OPDA SUMMER 2024

Name
Days
Location
Jazz Level 2
Jazz dance is based on elements of ballet and modern dance, incorporating syncopation and isolations of the body. By adding more sophistication and finesse to the movement, the students learn about ‘line’ and how the effects from ballet and modern techniques take hold. Jazz overlaps with ballet syllabuses thanks to the similar techniques used in turns, jumps, phrases and transitions. Students of all levels will work on gaining strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, musicality and performance skills. Classes include a warm-up, technique exercises, across-the-floor exercises, choreography and stretches. Level 2 is a class for students with the experience of Grade 1, 2 & 3 Modern or Grade primary, 1,2 &3 Ballet.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio One
On Pointe Dance Academy
Little Acro
Gym classes are arranged by age and ability. We help develop gymnastic skills that include energetic moves and various tricks, while also incorporating our strength building program to improve flexibility and core strength. These classes allow your child to enjoy the physical fitness of gymnastics in a fun, enthusiastic and safe environment.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Modern Grade 6
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio Two
On Pointe Dance Academy
Ballet Grade 2
The foundation of dance, ballet is a classical style. The roots of Imperial Classical Ballet are based on the teaching of the French School from the Paris Opera. The syllabus has now evolved to promote the English classical style and address the changing needs of Ballet dancers today. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. Grade 2 is aimed at students with the experience of Grade 1. This Grade introduces kicks, Jumps and musical Phrasing. This class offers an exam.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio One
On Pointe Dance Academy
Intermediate Tap
Tap dance is a type of dance characterised by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. The sound is made by shoes that have a metal "tap" on the heel and toe. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. This class is aimed at student with previous experience of grade 6. This is a higher exam which offers UCAS points. This class offers an exam.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio Two
On Pointe Dance Academy
Tricks & Acro Level 3
Gym classes are arranged by age and ability. We help develop gymnastic skills that include energetic moves and various tricks, while also incorporating our strength building program to improve flexibility and core strength. These classes allow your child to enjoy the physical fitness of gymnastics in a fun, enthusiastic and safe environment. This class is aimed at students 6- 12 yrs.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Ballet Grade 4
The foundation of dance, ballet is a classical style. The roots of Imperial Classical Ballet are based on the teaching of the French School from the Paris Opera. The syllabus has now evolved to promote the English classical style and address the changing needs of Ballet dancers today. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. Grade 4 is aimed at students with the experience of Grade 3. This Grade introduces intricate foot work and an introductory to turning. This class offers an exam.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio One
On Pointe Dance Academy
Tricks & Acro Level 2
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Ballet Grade 3
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio One
On Pointe Dance Academy
Tricks & Acro Level 1
Gym classes are arranged by age and ability. We help develop gymnastic skills that include energetic moves and various tricks, while also incorporating our strength building program to improve flexibility and core strength. These classes allow your child to enjoy the physical fitness of gymnastics in a fun, enthusiastic and safe environment. This class is aimed at student 12yrs and over.
Monday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Ballet Grade 6
Tuesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Pointe Level 1
This class is dedicated to pointe work in the ballet syllabus. It is compulsory if you are taking Grade 6 and above.
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Pointe Level 2
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Ballet Grade 5
The foundation of dance, ballet is a classical style. The roots of Imperial Classical Ballet are based on the teaching of the French School from the Paris Opera. The syllabus has now evolved to promote the English classical style and address the changing needs of Ballet dancers today. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. Grade 5 is aimed at students with the experience of Grade 4. This Grade introduces further technique work and character dance performance. This class offers an exam.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Contemporary Level 2
Contemporary dance encourages natural, spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It’s all about unrestricted lines and using the space you have, with a focus on self-expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment. With elements of lyrical jazz, ballet and modern dance, contemporary is an exciting fusion that’s becoming increasingly popular. Classes start with a comprehensive warm-up and gradually build up to more elaborate dance routines. Contemporary level 2 is a class for students with the experience of Grade 1, 2 & 3 Modern or Grade primary, 1,2 &3 Ballet.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Intermediate/Advanced 1 Modern
Modern Theatre dance is a highly energetic and rhythmic dance style that originated in America, before spreading throughout the rest of the world. It’s often seen on the stages of musical productions and is known for its theatrical qualities. The style uses travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns which all require strength and flexibility. Our Classes follow the ISTD Syllabus. This class is aimed at students with previous experience of Grade 5/Grade 6 Modern. This grade introduces kicks and further work on core stability. This class offers an exam.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio Two
On Pointe Dance Academy
Primary Ballet (Wednesday)
The foundation of dance, ballet is a classical style. The roots of Imperial Classical Ballet are based on the teaching of the French School from the Paris Opera. The syllabus has now evolved to promote the English classical style and address the changing needs of Ballet dancers today. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. The Primary class is aimed at 6yrs. The grade introduces expressive performance and further co-ordination work. This class offers an exam from the age of 6yrs and above with previous experience of Pre-primary or baby ballet. This is the first exam in the syllabus without teachers support.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Pre-Primary Ballet (Wednesday)
The foundation of dance, ballet is a classical style. The roots of Imperial Classical Ballet are based on the teaching of the French School from the Paris Opera. The syllabus has now evolved to promote the English classical style and address the changing needs of Ballet dancers today. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. The Pre- Primary class is aimed at the ages 3-6, it introduces rhythm, balance, story telling and co-ordination. This class offers an exam from the age of 5yrs, which is a great way to introduce the syllabus exams to the students.
