Programs

Dance

There's a new dance studio in town. We have taken over the former Newton Corner Library branch on 126 Vernon Street (right around the corner from the West Suburban YMCA).

Regular weekly classes on Tuesdays begin October 6, 2009 and run through June 2010.

Preschool Intro to Dance (ages 2-4): 9:00-9:30 am
Preschool Ballet/Tap (ages 2-4): 9:30-10:00 am
Hip Hop (ages 5-7): 3:15-4:00 pm
Lyrical Ballet (ages 5-7): 4:00-4:45 pm
Hip Hop (ages 8-10): 4:45-5:30 pm
Lyrical Ballet (ages 8-10): 5:30-6:15 pm

For more information or a brochure, contact Jane Carroll at (617) 244-6050 x3007 or janec@westsuburbanymca.org.

Dance Attire
Girls: dance pants, capris, leotards, tanks...anything comfy for dance!
Boys: sweatpants, T-shirt

Footwear
Preschool Intro to Dance - Ballet slippers
Preschool Ballet/Tap Combo - Ballet slippers & white tap shoes
Hip-Hop - Black jazz shoes/sneakers
Lyrical - Ballet slippers
(Our instructor can help you with all your questions about attire and dance shoes at the start of the season)

Recital Info
We will be having a small recital at the end of our dance year, where each class will get to showcase what they've learned in a 2-3 minute dance routine! It will take place at the West Suburban YMCA in the beginning of June. More details to follow.

Mission Statement:

The West Suburban YMCA, located in Newton, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit community service organization made possible because of charitable donations, member support, and dedicated volunteers and staff. The YMCA is devoted to the education, physical health, mental well-being and moral development of children, families, and communities and is committed to this simple policy: Nobody will be turned away from our programs and facilities due to an inability to pay. The Y strives to incorporate all its programs with the core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.