Ages: 3-5 | Class Duration: 45-minutes | Location: Emery Room (main floor of DT YMCA)

Ballet

• The start of each class will begin with the basics of ballet. Children will learn fundamental ballet positions, movements, and terminology. Children work on their balance, flexibility, coordination, and posture.

Jazz

• In this portion of class, children will learn about rhythmic expression and movement improvisation.

Our Ballet class for ages 5–6 introduces little dancers to the magic of movement through twirls, leaps, and graceful steps. With fun music, imaginative play, and gentle technique, kids build confidence, coordination, and a love for dance in a joyful setting.

This beginner-level ballet class introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of classical ballet in a fun and encouraging environment. Students will learn basic positions, barre exercises, and center work while developing coordination, balance, flexibility, and musicality. Through age-appropriate choreography and creative movement, dancers will build confidence and grace, all while learning discipline and focus

This beginner-level ballet class introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of classical ballet in a fun and encouraging environment. Students will learn basic positions, barre exercises, and center work while developing coordination, balance, flexibility, and musicality. Through age-appropriate choreography and creative movement, dancers will build confidence and grace, all while learning discipline and focus.

🌟 Cheer & Stunt Squad (Ages 7–8)

Season: October–March

Get ready to cheer loud and proud! Our beginner Cheer and Stunt program introduces kids ages 7-8 to the fundamentals of cheerleading, teamwork, and spirit in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Dancers will learn basic chants, motions, jumps, stunts, and simple routines while building confidence and coordination.

Practice Schedule:

• Ages 7–8 Squad: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 PM

Game Day Performances:
Participants will cheer on our Y basketball teams during home games:

• Boys’ Basketball (2025):
  October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, December 6, December 13

• Girls’ Basketball (2026):
  January 24, January 31, February 7, February 21, February 28, March 7
  (Game dates subject to change)

🌟 Cheer & Stunt Squad (Ages 9-10)

Season: October–March

Get ready to cheer loud and proud! Our beginner Cheer and Stunt program introduces kids ages 9-10 to the fundamentals of cheerleading, teamwork, and spirit in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Dancers will learn basic chants, motions, jumps, stunts, and simple routines while building confidence and coordination.

Practice Schedule:

• Ages 7–8 Squad: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:45-7:45pm

Game Day Performances:
Participants will cheer on our Y basketball teams during home games:

• Boys’ Basketball (2025):
  October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, December 6, December 13

• Girls’ Basketball (2026):
  January 24, January 31, February 7, February 21, February 28, March 7
  (Game dates subject to change)

Pom & Stunt is an exciting, high-energy class where kids develop strength, agility, and confidence through stunts, tumbling, and performance movement. Participants will learn proper techniques for partner stunts, dynamic jumps, and controlled falls while improving coordination and teamwork in a safe and supportive environment.

#Cheerleading #TumblingFun #StrengthAndAgility #ConfidenceBuilding #TeamworkSkills #ActiveKids #POMandStunt #MovementMatters

Our Hip-Hop class for ages 5–6 is a fun-filled dance party where kids groove to age-appropriate music while learning basic hip-hop moves and rhythms. With games, freestyle moments, and lots of energy, this class builds confidence, coordination, and creativity!

Designed just for boys, this high-energy tumbling class builds strength, coordination, and confidence through fun flips, rolls, and jumps. Perfect for active learners, it encourages teamwork and skill-building in an exciting, supportive environment!

Jump, roll, and tumble! Tiny Tumblers is a fun, energetic class where kids build coordination, balance, and flexibility through guided play and tumbling basics. Perfect for little ones who love to move, explore, and make new friends!

This beginner class focuses on skills such as cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, bridges, and back walkovers on a padded surface. Strength, flexibility, and balance will be taught in a controlled and safe environment. No prior experience is necessary.

Our beginner tumbling class for ages 9–10 is packed with high-energy fun as kids learn cartwheels, handstands, rolls, and more! With upbeat music and creative challenges, they’ll build strength, confidence, and coordination while flipping into new skills each week.

Ages: 3-5 | Class Duration: 40-minutes | Location: Yoga Room (2nd level across from Weight Training Floor)

This program introduces children to the art of dance in a fun, expressive environment with the goal of setting a strong foundation of dance fundamentals!  They will learn basic dance techniques and movements through a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. Instructors will teach and review dance terms to help build the children’s vocabulary and understanding of each movement. Each class will end in free creative dance time for the children to practice what they learned, connect with their peers, and build confidence in self-expression!

Ages: 6-8 | Class Duration: 40-minutes | Location: Yoga Room (2nd level across from Weight Training Floor)

This program introduces children to the art of dance in a fun, expressive environment with the goal of setting a strong foundation of dance fundamentals!  They will learn basic dance techniques and movements through a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. Instructors will teach and review dance terms to help build the children’s vocabulary and understanding of each movement. Each class will end in free creative dance time for the children to practice what they learned, connect with their peers, and build confidence in self-expression!

