Dance
Our Dance Program runs from September - May at the Botetourt Family YMCA, Kirk Family YMCA, Salem Family YMCA, and YMCA at Tanglewood.
Y dance programs allow children to explore the world of dance in a positive and affordable way. Dancers strengthen key skills, such as coordination, balance, flexibility, and strength, in a non-competitive and nurturing environment. We welcome children of all abilities and levels in both our weekday and weekend classes. Financial assistance is available to ensure that children of all backgrounds can dance. We even offer a dance shoe donation/rental program. Each dance program culminates in a recital.
Participants may register for as many months as they would like, but must give a 30-day cancellation notice. Dance Classes will be drafted on a monthly basis, and include recital, registration, and costume fee.
KIRK FAMILY YMCA
Contact Information:
Kirk Family YMCA
540-342-9622
Pre-Ballet
Ages: 3 - 4 years
September 7,2026-May 28, 2027
Wednesdays
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM
or
Saturdays
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Little ballerinas learn basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, and coordination through creative movement and music in a supportive and fun environment. No dance experience required.
Beginner Super Combo
Ages: 5 - 8 years
September 7,2026-May 28, 2027
$35 Member / $50 Non-Members
Wednesdays
6:20 PM - 7:05 PM
or
Saturdays
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Students explore all three dance forms that enhance fine and gross motor skills, cultivate imagination, creativity and social development. Students will grow and develop as they develop dance techniques while having FUN.
Beginner Hip Hop
Ages: 5 - 8 years
September 8,2026-May 28, 2027
$40 Member / $55 Non-Members
Wednesdays
7:10 PM - 7:55 PM
or
Saturdays
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Students explore all three dance forms that enhance fine and gross motor skills, cultivate imagination, creativity and social development. Students will grow and develop as they develop dance techniques while having FUN.
BOTETOURT FAMILY YMCA
Contact Information:
Botetourt Family YMCA
540-966-9622
Preschool Combo
Ages: 3 - 4 years
September 8,2026-May 31, 2027
Mondays
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
or
Thursdays
5:30 AM - 6:15 PM
Basic exercises and movements are taught to help develop coordination and flexibility. Preschoolers learn through skipping, hopping, galloping, ballet positions and beginning tap and jazz steps. Older students learn basic rhythm and tap choreography and the foundations of ballet.
Beginner Lyrical
Ages: 6 - 8 years
September 8, 2026-May 28, 2027
$40 Member / $55 Non-Members
Wednesdays
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Lyrical dance is a contemporary dance style that combines ballet and jazz dancing techniques.
Intermediate Lyrical
Ages: 9 - 13 years
September 8, 2026-May 28, 2027
$40 Member / $55 Non-Members
Mondays
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Lyrical dance is a contemporary dance style that combines ballet and jazz dancing techniques.
Beginner Hip Hop
Ages: 6 - 10 years
September 8, 2026-May 28, 2027
$40 Member / $55 Non-Members
Thursdays
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
This upbeat class introduces young dancers to jazz and hip hop fundamentals and uses age-appropriate and non-suggestive music/movements. Take part in a high energy, fast and fun dance class. Little to no dance experience required.
Intermediate Hip Hop
Ages: 10 - 13 years
September 8, 2026-May 28, 2027
$40 Member / $55 Non-Members
Mondays
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
or
Wednesdays
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
This upbeat class introduces young dancers to jazz and hip hop fundamentals and uses age-appropriate and non-suggestive music/movements. Take part in a high energy, fast and fun dance class.
Combo I/II
Ages: 5 - 7 years
September 8, 2026 - May 28, 2027
$45 Member / $60 Non-Members
Thursdays
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Combination of Ballet and Tap. Basic exercises and movements are taught to help develop coordination and flexibility. Students learn basic rhythm and tap choreography and the foundations of ballet.
Beginner Super Combo
Ages: 5 - 7 years
September 8, 2026 - May 28, 2027
$45 Member / $60 Non-Members
Wednesdays
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Students explore all three dance forms that enhance fine and gross motor skills, cultivate imagination, creativity and social development. Students will grow and develop as they develop dance techniques while having FUN.
Intermediate Super Combo
Ages: 8 - 10 years
September 8, 2026 - May 28, 2027
$45 Member / $60 Non-Members
Wednesdays
6:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Students explore all three dance forms (Ballet, Tap, and Jazz) that enhance fine and gross motor skills, cultivate imagination, creativity and social development. Students will grow and develop as they develop dance techniques while having FUN. Previous dance experience and teacher placement recommended.
SALEM FAMILY YMCA
Salem Family YMCA
YMCA AT TANGLEWOOD
YMCA at Tanglewood