Youth and Teen Dance Classes

ODC is dedicated to the lifecycle of the artistic process and aims to inspire audiences, cultivate artists, engage community, and foster diversity and inclusion through dance. ODC believes that just as the benefits of a dance class extend beyond the classroom, so does the learning. A $65 Beyond the Classroom Registration Fee is charged at the time of enrollment to each student to provide additional opportunities to cultivate the complete dancer. This fee helps cover administrative costs, health & safety procedures, and teacher training sessions. Depending on the student’s class and level, this fee will also help cover in-house field trips, student evaluations, props and materials for classroom use, production costs for performance opportunities, additional rehearsals, and special programming throughout the school year. The $65 Beyond the Classroom Registration Fee also includes a student ticket to any ODC School production (including The Velveteen Rabbit). Register early and save! ODC will waive the annual registration fee to those who register for 2026-2027 classes by June 30, 2026.

ODC offers a 10% tuition discount to students enrolled in multiple classes in a session, or to siblings who enroll simultaneously. Registration is conducted on a first come, first serve basis. Please register early, as many classes fill up and we are not able to adjust class capacity. Bring a friend and save! ODC will waive the annual registration fee for returning families who refer new students, for both families.

To register, please contact the ODC Youth & Teen Program administrative staff directly at registration@odc.dance, call 415-549-8520, or text 707-653-5541.

Early Bird Discount
Register early and save! ODC will waive the annual registration fee to those who register for 2026-2027 classes by June 30, 2026.

Fall, Spring, & Academic Year-Long Program

Students in the Young Creative Program (ages 2-7) can enroll in classes based on age and interest, and will register for the fall session, then again for the spring session. Please note that classes are enrolled on a first come, first serve basis for both sessions, and students are not automatically re-enrolled for Young Creative classes in the spring session. The complete spring schedule will be announced later this fall, with enrollment opening for spring on November 1, 2026. Classes in the Youth & Teen Program (ages 8-18) are cumulative and yearlong over the course of the academic school year. Students remain with the same class and level for both the fall and spring sessions. Cross-training in different dance modalities is highly encouraged in our program for our students to develop their full dance potential.

Class attendance is crucial for a successful experience at ODC School. If an extenuating circumstance, injury, or sensitive personal matter arises, please contact the ODC School Youth & Teen Program administrative staff directly. To report an absence or other issue, please email registration@odc.dance or text 707-653-5541.

 For classes that require academic year-long enrollment, the ODC Youth & Teen Program offers two types of payment plans. A current credit card must be provided and stored on-file in order to participate.

• Two-Payment Plan: first payment due at time of registration, second payment due January 15, 2027 (5% service fee added to tuition*).
• Nine-Payment Plan: first payment due at time of registration, with eight payments automatically charged on the 15th of every month from October, 2026 through May, 2027 (10% service fee added to tuition*).
          *Payment plan service fees are capped at $180 per student.

There are no refunds. Please select classes carefully! If a student becomes ill, injured, or is otherwise unable to remain in the program, an online withdrawal form must be completed. Please contact school staff to discuss options and to request a withdrawal form. The remaining tuition amount will be credited to your ODC account for future use. This credit does not expire and can be used in any program.

Prospective students may do a trial class at the beginning of the fall or spring sessions, space permitting. Trial classes are subject to availability and must be arranged in advance with ODC School staff. The fee for a trial class is $35. Tuition will be prorated starting the following class if the family decides to move forward with registration. Please contact the school at registration@odc.dance within 24 hours of a trial class to confirm your space. After 24 hours, your space in the class will not be held.

Guardian observation days are only available on designated days which are scheduled in advance by ODC staff and faculty. Observations are announced via email notification in the weeks prior to the set date for each class, and usually take place toward the end of the fall and spring sessions.

Young Creative: Form-fitting clothing that the dancer can easily move in and bare feet. No baggy clothing, jeans or dresses/skirts unless the student wears shorts underneath. Welcome to Hip Hop requires sneakers (sneakers must be reserved for studio use only in order to protect our floors from dirt).

Contemporary:  Form-fitting clothing that shows the body and that the dancer can easily move in. No baggy clothing, jeans, skirts, or dresses. Solid color leggings with a solid color leotard or tank top, with hair secured completely out of the face. Classes are taken barefoot. Further instruction on the preferred attire will be given by the teacher at the start of the session.

