Ohio Performing Arts Institute

Looking to get your 3-5 year old started in Dance? This is the perfect introduction to dance! Email us for more info.

No previous training. Emphasis is on creative movement.

Class will focus on basic ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology and musicality.

Class will focus on basic ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology and musicality.

Class will focus on intermediate ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology and musicality. *Instructor Permission Required to enroll.

Class will focus on advanced ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology and musicality. *Instructor Permission Required to enroll.

Primarily an intermediate/advanced ballet class, Placement helps to hone technique such as body placement and add to your current practice. *Instructor Permission Required to enroll.

All pointe classes are designed for students with previous ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles. *Instructor Permission Required to Enroll.

All pointe classes are designed for students with previous ballet training. Students will utilize previously learned ballet technique while working in pointe shoes. Each class includes barre exercises, center floor work and across the floor combinations. These exercises focus on strengthening the feet and ankles. *Instructor Permission Required to Enroll.

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. This is a great class for any beginners!

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement.

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. *Instructor Permission Required to Enroll.

Our jazz classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology and style with an emphasis on proper technique, alignment and movement quality. Dancers in contemporary/jazz classes will improve flexibility and coordination through fun, age appropriate movement and exercises. Modern and Contemporary Dance forms allow students to explore their individual dance style outside of the structure of traditional ballet and jazz classes.

Dancers in contemporary classes will improve flexibility and coordination through fun, age appropriate movement and exercises. Modern and Contemporary Dance forms allow students to explore their individual dance style outside of the structure of traditional ballet and jazz classes. *Instructor Permission Required to enroll.

Our jazz classes teach basic jazz dance technique, terminology and style with an emphasis on proper technique, alignment and movement quality. *Instructor Permission Required to Enroll.

This course introduces students to some of the fundamental skills and tools required for developing the acting process. In addition, students learn how to behave as a professional  actor as they demonstrate the focus and respect necessary in an acting class, on stage, or on set.

An intermediate Jazz Class designed for those interested in furthering or beginning their jazz technique education. Perfect for Musical Theatre students who want to improve dance skills.

Springfield Ballet Theater. Registration by invitation with instructor permission only. OPAI's pre-professional ballet company.

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Designed for Men ages 15 & up interested in starting or continuing their dance journey! Ballet, Jazz, and Partnering/Lifting techniques will be covered.

Literally "Dance of Two". An Advanced ballet partnering class. Foundational partnering, weight transfer, assisted turns, overhead lifts, etc. *Instructor Permission Required to enroll.

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Class will focus on advanced ballet technique, proper body alignment, French terminology and musicality. *Instructor Permission Required to enroll.