Youth Dance Theatre and Music
YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATION:
2024-25 Session Registration Overview:
- Session I/II Child Programs: June 3, 2024 at 9:30am
- Session I/II Adult Programs: June 4, 2024 at 9:30am
- Session III/IV Child Programs: October 7, 2024 at 9:30am
- Session III/IV Adult Programs: October 8, 2024 at 9:30am
2024-2025 Session Dates:
- Session I runs from September 9 - November 3
- Session II runs from November 11 - January 19
- Session III runs from January 27 - March 30
- Session IV runs from April 7 - June 8
SESSION III & IV REGISTRATION OPENS EARLY!
CHILD Registration OPENS: OCTOBER 7 at 9:30am
ADULT Registration OPENS: OCTOBER 8 at 9:30am
2024-25 Y Arts Workshops and Events:
Throughout the year we have Workshops and Events during School Breaks! Learn more and Sign Up below!
2024-25 Session Offerings:
Private Music Lessons:
Piano, Voice, Guitar, NEW! Violin, and NEW! Ukulele
Ages 5 & Up
Session I-II & Session III-IV
Studio 691 offers private and semi-private instruction by accomplished musicians and qualified instructors. Students are invited to perform in an end of semester recital in January.
Contact: LauraT@wyckoffymca.org
Package of (15) Lessons:
Pricing Per 2 Sessions:
Full Member: $600, 30-min./once a week $880, 45-min./once a week
Program Member: $620, 30-min./once a week $920, 45-min./once a week
Music & Theatre Classes:
Pre-Music
Ages 3-5: Wed. 1:15-2pm, Wed. 4-4:45pm
Sess. I/III
Music lovers are introduced to singing, melody, and all things that highlight how to appreciate the joy of music.
Pricing Per Session:
Full Member: $115 Program Member: $135
Pre-Theatre
Ages 3-5: Tue. 1:15-2pm, Tue. 4-4:45pm
Session I/II & Session III/IV
Little Actors are introduced to role play and the power of their imagination in a class that highlights how to make a fun story come alive!
Pricing Per Session:
Full Member: $115 Program Member: $135
NEW! Pre-Rhythm & Drum
Ages 3-5: Wed. 1:15-2pm, Wed. 4-4:45pm
Sess. II/IV
Drum, move, sing songs, and make beats from around the world integrating rhythm in new ways.
Pricing Per Session:
Full Member: $115 Program Member: $135
Theatre 1
Gr. K-1: Tue. 5-6pm
Session I-II & Session III-IV
Projection, articulation, performance confidence, and exploring characters in this class piques any child’s theatre interests. Presentation at the end of the session.
Pricing Per 2 Sessions:
Full Member: $270 Program Member: $310
NEW! Rhythm & Drum 1
Gr. K-2: Wed. 5-6pm
Session I/II & Session III/IV
Drum, move, sing songs and make beats from around the world integrating rhythm in new ways.
Pricing Per Session:
Full Member: $135 Program Member: $155
Theatre 2
Gr. 2-3: Tue. 6-7pm
Session I-II & Session III-IV
Acting and improvisation come together in this fun class that explores characters, scene work with partners, improv games, and a presentation at the end of the session.
Pricing Per 2 Sessions:
Full Member: $270 Program Member: $310
Y Arts Kids
Gr. 3-5: Thu. 4:45-6pm & Sat. 2-3:30pm
Session I-II & Session III-IV
This program is for the budding performer who is disciplined, determined, and ready to shine on stage! No audition required. Students must attend both Thursday and Saturday rehearsals each week and be available for a performance on January 25 (Beauty and the Beast).
Pricing Per 2 Sessions:
Full Member: $330 Program Member: $370
Y Children’s Chorus
Gr. 1-5: Mon. 5-6pm
Session I-II & Session III-IV
Experience joy through music and singing with peers. This class inspires excellence in singers who learn many different genres of song in a choral setting.
Pricing Per 2 Sessions:
Full Member: $270 Program Member: $310
Dance:
Studio 691 School of Dance provides an environment where your child thrives as a dancer and grows as a young individual with qualities including discipline, respect, responsibility, and grace. We commit to providing high level instruction at low prices all year long. The Y’s Performing Arts wing includes four dance studios where practice is perfected to perform on the Y’s in-house stage. We instill self-confidence and poise through performance.
