Celebrating the art of dance is the philosophy of the YMCA dance program.
The YMCA offers a comprehensive dance program for children between the ages of 18 months to 12 years old, whether you are a beginner or have had years of formal dance training. Dance education at the YMCA allows children to learn new skills, as well as improve existing skills and just have fun expressing themselves through movement!
Creative dance, dance/gymnastics combinations, tap, jazz, ballet and a dance ministry complete the course offerings available at the YMCA. An annual, inexpensive recital is performed each April. All classes are taught by adult instructors. Children of all abilities are welcome to enroll in the program.
Children will be introduced to basic body positions, locomotor moves and ballet terminology. Both movement and music will be age appropriate. Having fun will be emphasized by using props, pantomime and dance games.
Classes offered at:
Maple
Portage
An exciting gymnastics/dance combo class. Have fun while learning skills to improve coordination, strength, flexibility, creativity and self-confidence. Children will spend 30 minutes in a creative dance class and 30 minutes in a gymnastics class.
Classes offered at:
Maple
Portage
Dancers will further develop their skills in ballet. Dancers will perform more complex barre sequences, center floor work and locomotor moves across the floor. Previous dance training is a pre-requisite.
Classes offered at:
Portage
Dancers will further their skills in ballet. Each class will consist of a barre warm-up, center work, and locomotor moves. Previous ballet training and instructor approval is required.
Classes offered at:
Portage
Dancers will learn and rehearse an original ballet. We will practice core Christian values and share gifts of joy and hope with audience members. Performances are in Jan/Feb 2011. Pre-requisites: Must be enrolled in at least one YMCA dance class for Fall 2010. Completed application form and instructor approval. Contact Tina Jordan, director. Fall II.
Classes offered at:
Portage
Upbeat and high energy! Children will learn traditional jazz warm-ups, locomotor moves and combinations. Age-appropriate moves and music.
Classes offered at:
Portage
Dancers will further their training in tradional jazz dance. More complex floor combinations will be taught. Previuos jazz dance training is a pre-requisite.
Classes offered at:
Portage
Dancers will explore the upbeat and fun world of jazz dance. Each class will consist of center warm-up, isolations, strength and flexibility exercises and locomotor moves. High-energy, yet age-appropriate music and moves. Previous jazz dance training is required.
Classes offered at:
Portage
Dancers will further their training in tap dance. More complex tap sequences will be taught. Previous tap dance training is a pre-requisite.
Classes offered at:
Portage
