Experience what Dance at the Y Has to Offer

At the Y, dance is more than steps and choreography, it’s a powerful form of expression, connection, and celebration.

Explore Rhythm

Build Confidence

Have Fun While Staying Active

Action shot of an activity during a dance class at the Morgan Family YMCA

Find Your Rhythm

If you're new to dance or ready to refine your skills, there’s a class for everybody and every level. Led by encouraging instructors, our dance classes blend technique with fun in an inclusive, supportive space.

Dance Sessions by Age Groups

Available programming varies by Community Center location

Parent Child (Ages 2-5)

- Creative Movement

Preschool (Ages 4-5)

  • Ballet

School Age (5-18)

  • Ballet
  • Contemporary
  • Hip Hop
  • Jazz
  • Tap

Teen and Adult (Ages 15+)

  • Ballet
  • Contemporary

Explore Dance Classes

Ballet

Develop grace, strength, and discipline through classic technique. Perfect for beginners and experienced dancers alike.

Tap

Make music with your feet! Tap sharpens rhythm, timing, and coordination in a fun, upbeat setting.

Contemporary

A fluid blend of ballet, modern, and jazz dance styles. Express emotion and tell stories through dynamic, grounded movement.

Hip Hop

High-energy classes that build rhythm, coordination, and confidence, set to today’s hits.

Jazz

A fast-paced, expressive style that combines sharp technique with personal flair.

Dance Company (By Audition Only)

Take it to the next level. Our performance-based company rehearses weekly and represents the Y in community events and shows.

Why Dance at the Y?

Boost Brainpower

Dance improves memory, coordination, and focus, all while having fun.

Connect and Collaborate

Learn to work as a team, build friendships, and support one another on and off the dance floor.

Express Yourself

Move through emotions, reduce stress, and gain confidence through creative self-expression.

Useful Information

  • Ballet: Tights and Ballet Shoes: skin color, pick, or black. Leotard in any color. From fitting dance pants and top. Hair pulled back and away from the face. No jeans or dresses. Ballet skirts are permitted. Gently used attire may be available.
  • Jazz: Tights and leotard in any color/style, yoga/ jazz pants and a form- fitting t- shirt, camisole, or short unitard with black or skin tone jazz shoes.
  • Modern/Contemporary: Tights and leotard in any color/style, yoga/ jazz pants and a form- fitting t- shirt, camisole, or short unitard with bare feet or foot undies, skin color half-sole pirouette shoes. 
  • Tap: Tights and leotard in any color and style, yoga/ jazz pants and a form- fitting short unitard. Black tap shoes.
  • Hip Hop: Non- restrictive clothing, hip hop shoes (dance sneakers) or tennis shoes with non-marking soles to be used for class only.
Open Attire Examples One-Sheet

 

Please remember:

  • Everyone is an artist.
  • Demonstrate caring by using only kind words.
  • Be respectful of others by keeping your hands to yourself.
  • Take responsibility for arriving to class on time, for listening first, and staying engaged throughout the class.
  • Be brave, be honest, keep practicing, try your best, and stick with it.
  • Have fun!

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