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
- Thursday 8:00 to 9:00 pm
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
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.
- 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
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)