The Adult Dance Class is offered to all skill levels. No experience is necessary. Learn basic dance moves of Jazz and tap. Tap shoes are recommended but not necessary.
This class focuses on tap and jazz that is appropriate for adults with or without a dance background. There is no experience necessary to join!! It is encouraged that our adult dancers perform in our recital but not required.
This class will give you the basic techniques of ballet. Barre work and center floor work will be covered. Solid color leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slipper are required for females. Males should wear solid leotard, black tights and black ballet shoes. (Costume requirements may vary by local YMCA, please contact your center for details).
Want the legs of a dancer but don't have the time? Come join us for a fun hour long Ballet Barre exercise class. Includes leg strengthening, stretching, abdominal and balance work and more. A workout targeted specifically for lengthening your muscles, improving posture and adding some grace into your everyday movement! No prior ballet or dance experience necessary. Some floor work involved so bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Ladies, celebrate your feminine spirit! Belly dance is an ancient art form for women of all shapes, sizes, ages and levels of fitness. It uses movements that are natural to the female body.
Intro to Ballroom: This great class for beginners lets you learn at your own pace. Class includes dances such as the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha-Cha, Swing, Tango and Rhumba. Singles and couples welcome.
Intermediate Ballroom Dance: This class is for those who know the basics but wish to fine tune their dancing skills. Only two class-chosen dances will be taught during the session so that you may focus on each selected dance. Singles and couples welcome.
Norm Viray and Fran Strain are co-founders of DanceMates Educational Arts, and co-host the Friday Night Chicago Access Network TV Channel 19 show, You Can Dance! With DanceMates! Norm and Fran have taught dance classes at IPY since 1996. Their 6-week dance classes are designed for all skill levels.
Using the Egyptian style, this is a dance celebration that uses body isolation and core movements to interpret music.
Come join us for this choreography based modern jazz class. There will be some technique taught along with a fun, simple routine. Wear comfortable clothing and jazz shoes or bare foot. Leotard not required!
Instructors Norm Viray and Fran Strain of Dance-Mates Educational Arts, NRP (www.dancemates.org) and co-hosts of the Friday night Chicago Assess network TV Channel 19 show "You Can Dance!" with Dance Mates.
Poi refers to both the style of performance art and the equipment used for engaging in Poi performance. Poi involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometrical patterns. Poi spinning connects mind and body as you learn to build combinations from basic circles and patterns. All you need is a set of poi and a desire to learn this great activity. Participants need to bring their own set of Poi, which can be purchased at www.flamebouyant.com. Questions call 847-410-5213
Come join us the for an evening of America Style Ballroom Dancing. Singles & couples welcome! Light refreshments will be served.