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Youth Dance

Pre-School, Youth, Tween, Adult Dance

Dance classes work on a 40 week syllabus. Movings students up a level during the 40 weeks due to a change in age will be permitted. Our dance program foloows a "cut-off age" rule similar to that used by the NJ Department of Education to best place students in age-appropriate classes. Students must be of class age by 9/30/12.

 

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2 1/2-3 YEAR OLDS AND 3-4 YEAR OLDs - INTRO TO DANCE
This class is an introduction to ballet, jazz, tap, and basic motor skills. The class is designed to introduce children to terminology, music & rhythm, performance technique, creative movement, dance class etiquette, and view a live performance.

4 TO 10 YEAR OLD  - BALLET, JAZZ, MODERN AND TAP
This class introduces students to steps at the barre, center, and across the floor work. This class is designed to introduce children to: Terminology music & rhythm, performance technique creative movement, dance class etiquette, and viewing a live performance. 4 – 5 year old class is ½ hour ballet and ½ hour tap.
 
14 TO 18 YEAR OLD - DANCE FOR ACTORS
This class will focus on jazz technique and skills instrumental in Broadway-style choreography for the non-dancer. Foundational exercises will be emphasized in center floor and warm-up. Conditioning and stretch. Students will learn repertoire from some of Broadway’s most celebrated choreographers covering a wide range of musical theatre eras and styles.

COMPANY
The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Dance Company is a performing troupe that involves dancers ages 7 – 18. Company members participate in: workshops, competitions, and two performances per year. 

BALLET
This class introduces students to steps at the barre, center and across the floor work. The class is one hour.

BELLY DANCING
Core strength, fluidity, posture, stamina, and grace-this class is excellent for beginners or people who love to dance! Turkish and Egyptian styling with a taste of Spanish/Arabic too. The class is one hour.

JAZZ 
jazz classes begin with a warm-up utiizing stretch and technique to prepare the student for stylistic and exciting jazz combinations.   This class is 50 minutes.

TAP
This class introduces terminology, center, across the floor and tap combinations. This class is one hour.

BALLROOM DANCING
Come dance, waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, cha-cha, mambo, rumba and swing. Individual wedding instruction available. This class is one hour. 

DANCE CLASS FEE SCHEDULE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS:

30 MINUTE CLASS:  Member: $56.00/Basic: $66.00

45 MINUTE CLASS:
Monday
Member: $77.00/ Basic: $89.00
Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.  
Member: $86.00/ Basic: $99.00
60 MINUTE CLASS
Monday
Member: $100.00/Basic: $118.00
Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.  
Member: $112.00/Basic: $132.00
COMPANY FEES:                        
Member: $176.00/Basic: $236.00
COMPANY PLUS: Saturday Plus three  Classes
Member: $451.00/Basic: $565.00

DANCE PARTIES
Budding dancers will enjoy an hour of Combo dance, Ballet, Tap, Jazz or Hip Hop then move into our party room for half hour for your cake and snacks. Available Saturdays, 12:00 - 1:30pm

SPORTS & FIT BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Enjoy an hour of fun in the gym playing basketball, baseball, floor hockey, soccer or fun fitness games before moving into our party room for a half hour for your cake & snacks. Saturdays,11:30-1:00pm including classroom for cake. To schedule, call Donna at 908-889-8880.

Members:  $235.00 for 15 children. ($10 for each additional child up to 24). Call Donna at 908-889-8880 for more information.

Limited Members: $285 for up to 15 kids. ($10 for each additional child up to 24). Includes 6 month YMCA membership for birthday child!!!

DRAMA
YOUTH, TWEEN, TEEN
Classes are in collaboration with the New Jersey Youth Theatre(NJYT)
THEATRE GAMES FOR KIDS
For children ages 6-8 years old. These unique and fun classes introduce young students to the world of theatre and drama through playful improvisation, movement, vocal work and classic storytelling techniques. Engaging theatre exercises and games encourage students to take creative risks and explore their world. All aspects of this class promote active listening and inspire each student to use his/her imagination in a proactive way. The students also benefit from working as a team, as well as from the power of telling their own stories. Dress Code - comfortable clothing, rubber-soled shoes. Thursdays - 6:00 - 6:45pm.

DRAMA
The art and technique of acting. Beginner classes including Beginners for Teens focus on basic skills, losing inhibitions, technique and the building of confidence as a performer. As the class progresses, students are taught the basics of improvisation, character, development and scene study.
• Beginner I - Ages 8-10 - Saturdays - 9:00 -10:00am
• Beginner II - Ages 11-12 - Saturdays - 10:00 -11:00am
• Beginner III - Ages 13-14 - Saturdays - 11:00 -12:00noon
• Adult Drama - Ages 18+ - Thursdays - 7:00-8:00 pm
Member: $176.00 Basic: $195.00

MUSIC

Students will have 45-minute lessons in small groups on a
band instrument of their choice. Instruments included are:
Oboe, flute, clarinet, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone,
baritone and percussion.
Sunday - 11:00-11:45am - Beginners 4th - 5th grade
Sunday - 11:45am -12:30pm - Intermediate - 6th -7th grade
Sunday - 12:30-1:15pm -
Intermediate/Advanced - 7th-8th grade

MUSIC DESCRIPTION
Students will have 45-minute lessons in small groups on aband instrument of their choice. Instruments included are:Oboe, flute, clarinet, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone,baritone and percussion.
Sunday - 11:00-11:45am - Beginners 4th - 5th grade
Sunday - 11:45am -12:30pm - Intermediate - 6th -7th grade
Sunday - 12:30-1:15pm -Intermediate/Advanced - 7th-8th grade

Members: $86.00 Basic: $99.00

 

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  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
2 1 / 2  - 3 yr. old   11:10am 30 NP G


9:30am 30 NP+ 
3-4  yr. old 5:30pm 45 NP 

10:20am 45 G

3:15pm 45 G

11:30am 45 NP*
12:30pm 45 NP*

11:30am 45 NP*
12:30pm 45 NP*


11:05am 45 
4-5 yr old - Ballet/Tap 6:15pm 45 NP 
9:30am 45 G
3:45pm 60 *

1:30pm 60 * 1:30pm 60 * 10:00am 60* 10:00am 60
 6 yr. old

5:30pm-Ballet 45
6:15pm-Tap 45




7-8 yr. old 5:30pm - Ta[ 45   
5:30pm-Ballet 60
6:30pm-Jazz 60
 
9-10 yr. old    
5:00pm-Ballet 60
6:00pm-Jazz 60

4:45pm-Modern
45
 
5:00pm-Ballet 60
6:00pm-Tap 60
 
 
7-18 yr. old        
1:00-3:00pm-
Company

14-18 yr. old
7:30-8:30pm-
Dance for Actors
 
 


60, 50, 45 = minutes G - Grand Street NP - Non-Performance Class.  * - Kinderwrap, Gym Jams and Lunch Bunch participants:  We wil come to your child's class and pick them up.  + - Classes available to new students.

Additional Information

Fanwood-Scotch Plains


Main Facility:
1340 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-2524
(908) 889-8880
Hours:
  • 5:00 am - 10:30 pm - Monday-Friday
  • 6:30 am - 7:30 pm - Saturday
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - Sunday

Grand Street Facility:
Grand St & Union Ave.
Scotch Plains, NJ
(908) 322-7600
Hours:
  • Office: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Child Care: 6:45 am - 6:00 pm

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