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Dance Instruction
Ohio Dance Theatre receives ongoing support from the following:
Official School of Ohio Dance Theatre, a professional dance company, supports the training and encourages the growth of all students by providing a positive and nurturing environment for both career tract and recreational students.
Founded in 1992, The School of Ohio Dance Theatre is recognized as Lorain County's premiere dance training program, providing the highest standard of arts education for children and adults.
The school offers comprehensive community programs for students
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The individual needs of each student are emphasized with continuous focus on proper technique and creative expression.
Students are placed in a level of instruction based on both their achievement and ability.
Performance opportunities include Ohio Dance Theatre's Youth Ensemble and ODT's annual production of The Nutcracker, as well as other story ballets and outreach programs throughout the year.
The young student has the greatest potential for developing technical strengths, musicality and artistic awareness. The School of ODT's varied curriculum and progression of levels allows for the development of a strong, versatile dancer.
ODT Curriculum includes Ballet Technique, Pointe, Variations, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance, Stretch and Conditioning and PIlates based fitness classes.
Special programs for the serious student includes Pre-professsional Divisions, Intensive and ODT Youth Ensemble.
of all ages, from very young children through teens and adults as well as intensive pre-professional training for the serious young dancer.
made possible under the direction and guidance of caring and highly professional faculty.
through a program that enables each student to gradually build a strong, safe foundation in dance training.
by developing discipline, focus and the sense of accomplishment through the study and training of dance by improving classical technique, deveoping creative expression and cultivating the quality of performance.