Ballet: Pink convertible tights and ballet slippers with solid color leotards based on the student’s level. Or white, black, or solid color t-shirt/tank top based on the student’s level and black, gray, flesh- tone tights or leggings with ballet slippers.

Youth Beginning Ballet, Teen Ballet I, II: Black

Pre-Ballet: Pastels
Ballet I: Pink
Ballet II: Light Blue
Ballet III: Dark Blue
Ballet IV: Green
Ballet V: Red or Purple
Ballet VI: Classic leotard in any solid color.
Further instruction on the preferred attire will be given by the teacher at the start of the session.

All other classes: Form-fitting clothing that is easy to move in with hair secured completely out of the face. No skirts, jeans, or baggy clothing. Sneakers for Hip Hop (sneakers must be reserved for studio use only in order to protect our floors from dirt). Tap shoes for tap classes. Dance Around the World will have specific requests according to the style being studied. Details will be announced by the teacher during class. If you have questions about the dress code or would like to explore different options, please contact Youth & Teen Program staff directly at registration@odc.dance

For students of ballet and/or contemporary who are enrolled in the year-long program (ages 7 and up), instructors will provide a student evaluation form with the student’s placement for the following year. The form will be sent to families by the school staff before the start of enrollment for the following school year. All placement decisions are made at the discretion and professional opinion of faculty, and take into account the best interest and progression of the student.

For prospective teen students with prior experience in ballet and/or contemporary who wish to continue their training with the ODC Youth & Teen Program, a placement class is required. Students must pre-register for the placement class, scheduled for August 21, 2026. The fee for the placement class is $35. Prospective students in ages 9-11 with previous experience will be placed by school staff on a case-by-case basis. Other students can select an appropriate class based on age and interest.

Policy of Inclusion ODC staff and faculty instill a culture of inclusion and kindness in the studio from the very start of the session. The ODC Youth & Teen Program has a zero-tolerance policy pertaining to bullying or exclusion of any kind.

Students are expected to attend all classes and are strongly encouraged to participate in performances. Students must arrive promptly for class, wearing proper attire, and be prepared, respectful, and eager to learn. Any form of inappropriate behavior will jeopardize participation in the Youth & Teen Program

Each year, ODC school aims to make dance accessible to everyone in the community. We fundraise throughout the year to offer scholarships to a large number of students in our program. Please help us by donating to the scholarship fund at odc.dance/scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need, motivation, and commitment. Scholarships are available to students (ages 8+) who seek to enroll for the academic year-long program. Scholarship students are held to a high expectation of commitment, attendance, and behavior. Inconsistent attendance will jeopardize a student’s scholarship status. Scholarship information and applications are available on our website at odc.dance/youth&teen or by contacting registration@odc.dance. Scholarship information and applications are available here.

Deadline for scholarship application submission:
Fall 2026, August 28, 2026
Summer 2027: May 30, 2027.

At ODC we are always looking for people who want to get more involved. The Parent Advisory Group is formed of members of our community who are ambassadors to our programs, providing feedback about our policies, curriculum, and operations. They help in our fundraising efforts making connections in the community, spreading the word about the Mission of ODC. Please contact the school office for information or to get involved.

Registration starts on November 1, 2026

Summer Weekend Classes (Ages 2-17), June 5-July 25, 2027
An 8-week session offering a wide variety of dance styles and levels welcoming to beginners and mixed-levels.

Summerdance (Ages 8-12): July 5-16, 2027
Each day offers an array of different styles of dance, music, and composition, as well as built in breaks for lunch and snacks. At the end of each week, we have a mini performance. 

Summer Teen Lab (Ages 13-17): June 7-July 2, 2027
A 4-week intensive for students with at least three years of experience. Each week offers technique classes with a specific focus in contemporary, ballet, hip hop, composition/choreography, musical theater dance, jazz, and more! Each week is unique and includes creative components as well as technical training.

ODC School Director
Kimi Okada

ODC Director of School Programming
Carlos Venturo

ODC Youth & Teen Program Coordinator
Michelle Lynch

ODC School Administrative Associate
Natalie Gutierrez

ODC School Operations Manager
Molly Matutat

Ballet Program Director
Christopher Lam

Para obtener información acerca del programa de niños y jóvenes de la escuela ODC, por favor envíe un mensaje a registration@odc.dance. La solicitud de beca se encuentra aquí.

Fecha límite para la solicitud de beca:
Otoño de 2026: 28 de agosto de 2026
Verano de 2027: 28 de mayo de 2027