This 12-week ballet class introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of ballet in a fun, supportive environment. Designed specifically for ages 4–6, the program focuses on developing coordination, balance, rhythm, and basic ballet movements through age-appropriate exercises, music, and creative movement. Each class encourages self-expression, builds confidence, and fosters a love for dance. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to move, learn, and have fun! A tutu will be provided for the end of program performance. Your dance instructor is Amy Hansen! 

Classes will take place from 11:00 – 11:45 am on Saturdays in Studio A

SPRING 2026 YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM 

📅 Program Dates: Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, June 7
🚫 No Class: Saturday, April 11 (Spring Break) & Saturday, April 18 (Healthy Kids Day)
🎭 Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, June 6, 5:00 – 7:00 PM (Gymnasium)
🎉 Final Performance: Sunday, June 7, 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Gymnasium) 

BALLET ATTIRE & CLASSROOM GUIDELINES 

To make sure everyone can move safely and comfortably:
✅ Wear a leotard and tights, or snug-fitting dancewear. Skirts are optional.
✅ Ballet slippers are required (Please email the Youth Program Coordinator if you need assistance acquiring ballet slippers).
✅ Hair should be pulled back and secured away from the face.
✅ No jewelry, toys, or distracting accessories in class.
✅ Bring a water bottle (ONLY water allowed in studios).
✅ Use the restroom before class to keep sessions running smoothly. 

COMMITMENT & ATTENDANCE 

Teamwork makes the dream work! We ask all students to commit to the full program.
📢 If you need to miss a class, please inform your instructor.
❌ More than three absences (over 25% of the program) means a student may not be able to perform at the end-of-program performance and celebration. Learning choreography together helps build a strong, supportive dance community. Thank you for being part of the team!

Meet your instructor, Amy!

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This 12-week ballet class offers a structured introduction to classical ballet technique for dancers ages 7–9. Students will build a strong foundation through barre and center work, focusing on posture, alignment, musicality, and graceful movement. The class also encourages discipline, creativity, and self-expression in a supportive environment. Whether new to ballet or continuing from previous training, dancers will grow in skill and confidence each week. A tutu will be provided for the end of program performance. Your dance instructor is Amy Hansen! 

Classes will take place from 12:00 – 1:00 pm on Saturdays in Studio A

SPRING 2026 YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM 

📅 Program Dates: Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, June 7
🚫 No Class: Saturday, April 11 (Spring Break) & Saturday, April 18 (Healthy Kids Day)
🎭 Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, June 6, 5:00 – 7:00 PM (Gymnasium)
🎉 Final Performance: Sunday, June 7, 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Gymnasium) 

BALLET ATTIRE & CLASSROOM GUIDELINES 

To make sure everyone can move safely and comfortably:
✅ Wear a leotard and tights, or snug-fitting dancewear. Skirts are optional.
✅ Ballet slippers are required (Please email the Youth Program Coordinator if you need assistance acquiring ballet slippers).
✅ Hair should be pulled back and secured away from the face.
✅ No jewelry, toys, or distracting accessories in class.
✅ Bring a water bottle (ONLY water allowed in studios).
✅ Use the restroom before class to keep sessions running smoothly. 

COMMITMENT & ATTENDANCE 

Teamwork makes the dream work! We ask all students to commit to the full program.
📢 If you need to miss a class, please inform your instructor.
❌ More than three absences (over 25% of the program) means a student may not be able to perform at the end-of-program performance and celebration. Learning choreography together helps build a strong, supportive dance community. Thank you for being part of the team!

Meet your instructor, Amy!

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This 12-week creative dance class is designed for guardians and their little ones to move, explore, and bond through music and imaginative play. Together, you’ll enjoy age-appropriate movement activities that support early motor development, rhythm, coordination, and social skills. Each class blends storytelling, songs, and simple dance exercises to spark creativity and joyful connection in a safe, welcoming environment. No dance experience needed—just a willingness to move and have fun! A T-shirt will be provided for the end of program performance. Your dance instructor is Amy Hansen! 

Classes will take place from 10:00 – 10:35 am on Saturdays in Studio A

SPRING 2026 YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM 

📅 Program Dates: Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, June 7
🚫 No Class: Saturday, April 11 (Spring Break) & Saturday, April 18 (Healthy Kids Day)
🎭 Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, June 6, 5:00 – 7:00 PM (Gymnasium)
🎉 Final Performance: Sunday, June 7, 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Gymnasium) 

DANCE ATTIRE & CLASSROOM GUIDELINES 

To make sure everyone can move safely and comfortably:
✅ Wear comfortable movement clothes (NO jeans; skirts okay with leggings or shorts underneath).
✅ Wear clean sneakers or tennis shoes (NO boots, Crocs, or slippers).
✅ No jewelry, toys, or distracting accessories in class.
✅ Bring a water bottle (ONLY water allowed in studios).
✅ Use the restroom before class to keep sessions running smoothly. 

