Youth Dance at the Y: Coordination, Creativity & Confidence

Our Dance Program teaches children more than just how to dance. Through the art of dance we teach children: coordination, creativity, confidence, responsibility, friendship & socialization skills, as well as an appreciation and understanding of the Arts. Our dance staff is dedicated to teaching your child in a positive and motivating manner. Our program is designed to guide and challenge your child in the Performing Arts.

About the Instructor: Ms. Jordan is currently attending Carthage College majoring in elementary and special education and minoring in dance. She has been dancing for 16 years; including having the opportunity to dance on a dance team, and with a professional company in Chicago. She’s performed at multiple events in the Kenosha/Chicago area, and is looking forward to sharing her passion for dance.

Ages: 3 & 4

This is an introduction to dance. The classes primary goal is to foster the love of movement. Learning basic ballet steps and working on large motor skills, following directions, creative play, spatial awareness, and rhythm.

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Ages: 5 & up

Jazz: Students will learn a style of dance that is structured, upbeat ballet stage style of dance. It involves jumps, kicks, turns, isolation’s, flexibility, floor work, and body awareness.

Ballet: Students will learn ballet fundamentals, technique, and terminology, while building muscular strength, and proper dance posture. Classes will use age appropriate material. Etiquette and discipline are emphasized in a positive and creative atmosphere.

*Level II requires completion of Level I and instructor approval.

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Ages: 5-9

In this fun, high energy, technique-focused dance class, students will learn the basic concepts of modern dance including hip hop. They will also learn a dance routine to a popular, top 40, (but kid friendly) song.

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NEW – SUPER STARS DANCE CLASS

This is an inclusive, adaptive dance class for children of all abilities, ages 7-17. Super Stars provides the kids a chance to develop a love for dance and allows them to meet new friends, learn new skills, get some healthy exercise, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

*If fees for this or any Y class are prohibitive, please contact us for scholarship information.

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Young girl with Downs Syndrome listens in dance class