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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.

Class Calendar for April through June 2010

Click Here for a listing of recesses, make up days and recital and ticket dates. 

Summer Dance and Gymnastic Classes in Suffern (June 29 to August 18)

Registration is now open for Dance and Gymnastics Classes starting on June 29, 2010.  Click Here for a listing of the available classes, tuition fees and a registration form you can submit to reserve your spot for the Summer session.

Upcoming Dance and Gymnastic Classes in Suffern (September 13, 2010 to June 2011)

Registration is now open for Dance and Gymnastics Classes starting on September 13, 2010.  Click Here for a listing of the available classes.  Click Here for a registration form you can submit to reserve your spot for the session from September 2010 through June 2011.

Group of YMCA dance students

Creative Movement/Ballet (Age 3 to 4)

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

Tumbling class

Gymnastic Tumbling (Grade 1 and up)

  • Thursday 4:30 to 5:20 PM (Beg/Inter Gr 1 and up); Becky, Held at Church Hall
  • Thursday 5:30 to 6:20 PM (Teacher's placement); Becky, Held at Church Hall

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

  • Monday 4:10 to 5:00 PM (Exp 4 yr olds and Grade K); Nicole
  • Monday 5:00 to 5:55 PM (Grade 1 and 2); Nicole
  • Tuesday 4:30 to 5:25 PM (Grade 1 and 2); Becky
  • Tuesday 5:30 to 6:20 PM (Grade K); Becky
  • Saturday 11:00 to 11:50 AM (Kindergarten); Kelly and Kathy
  • Saturday 12:00 to 12:55 PM (Grade 1); Kelly
  • Saturday 1:00 to 1:55 PM (Grade 2 and 3); Kelly

Modern and Lyrical (Grade 5 and up)

  • Tuesday 6:30 to 7:25 PM (Grade 5 and up); Kelly
  • Tuesday 8:00 to 8:55 PM (Teacher's Placement); Kelly

Tap Technique Advanced

  • Tuesday 7:30 to 8:00 PM (Teacher's placement); Kelly

Jazz/Hip Hop (Grade 1 and up)

  • Wednesday 4:10 to 5:00 PM (Grade 1 and 2); Becky
  • Wednesday 5:00 to 5:55 PM (Grade 3 and 4); Becky
  • Wednesday 6:00 to 6:55 PM (Grade 5 and 6); Nicole
  • Wednesday 7:00 to 7:55 PM (Grade 7 and 8); Nicole
  • Wednesday 8:00 to 8:55 PM (Grade 9 and up); Nicole
  • Friday 4:30 to 5:20 PM (Grade K and 1); Nicole
  • Friday 5:30 to 6:25 PM (Grade 2 and 3); Nicole
  • Friday 6:30 to 7:25 PM (Grade 4 and 5; Nicole

Tap and Theater Dance (Grade 5 and up)

  • Monday 6:00 to 6:55 PM (Grade 3 and up); Michael
  • Monday 7:00 to 7:55 PM (Grade 5 and up); Michael
  • Monday 8:00 to 8:55 PM (Grade 8 and up); Michael

Y Ballet dancer

Classical Ballet I (Grade K and 1)

  • Wednesday 4:30 to 5:20 PM; Kelly

Classical Ballet III (Teacher's Placement)

  • Wednesday 5:30 to 6:25 PM; Kelly

Classical Ballet IV (Teacher's Placement)

  • Thursday 6:30 to 7:25 PM;  Kelly

Classical Ballet  V (Teacher's Placement)

  • Thursday 7:30 to 8:25 PM; Kelly

Pointe (Teacher's Placement)

  • Thursday 8:30 to 8:55 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

  • Summer Session:  Week of Monday, June 7 to week of Monday, August 29
    • 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)