Youth Dance

YMCA Dance classes provide instruction, practice, and opportunities for self-expression in a variety of dance forms. (Jump To Program List)

Ballet

Introduction to proper ballet technique including barre work, across the floor, and combinations offer a fun way to get in shape and develop basic skills and coordination.

Creative dance

Students explore space, motor skills, and rhythmic activities. Having fun, exploring movement concepts, developing dance skills, strengthening the
body and brain, interacting with others - it all happens in creative dance class.

Tap/jazz

Combination jazz and tap class, provides dancers a strong foundation in dance.  Dancers receive instruction and develop technique in both styles, and learn how to combine basic steps into choreography.

Contemporary

Dancers explore elements of energy, space, and time as they learn to express their ideas in movement. Youth develop skills, gain strength and flexibility, and increase range of motion and coordination in the context of serving expressive ideas.