Niles Buchanan YMCA

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Dance


Creative Movements

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Creative Movements I
For children ages 3 years +. A fun intro class that introduces various dances such as ballet, jazz, & expressive movement. Games & exercises will enhance cognitive/social development and teach classroom etiquette.

Creative Movements II
For children ages 4 years +. A great class to kids who do not know what dance they want to go into. This will give them a taste of everything.




Ballet

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Ballet I
For children ages 3 - 5. In this class students will experience fun, simplified basic steps through musical rhythm games, limbering exercises, & coordination movements.

Ballet II
For children ages 6 - 8. This class will teach basic technique & form of ballet with fun games and exercise.

Ballet III
For children ages 9 - 12. This class will develop a solid ballet foundation. It will cover proper body alignment, vocabulary, and movements.

Ballet IV
For teens ages 13 - 17. A classical dance form demanding grace, precision, formalized steps, and gestures in order to create beauty, elegant lines, and expressions through movement. (Special shoes required)

Pointe/Ballet V
For teens ages 13 +. Ballet dance uniting a position of the extreme tips of the toes. (Special shoes required)




Jazz

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For children ages 7+. Students will the fun style of jazz: various dances characterized and influenced by rhythms and techniques of jazz music.




Irish Dance

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For children ages 6+. This class will teach the basics of soft & hard shoe Irish Dancing, learning both jigs & reels.




Hip Hop

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Hip Hop I
For children ages 6 - 11. A high-energy class that will teach basic hip-hop, latest trends, & break-dancing moves.

Hip Hop II
For children ages 12+. Express yourself through creative dance moves to the best of hip-hop music.




Tap

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Tap I
For children ages 5 - 10. A class that teaches rhythm & fun moves where the feet accompany the music. (Special shoes required)

Tap II
For children ages 11 - 17. Learn proper form and steps combined with creative and upbeat music. (Special shoes required)




Modern

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For children ages 7+. A form of contemporary dance with special techniques that use the entire body. The dance comes to life through fun moves and body angles.




Adult Dance

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Tap
Tap your feet in time with the music and have fun! (Special shoes required)

Ballet
This class can help with coordination, balance, and flexibility.

Ballroom Classical
Learn dances such as the Waltz, Quickstep, and Foxtrot!

Ballroom Latin
Learn dances such as the Cha Cha, Salsa, and Rumba.




Private Dance Lessons

Can’t make our class schedule? Prefer more attention? You can set up an appointment for 1 or 5 sessions! Register Online

Private Lesson:


  • 1 Session Y Member $25 per person

  • 1 Session Non-Member $50 per person

  • 5 Sessions Y Member $75 per person

  • 5 Sessions Non-member $200 per person


Semi-Private Lesson:


  • 1 Session Y Member $20 per person

  • 1 Session Non-Member $40 per person

  • 5 Sessions Y Member $60 per person

  • 5 Sessions Non-member $160 per person


Call Maycie Boyle at 269 683 1552 today to learn more about YMCA Private Dance Lessons and to make your first appointment. You'll be glad you did!





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