Ages: 3-5 | Class Duration: 45-minutes | Location: Emery Room (main floor of DT YMCA)

This program introduces children to the art of dance in a fun, expressive environment with the goal of setting a strong foundation of dance fundamentals!  They will learn basic dance techniques and movements through a variety of dance styles including ballet, jazz, and hip-hop. Instructors will teach and review dance terms to help build the children’s vocabulary and understanding of each movement. Each class will end in free creative dance time for the children to practice what they learned, connect with their peers, and build confidence in self-expression!

This fun and energetic class introduces little ones to a variety of dance styles—like ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and creative movement. Each week brings new music, games, and routines to help kids build coordination and confidence while having a blast!

Ballet Movement is a gentle introduction to ballet, focusing on creative expression, basic positions, and graceful movement. This class helps young dancers develop coordination, balance, and musicality in a supportive, imaginative setting. Perfect for beginners and those exploring dance for the first time.

Our Ballet class for ages 5–6 introduces little dancers to the magic of movement through twirls, leaps, and graceful steps. With fun music, imaginative play, and gentle technique, kids build confidence, coordination, and a love for dance in a joyful setting.

This beginner-level ballet class introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of classical ballet in a fun and encouraging environment. Students will learn basic positions, barre exercises, and center work while developing coordination, balance, flexibility, and musicality. Through age-appropriate choreography and creative movement, dancers will build confidence and grace, all while learning discipline and focus

Designed for young movers, this class teaches foundational acro skills like cartwheels, bridges, and donkey kicks. Students will build strength, flexibility, and coordination while learning safe progressions in a fun, active setting.

Our Basic Acro class bridges the gap between Basic and Intermediate levels, helping students build confidence as they progress. This class focuses on refining foundational skills while introducing new challenges like backbend kick overs, handstand holds, and limbers. It’s perfect for students ready to move beyond the basics but not quite ready for full intermediate work.

Pom & Stunt is an exciting, high-energy class where kids develop strength, agility, and confidence through stunts, tumbling, and performance movement. Participants will learn proper techniques for partner stunts, dynamic jumps, and controlled falls while improving coordination and teamwork in a safe and supportive environment.

#Cheerleading #TumblingFun #StrengthAndAgility #ConfidenceBuilding #TeamworkSkills #ActiveKids #POMandStunt #MovementMatters

Cheer & Stunt Squad Prep is a month-to-month class designed for anyone curious about cheerleading. Whether you join for the whole summer or just one month, it’s a great way to learn basic motions, jumps, and stunts while deciding if cheer is right for you. This class is the perfect warm-up for our full cheer season starting this fall!

Season information below:

🌟 Cheer & Stunt Squad (Ages 7–8)

Season: October–March

Get ready to cheer loud and proud! Our beginner Cheer and Stunt program introduces kids ages 7-8 to the fundamentals of cheerleading, teamwork, and spirit in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Dancers will learn basic chants, motions, jumps, stunts, and simple routines while building confidence and coordination.

Practice Schedule:

• Ages 7–8 Squad: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30–6:30 PM

Game Day Performances:
Participants will cheer on our Y basketball teams during home games:

• Boys’ Basketball (2025):
  October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, December 6, December 13

• Girls’ Basketball (2026):
  January 24, January 31, February 7, February 21, February 28, March 7
  (Game dates subject to change)

Cheer & Stunt Squad Prep is a month-to-month class designed for anyone curious about cheerleading. Whether you join for the whole summer or just one month, it’s a great way to learn basic motions, jumps, and stunts while deciding if cheer is right for you. This class is the perfect warm-up for our full cheer season starting this fall!

Season information below:

🌟 Cheer & Stunt Squad (Ages 9-10)

Season: October–March

Get ready to cheer loud and proud! Our beginner Cheer and Stunt program introduces kids ages 9-10 to the fundamentals of cheerleading, teamwork, and spirit in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Dancers will learn basic chants, motions, jumps, stunts, and simple routines while building confidence and coordination.

Practice Schedule:

• Ages 9-10 Squad: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:45-7:45 PM

Game Day Performances:
Participants will cheer on our Y basketball teams during home games:

• Boys’ Basketball (2025):
  October 25, November 1, November 8, November 15, December 6, December 13

• Girls’ Basketball (2026):
  January 24, January 31, February 7, February 21, February 28, March 7
  (Game dates subject to change)

Dancing Like the Stars is an exciting fusion dance class where kids explore global styles like K-Pop, Bollywood, Samba, and Belly Dance. Each week features high-energy choreography, cultural rhythms, and dynamic moves that build confidence, coordination, and creativity. No experience needed—just a love for music and movement!

