Dance Programs
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WSY Ballet II
This class is for youth which have gone through at least one session of the “Beginner Ballet/Jazz” class (not mandatory to advance to this class) or have some dance experience.
Dates: September 5 – October 24, 2025 (8 classes)
Schedule: Fridays from 6:30-7:15pm
Ages: 7-10 years
Location: West Shore YMCA
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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Member | 8/11/25 | 8/17/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | - |
Community Guest | 8/18/25 | 9/5/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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09/05/25 - 10/24/25
Fr - 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 08/11/25 |
WSY Beginner Ballet
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
Schedule: Wednesdays from 6:45-7:30pm
Ages: 5-7 years
Location: West Shore YMCA
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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Member Registration | 8/11/25 | 8/17/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | - |
Open Registration | 8/18/25 | 9/3/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 105.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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09/03/25 - 10/22/25
Fall 1 - We - 12:00 am - 12:45 am
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 08/11/25 |
WSY Creative Movement
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: September 5-October 24, 2025 (8 classes)
Schedule: Fridays from 5:30-6:15pm
Ages: 3-5 years
Location: West Shore YMCA
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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Member Registration | 8/11/25 | 8/17/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | - |
Open Registration | 8/18/25 | 9/5/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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09/05/25 - 10/24/25
Fall 1 - Fr - 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
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12 / 12 Available |
Registration Closed Opens on 08/11/25 |
WSY Hip-Hop Dance
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 (7 classes, no class Sept. 10)
Schedule:
- Ages 7-9: Wednesdays from 7:30-8:15pm
Ages: 5-10 years
Location: West Shore YMCA
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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Member Registration | 8/11/25 | 8/17/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | - |
Open Registration | 8/18/25 | 9/3/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 105.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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09/03/25 - 10/22/25
Ages 7-9, no class 9/10 - We - 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 08/11/25 |
WSY Musical Theater
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: September 6–October 25, 2025
Schedule:
- Ages 5-8: Saturdays from 12:30-1:15pm
- Ages 9-12: Saturdays from 1:30-2:15pm
Ages: 8-11 years
Location: West Shore YMCA
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | YMCA Member | Community Guest | |
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Member Registration | 8/11/25 | 8/17/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | - |
Open Registration | 8/18/25 | 9/7/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 120.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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09/06/25 - 10/25/25
Fall 1, Ages 5-8 - Sa - 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 08/11/25 |
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09/06/25 - 10/25/25
Fall 1, Ages 9-12 - Sa - 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
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Registration Closed Opens on 08/11/25 |