional discount for students enrolled in both Teen Jazz & Teen Tap
A1 Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 7-8), 75 min.
"Academy" level classes are for students ready to move up from the pre-dance and primary dance levels to more challenging classes. These more mature students are introduced to jazz as well as continuing to build ballet and tap technique, and class time is increased from 60 minutes per week to 75 minutes. Class placement is by age, and new and returning students are welcome.
Class options:
Mondays 5:30-6:45 (Wait list only as of January 2025. Call for info)
Saturdays 10:30am-11:45am
A2 Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 9-11), 75 min.
"Academy" level classes are for students ready for more challenging work. These more mature students receive training in jazz as well as continuing to build ballet and tap technique, and participate in 75 minute weekly classes. Class placement is by age, and new and returning students are welcome. (Beginning students older than 11 may also be admitted with permission from the teacher).
Class time:
Mondays 5:30-6:45
A3 Ballet/Tap/Jazz (ages 11 & up) by placement only, $90 min.
"Academy" level classes are for students ready for more challenging work. The A3 class is for students age 11 and up who have completed several years of dance training, and admission to the class is with permission from a dance teacher. Class is 90 minutes per week and will incorporate ballet, tap and jazz.
Thursdays 5:15-6:45
Musical Theatre Dance (Gr. 1-12), 60 min.
Musical theatre dance classes are designed to complement the OC Youth Theatre program and offer an opportunity for theatre students to enhance their dance training for the stage. Classes incorporate musical theatre jazz and tap. Class placement is by age/grade and classes are appropriate for beginner-advanced students.
Musical Theatre Dance 1 (Elementary), Grades, 1 - 5, 60 min.
Saturdays 9:30-10:30am
Musical Theatre Dance 2, Grades 6 - 12, 60 min.
Saturdays, 10:30-11:30am
Musical Theatre Dance 3 Grades 9 - 12, 60 min. This class was canceled due to low enrollment. Interested students may attend Musical Theatre Dance 2 or Teen Jazz & Tap 1 or 2 for similar class content. Please contact the office with any questions.
Adult Tap (Ages 14 & up), 60 min.
These are fun, open classes for adults of all ages who are looking to freshen up their dance skills and get some exercise. Classes are offered for beginners and more experienced dancers as the instructor will work with students to progress at their own pace. Teens age 14 & up are also welcome. Attire is comfortable exercise or dance clothes. Tap shoes are needed (any style/color).
Instructor: Lola Griffin
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am - Recommended for beginners & those with limited dance experience, or those who have not danced in awhile.
Mondays 6:45-7:45pm - Recommended for students with intermediate dance skills, looking for a faster-paced class.
Teen Intermediate Ballet (A4 Ballet) (ages 13 & up), 60 min., by placement only
Please contact the office for more information about this class.
Oldham County Performance Troupe (OCPT)
OCPT is a pre-professional program comprised of students ages 10-18. Courses are designed to prepare students to be "triple threats" (dancing, singing and acting) at the collegiate and/or professional level. OCPT students take weekly classes in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre dance and acrobatics and participate in group rehearsals. The time commitment ranges from 3 - 7 hours in a typical week, depending on age and experience level. The troupe is a serious commitment due to the intense focus of the program. A limited number of students are selected each year through an audition process in August.
To request an individual audition mid-school year, please contact the Arts Center office.
Audition requirements: Students should wear dance attire (leotard and tights for girls, t-shirt/tank and dance shorts or athletic pants for--- boys), and bring all dance shoes that they have (ballet, tap, jazz) for the dance part of the audition.
Auditionees should also come prepared to sing a Broadway showtune of their choice, with an accompaniment track on their phone (no background vocals).
