OC Ballet Youth Academy Open House + FREE CLASS WEEK!

Join us for our Open House week, 6/3-6/8 ! Welcome new students to try free classes for ages 2-14 in Ballet, Contemporary & Hip Hop!

By Ohio Contemporary Ballet

Date and time

June 3 · 4pm - June 8 · 12pm EDT

Location

Ohio Contemporay Ballet Center

3558 Lee Rd. Shaker Heights, OH 44120

About this event

  • 4 days 20 hours

OC Ballet Youth Academy Open House Week, June 3 - 8, 2024!

OC Ballet Youth Academy invites new students wishing to try free dance classes for ages 2-14. We offer ballet, contemporary and hip hop classes in a fun and nurturing environment!

OC BALLET YOUTH ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE & FREE CLASSES!

PRE-SCHOOL BALLET:

  • THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024: 4:00-4:30pm Parent & Me Ballet (ages 2-4)
  • THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024: 4:30-5:00pm Creative Ballet (ages 2-4)
  • THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024: 5:00-5:45pm Pre-Primary Ballet (ages 4.5-6)
  • SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024: 9:30-10:00am Creative Ballet (ages 2-4)
  • THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2024: 10:00-10:45am Pre-Primary Ballet (ages 4.5-6)

BALLET FOR BEGINNING YOUTH & TEENS:

  • MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024: 4:30-5:30pm Primary Ballet (Ages 7&up)
  • THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024: 4:30-5:30pm Ballet 1 (Ages 9&up)
  • THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2024: 5:30-6:30pm New to Ballet (Ages 11&up)
  • SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024: 10:45-11:45am New to Ballet (Ages 7-13)

HIP HOP FOR BEGINNING YOUTH & TEENS:

  • TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024: 5:30-6:30pm Beginning Hip Hop (Ages 7&up)
  • TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024: 6:30-7:30pm Beginning Hip Hop (Ages 11&up)

A high energy class that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B and pop music together with original movements and grooves or steps that have their base in jazz/funk. Techniques are taught through learning choreography that is appropriate for each level of class.

CONTEMPORARY FOR BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE YOUTH & TEENS:

  • WEDS., JUNE 5, 2024: 5:30-6:30pm Advanced Beginning Contemporary (Ages 7&up)
  • WEDS., JUNE 5, 2024: 6:30-7:30pm Beginning Contemporary (Ages 7&up)

Contemporary is a hybrid of ballet, jazz, lyrical and modern dance styles. It is a ballet-based technique that allows a greater range of movement. This class focuses on centering, strengthening the body, increasing flexibility, improving balance, proper placement, body alignment, fluidity, and emotion.


Frequently asked questions

What should I wear?

Whatever you want! Athletic wear, sweats, or a leotard and tights-whatever makes you feel comfortable and ready to dance! Certain more advanced ballet classes do require ballet slippers, but for Beginning and New to Ballet classes socks are just fine!

Where are you located?

In The Dealership at 3558 Lee Road in Shaker Heights.

Do I have to have danced before to try a class?

Youth classes free classes join by age group. The children's classes offered on 6/8/24 are beginning. For higher levels contact academy@ocballet.org.

Organized by

Ohio Contemporary Ballet formerly Verb Ballets engages people through bold performances rooted in contemporary ballet and strives to be a vital community asset by providing access to dance opportunities and education in the Great Lakes region and beyond.

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