Dance instruction at the YMCA combines movement with creative inspiration. Dancers develop a personal enjoyment for art and culture while building confidence in expressing themselves. Classes are designed to enhance fine and gross motor skills while cultivating imagination, creativity and social development.
YMCA Tiny Tot Creative Dance (Ages 3-5)
Move and groove into this great first introduction to dance in a fun, safe environment where every child can have a positive experience and foster the love of movement. Children will learn fundamental dance steps through games, interactive songs and imaginative activities. Learn, laugh and explore while improving coordination, gross motor skills, spatial awareness, rhythm and listening skills in a structured setting. Professional dancer Perry Denton sets "fun" as the foundation for a lifelong appreciation for dance and the arts.
All Genders
Ages: 3-5
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YMCA Cheer/Poms (Ages 6-10)
This high-energy class has it all - combining various dance styles and techniques through showmanship and choreographed routines inside your tight-knit "squad" community. Incorporate jazz, hip-hop, pom and sideline cheerleading as you jump, turn and kick in a synchronized, spirited format emphasizing teamwork and self-confidence. Session will conclude with a group performance. Join professional dancer Perry Denton for what is guaranteed to be a fun, positive and inclusive experience to foster your child's love for dance and the arts.
All Genders
Ages: 6-10
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YMCA Hip Hop Dance (Ages 6-10)
Step outside the box in this fun, inventive style done to popular music. Learn a series of energetic hip-hop steps while allowing your creativity and personality to shine through basic technique, tricks and routines in this fast-paced dance class popular for all genders. Improve rhythm, coordination, strength and conditioning. Always a youth favorite in imitating the moves of media celebrities, hip-hop is a huge hit for youth who do not like to be held back with too many rules. Enjoy what moves you with professional dancer Perry Denton in this fun, positive and inclusive experience to foster your child's love for dance and the arts.
All Genders
Ages: 6-10
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Location
Sebring-Lewis Center Gym
McGaw YMCA
1000 Grove Street
Evanston, IL 60201
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