OTTAWA DANCE ACADEMY

Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Stretch, and Acro Classes

What we do

OTTAWA DANCE ACADEMY

High quality dance education for children and adults

What we do

OTTAWA DANCE ACADEMY

WE TEACH OUR STUDENTS THE ART OF DANCE

What we do

OTTAWA DANCE ACADEMY

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What we do

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About us Ottawa Dance Academy offers dance education for children and adults

Students study in a supportive, positive, and friendly environment. Our curriculum is created to make a balance between the technical growth and creative expression of the students. The dances classes are designed for the students to adapt to the professionalism and rigorousness that is offered. Our students are known across various dance competitions (such as Ticket To Broadway, Shine Dance Competition, Hit The Floor) to be very disciplined and well trained. 

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"The primary goal of Ottawa Dance Academy is to guide our students through the art of dance, starting from foundational dance vocabulary to achieving semi-professional and professional performance levels"

Our Programs Ottawa Dance Academy offers the following programs:

Beginner Program focuses on the fundamentals of choreography, dance vocabulary, and simple dance routines. Students will learn basic moves and the theory of the dance style they choose. The program gives students the chance to perform in the end-of-year concert. (Total class time per week can range from 1 to 3 hours) (For all ages)

Intermediate Program offers a more advanced level compared to the Beginner Program, further enhancing students' training and skills. The program includes 4.5 hours of classes per week and provides students with the opportunity to perform in the end-of-year concert. It is for all ages.

Part-Time Competitive Program is designed for students who have a passion for dance and want the excitement and challenge of the competitive experience but only want to commit to part-time training. Dancers will train in Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Acro. The program offers 6 to 8 hours of classes per week. It is mandatory for dancers to attend regional competitions, as well as a summer intensive program and workshops. Admission is based on the recommendation of ODA staff or through an audition.

Full-Time Competitive Program is geared towards dancers who crave intense training. In this program, dancers will develop self-discipline, responsibility, and teamwork. Students must display exemplary technique and above-average development potential. The program includes 9 to 12+ hours of training per week (in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, and Acro). Attendance at regional and national competitions, as well as participation in a summer intensive program and workshops, is mandatory. Admission is based on the recommendation of ODA staff or through an audition.

Ballet Classes

Ballet Classes

Ballet Classes are based on the Vaganova method. Students will study the fundamentals of ballet, creative movement, and the technique of ballet.
Jazz Class and Contemporary Class

Jazz

In Jazz Class the students will study the vocabulary of styles, and work with various dance techniques to create routines.
Contemporary Class

Contemporary

In Contemporary Class the students will study the vocabulary of styles, and work with various dance techniques to create routines.
Stretch Classes

Stretch Classes

In Stretch Classes students will be working on splits, over-splits, flexibility, and other exercises that are founded on the physics of ballet. Stretch Classes will improve the flexibility, the muscle tone, as well as the coordination of students.
HipHop Classes

Hip-Hop Classes

Our Hip-Hop classes are based on the street style of leading hip-hop communities in the West-Coast and Europe. The students will be learning modern movements and integrating them into routines.
Acro Classes

Acro Classes

In Acro classes, students will be able to develop their agility, flexibility, and strength. The program will begin with elementary acro movements, and end with some of the hardest tricks.