OFF THE GROUND DANCE STUDIO
GROUNDBREAKERS
"OTG dance studio has been the perfect environment for my daughter to thrive as a dancer! Their talented, professional, and encouraging staff has helped her evolve over the years into a strong, graceful, expressive, and confident dancer. Most importantly, she considers OTG her second home and loves to dance there!"
Groundbreakers are Off The Ground's competitive dance teams. Each year, our Groundbreakers teams perform in four competitions, two dance showcases and an end of year recital. Dancers can choose to perform in up to 3 competitive styles, including Jazz, Contemporary, and Hip-Hop. Our Demi, Major, and Pro companies allow for dancers of varying experience to audition, but all involved are serious dancers who wish to improve their skills and experience through dedicated training, competition, and being part of an amazing team. Team requirements include:
• Audition for team placement
• One weekly, hour-long technique class in Ballet/Turns and Leaps
• One weekly, 2 hour Groundbreaker class for each competitive style chosen
All Groundbreakers classes are 1.5-2 hours long and meet 1/week. Styles include (Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary) All groundbreakers students are required to take 1-2 hours of technique (ballet and turns and leaps) 1/week. Groundbreakers are divided into 3 levels (Demi, Major, Pro) depending on skill level and age.
GROUNDBREAKERS 1 STYLE:
*One style class
*Unlimited participation in technique classes
*3 hours class/wk (min)
*4 Competitions/yr (all fees included)
*2 performances (Jan showcase and June recital)
*Team Jacket
*Costume/tights/accessories
*Performance shoes
$3700/yr
GROUNDBREAKERS 2 STYLES:
*Two classes (each 90-120min 1/wk)
*Unlimited participation in technique classes
*5hrs class/wk (min)
*4 Competitions/yr (all fees included)
*2 Performances (Jan showcase and June recital)
*Team Jacket
*Costumes/tights/accessories
*Performance shoes
$5600/yr
GROUNDBREAKERS 3 STYLES
*Three classes (each 90-120min 1/wk)
* Unlimited participation in technique classes
* 6.5hrs class/wk (min)
*4 Competitions/yr (all fees included)
*2 Performances (Jan showcase and June recital)
*Team Jacket
*Costumes/tights/accessories
*Performance shoes
$7500/yr
"We are incredibly thankful to OTG! The growth we have seen in our girls is outstanding. Not only from a dance perspective but from a self confidence one as well! Thank you for being great role models."
OUR APPRENTICE PROGRAM
is for dancers who would are interested in eventually joining a Groundbreakers team, but would like more experience and practice in a slightly less competitive environment. Over the course of a year, dancers in the Apprentice Program train and compete in 3 dance styles, and will participate in two competitions and an end of year recital. Requirements in the Apprentice Program include:
• Apprentice candidates audition with general Groundbreakers auditions
• One weekly, hour-long technique class in Ballet/Turns and Leaps
• Weekly 90min long style classes
APPRENTICE PRICE BREAKDOWN (approx.3rd-5th grade)
All Apprentice style classes are 1 hour long and meet 1 time per week. Styles include Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary. They are also required to take 2 hours of technique, once per week (ballet and turns and leaps ) Apprentice is used as a training program for Groundbreakers.
APPRENTICE 1 STYLE:
*One Style class
*Unlimited participation in technique classes
*2.5 hours of class/wk (min)
*2 competitions/yr (all fees included)
*2 performances (Jan showcase and June recital)
* Team Jacket
*Costumes/tights/accessories
*Performance shoes
$3200/yr
APPRENTICE 2 STYLES:
*Two Style classes (1hour ea. 1/wk)
*Unlimited participation in technique classes
*4 hours of class/wk (min)
*2 competitions/yr (all fees included)
*2 performances (Jan showcase and June recital)
* Team Jacket
*Costumes/tights/accessories
*Performance shoes
$5100/yr
APPRENTICE 3 STYLES:
*Three Style classes (1hour ea. 1/wk)
*Unlimited participation in technique classes
*5 hours of class/wk (min)
*2 competitions/yr (all fees included)
*2 performances (Jan showcase and June recital)
* Team Jacket
*Costumes/tights/accessories
*Performance shoes
$7000/yr
RECITAL/Rec CLASSES
Our recital courses are a perfect way for you or your dancer to develop their skills in year-long class setting. Each class meets once a week for ten months, split into fall and winter sessions. Sessions includes recital-like Watch Weeks, and culminate in the year-end main recital. Recital Classes operate on two sessions, Fall/Winer and Winter/Spring. We strongly recommend that those who take recital classes also take at least one of our technique courses, Ballet or Turns & Leaps, which we offer at a 50% discount for those in a recital class. Note: to perform in the year end recital, dancers must attend both sessions. We also have rec classes for adults and youth as well, offered on a weekly basis. The styles of dance include:
HIP HOP
Hip hop dancing has evolved over the years and keeps evolving today. From popping to breaking to commercial choreography, your dancer will learn how to become diverse in various hip hop styles. With focus on body isolations, musicality, and texture of movement, your dancer will learn a fun and influential way to dance.
JAZZ
Jazz dancers will learn a variation of classic and contemporary jazz technique, with a focus on isolations, pirouettes, leaps, and energetic movement. Classes consist of warm-ups, floor progressions, and center combinations.
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY
Lyrical dancing is a mix between balletic movement, jazz technique , and modern/contemporary dance that is choreographed to the lyrics of a song. Lyrical is a great way for you dancer to become more graceful and mindful of connecting emotion with movement while still learning engaging choreography.
BALLET
Ballet at OTG is a combination of Checetti, Russian, and modern ballet. We believe in dancers using ballet as a tool to heighten their performance and strengthen their technique in all other styles of dance. Ballet choreography at OTG takes a more modern approach and we currently do not offer certification in any ballet style.
TECHNIQUE CLASSES
Off The Ground offers one 2 hour technique course that combines ballet and turns & leaps for anybody who would like to work on their dance fundamentals. Technique classes are requirements for members of both Groundbreakers teams and our Apprentice program. Technique Classes are also highly recommended to students participating in any Recital Classes, and are offered at 50% price for recital students.
TURNS & LEAPS
Turns & Leaps is designed to help your dancer with jazz and lyrical technique. This class focuses on pirouettes, leaps , tilts, calypso, turns in second, etc. This class will also include conditioning and stretching.
BALLET
Ballet at Off The Ground is a combination of Checetti, Russian, and Modern ballet. We believe in dancers using ballet as a tool to heighten their performance and strengthen their technique in all other styles of dance.
*DUE TO COVID 19, ALL TECHNIQUE CLASSES WILL BE HELD ONLINE ONLY
Call (847)-527-9930 or email otgdancectudio@gmail.com for placement information
