Ohio Performing Arts Institute

Class Schedule - Curriculum
Dress Code - Tuition/Fees

OPAI's class schedule offers SEVEN levels of ballet plus two levels of Pointe. We have two large studios
with mirrors and barres. Each has the amazing
When two levels meet at the same time they are typically in two studios, not combined.

Room/ Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday A   Jazz I 4:30 - 5:30 Ballet I 4:30 - 5:30   Yoga 11:15 - 12:15 B   Intro A 4:30 - 5:30 Intro to Acting 4:30 - 5:30 Tap I 4:30 - 5:30   A Ballet III 5:30 - 6:30 Placement 5:30 - 6:30 Ballet IV 5:30 - 7:00 Ballet V/VI 5:30 - 7:00 SBT 12:30 - 1:30 B Jazz III 5:30 - 6:30 Tap II 5:30 - 6:30 Acting II 5:30 - 6:30 Ballet II 5:30 - 6:30   A Ballet VII 6:30 - 8:00 Jazz V 7:00 - 8:30 Beginning Yoga 6:30 - 7:30 Pointe I 7:00 - 8:00   B Acting I 6:30 - 7:30 Jazz II 6:30 - 7:30 Tap IV 6:30 - 7:30 Intro B 6:30 - 7:30   A Pointe II 8:00 - 8:45   Yoga 7:30 - 8:30     B Jazz IV 7:30 - 8:30   Tap III 7:30 - 8:30     A Pas De Deux 8:45 - 9:30         B           * - Instructor Permission Required PLACEMENT IN ALL CLASSES EXCEPT ACTING IS BASED UPON THE STUDENT'S PROGRESS - NOT AGE CURRICULUM/DRESS CODE CURRICULUM Pre-Ballet - designed to help young children develop a greater sense of body awareness, rhythm, flexibility, and coordination through a multi-approach that stimulates imagination and develops expression Ballet - technique classes are offered at a variety of levels to best accommodate the growth skills of the dancer. Each student is placed in the class or classes most appropriate for his/her level. Pointe - must be enrolled in Ballet VI or VII and Placement; students are introduced to pointe only after several years of serious, quality training and only when young feet, legs and abdominal muscles are strong, and mature. Placement - an intensive, advanced level ballet class that focuses on achieving proper body alignment and correct technique through barre work and centre practice. - Jazz - incorporates moves from the latest in popular jazz in all it's current forms from classical jazz to street funk. Tap - international tap styles taught from Broadway to jazz tap, with an emphasis on combinations, wings, pick-ups, turns, and rhythm. Acting - Stresses improvisation, imagination awareness; Scene studies, monologues, character development for stage, film and television. DRESS CODE Ballet I & II-------Blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair worn in bun Ballet III - VII------- Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair worn in bun Jazz (all levels)--------Leotard & tights - any color, formfitting shirts & shorts permitted, jazz or ballet shoes, hair pulled back,(pony tails allowed) Tap (all levels)--------Comfortable, non-restrictive attire, low-heeled tap shoes required for small children, all shoes must be inspected by instructor before class to prevent floor damage. TUITION/FEES 2007-2008 pricing registration fee $25.00 per student (due at the time of registration) No family pays more than 2 registration fees ($50.00 maximium) Monthly rates: first & second class $39.00 per class/month third class $37.00 per class/month fouth class +$35.00 class/month Monthly class rates are figured annually then split into monthy payments "Pay as you go" per class rate $15.00 NEW! OPAI now offers auto-debiting for fees and tuition. Sign up this fall and get a $20.00 credit.

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