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Overview of Dance Programs at Suffern

The Suffern branch of the YMCA has a well-established non-competitive dance program offering classes in Creative Movement, Tap, Classical Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Theater Dance, Kids Yoga & Gymnastics Tumbling. We offer classes for children as young as 2 1/2 through high school. Students will have the opportunity to perform in our annual spring recital held at Rockland Community College.

We provide a nurturing environment where children will learn to appreciate dance as a lifelong activity for self-expression, grace, strength, agility, creativity, and balance. Our teachers are highly qualified and care about the development of the whole person-mind, body, spirit- through dance. Consider enrolling your son or daughter in dance classes at the Suffern branch of the YMCA.

REGISTER NOW  FOR THE SPRING.  JUST A FEW SPOTS LEFT!  DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO DANCE!

Group of YMCA dance students

Dance and Gymnastic Classes in Suffern (September 14, 2009 to June 2010)

Register now for the Spring dance classes. 

Age, experience and ability will be considered in the class placement of your child.  There will be a recital at the Rockland Community College Cultural Arts Center in June 2010 for all children in the program interested in participating.  The listing below is by class type. Click here for a printable PDF file (35 KB) of the 2010 schedule of classes and sign up form.  Click here for a printable PDF file (77 KB) of the dance calendar through June 2010.

Creative Movement/Ballet (Age 3 to 4)

  • Tuesday 9:30 to 10:15 AM (4 years old) (Add tap in January); Becky and Nicole
  • Tuesday 10:30 to 11:15 AM (3 years old); Becky and Nicole
  • Thursday 12:45 to 1:30 PM (3 and 4 years old); Becky
  • Thursday 1:30 to 2:15 PM (4 years old) (Add tap in January); Becky
  • Saturday 9:00 to 9:45 AM (3 years old); Becky and Kathy
  • Saturday 10:00 to 10:45 AM (4 years old) (Add tap in January); Becky and Kathy

Tumbling class

Gymnastic Tumbling (Grade K and up)

  • Thursday 4:15 to 5:00 PM (Beginner K and up); Becky
  • Thursday 5:00 to 5:50 PM (Teacher's placement); Becky
  • Thursday 6:00 to 6:50 PM (Teacher's placement); Becky

Tap/ Ballet/ Jazz Combo (Grade K and up)

  • Monday 4:30 to 5:25 PM (Grade K and 1); Nicole
  • Monday 5:30 to 6:25 PM (Grade 2 and 3); Nicole
  • Tuesday 4:30 to 5:25 PM (Grade 1 and 2); Nicole and Becky
  • Tuesday 5:30 to 6:25 PM (Grade K and 1); Nicole and Becky
  • Saturday 11:00 to 11:50 AM (Kindergarten); Kelly and Kathy
  • Saturday 12:00 to 12:55 PM (Grade 1 and 2); Kelly

Modern and Lyrical (Grade 5 and up)

  • Tuesday 7:00 to 7:55 PM (Grade 5 and up); Kelly

Tap Technique (Grade 5 and up) Advanced

  • Tuesday 6:30 to 7:00 PM (Grade 5 and up); Kelly

Jazz/Hip Hop (Grade 1 and up)

  • Monday 6:45 to 7:45 PM (Grade 8 and up) (Held at Church Hall) Advanced; Nicole
  • Wednesday 4:10 to 5:00 PM (Grade K and 1); Becky
  • Wednesday 5:00 to 5:55 PM (Grade 2 and 3); Nicole and Becky
  • Wednesday 6:00 to 6:55 PM (Grade 4 and 5); Nicole
  • Wednesday 7:00 to 7:55 PM (Grade 6 and 7); Nicole
  • Wednesday 8:00 to 8:55 PM (Grade 8 and up); Nicole
  • Friday 4:30 to 5:25 PM (Grade 1 and 2); Nicole
  • Friday 5:30 to 6:25 PM (Grade 3 and 4); Nicole
  • Friday 6:30 to 7:25 PM (Grade 5 and up); Nicole

Tap and Theater Dance (Grade 4 and up)

  • Monday 6:30 to 7:45 PM (Grade 4 and up); Michael
  • Monday 7:45 to 9:00 PM (Grade 7 and up); Michael

Y Ballet dancer

Classical Ballet (Grade 1 and up)

  • Thursday 5:00 to 5:55 PM;  Level 1; Kelly

Classical Ballet (Teacher's Placement)

  • Thursday 6:00 to 6:55 PM; Level II; Kelly
  • Thursday 7:00 to 7:55 PM; Level III; Kelly

Pointe (Invitation only)

  • Thursday 8:00 to 8:30 PM;  Kelly

To register or for further information contact us by email or call Becky Hallissey at (845) 357-4404 Ext. 304 or click on the Learn More sidebar items on the right hand side of this page .

Dance Programs at Nyack 

Adult Elementary Ballet (Age 18 and up)

Students learn the fundamentals of ballet in a fun and supportive setting.  Adults of all ages are welcome.

Ballet Instructor and Sudent

  • Spring Session I:  Starts week of Monday, March 1
    • Friday 6:30 to 8:00 pm with Bruce
    • Fee:  Members $96 for 7 classes; Non-Members $120 for 7 classes; $20 drop-in fee

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How to Register for Nyack Dance Programs

Register at the Member Service Desk of the Nyack Facility during normal business hours.  The program fee can be paid in cash or by credit or debit card (American Express, Mastercard or Visa)