Youth Dance Theatre and Music
YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATION:
2025-26 Session Registration Overview:
- Session I/II Child Programs: June 2, 2025 at 9:30am
- Session I/II Adult Programs: June 3, 2025 at 9:30am
- Session III/IV Child Programs: October 6, 2025 at 9:30am
- Session III/IV Adult Programs: October 7, 2025 at 9:30am
2025-2026 Session Dates:
- Session I: September 8 - November 2
- Session II: November 10 - January 25
- Session III: February 2 - April 12
- Session IV: April 13 - June 14
2025 Y Arts Workshops and Events:
Throughout the year we have Workshops and Events during School Breaks! Learn more and Sign Up below!
2025-26 Session Offerings:
Private Music Lessons:
Piano, Voice, Guitar
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.
Contact: LauraT@wyckoffymca.org
Package of (15) Lessons:
Pricing Per 2 Sessions:
Full Member: $630 Program Member: $650
Music & Theatre Classes:
NEW! Music & Me (With Adult)
Ages 2-3: Wed. 9-9:30am
Sess. I/II & Sess. III/IV
Sing along to your favorite nursery rhymes and songs! Engage in rhythm and counting activities, practice volume and melody, develop memory skills, and grow confidence through music and movement.
Pricing Per Session:
Full Member: $95 Program Member: $115
Pre-Music
Ages 3-5: Wed. 1:15-2pm
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. 4-4:45pm
Sess. I/II & Sess. 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
Pre-Rhythm & Drum
Ages 3-5: Wed. 1:15-2pm
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-2: Tue. 5-6pm
Sess. I-II & Sess. 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
Y Arts Kids
Gr. 3-5: Thu. 4:30-6pm & Sat. 2-3:30pm
Sess. I-II & Sess. 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 24 (Aladdin Kids).
Pricing Per 2 Sessions:
Full Member: $440 Program Member: $460
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, Thu. 9:30-10:15am, Sat. 9:15-10am
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: $115 Program Member: $135
Pre-Ballet I
Age 3
Mon. 1:15-2pm, Thu. 11:30am-12:15pm, Sat. 10-10:45am
September - May
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: $560 Program Member: $620
Pre-Ballet 2
Age 4
Mon. 1:15-2pm, Thu.12:30-1:15pm, Thu. 4-4:45pm, Fri. 4-4:45pm, Sat. 10:45-11:30am
September - May
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: $560 Program Member: $620
Pre-Tap
Age 3-4
Mon. 12:15-1pm, Thu. 1:15-2pm
September - May
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: $560 Program Member: $620
Gr. K:
Kinder Ballet
Mon. 4-4:45pm, Tue. 4-4:45pm, Fri. 4-4:45pm, Sat. 9:45-10:30am
September - May
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: $560 Program Member: $620
Kinder Irish Dance
Mon. 4:45-5:30pm
September - May
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 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $560 Program Member: $620
Kinder Tap
Fri. 4:45-5:30pm, Sat. 9-9:45am
September - May
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: $560 Program Member: $620
Gr. 1 - 2:
Ballet 1
Wed. 4-5pm, Thu. 4:45-5:45pm, Fri. 4:45-5:45pm, Sat. 9:30-10:30am, Sat. 11:45am-12:45pm
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Irish Dance 1
Mon. 5:30-6:30pm
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Jazz 1
Thu. 4-5pm
September - May
Enhance body positions, vocabulary, and stage performance in this class focused on introducing technique, coordination, and flexibility.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $580 Program Member: $640
Tap 1
Thu. 5-6pm, Sat. 10:30-11:30am, Sat. 12:45-1:45pm
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Gr. 3 - 4:
Ballet 2
Wed. 5-6pm, Sat. 11:45am-12:45pm
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Irish Dance 2 with Intro. to Hardshoe
Tue. 6:15-7:45pm
September - May
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: $620 Program Member: $680
Jazz 2
Tue. 4:15-5:15pm
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Tap 2
Tue. 5:15-6:15pm
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Gr. 5 - 7:
Ballet 3
Mon. 4-5:15pm, Wed. 4-5:15pm, Sat. 10:30-11:45pm
September - May
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: $600 Program Member: $660
Irish Dance 3 with Softshoe
Mon. 6:30-7:30pm
September - May
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
Irish Dance 3 with Hardshoe
Mon. 7:30-8:15pm
September - May
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: $280 Program Member: $340
Jazz 3
Tue. 6:15-7:15pm
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Modern 3
Mon. 5:15-6:15pm
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Pre-Pointe
Tue. 5:30-6:15pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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
Tue. 7:15-8:15pm
September - May
Develop physical awareness and understand correct alignment of the body. Explore musicality and self-expression through movement. Floorwork and center work is introduced.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $580 Program Member: $640
Junior Dance Ensemble
Sat. 11:45am-12:45pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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. Additional ballet technique and modern classes are strongly recommended.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $300 Program Member: $360
Gr. 8 - 12:
Ballet 4
Performance - Tue. 4-5:30pm, Sat. 12:45-2:15pm
Non-Performance - Wed. 5:15-6:30pm
September - May
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:
Performance - Full Member: $620 Program Member: $680
Non-Performance - Full Member: $500 Program Member: $560
Ballet 5
Performance - Tue. 6:15-7:45pm
Non-Performance - Wed. 6:30-8pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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:
Performance - Full Member: $620 Program Member: $680
Non-Performance - Full Member: $520 Program Member: $580
Irish Dance 4 with Softshoe
Thu. 6-7pm
September - May
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
Irish Dance 4 with Hardshoe
Thu. 7-7:45pm
September - May
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: $280 Program Member: $340
Jazz 4
Thu. 4-5pm
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Jazz 5
Mon. 7:15-8:15pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Jazz 6
Tue. 4:45-6:15am
Director Approval Required
September - May
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: $620 Program Member: $680
Modern 4
Mon. 4:15-5:15pm
September - May
Continue developing a strong technical foundation and explore creativity. Partnering, floorwork, and composition skills are introduced.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $580 Program Member: $640
Modern 5
Mon. 6:15-7:15pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Modern 6
Mon. 7:15-8:30pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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: $600 Program Member: $660
Pointe
Tue. 7:45-8:30pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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
Fri. 4-5pm
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
Tap 5
Wed. 4:15-5:15pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
Intricate rhythmic patterns, sound clarity, and increased speed and vocabulary are the focus for continued progress.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $580 Program Member: $640
Tap 6
Wed. 5:15-6:15pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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: $580 Program Member: $640
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.
Junior Dance Ensemble
Sat. 11:45am-12:45pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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. Additional ballet technique and modern classes are strongly recommended.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $300 Program Member: $360
Theatre Jazz Ensemble
Fri. 5-6:15pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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. Additional ballet, modern, and pointe classes are strongly recommended.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $320 Program Member: $380
Tap Ensemble
Thu. 5-6pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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. Ballet technique and modern classes are strongly recommended.
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $300 Program Member: $360
Studio 691 Advanced Dance Ensemble:
Mon. 5:45-7:15pm
Director Approval Required
September - May
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
Pricing Per 4 Sessions:
Full Member: $340 Program Member: $400