Dancing Like the Stars is an exciting fusion dance class where kids explore global styles like K-Pop, Bollywood, Samba, and Belly Dance. Each week features high-energy choreography, cultural rhythms, and dynamic moves that build confidence, coordination, and creativity. No experience needed—just a love for music and movement!

Our Hip-Hop class for ages 5–6 is a fun-filled dance party where kids groove to age-appropriate music while learning basic hip-hop moves and rhythms. With games, freestyle moments, and lots of energy, this class builds confidence, coordination, and creativity!

Our Hip-Hop class is high-energy and packed with fun, teaching kids the fundamentals of street dance in a supportive and upbeat environment. Dancers will learn rhythm, coordination, and self-expression through age-appropriate choreography and freestyle movement. Great for all experience levels!

Hip-Tots is a fun and energetic dance class designed just for 3–4-year-olds! Little movers will explore basic hip-hop steps, rhythm, and coordination through playful music and movement. It’s the perfect way to build confidence, creativity, and motor skills in a supportive environment.

Our Beginning Jazz class introduces dancers to the fundamentals of jazz technique in a fun and upbeat environment. Students will learn basic steps, turns, and combinations while developing rhythm, coordination, and expressive movement. No prior dance experience is required—just energy and enthusiasm!

Designed just for boys, this high-energy tumbling class builds strength, coordination, and confidence through fun flips, rolls, and jumps. Perfect for active learners, it encourages teamwork and skill-building in an exciting, supportive environment!

Designed just for boys, this high-energy tumbling class builds strength, coordination, and confidence through fun flips, rolls, and jumps. Perfect for active learners, it encourages teamwork and skill-building in an exciting, supportive environment!

Jump, roll, and tumble! Tiny Tumblers is a fun, energetic class where kids build coordination, balance, and flexibility through guided play and tumbling basics. Perfect for little ones who love to move, explore, and make new friends!

Tumble Starz is designed for young children ready to build on basic tumbling skills while developing strength, coordination, and flexibility. In this fun and engaging class, children will learn foundational movements like forward and backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and basic beam and mat skills. Our experienced instructors will provide individualized guidance and encourage each child to reach new goals in a safe, supportive environment. Tumble Starz is a perfect way to boost confidence, improve motor skills, and introduce teamwork—all while having a blast!

This beginner class focuses on skills such as cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, bridges, and back walkovers on a padded surface. Strength, flexibility, and balance will be taught in a controlled and safe environment. No prior experience is necessary.

This beginner class focuses on skills such as cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, bridges, and back walkovers on a padded surface. Strength, flexibility, and balance will be taught in a controlled and safe environment. No prior experience is necessary.

Ages: 2-4 | Class Duration: 30-minutes | Location: Judo Room (second floor of DT YMCA)

This fun and energetic class is perfect for little ones ready to explore the basics of tumbling! Tiny Twisters will develop foundational skills like balance, coordination, and flexibility through playful exercises and guided activities. Our experienced instructors will introduce basic tumbling movements, such as forward rolls, bunny hops, and simple balance beam routines, in a safe and supportive environment. Tiny Twisters builds confidence, promotes teamwork, and encourages healthy physical activity—all while having a blast!

Jump, roll, and tumble! Tiny Tumblers is a fun, energetic class where kids build coordination, balance, and flexibility through guided play and tumbling basics.  Perfect for little ones who love to move, explore, and make new friends

Questions?  Call 208 377 9622 ext. 431 or email West Youth Coordinator 

Ages: 4-6 | Class Duration: 45-minutes | Location: TBD

Tumble Starz is designed for young children ready to build on basic tumbling skills while developing strength, coordination, and flexibility. In this fun and engaging class, children will learn foundational movements like forward and backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and basic beam and mat skills. Our experienced instructors will provide individualized guidance and encourage each child to reach new goals in a safe, supportive environment. Tumble Starz is a perfect way to boost confidence, improve motor skills, and introduce teamwork—all while having a blast!

Get ready to move and groove! Our Youth Dance Class introduces kids to a new style of dance each month, helping them build confidence, coordination, and rhythm in a fun, supportive environment. Each session is filled with energy and excitement—no experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to dance!

Flip, roll, and tumble your way to fun! Our Youth Tumbling Class helps kids develop strength, balance, and coordination through fundamental tumbling skills. Classes are divided by age—6-9 years and 9-12 years—to provide age-appropriate instruction in a safe and supportive environment. Whether they’re just starting out or looking to refine their skills, this class is perfect for building confidence and having a blast!

Flip, roll, and tumble your way to fun! Our Youth Tumbling Class helps kids develop strength, balance, and coordination through fundamental tumbling skills. Classes are divided by age—6-9 years and 9-12 years—to provide age-appropriate instruction in a safe and supportive environment. Whether they’re just starting out or looking to refine their skills, this class is perfect for building confidence and having a blast!