Welcome to aoda raeford!
Dance classes are set to start January 5, 2026 (we are taking a break this fall as our owners transition to a new little one in their family). There are limited spots available, so enroll now to reserve your spot! The dance year will conclude with our Annual Spring Recital, tentatively set for June 12/13, 2026.
Enrollment is open now for Current Members! New Member Registration opens Sept 30.
View the following schedule and then use the buttons below to start the enrollment process!
class schedule spring 2026
Classes are set to begin January 5, 2026. All classes are subject to change due to class enrollment.
See end of page for class descriptions.
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Registration & Enrollment Notes:
- We need a certain number of enrollments to run each class, and each class is also limited in size. If we max out slots, we will look at the possibility of opening more classes for different dance styles and/or ages, so be sure to sign up for the waitlist even if a class is full.
- Information concerning tuition rates, policies, dress code, etc, can be found in our Student Handbook on Raeford’s “Rates & Info” page. Please read this handbook thoroughly; this helps us keep our studio professional and on the same page.
- We are affiliated with AODA Fayetteville (the owner of AODA Raeford is the CEO/Artistic Director of both locations and the former owner of AODA Fayetteville), but each studio location is independently owned/operated and therefore has unique tuition rates, policies, dress code, etc. If you are considering transferring from AODA Fayetteville (or vice-versa), please contact us for more important information.
- When you enroll, you will automatically receive studio-related information via email about classes, recital, important dates, etc. You can also find us on Instagram (@aoda.raeford) and Facebook (Alpha & Omega Dance Academy Raeford).
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Current Members can enroll for classes through their AODA Portal by clicking the button below. You will have to re-agree to our liability waiver and policies, and the first month of tuition is due at time of enrollment. To view our current rates and policies, please click here to read our updated Current Member Student Handbook. (If you are transferring from AODA Fayetteville, please contact us to assist you in enrollment as we must transfer you first.)
New Members can begin the registration process by viewing our Info Packet below, contacting us with any questions, and then completing our online registration.
More about each class/dance style…
Ages 2-4
Creative Movement: This is a class where a brand new dancer can learn basic dance and coordination skills while still having fun! For many of our students, this is their first experience with a structured dance or group class, so we will explain and teach how to stand in a line, take turns, share as we dance and play games — all while having fun and moving at a more relaxed pace than our older dance classes. As a result, students will be introduced to the basic foundations of not only dance but also musicality, rhythm, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness, as well as benefit from learning how to follow directions, group play, creative expression, cognitive/physical development, and much more. This will be a fun and exciting class, as well as a helpful tool for students when they move into older dance classes, preschool, or daycare programs! *If child is not fully potty-trained prior to enrollment, they must wear a pull-up/diaper under their dance clothes, and the parent must stay on property (in the hallway), as we are not able to accommodate any diaper changes, etc. This class also does not perform in our Spring Recital; please contact us with any questions.
Ages 4-6
Pre-Ballet/Jazz or Pre-Ballet/Tap: These combination classes are a designed for boys and girls ages 4-6 years old. They combine the foundational basics of ballet and jazz/tap by covering positions, movements, stretches, and terminology. This class is also fun and interactive for children and includes time for creative expression. *This class was formerly called Ballet/Jazz or Ballet/Tap; it is is the same class. Children must also be fully potty-trained prior to enrollment. Thank you!
Ages 7+, 11+
Ballet/Jazz Combo:
This new combo class is designed to introduce students to both classic styles of ballet and jazz. We will rotate through styles each week, maximizing each student’s exposure and growth process. Their recital dance will be either ballet or jazz.
Ballet: Ballet is the foundation of all dance styles and a great class for beginners or the most advanced student. It involves barre, center floor work, and combinations that focus on the dancer's musicality, technique, coordination, core strength, and grace. We recommend ballet for every single dancer, regardless of which style they are focusing on. AODA’s ballet classes utilize French and Cecchetti technique, as well as some Russian technique in the more advanced levels.
Jazz: Our jazz classes can range from broadway jazz to more modern jazz pop, but all jazz is characterized by the use of improvisation and influenced by rhythms and techniques of jazz music. Students will be pushed with this fast-paced, dynamic, and fun choreography! Jazz draws from the same techniques of ballet while changing them slightly to make them unique (purposefully using parallel instead of utilizing one’s turn out, flexing feet instead of always pointing them, etc). This class is recommended for those looking for a fun way to exercise or to increase their cardio in other dance styles, and it is a must-have for those interested in musical theatre, as much of broadway choreography utilizes jazz dance.
Musical Theatre & Tap Combo:
This new combo class is designed to introduce students to the natural combination of musical theatre and tap!
Musical Theatre: Students will have fun while being pushed out of their comfort zone! The musical theater dance style combines broadway jazz and tap styles to make a fun and athletic form of dance. Students will also learn some singing and vocal exercises to hone their voices, and acting skills so they can come alive on stage. This class is a great addition to your dance repertoire and helps prepare you to be a triple threat! We recommend students to supplement these classes with a jazz and/or tap class!
Tap: Tap focuses on natural movement combined with great muscle coordination and memory. The use of taps on the dancer's shoes emphasizes different sounds and rhythms and is lots of fun for people of all ages! Those looking to improve footwork and mental clarity/focus will benefit from taking tap. We also recommend this class to those students pursuing musical theatre, as having tap experience will give auditonees a great advantage.
Adult Classes (non-performing classes)
Adult Ballet: Ballet is a good foundation of dance styles and a great class for beginners or the most advanced student. It involves barre, center floor work, and combinations that focus on the dancer's musicality, technique, coordination, core strength, and grace. We recommend ballet for every single dancer, whether they’re focusing on contemporary or jazz, etc. This ballet class is designed for adults who are beginners in ballet, haven't danced in a while, or have a few years of experience. If you are at an intermediate level, you will receive modifications that are appropriate to your ability. *This class does not perform in Winter Showcase or Spring Recital.
Adult Tap: Tap focuses on natural movement combined with great muscle coordination and memory. The use of taps on the dancer's shoes emphasizes different sounds and rhythms and is lots of fun for people of all ages! This ballet class is designed for adults who are beginners in tap, haven't danced in a while, or have a few years of experience. If you are at an intermediate level, you will receive modifications that are appropriate to your ability. *This class does not perform in Winter Showcase or Spring Recital.