COMMITMENT & ATTENDANCE 

Teamwork makes the dream work! We ask all students to commit to the full program.
📢 If you need to miss a class, please inform your instructor.
❌ More than three absences (over 25% of the program) means a student may not be able to perform at the end-of-program performance and celebration. Learning choreography together helps build a strong, supportive dance community. Thank you for being part of the team!

Meet your instructor, Amy!

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This is a 12-week hip-hop dance program for youth ages 4–6. Students will explore playful and energetic hip-hop moves designed to build motor skills, rhythm, and body awareness in a fun and engaging environment. The program introduces basic grooves and footwork using games, imagination, and age-appropriate music. With a focus on coordination, expression, and confidence, students will begin to learn simple choreography and create freestyle with joy. Hip-hop at this level is all about movement, fun, and creativity! A T-shirt will be provided for the end of program performance. Your dance instructor is Elissa Eskridge! 

Classes will take place from 11:00 – 11:45 am on Saturdays in Studio B

SPRING 2026 YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM 

📅 Program Dates: Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, June 7
🚫 No Class: Saturday, April 11 (Spring Break) & Saturday, April 18 (Healthy Kids Day)
🎭 Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, June 6, 5:00 – 7:00 PM (Gymnasium)
🎉 Final Performance: Sunday, June 7, 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Gymnasium) 

DANCE ATTIRE & CLASSROOM GUIDELINES 

To make sure everyone can move safely and comfortably:
✅ Wear comfortable movement clothes (NO jeans; skirts okay with leggings or shorts underneath).
✅ Wear clean sneakers or tennis shoes (NO boots, Crocs, or slippers).
✅ No jewelry, toys, or distracting accessories in class.
✅ Bring a water bottle (ONLY water allowed in studios).
✅ Use the restroom before class to keep sessions running smoothly. 

COMMITMENT & ATTENDANCE 

Teamwork makes the dream work! We ask all students to commit to the full program.
📢 If you need to miss a class, please inform your instructor.
❌ More than three absences (over 25% of the program) means a student may not be able to perform at the end-of-program performance and celebration. Learning choreography together helps build a strong, supportive dance community. Thank you for being part of the team!

Meet your instructor, Elissa!

Education/Experience: Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cornish College of the Arts, Certified Holistic Health Coach from Institute for Integrative Nutrition, over 20 years of teaching experience

How Long She’s Been at the Y: Started in October 2022

Favorite Part About Teaching: Witnessing the transformation of participants from the start to the end of class. Something shifts when we move and dance together in community—it’s both uplifting and deeply healing.

Favorite Exercise: Anything outdoors! Besides dancing, I love hiking, swimming, biking, kayaking, gardening, yoga, meditation, and martial arts.

This is a 12-week hip-hop dance program for youth ages 7–9. Students will learn foundational hip-hop techniques, including isolations, footwork, and basic floorwork, while exploring their own style through guided improvisation and freestyle. The program emphasizes rhythm, coordination, choreography, and creative expression, set to clean, popular music that youth enjoy. With supportive instruction and performance-style routines, dancers gain skills they can show off anytime—and build confidence along the way! A T-shirt will be provided for the end of program performance. Your dance instructor is Elissa Eskridge! 

Classes will take place from 1:00 – 2:00 pm on Saturdays in Studio A

SPRING 2026 YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM 

📅 Program Dates: Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, June 7
🚫 No Class: Saturday, April 11 (Spring Break) & Saturday, April 18 (Healthy Kids Day)
🎭 Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, June 6, 5:00 – 7:00 PM (Gymnasium)
🎉 Final Performance: Sunday, June 7, 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Gymnasium) 

DANCE ATTIRE & CLASSROOM GUIDELINES 

To make sure everyone can move safely and comfortably:
✅ Wear comfortable movement clothes (NO jeans; skirts okay with leggings or shorts underneath).
✅ Wear clean sneakers or tennis shoes (NO boots, Crocs, or slippers).
✅ No jewelry, toys, or distracting accessories in class.
✅ Bring a water bottle (ONLY water allowed in studios).
✅ Use the restroom before class to keep sessions running smoothly. 

COMMITMENT & ATTENDANCE 

Teamwork makes the dream work! We ask all students to commit to the full program.
📢 If you need to miss a class, please inform your instructor.
❌ More than three absences (over 25% of the program) means a student may not be able to perform at the end-of-program performance and celebration. Learning choreography together helps build a strong, supportive dance community. Thank you for being part of the team!

Meet your instructor, Elissa!

Education/Experience: Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cornish College of the Arts, Certified Holistic Health Coach from Institute for Integrative Nutrition, over 20 years of teaching experience

How Long She’s Been at the Y: Started in October 2022

Favorite Part About Teaching: Witnessing the transformation of participants from the start to the end of class. Something shifts when we move and dance together in community—it’s both uplifting and deeply healing.

