NEW Location ... Now Open!
437 Portsmouth Ave, Greenland, NH 03840
Located on the 2nd Floor
I am so thrilled to announce this move! OADF is now in a permanent location after 2.5 years of working from home, virtual classes, and select in person clients. Scroll down to read my full story ...
The new space will feature ...
Classes will include (but not be limited too!) ...
Dance Classes will include (but not limited too!) ...
PLUS ...
The new space will feature ...
- An open concept dance & fitness space with Roscoe Adagio Marley flooring. 2 Bathrooms. A waiting room for parents/guardians. A designated equipment room.
Classes will include (but not be limited too!) ...
- Barre, Power Hour, Step Up!, Sunrise Flow, HIIT Cardio/Core ... Family Fitness, baby & Me Fitness.
Dance Classes will include (but not limited too!) ...
- Pre-Dance, Ballet/Tap Combos, Teen Ballet/Jazz Combos, Ballet 1, Ballet 2, Adult Ballet.
PLUS ...
- Dance Birthday Parties in person! Did I mention the studio is above Nik & Charlies Pizzeria? What a perfect addition to a birthday party celebration!
October 2022 - barres, mirrors, flooring, the birthday room ...
September 2022 - just before moving in ...
My story:
In 2019, after 9 years of teaching on the seacoast, working for amazing dance schools, fitness facilities, and colleges, I decided I wanted to branch out and begin working more independently. My teaching journey had ebbed and flowed as I experienced life changes, most specifically the births of my sweet babies and navigating life as a mom. As well as the circumstances out of my control - fitness facilities closing and moving and teaching opportunities evolving. So I started offering dance sessions and fitness classes through a dance studio in Exeter, in addition to my current teaching load at a local gym.
Fast forward to February 2020 when I decided to take the leap, rent space and set a schedule. I established my LLC and was excited for the next phase of my teaching career. I held an Open House with sample classes, swag, and coffee.
Do I need to continue? I believe we all know what March 2020 brought us. A global pandemic. As the world shut down I made the decision to try this "virtual stuff" and set up a small dance floor in my home where I taught ballet and some fitness, mostly to keep community together and see people. As the world kept turning and we learned this pandemic wasn't ending anytime soon, I transitioned to my garage. After months of anxieties, experimenting with virtual equipment, purchasing equipment, technology, software, etc., wondering if I should just throw in the towel until the pandemic ended, I made things work. Pre-dance on Zoom!? Sounds crazy! But I made it work.
As things started to lighten up I thought - this is it, I can try again. But fast forward again to March 2022 and I was told I had torn my meniscus and would need surgery to continue with my career. Long story short - I am still in recovery, but moving forward with an amazing PT team, and I have the renewed confidence that the time is NOW. Pair that with my beautiful children both in school, and the opportunity for growth is in my hands.
I am so looking forward to this next chapter, and I hope the community, my friends and family, new and returning members/students, will be by my side. The support I have already received is indescribable and I am so grateful.
To the future -
Olivia Allen
In 2019, after 9 years of teaching on the seacoast, working for amazing dance schools, fitness facilities, and colleges, I decided I wanted to branch out and begin working more independently. My teaching journey had ebbed and flowed as I experienced life changes, most specifically the births of my sweet babies and navigating life as a mom. As well as the circumstances out of my control - fitness facilities closing and moving and teaching opportunities evolving. So I started offering dance sessions and fitness classes through a dance studio in Exeter, in addition to my current teaching load at a local gym.
Fast forward to February 2020 when I decided to take the leap, rent space and set a schedule. I established my LLC and was excited for the next phase of my teaching career. I held an Open House with sample classes, swag, and coffee.
Do I need to continue? I believe we all know what March 2020 brought us. A global pandemic. As the world shut down I made the decision to try this "virtual stuff" and set up a small dance floor in my home where I taught ballet and some fitness, mostly to keep community together and see people. As the world kept turning and we learned this pandemic wasn't ending anytime soon, I transitioned to my garage. After months of anxieties, experimenting with virtual equipment, purchasing equipment, technology, software, etc., wondering if I should just throw in the towel until the pandemic ended, I made things work. Pre-dance on Zoom!? Sounds crazy! But I made it work.
As things started to lighten up I thought - this is it, I can try again. But fast forward again to March 2022 and I was told I had torn my meniscus and would need surgery to continue with my career. Long story short - I am still in recovery, but moving forward with an amazing PT team, and I have the renewed confidence that the time is NOW. Pair that with my beautiful children both in school, and the opportunity for growth is in my hands.
I am so looking forward to this next chapter, and I hope the community, my friends and family, new and returning members/students, will be by my side. The support I have already received is indescribable and I am so grateful.
To the future -
Olivia Allen