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Free Work Ballet
The foundation of dance, ballet is a classical style. The roots of Imperial Classical Ballet are based on the teaching of the French School from the Paris Opera. This class allows students further training in ballet outside of the set syllabus. To participate in this class students need to be Grade 4 level Ballet or above.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Grade 2 Modern
Modern Theatre dance is a highly energetic and rhythmic dance style that originated in America, before spreading throughout the rest of the world. It’s often seen on the stages of musical productions and is known for its theatrical qualities. The style uses travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns which all require strength and flexibility.Our Classes follow the ISTD Syllabus. Grade 2 is aimed at the age of 7yrs and above with experience of Grade 1. Previous experience in ballet is advised. This grade introduces stretch, rhythm and turns. This class offers an exam.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio Two
On Pointe Dance Academy
Ballet Grade 1
The foundation of dance, ballet is a classical style. The roots of Imperial Classical Ballet are based on the teaching of the French School from the Paris Opera. The syllabus has now evolved to promote the English classical style and address the changing needs of Ballet dancers today. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. Grade 1 is aimed at the age of 7yrs and above with previous experience in Primary Ballet. This grade works further with balance control, rhythm and performance. This class offers an exam.
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Contemporary Level 1
Contemporary dance encourages natural, spontaneous movement and personal interpretation. It’s all about unrestricted lines and using the space you have, with a focus on self-expression, awareness of space and body movement, use of body weight, efficiency of muscle use and safe body alignment. With elements of lyrical jazz, ballet and modern dance, contemporary is an exciting fusion that’s becoming increasingly popular. Classes start with a comprehensive warm-up and gradually build up to more elaborate dance routines.Contemporary level 1 is a class for students with the experience of Grade 6 above in Modern or Ballet.

Ballet or Modern must be taken alongside this class!
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Grade 5 Modern
Wednesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio Two
On Pointe Dance Academy
Grade 3 Tap
Tap dance is a type of dance characterised by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. The sound is made by shoes that have a metal "tap" on the heel and toe. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. Grade 3 is aimed at student with previous experience of grade 2. This class offers an exam.
Wednesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio Two
On Pointe Dance Academy
Jazz Level 1
Jazz dance is based on elements of ballet and modern dance, incorporating syncopation and isolations of the body. By adding more sophistication and finesse to the movement, the students learn about ‘line’ and how the effects from ballet and modern techniques take hold. Jazz overlaps with ballet syllabuses thanks to the similar techniques used in turns, jumps, phrases and transitions. Students of all levels will work on gaining strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, musicality and performance skills. Classes include a warm-up, technique exercises, across-the-floor exercises, choreography and stretches. .Jazz dance is based on elements of ballet and modern dance, incorporating syncopation and isolations of the body. By adding more sophistication and finesse to the movement, the students learn about ‘line’ and how the effects from ballet and modern techniques take hold. Jazz overlaps with ballet syllabuses thanks to the similar techniques used in turns, jumps, phrases and transitions. Students of all levels will work on gaining strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, musicality and performance skills. Classes include a warm-up, technique exercises, across-the-floor exercises, choreography and stretches.
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Modern Grade 3
Modern Theatre dance is a highly energetic and rhythmic dance style that originated in America, before spreading throughout the rest of the world. It’s often seen on the stages of musical productions and is known for its theatrical qualities. The style uses travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns which all require strength and flexibility.Our Classes follow the ISTD Syllabus. Grade 3 is aimed at the age of 8yrs and above with experience of Grade 2. Previous experience in ballet is advised. This grade introduces further work on rhythms and travelling exercises. This class offers an exam.