Dedicated to building a strong foundation in the arts, Studio 691 School of Dance is a non-competition institute focused on EDUCATION and EXPOSURE to all dance forms for children and adults. Studio 691 offers distinctive dance programs that motivate students through rewarding, challenging, and energetic classes.
Developing disciplined students, concentrating on dance fundamentals, emphasizing vocabulary, exploring choreography, and positively motivating dancers to excel are the core values of the YMCA Dance Program. Classes include Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Irish Step, and more for ages 2 through adult. Studio 691 focuses on individual student growth. Students who show potential for professional careers in dance are carefully prepared in our Dance Companies for high school conservatory and college acceptance.
Pre-K:
Baby Ballerinas
Ages 2 – 3 w/ Adult
Mon. 9:30-10:15am, Wed. 9:30-10:15am, Sat. 9-9:45am
Session I/II & Session III/IV
Dip your dancer’s toes into the ballet world. First steps in dance emphasize both fine and gross motor skill development, coordination, and balance in a safe and nurturing environment that encourages parent involvement.
Pricing Per Session:
Full Member: $110 Program Member: $130
Pre-Ballet I
Age 3
Fri. 12:15-1pm, Sat. 9-9:45am
Session I-IV
Be creative through movement, music, and mime. Learn and practice basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination in a supportive and supervised environment.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $540 Program Member: $600
Pre-Ballet 2
Age 4
Mon. 1-1:45pm, Wed. 4-4:45pm, Thu. 12:30-1:15pm, Sat. 9:45-10:30am
Session I-IV
Be creative through movement, music, and mime. Learn and practice basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination in a supportive and supervised environment.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $540 Program Member: $600
Pre-Tap
Age 3-4
Tue. 4-4:45pm, Fri. 1:15-2pm
Session I-IV
Introduction to basic tap skills, rhythm, and vocabulary in a fun and supervised environment. Build confidence and motor skills through movement.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $540 Program Member: $600
Gr. K:
Kinder Ballet
Wed. 4:45-5:30pm, Fri. 4-4:45pm, Sat. 10:30-11:15am
Session I-IV
Learn barre exercises, vocabulary, body alignment, and level-appropriate movement for ballet, the foundation for all other dance styles.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $540 Program Member: $600
Kinder Irish Dance
Mon. 5:15-6:15am
Session III-IV
Establish familiarity with the music, vocabulary, and step into the fundamentals essential to traditional Irish Dance. Build a foundation with foot placement, timing, body alignment, and basic steps in the reel and jig.
Pricing Per 2 Sessions:
Full Member: $165 Program Member: $195
Kinder Tap
Sat. 9:45-10:30am
Session I-IV
Posture, rhythm, and motor skills are developed alongside self confidence in movement. Beginning tap concepts, patterns, and vocabulary are taught.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $540 Program Member: $600
Gr. 1 - 2:
Ballet 1
Wed. 5:30-6:30pm, Sat. 11:30am-12:30pm
Session I-IV
Develop the concepts of ballet including proper turn out, coordination, and spatial awareness with a specific focus on class etiquette.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Irish Dance 1
Mon. 6-7pm
Session I-IV
Establish familiarity with the music while learning the fundamentals essential to traditional Irish Dance, including foot placement, timing, body alignment, and basic steps in the reel and jig.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Jazz 1
Thu. 5-6pm
Session I-IV
Enhance body positions, vocabulary, and stage performance in this class focused on introducing technique, coordination, and flexibility.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Tap 1
Thu. 4-5pm, Sat. 10:30-11:30am
Session I-IV
Great for developing gross motor skills, rhythm, and coordination. Tap I consists of warm-up exercises, across the floor combinations, and rhythmic phrases.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Gr. 3 - 4:
Ballet 2
Wed. 6:30-7:30pm. Sat. 11:15am-12:15pm
Session I-IV
Learn proper placement, alignment, balance, technique, and control. Focus is on improving strength and body positioning in barre and center work, as well as learning the vocabulary.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Irish Dance 2 with Hardshoe
Mon. 7-8:15pm
Session I-IV
Evolving mastery of traditional movement concentrating on technique, proficiency, speed, and carriage, with a focus on timing and listening skills. Traditional céilí group dances are introduced. Technique for producing trebles and basic percussive rhythms are introduced and strengthened. Dance tempos include treble reels, jigs, and hornpipes along with traditional set pieces.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $580 Program Member: $640
Jazz 2
Tue. 4:45-5:45pm
Session I-IV
