Dance Classes in Quinte West & Belleville
Ontario Dance Academy offers technical and supportive dance training for students of all ages. Explore our class options below to find the perfect fit for your dancer.
All dance classes build toward an end-of-season on-stage performance in costumes, creating a meaningful, memorable experience where dancers step into the spotlight,
share their progress, and leave the stage feeling celebrated, capable, and proud.
Preschool & Mini Programs (Ages 3–8)
Our early-years programming begins at age 3 and is designed to build confidence, coordination, and classroom readiness through upbeat, age-appropriate classes.
Ages 3 to 6 can choose Ballet, a Jazz and Tap Combo, or Hip Hop.
For dancers ages 5 to 8 who are ready for an added challenge, we also offer Acro
and Bharatanatyam through supportive, structured instruction.
Classes offered at ODA
Ballet
Our ballet program follows both the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD) syllabi to provide structured, progressive training. Dancers develop strong technique including posture, alignment, musicality, strength, and control while building artistry and precision. Our qualified instructors teach with care and support each dancer’s individual growth at an appropriate pace.
Jazz
Blending classical jazz technique with contemporary lines, musical styles, and dynamic movement, our Jazz classes are high-energy and technically grounded.
Dancers build strong foundations in balance, strength, and flexibility while learning
how to interpret music with clarity and intention. We place a strong emphasis on performance quality, musicality, and style.
Acro
Acro classes focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility, and control through
safe and progressive acrobatic training. Skills are introduced and advanced at
each dancer’s individual pace with a strict emphasis on proper technique and body awareness. Dancers work on foundational balance skills, controlled centre work,
and introductory partner elements.
Hip Hop
Inspired by the history and evolution of hip hop culture, our classes incorporate modern choreography and musical influences. Dancers explore rhythmic footwork, grooves,
dynamic isolations, and performance skills. We provide a space for individual expression
to help students build confidence through movement.
Tap
Focusing on rhythm, musicality, and precision, Tap classes teach dancers to create clear percussive sounds that complement the music. Students build speed, coordination, and timing while developing a strong foundation in both classical tap and rhythm-based styles.
Musical Theatre
Combining dance, singing, and acting, this program develops confident and well-rounded performers. Students learn stagecraft, storytelling, and performance skills drawn from
both classic and contemporary musical theatre repertoire to strengthen their expression
and presence on stage.
Bharatanatyam (Classical Indian Dance)
We introduce dancers to one of the world’s oldest classical dance traditions through structured and disciplined training. Students develop strong foundational technique
through precise footwork, controlled body positions, musicality, and expressive movement. Instruction is delivered with deep respect for tradition to make this classical art form accessible to students in Quinte West and Belleville.
Modern
Rooted in the Limón technique, our Modern classes emphasize breath, weight,
suspension, fall and recovery, and expressive use of the body. Dancers develop
coordination, strength, and movement efficiency while exploring grounded, organic movement and dynamic contrast.
Lyrical
Lyrical classes blend elements of ballet and jazz to create expressive, fluid movement that emphasizes musical interpretation and control. Dancers focus on technique, balance, flexibility, and transitions while developing emotional expression and performance quality.
Contemporary
Contemporary classes focus on versatile movement quality, musical interpretation,
and creative expression. Drawing from multiple dance disciplines, dancers explore
grounded movement, dynamic shifts in weight, and intentional use of space while
building strength, control, and flexibility.