Thursday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio Two
On Pointe Dance Academy
Breakin Level 2
Breaking is a style born on the streets of the Bronx in New York, during the early 1970s. The style is one of the newest art forms in the dancing world and, when coupled with street dance, provides the "trick" element to a routine. Having said that, breaking is very much a style in its own right. Its foundations lay the groundwork for top rocking, footwork, freezes, power moves and the rest. This class is aimed at students from the age of 12 and over (depending on experience)
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio Two
On Pointe Dance Academy
Grade 5 Tap
Tap dance is a type of dance characterised by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. The sound is made by shoes that have a metal "tap" on the heel and toe. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. Grade 5 is aimed at student with previous experience of grade 4. This class offers an exam.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio Two
On Pointe Dance Academy
HHC Associates (By Invite Only, age 7+)
Must be attending a Street Dance class alongside this class!

A great prep class for Hip-Hop Company!
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio Three
On Pointe Dance Academy
Little Street
Friday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Street Level 3
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Breakin Level 3
Breaking is a style born on the streets of the Bronx in New York, during the early 1970s. The style is one of the newest art forms in the dancing world and, when coupled with street dance, provides the "trick" element to a routine. Having said that, breaking is very much a style in its own right. Its foundations lay the groundwork for top rocking, footwork, freezes, power moves and the rest. This class is aimed at Students from the age of 6yrs - 12yrs ( Depending on experience)
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Street Level 2
Street is an umbrella term for styles of dance the originated from a social scene. House, Locking, Popping, Nu Skool to name a few are all styles that fall under the Street term. Although one of the newest forms of dance genres its roots go all the way back to the 18th Century. Street level 2 is aimed at students From 11 to 14 years(depending in previous experience).
Friday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Street Level 1
Street is an umbrella term for styles of dance the originated from a social scene. House, Locking, Popping, Nu Skool to name a few are all styles that fall under the Street term. Although one of the newest forms of dance genres its roots go all the way back to the 18th Century. Street level 1 is aimed at students From 14 years (depending in previous experience).
Friday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Pre-Primary Ballet (3-4yrs)
The foundation of dance, ballet is a classical style. The roots of Imperial Classical Ballet are based on the teaching of the French School from the Paris Opera. The syllabus has now evolved to promote the English classical style and address the changing needs of Ballet dancers today. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. The Pre- Primary class is aimed at the ages 3-4, it introduces rhythm, balance, story telling and co-ordination. This class offers an exam from the age of 5yrs, which is a great way to introduce the syllabus exams to the students.
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Pre-Primary Ballet (5-6yrs)
The foundation of dance, ballet is a classical style. The roots of Imperial Classical Ballet are based on the teaching of the French School from the Paris Opera. The syllabus has now evolved to promote the English classical style and address the changing needs of Ballet dancers today. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. The Pre- Primary class is aimed at the ages 5-7, it introduces rhythm, balance, story telling and co-ordination. This class offers an exam from the age of 5yrs, which is a great way to introduce the syllabus exams to the students.
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Primary Ballet (Saturday)
The foundation of dance, ballet is a classical style. The roots of Imperial Classical Ballet are based on the teaching of the French School from the Paris Opera. The syllabus has now evolved to promote the English classical style and address the changing needs of Ballet dancers today. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. The Primary class is aimed at 6yrs. The grade introduces expressive performance and further co-ordination work. This class offers an exam from the age of 6yrs and above with previous experience of Pre-primary or baby ballet. This is the first exam in the syllabus without teachers support.
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Primary Tap
Tap dance is a type of dance characterised by using the sounds of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. The sound is made by shoes that have a metal "tap" on the heel and toe. Our classes follow the ISTD syllabus. Primary Tap is aimed at 5 - 8 years.
Saturday
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Tap Grade 1
Saturday
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Studio Four
On Pointe Dance Academy
Stage School
This class studies the style of Musical Theatre. Musical theatre is a form of theatre that incorporates dialogue, music, dancing, singing and acting. The primary focus of this class is to introduce the student to the basic elements of a musical. We select the repertoire from popular musical theatre, often exploring work by composers that include Andrew Lloyd Webber, Boubil and Schoenberg, Kander and Ebb, and many more.In the class students will explore different musicals and pieces from Musical Theatre repertoire. The class is split into different age abilities learning all the disciplines of Singing, Acting and Dancing.
Saturday
1:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Studio Three
On Pointe Dance Academy