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Please email or call us! YOUTH & GOVERNMENT: YOUTH CLASSES:
Detra Hicks Regional Group Well-being Director DetraHicks@ymcala.org 818 774 2840 ext. 3345
Casey West Banks Regional Program Director for Youth, Teen & Family Programs caseywestbanks@ymcala.org 818 763 5126 ext. 2122
DANCE & TUMBLING Build coordination, strength and self esteem through our dance and tumbling program. All of our classes are taught in a fun and nurturing environment and are designed to meet the developmental and emotional needs of our youth members. Little or no experience is necessary for attendance in our classes. No fee for members, but registration is required at the front desk.
Ballet I: Ages 6 – 9 yrs Your child will learn balance and grace through the five positions of ballet, beautiful barre exercise and basic floor work. With fun being the main focus, students will learn lovely routines and combinations.
Ballet II: Ages 8 – 14 yrs Students work at the barre, learning exercises, and French terms. There is emphasis on technique and stretching, with further practice on turns, leaps and steps in the center floor. Ballet slippers required.
Dance Movement: Ages 5 – 9 yrs Try the technique of jazz dance through turns, leaps, rolls, jumps and runs. The class includes a warm-up with stretching, isolations and strengthening exercises. Theater movement games are also played to keep the students moving, stimulated and focused.
Gymnastics: I, II, and III based off of skill set, not age. A sport where kids will increase strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Gymnastics (Advanced): All ages *For the advanced student to learn drills and routines to compete.
Tap Dance: Ages 3 – 5 yrs A form of dance characterized by using the sound of one’s tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument.
Tap Dance II: Ages 6 – 9 yrs A form of dance characterized by using the sound of one’s tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument. Same class style but more structured for the older student.
Tumbling Tots: Ages 2 – 4 yrs Tumbling for tots to roll around and have fun.
Twinkle Toes Ballet: Ages 3 – 5 yrs Students begin working at the bar, learning exercises, and French terms. There is emphasis on technique and stretching, with further practice on turns, leaps and steps in the center floor.
Zumba Kids: Ages 6-12 yrs Students dance to choreographed routines and the latest music, like hip-hop, reggaeton and cumbia. The class increases focus and self-confidence, boosts metabolism and improves coordination.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Youth & Government Want your teen to learn important skills such as public speaking, organization, problem solving and time management? Model Legislature & Court is a statewide youth education program involving more than 2,500 high school students from across California, with almost 1,000 from right here in the Los Angeles area. Join us for our Welcome Back BBQ DATE: August 10th, 2-4pm West Valley Family YMCA