Understanding body awareness, opposition techniques, and pirouettes are an integral piece of this discipline. Complex movement patterns challenge the dancer’s mind and body.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Tap 2
Tue. 5:45-6:45pm
Session I-IV
Explore coordination, time steps, beginning turns, short combinations, and showmanship along with rhythm and timing within a wide range of musical accompaniment.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Gr. 5 - 7:
Ballet 3
Wed. 4-5:15pm
Session I-IV
Develop movement sequences, port de bras, and balance while learning proper extension of the legs and shape of feet. Increase core strength and flexibility.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $580 Program Member: $640
Irish Dance 3 with Hardshoe
Thu. 6-7:15pm
Session I-IV
Focus on increased stamina, lift, and improved foot placement. Designed for those who have mastered the basic technique of trebles, toes, and clicks while keeping time with the music. More complex rhythms are taught to reel, jig, and hornpipe music with added focus on foot placement, clicks, and spring with proper posture.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $580 Program Member: $640
Jazz 3
Mon. 5-6pm
Session I-IV
Focus on flexibility, body alignment, core strength, and increased body awareness. Introduction to components of the Advanced Jazz warm-up are incorporated. Pirouettes, opposition techniques, and complex across the floor patterns challenge the dancer’s mind and body.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Modern 3
Mon. 4-5pm
Session I-IV
Explore movement and understand the alignment of the body, the importance of technique, and quality of performance. Floor work, partner work, and full body movement integration is incorporated.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Pre-Pointe
Tue. 5:30-6:15pm, Fri. 5:30-6:15pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Take the next important step in training for those serious about dance and focused on Ballet. Continue to develop overall technique and build stretch, strength, and stamina. Dancers must be 12 years of age and enrolled in two ballet classes per week. No registration fee for dancers who meet age and class requirements.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: No Fee Program Member: No Fee
Tap 3
Wed. 5:15-6:15pm
Session I-IV
Instill a strong skill set by developing technique and sound clarity with an added focus on increasing speed and building vocabulary. Personal responsibility in memorization of steps and using energy and enthusiasm is expected.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
NEW! Junior Dance Ensemble
Tue. 4-5pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Open to Level 3 Dancers: Required to take Jazz and Ballet technique classes. Designed to expand their knowledge, take skills to a new level, and learn fun Broadway style choreography. Jazz dance and performance are combined with opportunities to learn rehearsal techniques and develop precision dance skills.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Gr. 8 - 12:
Ballet 4
Tue. 4-5:30pm, Wed. 5:15-6:45, Fri. 4-5:30pm
Session I-IV
Increased focus on posture, stretching, and adagio work in order to improve strength and extension. Fine tuning direction on multiple pirouettes, musicality, fluidity of movement, and the intricacies of small and large jumps which are essential in continuing to improve as a ballet dancer. Faster paced class encourages dancer’s growth and ability to learn and execute choreography quickly.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $600 Program Member: $660
Ballet 5
Tue. 6:15-7:45pm, Wed. 6:45-8:15pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Direction on multiple pirouettes, fluidity of movement, and the intricacies of small and large jumps which are essential in continuing to improve as a ballet dancer.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $600 Program Member: $660
Irish Dance 4 with Hardshoe
Thu. 7:15-8:30pm
Session I-IV
Continue to learn intricate rhythms and steps while maintaining proper posture. Designed for those who have mastered the basic technique of trebles, toes, and clicks while keeping time with the music. More complex rhythms are taught to reel, jig, and hornpipe music with added focus on foot placement, clicks, spring with proper posture, and more movement across the floor.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $580 Program Member: $640
Jazz 4
Wed. 6:15-7:15pm, Thu. 4-5pm
Session I-IV
Dancers are guided to refine technique, improve and maintain flexibility, and experience challenging choreography. Emphasis on taking personal risks with unique choreographic style, and improving kicks, turns, and jumps.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Jazz 5
Mon. 4-5pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Refine overall jazz technique to improve warm-up practices and flexibility. Emphasis on kicks, turns, leaps, and more complex across the floor combinations. Dancers take personal responsibility to learn and retain choreography at a fast pace.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Jazz 6
