From parent & child and preschool dance classes to intermediate and advanced dance classes for teens, the Tampa Y has a dance class for every age and skill level. The youngest dancers will develop a love for the arts that can last a lifetime. The goal of dance class is for dancers to gain coordination and balance.
Children (ages 6 & up) who are already participating in dance classes can join the Tampa Y in advanced programs for a greater challenge. Advanced dance class instructors focus on increasing the difficulty of skills to strengthen dancers’ performances.
Where
Campo Family Y, East Pasco Family Y, North Brandon Family Y, Northwest Hillsborough Family Y, Plant City Family Y, Spurlino Family Y, West Park Village YMCA Express (Programs offered vary by location)
When
Most programs are offered in sessions throughout the year; schedules and sessions vary by location.
Cost
Varies based on age and/or skill level and length of session and location.
Ages
18 months - 17 years
Non-Competitive Cheerleading and Tumbling
Ages
Kids ages 4 - 11
What
Tampa Y cheerleading and dance youth programs emphasize fun and working as a team. The programs have been designed for kids in preschool through high school. Both dance and cheerleading classes and teams focus on proper technique and building skills as participants progress. Instructors and coaches teach stunts, choreography, cheers, and help participants develop self-confidence. Dance and cheer teams have performances at select Tampa Y locations.
Where
Plant City Family Y
When
Offered throughout the year.
Cost
Members: $35
Non-members $65
Ages
Kids ages 5 - 18
What
Cheerleaders on the competitive cheer team are grouped by age and skill level. Each team practices once or twice a week. During practice, they learn and work on choreographed routines that include cheer-based tumbling, stunts, jumps to perform at competitions.
Where
North Brandon Family YMCA
When
Competitive cheer team schedule follows the school year calendar. Performances and competitions occur throughout the year.
Cost
Varies. Please contact the North Brandon Family Y for more information.
Youth sports, including cheerleading and dance, at the Tampa Y encourages and promotes healthy kids, families and communities by focusing on healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team-building as well as individual development. Kids who participate in the Tampa Y sports programs develop a positive self-image, a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others.
Parents are encouraged to be more than mere spectators, by contributing their time as volunteer coaches – as well as being their kid’s greatest fan. Apply to be a volunteer coach now.