Favorite Exercise: Anything outdoors! Besides dancing, I love hiking, swimming, biking, kayaking, gardening, yoga, meditation, and martial arts.

This is a 12-week hip-hop dance program for youth ages 10–13. Students will dive deeper into hip-hop foundations and choreography, learning techniques like popping, locking, grooves, and beginner-level breaking, while continuing to explore freestyle and musicality. Classes challenge dancers to refine their coordination, learn longer combinations, and develop their performance quality, all set to age-appropriate, high-energy music. This level inspires creativity, confidence, and a love for movement—whether on stage or at the next school dance! A T-shirt will be provided for the end of program performance. Your dance instructor is Elissa Eskridge! 

Classes will take place from 2:00 – 3:00 pm on Saturdays in Studio A

SPRING 2026 YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM 

📅 Program Dates: Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, June 7
🚫 No Class: Saturday, April 11 (Spring Break) & Saturday, April 18 (Healthy Kids Day)
🎭 Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, June 6, 5:00 – 7:00 PM (Gymnasium)
🎉 Final Performance: Sunday, June 7, 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Gymnasium) 

DANCE ATTIRE & CLASSROOM GUIDELINES 

To make sure everyone can move safely and comfortably:
✅ Wear comfortable movement clothes (NO jeans; skirts okay with leggings or shorts underneath).
✅ Wear clean sneakers or tennis shoes (NO boots, Crocs, or slippers).
✅ No jewelry, toys, or distracting accessories in class.
✅ Bring a water bottle (ONLY water allowed in studios).
✅ Use the restroom before class to keep sessions running smoothly. 

COMMITMENT & ATTENDANCE 

Teamwork makes the dream work! We ask all students to commit to the full program.
📢 If you need to miss a class, please inform your instructor.
❌ More than three absences (over 25% of the program) means a student may not be able to perform at the end-of-program performance and celebration. Learning choreography together helps build a strong, supportive dance community. Thank you for being part of the team!

Meet your instructor, Elissa!

Education/Experience: Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cornish College of the Arts, Certified Holistic Health Coach from Institute for Integrative Nutrition, over 20 years of teaching experience

How Long She’s Been at the Y: Started in October 2022

Favorite Part About Teaching: Witnessing the transformation of participants from the start to the end of class. Something shifts when we move and dance together in community—it’s both uplifting and deeply healing.

Favorite Exercise: Anything outdoors! Besides dancing, I love hiking, swimming, biking, kayaking, gardening, yoga, meditation, and martial arts.

This 12-week musical theater class introduces young performers to the exciting world of song, dance, and storytelling in a fun, supportive environment. Designed for ages 7–9, the program focuses on building confidence, stage presence, rhythm, and basic musical theater movement through age-appropriate choreography, simple acting exercises, and expressive performance skills. Each class encourages creativity, teamwork, and self-expression while helping dancers learn how to bring characters and stories to life on stage. No prior experience is needed—just enthusiasm, imagination, and a love for performing! Students will showcase their skills in an end-of-program performance. A T-shirt will be provided for the performance. Your dance instructor is Arriann Bockenkamp! 

Classes will take place from 3:00 – 4:00 pm on Saturdays in Studio B

SPRING 2026 YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM 

📅 Program Dates: Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, June 7
🚫 No Class: Saturday, April 11 (Spring Break) & Saturday, April 18 (Healthy Kids Day)
🎭 Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, June 6, 5:00 – 7:00 PM (Gymnasium)
🎉 Final Performance: Sunday, June 7, 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Gymnasium) 

DANCE ATTIRE & CLASSROOM GUIDELINES 

To make sure everyone can move safely and comfortably:
✅ Wear comfortable movement clothes (NO jeans; skirts okay with leggings or shorts underneath).
✅ Clean jazz shoes, ballet slippers or bare feet (Please email the Youth Program Coordinator if you need assistance acquiring jazz shoes or ballet slippers).
✅ No jewelry, toys, or distracting accessories in class.
✅ Bring a water bottle (ONLY water allowed in studios).
✅ Use the restroom before class to keep sessions running smoothly. 

COMMITMENT & ATTENDANCE 

Teamwork makes the dream work! We ask all students to commit to the full program.
📢 If you need to miss a class, please inform your instructor.
❌ More than three absences (over 25% of the program) means a student may not be able to perform at the end-of-program performance and celebration. Learning choreography together helps build a strong, supportive dance community. Thank you for being part of the team!

Meet your instructor, Arriann!

Education/Experience: 6 years teaching experience, 16 years dancing experience

How Long She’s Been at the Y: Started May 2025

Favorite Part About Teaching: My favorite part about teaching is seeing students be able to do more than they thought they could and helping them express themselves through dance!

Favorite Exercise: Dancing of any kind!