Lake Oswego Academy of Dance

Our popular combination classes for younger dancers. Dancers learn fundamentals of jazz, ballet and tap in every class. This class is a wonderful option for dancers who want to explore multiple styles and movements in a fun exciting way. Dancers will perform one of these styles chosen by the instructor in our annual Recital.

Our Lyrical classes focus on a combination of ballet and jazz styles. Lyrical dance often draws from the lyrics and emotions of a song to influence the choreography.

Our contemporary classes focus on combining several styles of dance including jazz, ballet, modern and lyrical. This style is fluid, challenging and creative. It is sure to enhance students abilities and knowledge about dance and its many elements.

Designed for the advanced dancer with a strong ballet background. Our Pre Pointe class is perfect for dancers interested in further strengthening their ballet technique, potentially advancing to Pointe or improving their work once already on Pointe. Evaluations are required to be accepted onto Pointe. Inquiries can be made through the office.

Ballet is the basis of all dance. It enhances all other styles of dance and provides balance, strength and fluid movement. It helps the dancer achieve excellent technique, poise, and posture. Our dancers learn the foundations of classic ballet. Classes include stretching, muscle strengthening, reinforcing ballet positions with basic ballet movements. Beginning will teach the fundamentals of ballet technique whereas intermediate will reinforce and expand upon the movements previously learned, bringing the dancer to a more advance level.

The perfect first class for our youngest dancers at ages 3 and 4. This class combines storytelling, and ballet basics to create an imaginative dance. Skills focus on gross motor movement, ballet and musicality. Dancers learn a choreographed routine to a song which is performed at the end of the session.

A variety of styles from broadway, post-modern, traditional and rhythmic tapping are taught. Our classes reinforce rhythm, technique, coordination, presentation and style. Dancers will learn how to create a variety of sounds by working through their feet and into the floor in this exciting style.

One of our most popular classes! This style of dance will work to incorporate Jazz technique including kicks, jumps, and turns with an upbeat Hip Hop style.

This style of dance will work to incorporate new age stylistic jazz with old school classical elements to further your dancers knowledge and exploration of jazz dancing. Jazz includes working on strengthening technique and the skill set of each dancer.

Our dancers love this upbeat class, as it gives them the opportunity to infuse their own personality and style into new, learned moves. Add a mix of the latest songs and you have a high-energy, and fun class for all!

This is an intermediate level open ballet class for beginners and returning dancers. The understanding of ballet technique and complex combinations is expected. Dancers should know ballet positions, steps and terms, and also wear proper ballet slippers. The class begins with complete barre warm up and center work. The emphasis in this class is on alignment, proper technique, and artistry. I encourage listening to your body and making proper modifications, so that we are able to experience the joy of dance for many years to come!