Dance
Overview of Dance Programs at Suffern
The Suffern branch of the YMCA has a well-established dance
program offering many different forms of dance with over 250
children enrolled. Although the emphasis is on children's
programs, this year we are also offering High School and Adult Jazz
for teens and adults.
If you are looking for a non-competitive program where every
dancer, regardless of body type, can learn to love dance as a
lifelong activity for self-expression, grace, strength, agility,
creativity, and balance, consider enrolling your son or daughter
in dance classes at the Suffern branch of the YMCA.

If you are looking for highly qualified
teachers who care about the development of the whole person-mind,
body, spirit- through dance, ask about classes in ballet, tap, hip
hop, jazz, theatre dance, tumbling, creative movement and Irish
dance.
If you are concerned about your child's
posture or self-esteem and wonder if dance could help, call to
inquire about watching or taking a sample of one of the classes
below.
Fall, Winter and Spring Dance and Gymnastic
Classes in Suffern (Starting on September 8, 2008 and continuing
through the first week of June 2009)
The following classes will be offered starting Monday, September
8, 2008. Age,
experience and ability will be considered in the class placement of
your child. Children may enroll throughout the year if
class vacancies allow. There will be a recital at the Rockland
Community College Cultural Arts Center in June 2009 for all
children in the program interested in participating. The
listing below is by class type. For a listing by day of the
week Click Here
to download a PDF file.
Creative Movement/Ballet (Age 3 to 4)
- Tuesday 9:30 to 10:15 am (4 year olds) (Add tap in
January)
- Tuesday 10:30 to 11:15 am (3 years olds)
- Thursday 12:30 to 1:15 pm (3 year olds)
- Thursday 1:30 to 2:15 pm (4 year olds) (Add tap in
January)
- Saturday 9:00 to 9:45 am (3 year olds)
- Saturday 10:00 to 10:45 am (4 year olds) (Add tap in
Jan)
Gymnastic Tumbling
- Thursday 4:30 to 5:20 pm (Grade 1 and up) (CLOSED-FULL)
- Thursday 5:30 to 6:20 pm (Teacher's placement)
Tap/ Ballet/ Jazz Combo (Age 5 and up)
- Monday 4:00 to 4:50 pm (Kindergarten) (CLOSED-FULL)
- Monday 5:00 to 5:55 pm (Grade 1 and 2) (CLOSED-FULL)
- Monday 6:00 to 6:55 pm (Grade 3 and 4) (CLOSED-FULL)
- Tuesday 4:00 to 4:55 pm (Grade 2 and 3)
- Tuesday 5:00 to 5:50 pm (Kindergarten and Grade 1)
- Saturday 11:00 to 11:50 am (Kindergarten)
- Saturday 12:00 to 12:55 pm (Grade 1 and 2)
- Saturday 1:00 to 1:55 pm (Grade 3 and up)
Irish Step (Age 6 and up)
- Friday 4:30 to 5:25 pm (Grade 1 and up)
- Friday 5:30 to 6:25 pm (Teacher's placement)
- Friday 6:30 to 7:25 pm (Teacher's placement)
Tap and Jazz (Age 8 and up)
- Tuesday 6:00 to 6:55 pm (Grade 4 and 5)
- Tuesday 7:00 to 7:55 pm (Grade 6 and up)
Jazz/Hip Hop (Age 5 and up)
- Monday 8:00 to 8:55 pm (Grade 7 and up)
- Wednesday 4:00 to 4:50 pm (Kindergarten and Grade 1)
- Wednesday 5:00 to 5:55 pm (Grade 2 and 3)
- Wednesday 6:00 to 6:55 pm (Grade 4 and 5)
- Wednesday 7:00 to 7:55 pm (Grade 6 and up)
- Friday 6:30 to 7:25 pm (Grade 3 and 4)
- Friday 7:30 to 8:25 pm (Grade 5 and 6)
Tap and Theater Dance (Age 8 and up)
- Monday 7:00 to 7:55 pm (Grade 4 and up)
- Wednesday 8:00 to 8:55 pm (Grade 6 and up)
Creative Ballet (Age 5 and up)
- Thursday 5:30 to 6:20 pm (Kindergarten and up)
Classical Ballet II (Age 7 and up)
- Thursday 4:30 to 5:25 pm (Grade 3 and up)
Classical Ballet III
- Thursday 6:30 to 7:25 pm (Teacher's placement)
Pointe
- Thursday 7:30 to 8:00 pm (Invitation only)
High School and Adult Jazz
Music and Movement (Boys and girls 4
and 5 years old)
- Wednesday 3:00 to 3:45 pm (4 and 5 years old)
To register
or for further information 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
Latin Movement Dance Class
Follow the lead of Dancing With the Stars and
learn the basic moves of the various Latin dances.
- Fall Session #1: September 9 to October 21
- Tuesday 7:00 to 8:00 pm
- Fee: Members: Free; Non-Members $12 per class; registration is rolling
Students learn the fundamentals of ballet in a fun and
supportive setting. Adults of all ages are welcome.

- Fall Session #1: September 12 to October 24
- Friday 6:30 to 8:00 pm with Bruce
- Fee: Members $56; Non-Members $140 per seven week
session; registration is rolling
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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)