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Butterfly Ballerinas
Ballet shoes required.
Irvine: Transform into a magical butterfly by earning your butterfly wings in this ballet and creative movement class. Class consists of beginning ballet movements across the floor and practice at the barre; dancers progress through these movements and ballet terminology towards earning their ‘wings’ and performing for parents on the last day of class. (Ages 3-6)
Newport Beach: Transform into a magical butterfly by earning your butterfly wings in this ballet and creative movement class. Class consists of beginning ballet movements across the floor and practice as a group. Children also engage in creative movement activities, learn spatial awareness, listening skills and how to work in a group setting with other dancers. Ballerinas progress through these movements and ballet terminology towards earning their “wings” and performing for parents on the last day of class. (Ages 3-6)
Commercial Dance & Dance the Magic Prep
Jazz or Tennis Shoes required.
Irvine: Get a glimpse into the world of commercial dance used in television, parades and on stage. Forms explored include contemporary and street dance forms of jazz, hip hop, character dance and lyrical. Class has emphasis on stage and performance presence needed for all types of performing. Sneakers and jazz shoes required. This class is a prerequisite for the Dance the Magic Parade Performer Group class, but does not guarantee approval/enrollment into the Dance the Magic Parade Performer class or camp. (Ages 4-8)
Coming Soon! Newport Beach: For those interested in the Dance the Magic Disneyland Parade or overall stage performing, this class gives a glimpse into the world of commercial dance. Forms explored include contemporary and street dance forms of jazz, hip hop, character dance and lyrical. Class has emphasis on stage and performance presence needed for all types of performing. This class is a prerequisite for the Dance the Magic Parade Performer Group class, but does not guarantee approval/enrollment into the Dance the Magic Parade Performer class or camp. (Ages 5-9) *Class available for viewing online, but enrollment opens in Spring.
Intro to Movement (Parent & Me)
Lake Forest: Play, learn, cultivate movement, socialization, motor and listening skills while getting the wiggles out in this imaginative class. Children and parents participate in creative movement activities that include various props, pretend play through dance, move to nursery songs and dance with parachutes and bubbles. This fun course is suitable for both boys and girls. Parent participation required. (Ages 1.5-3)
Irvine: Toddlers will learn basic movement and coordination skills through imaginative play, bubbles, creative movement and popular children’s songs. Class includes various props, listening skills, development of motor skills, tumbling and dance movements. Parent participation required. (Ages 1.5-3)
Irish Dance Beginner
Learn the Irish dance technique with the raised leg and quick foot movements of this performance dance form. Individual movements and choreography encompass this class taught by a skilled Irish dance instructor. Ages 5-9 & 10-13. Ballet or jazz shoes required if dancer does not purchase soft Irish dancing shoes. Participants must be registered in sessions 1 and 2 in order to participate in the OC Dance Productions Dance Recital, costume fee applies.
Musical Theatre Broadway Dance
Laguna Niguel & Chino: Get ready for Broadway! With a focus on performance quality; develop confidence, individuality and creativity while learning lyrics, basic jazz dance & stage choreography along with acting skills to routines. Suitable to those new to musical theater or wanting new choreography. Appropriate for boys and girls. (Ages 4-8)
Irvine & Newport Beach: Ever wanted to dance, sing and shine like a Broadway star? This class focuses on performance quality and stage presence while learning beginning dance choreography to popular show tunes. Suitable for those new to dance or musical theater. Dance skills are jazz based. (Ages 6-10)
Parent & Me Enchanting Fairies and Princess Ballet
Fountain Valley: Enter the land of enchanting fairies and graceful princesses in this beginning ballet class. Dancers will “earn their wings” by learning the fundamentals of ballet and creative movement with an element of fun and fantasy. With a little help from parent/caretaker, children use props, dress in colorful tutus, have fairytale story time, dance to classical fairytale music and make crafts. Each session features a different Princess/Fairy and instructor provides dance skirts and props. Active parent/caretaker participation is required. $5 Craft Fee (Ages 1.5-4)
Superhero Hip Hop & Creative Movement
Calling all cape-wearing, dancing superheroes! Capes and special superhero powers make this creative movement and hip hop class action packed while promoting imaginative play and dance exploration. Last class is a super-zapping performance. Sneakers required. $5 Craft Fee (Ages 3-6)