Sat. 9-10:30am
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Take risks and explore unique choreographic style while refining technique. Emphasis on improved flexibility, warm-up, kicks, turns, jumps, and complex combinations.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $600 Program Member: $660
Modern 4
Mon. 6-7pm
Session I-IV
Continue developing a strong technical foundation and explore creativity. Partnering, floorwork, and composition skills are introduced.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Modern 5
Mon. 5-6pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Reinforce technical abilities with more challenging floorwork and increased complexity in center work. Dancers’ creativity and composition skills are applied to choreography.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Modern 6
Mon. 7-8pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Dancers execute advanced floorwork and center work. Introduction to elements of repertory. Creativity, artistry, and technical skills are applied to an original composition inspired by an existing work of art.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Pointe
Wed. 7:45-8:30pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Combine Ballet technique with more advanced progressions in Pointe. Improve core strength, balance, control, and flexibility. Dancers must be enrolled in two ballet classes per week. No registration fee for dancers who meet technical criteria and class requirements.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: No Fee Program Member: No Fee
Tap 4
Thu. 5-6pm
Session I-IV
Refinement of intricate rhythmic patterns, improved sound clarity, and increased speed are the focus for continued progress. Warm-up continues to develop a strong technical foundation and prepares dancers for choreography and style.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Tap 5
Wed. 4-5:15pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Intricate rhythmic patterns, sound clarity, and increased speed and vocabulary are the focus for continued progress.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
NEW! Tap 6
Tue. 5-6pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Repetition of known vocabulary at faster speeds, mixed with refinement of sounds and consistency in performance arethefocusforcontinuedprogress. Fine-tuneadvanced classic tap dance skills while perfecting rhythmic patterns and sound clarity. Increased concentration on learning choreography more quickly and bringing style, flair, and confidence to performance.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Dance Ensembles:
Our newest Studio 691 offering, designed to expand dancers knowledge, skills, and performance opportunities. Dancers learn choreography in a fast paced and detail driven environment. Focus, passion, and commitment are important qualities for Dance Ensemble Members.
NEW! Junior Dance Ensemble
Tue. 4-5pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Open to Level 3 Dancers: Required to take Jazz and Ballet technique classes. Designed to expand their knowledge, take skills to a new level, and learn fun Broadway style choreography. Jazz dance and performance are combined with opportunities to learn rehearsal techniques and develop precision dance skills.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Theatre Jazz Ensemble
Sat. 12-1:30pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Open to Level 4 and 5 Dancers: Required to take Jazz and Ballet technique classes.
Explore and learn choreography based on the diverse styles and history of dance in Broadway Musicals. Dancers bring fundamentals of jazz dance, technique, and showmanship to their Broadway themed dances.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $300 Program Member: $360
Tap Ensemble
Mon. 6-7pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Open to Level 5 and 6 Dancers: Required to take Tap and Jazz technique classes.
Combine Tap technique with performance skills to create Classic Broadway-style Tap numbers. Choreography emphasizes clean and clear rhythms, exciting movement patterns, detailed arm positions, and entertaining visual presentation.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $280 Program Member: $340
Studio 691 Advanced Dance Ensemble:
Sat. 10:30am-12pm
Director Approval Required
Session I-IV
Character, discipline, hard work, and technique are important attributes that Company Members possess. These dancers are challenged in their technique and pushed to the next level. A large commitment of time is required for this group. Master classes, trips, and performance opportunities are available.
Dancers are required to take one ballet class, one jazz class, and one rehearsal period in assigned levels. Pointe classes are strongly recommended.
Questions? Contact: TiffanyR@wyckoffymca.org