What do I need for dance class?
- Ballet shoes/slippers
- Dance attire
YMCA Dance is a great way for kids to get active and express themselves creatively!
Our dance programs provide your child with the opportunity to learn and have fun while also growing their self-confidence and developing a sense of discipline. Classes are staffed by passionate instructors with years of training, enthusiasm for the art of dance and a desire to give your children a positive experience.
YMCA at Pabst Farms
Imagination Theatre: (Ages 4-7)
A first theater experience! Each week the young actors will become their characters through play, learn about vocal projection, blocking, and memorization while working towards a performance to showcase their hard work on the last day of class.
Theatrical Jazz 2: (Ages 8-12)
Students will build on ballet and jazz skills while incorporating musical theatre elements. Our focus will be on more intricate dance skills, with a brief introduction to acting and singing. A great class to build confidence and self-expression.
Pre Ballet: (Ages 3-5)
Introduction to ballet positions, stretching, and center combinations.
Ballet 1: (Ages 4-6)
Curriculum designed to further develop our center combinations and ballet positions (arms, legs, feet) as well as the addition of turns and leaps.
Theatrical Jazz: (Ages 6-9)
A dance class that merges a variety of dance styles, including ballet and jazz, along with theatre elements. Our focus will be on dance, with a brief introduction to acting and singing. A great class to build confidence and self-expression.
Dance Upon a Time: (Ages 2-5)
Children dance and move their way through a story as the instructors read and lead them through the activities. Have fun bringing books to life.