Westport Weston Family YMCA | Performance Dance Classes

LET’S DANCE TOGETHER!
Our Performance Dance Program is a full year commitment, running from September to June. This structure gives your dancer plenty of time to develop their skills, prepare for our year-end recital and become the star you know they are. We offer a variety of styles like Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern Dance and combo classes, perfect for enhancing creativity through movement in all ages!

With a team of highly talented and experienced instructors, we take pride in nurturing the artistic potential of every student who walks through our Dance Studio doors. Whether your child is a beginner taking their first steps in the world of dance or an advanced dancer looking to refine their skills, we offer a diverse selection of classes to cater to your unique needs. Worried about the cost? No problem! We have payment plan options and financial assistance available to make sure everyone can join in on the joy of dance.

2025/2026
FULL SESSION DATES:
Sept 2025 – June 2026
*Pro-rated costs are available

RECITAL INFORMATION
Dress rehearsal, June 5Recital, June 6
Bedford Middle School
Details to come.

BALLET

Learn the techniques and terminology while focusing on posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, self discipline and self confidence.

AGES: 3-4
MON: 3:30-4:15 PM
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AGES: 4-6
THU: 3:30-4:15PM
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AGES: 5-7
MON: 4:30-5:15 PM
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AGES: 8-10
MON: 5:30-6:30 PM

BALLET & TAP

A combo session of 30-minutes of Ballet and 30-minutes of Tap. Choreography is learned for both styles.

AGES: 4-5
TUE: 2:00-3:00PM
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AGES: 4-6
TUE: 5:15-6:15PM

HIP HOP – BOYS
High energy and fast paced dance with an emphasis on rhythm, isolations, and self-expression.

AGES: 6-10
TUES: 5:00-5:45PM

HIP HOP
High energy and fast paced dance with an emphasis on rhythm, isolations, and self-expression.

AGES: 3-5
MON: 3:15-4:00 PM
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AGES: 6-8
WED: 5:30-6:15 PM
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AGES: 9+
TUE: 6:30-7:30 PM

CONTEMPORARY
Founded on classical ballet but allows for more expressiveness and freedom in the movement.

AGES: 5-9
MON: 4:30-5:30 PM

JAZZ
Learn the techniques and terminology with an emphasis on strength, flexibility and conditioning.

AGES: 4-6
WED: 4:30-5:15PM
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AGES: 10+
THU: 5:30-6:30PM

JAZZ & TAP
A combination session of 30-minutes of Jazz and 30-minutes Tap. Choreography is learned for both styles.

AGES: 4-6
TUE: 4:15-5:15 PM

AGES: 7-9
THU: 4:30-5:30 PM

LYRICAL
A combination of Ballet and Jazz elements that create a soft style of movement that emphasizes the storytelling quality of music.

AGES: 7-9
THU: 5:30-6:30 PM
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AGES: 10+
WED: 6:30-7:30PM

POM

Characterized by its use of poms, this style is a high energy combination of jazz and hip hop with emphasis on precise and synchronized arm movements.

AGES: 6-10
THU: 4:30-5:15PM

TAP

Tap dance is a rhythmic dance style where sounds are made by tapping metal-soled shoes on the floor.

AGES: 7-10
TUE: 6:15-7:00PM

MUSICAL THEATHER

Musical theater combines acting, singing, and dancing to tell a story on stage.

AGES: 5-9
MON: 5:30-6:30PM

GROUP CONDITIONING

Develop strength and coordination to improve the quality of your overall performance ability.

AGES: 6+
TUE: 5:45-6:30PM