Get ready to move, groove, and break boundaries! Our Hip Hop Fusion class blends the raw energy of street styles with the rhythm of contemporary moves, creating a dynamic dance experience. Just bring your sneakers, your vibe, and your passion! Open to all levels — from curious beginners to seasoned dancers.

Dates:

• October 30–December 18, 2025
• January 8-February 26, 2026

Schedule:

• Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm

Ages: 8-17 years old

Location: Camp Curtin YMCA

Participants will learn basic ballet techniques in a fun and low-key environment. Students will gain coordination, flexibility, musicality, and appreciation for the art of dance.

Dates:

• September 3-October 22, 2025 *no class Sept. 10
• November 5-December 17 *no class Nov. 26

Schedule: Wednesdays from 7:30-8:15pm

Ages: 5-9 years

Location: West Shore YMCA

*No refunds after the first class.

For more information, please contact Doug Markel at [email protected].

Jazz is a lively style of dance that incorporates components of ballet, modern, and hip hop.  Dancers will learn how to perform quick footwork, turns, leaps and more while expressing emotion and personality through their movements.

Dates:

• January 7-February 25, 2026

Schedule:

• Wednesdays from 7:30-8:15pm

Ages: 6-9

Location: West Shore YMCA

For more information, please contact Doug Markel at [email protected].

Students will learn movement and basic ballet technique through songs, creative expressions, and games. The focus is to make students comfortable in their movement and coordination while having fun!

Dates:

• November 5 – December 17, 2025 *No Class November 26, 2025*
• January 7 – February 25, 2026

Schedule:

• Fall II: Wednesdays from 6:45-7:30pm
• Winter: Wednesdays from 6:45-7:30pm

Ages: 3-5 years

Location: West Shore YMCA

*No refunds after the first class.

For more information, please contact Doug Markel at [email protected].

Hip hop is an energetic style of dance that will get you moving fast on your feet. In hip hop, students will be encouraged to learn how to move all different parts of their body with isolation work and intricate footwork. Students will also learn how to put these various movements together so that they flow into the hip hop style. Performance is a huge part of hip hop, in which students will learn how to incorporate facial expressions with their movements to become affluent with the nature of the style.

Dates:

• September 3 – October 22, 2025 *No Class Sept. 10*
• November 5 – December 17 *No Class Nov. 26*

Schedule:

• Wednesdays from 5:15-6:00pm

Ages: 5-9

*A session for 5-7 year olds is not being offered during the Fall II session.*

Location: West Shore YMCA

*No refunds after the first class.

For more information, please contact Doug Markel at [email protected].

In this unique class, participants will learn how to perform in a musical theater setting by developing their jazz dance, acting, and performance skills. The group will be dancing to songs from both classic and contemporary musicals. This is a wonderful class for those looking to learn how to perform in musicals or just have fun.

Dates:

• January 9-February 27, 2026

Schedule: 

• Ages 5-8: Fridays from 5:30-6:15pm
• Ages 9-12: Fridays from 6:30-7:15pm

Ages: 5-12 years

Location: West Shore YMCA

For more information, please contact Doug Markel at [email protected].