FREE Dance Trials!

Have an avid dancer in your family? Try out a variety of Westport YMCA Dance classes in one fell swoop! Trial classes will run Tuesday, August 31st and Wednesday, September 1st. Join us for an hour of dancing fun!  Formal dance attire is not required.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 31:

Mommy and Me, ages 1.5-3
1:00-1:30PM
Attire – comfortable clothes, ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, child’s hair pulled back from face A way to bond with your small child through shared experiences – singing the same songs, playing the same games, learning the same movements and having fun together. Any adult can take the class with the child. Only 1 adult per dancer.

Creative Movement, ages 3-5
1:30-2:00PM
Attire –  comfortable clothes, jazz shoes/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Focus is on basic locomotor skills as well as introductory ballet steps.

Jazz, ages 5-7
2:00-2:30PM
Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Dancers will learn introductory jazz technique and terminology while focusing on strength, flexibility and progression.

Hip Hop, ages 7-9
2:30-3:00PM
Attire – comfortable clothes, clean sneakers, hair pulled back from face A fun, innovative and high energy class, focusing on rhythm, execution and musical interpretation.

Hip Hop, ages 9-11
3:00-3:30PM
Attire – comfortable clothes, clean sneakers, hair pulled back from face A fun, innovative and high energy class, focusing on rhythm, execution and musical interpretation while incorporating more intricate choreography and movement.

Hip Hop, ages 11+
3:30-4:00PM
Attire – comfortable clothes, clean sneakers, hair pulled back from face A fun, innovative and high energy class, focusing on rhythm, execution and musical interpretation while incorporating more intricate choreography and movement.


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1:

Hippy Hoppin’ Shake, ages 2-4
1:00-1:30PM
Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Focus is on coordination and rhythm while demonstrating basic locomotor movements.

Mini Divas, ages 3-5
1:30-2:00PM
Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face A combination of hip hop and jazz, dancers will learn fun and upbeat combinations while bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements.

Ballet, ages 5-7
2:00-2:30PM
Attire – comfortable clothes, ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Dancers will learn introductory ballet steps and terminology.

Jazz, ages 7-9
2:30-3:00PM
Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Focus is on strength, flexibility and progression.

Jazz, ages 9-11
3:00-3:30PM
Attire – comfortable clothes, jazz/ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face Focus is on strength, flexibilty and progression.

Lyrical/Contemporary, ages 11+
3:30-4:00PM
Attire – comfortable clothes, ballet shoes, socks or bare feet, hair pulled back from face An expressive form of movement that combines multiple genres.