YMCA of Greater Saint Petersburg

The YMCA Dance Academy offers programs for all ages. From Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop to ballroom dancing such as the Waltz and Tango, there is a class for everyone keeping kids and adults active and healthy! We also offer art programs such as visual arts and instrumental music. Each of these classes provides the children hands-on experience with different art and music techniques.

YMCA Dance Academy

Classes offered include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Hip Hop. Your Instructor, Kelly Marshall, studied dance with Rose Marie Dickman and BalletMet in Columbus. She has choreographed and directed numerous productions including the Nutcracker, Cinderella and Peter Pan. She has successfully passed ballet examinations for the Cecchetti Council of America, a professional ballet organization for teachers, and studied the Royal Academy of Dance's preschool ballet curriculum. She is currently the Dance Adjunct at Perkins Elementary and is thrilled to establish a dance academy for the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg. Click here for a dance brochure.

Contact: Kelly Marshall (727) 328-YMCA (9622)      This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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School for the

Your young dancer will learn age-appropriate technique, musicality, and rhythm to develop a love of dance and prepare them for our next level.

 

Creative Movement:

Tuesday           9:30-10:00am  and 3:30-4:00pm

Tumbling for Toddlers:

Tuesday           11:00-11:45am

Thursday           11:00-11:45am

Tumbling ages 4-up:

Thursday 4:00-5:00pm

Mommy & Me:

Class for Mom & Baby  6 Months-Up

Thursday 10:00-10:45am

Preballet/Tap Combo ages 3-4 (Age Req.):

Tuesday 10:00-10:45am

Monday 5:00-5:45pm

Wednesday 6:00-6:45pm

Thursday 3:30-4:15pm

Thursday 4:15-5:00pm

Preballet ages 5-6 (Age Req.):

Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm

Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm

Tap/Jazz ages 4-7:

Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm

 

School for the

Beginning Dancer

Classical Dance training begins in all dance forms. Dancers are encouraged to take a variety of classes to improve their overall strength, flexibility and rhythm.

 

Ballet I ages 7-up:

Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm

Ballet 2:

2-3 years experience

Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm

Jazz I:

Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm

Jazz 2:

Thursday 5:00-6:00pm

Tap I:

Friday 4:15-5:00pm

Tap 2:

Wednesday 7:00-7:45pm

Hip Hop I:

Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm

Lyrical I:

Thursday 6:00-7:00pm

Boys Only PUMP IT UP!:

Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm

Tumbling ages 4-up:

Friday 3:30-4:15pm

 

School for the

Intermediate/Advanced Dancer

The foundation of dance progresses to achieve more technical skills and quality of dance movements. Dancers are placed according to individual ability. Performance  opportunities are available for dancers taking 2 or more classes per week.

 

Ballet 3:

Teacher approval to register

Monday 5:00-6:00pm

Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm

Pointe Class:

Teacher approval. Must be taking 2-3 classes per week in ballet & lyrical.

Tuesday 7:00pm

Jazz 3:

Thursday 5:00-6:00pm

Lyrical 2:

Thursday 6:00-7:00pm

Lyrical/Pop:

Horton Technique emphasized

Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm

Tap 3:

Friday 5:00-6:00pm

 

School for the

Teen/Adult Dancer

Dancers can enjoy a variety of  dance styles and levels. Adults pay by class card.

 

Adult Ballet:

Wednesday 10:00-11:00am

Adult Lyrical/Pop:

Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm

Adult Tap:

Wednesday 7:45-8:45pm

 

Adult Ballroom Dancing Class

Learn the basics of ballroom dancing including the Waltz, Tango, Salsa, Swing, and more. Instructor John Agnese has taught for Arthur Murray and appeared on American Bandstand. Couples Only.Classes Begin March 4th!

Days/Time: Wed 1:30-2:30pm or 7:30-8:30pm.

Cost: $30 facility members/ $40 program members /per month

Visual Arts (Ages 12-17 yrs)

Located at Harbordale YMCA

A wonderful hands-on class. A variety of techniques will be taught including watercolors, paper-mache, clay, and glass among many others. Anyone who loves all types of art will really enjoy this class.

 

Instrumental Music (Ages 12-17)

Located at Harbordale YMCA

This is a hands on learning program. Learn basic music techniques for guitar, drums, keyboard and bass.

St. Petersburg Prodigy is funded by University Area Community Development Corporation, University of Southern Florida, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, and Bay Area Youth Services.