YOUTH DANCE CLASSES · ADULT DANCE CLASSES

The Edwardsville YMCA offers dance classes for youth and adult. From ballet to ballroom, you're sure to find something to interest you. Dance Attire: Ballet shoes are required for ballet and jazz classes; jazz shoes may be worn but are optional. Tap shoes are required for tap classes. Leotards are required for girls, tights optional. Boys may wear cloth shorts and a t-shirt. Long hair should be securely tied back.

YOUTH DANCE CLASSES (Summer 1 Only)
5-week session begins June 2 and ends July 3

Dance Explorers (ages 2-3, Parent & Child)
This class will focus on sound and movement principles such as loud and soft, big and small, or high and low. Adults are expected to participate in fun dances! Esic Center. (1) Monday, 10:30am-11:00am ; (2) Tuesday, 10:30am-11:00am; (3) Tuesday, 5:30pm-6:00pm. Members $15; Nonmembers $26.

Storydance and Tap (age 3 only)
Independent dance class will focus on basic ballet skills and creative movement elements, social skills, and basic tap skills. Esic Center. (1) Monday, 9:30am-10:15am; (2) Tuesday, 11:00am-11:45am; (3) Thursday, 6:15pm-7:00pm. Members $25; Nonmembers $40.

Ballet/Tap (ages 4-5)
Beginning basic tap and ballet skills in a structured format. Esic Center. (1) Monday, 11:00am-11:45am; (2) Tuesday, 9:30am-10:15am; (3) Tuesday, 6:00pm-6:45pm. Members $25; Nonmembers $40.

Creative Movement (ages 4-6)
Exercise and move to the beat with hoops, scarves, and more! Encourages imaginative interpretations of music and is great for body awareness and coordination. Boys and girls welcome. Bare feet or ballet slippers and comfortable clothes are all you need! Esic Center. Thursday, 4:30pm-5:15pm. Members $25; Nonmembers $40.

Beginning Ballet/Jazz/Tap (ages 5-8)
Learn the basics in three popular areas in this fun class! Must be enrolled in kindergarten or higher. Esic Center. (1) Ages 5-7 - Tuesday, 4:30pm-5:20pm; (2) Ages 6-8 - Thursday, 5:15pm-6:05pm. Members $25; Nonmembers $40.

Modern & Hip-Hop (ages 8-12)
Have fun in this high-energy and popular dance class! Esic Center. Tuesday, 7:00pm-7:55pm. Members $25; Nonmembers $40.

YOUTH CLINICS & CAMPS
Ballroom Blitz (ages 9-14)
Tango, mamba, waltz and more with us in this fun class! Dance like the stars and learn some basic moves with us! Esic Center. July 8, 10, 15 & 17. Tuesday/Thursday, 7:00pm-8:30pm. Members $25; Nonmembers $40.

Popular Dance Camp (ages 5-9)
Learn your favorite dances from a popular TV movie! Pop, lock, jam and break your way to a fun camp that culminates with a parent performance on last day. Bring a friend and have some fun with us! Esic Center. July 8, 10, 15 & 17. Tuesday/Thursday, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Members $25; Nonmembers $40.

Jump Rope/Double Dutch Clinics (ages 7-12)
We're back with more jump rope time for you! Jump rope builds coordination, timing, rhythm, musical beat awareness and cardiovascular fitness. Must wear secure tennis shoes, shorts and tuck-able T-shirt, long hair pulled back. Esic Center. July 22, 24, 29 & 31. Tuesday/Thursday, (1) Ages 7-8 - 5:00pm-6:15pm; (2) Ages 9-12 - 6:30pm-7:45pm. Members $25; Nonmembers $40.

ADULT DANCE CLASSES (Summer 1 Only)
5-week session begins June 2 and ends July 3

International Folk Dance
This is a feel-good dancing at its best! The charming melodies of Eastern Europe set the stage for do-able steps of line and circle dance. (Where do you think the Texas line dancers borrowed their steps from?) Our own "Bod by Rod", Rod Langston will be instructing. Rod performed for 10 years with the show troupe of the International Folk Dance Association of University City, MO, and as a soloist with Kosturcani, a Macedonian dance organization in Granite City. No experience necessary, no partner needed. Wear comfortable clothes and slick-sole shoes if possible, and bring a belt. Come join hands with us! It's fun, it's aerobic, and it's for you! Meyer Center. Monday, 8:00pm-9:00pm. Members $25; Nonmembers $40.

Ballroom Blitz
Come and dance like the stars with some basic moves taught in this fun and upbeat class. Learn to tango, mamba, waltz, and more! Esic Center. Thursday, 7:00pm-8:00pm. Members $25; Nonmembers $40.

Ballet, Tap & Jazz
Stretch, flexibility, and grace are taught in this sampler! Learn some basic moves and enjoy yourself. Esic Center. Tuesday, 8:00pm-9:00pm. Members $25; Nonmembers $40.