Dance It Forward - Greater York Youth Ballet

Our Rotating class is a great choice for students who do not wish to perform and who wish to dance recreationally, We rotate 4 popular dance styles - Contemporary, Pom-Cheer, Jazz & Hip Hop. Each week the dancers do one style. Non-performing Class.

A foundational class to teach boys only how to dance! (Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop) Non-performing Class.

Hip Hop Crew is all about Hip Hop and performs at the Winter Show, June Show, York Parades, York Revs plus are invited to entertain at special events throughout our community. In addition, select dancers are invited to educational trips/conventions & solo competitions. Must be enrolled in a weekly Hip Hop class. Team uniform purchase is required. Upper levels by audition only. Performing Company.

Breaking, also referred to as B-boying, or B-girling, is an unstructured and improvisational form of traditional Hip Hop. Students will learn elements of top rock, down rock and floor work. Our faculty teaches the basics and layers more difficult moves when ready. This is a great class to express yourself and build strength and coordination. Non-performing Class.

Special Conditioning Classes for ambitious dancers who wish to achieve next level total fitness. Non-performing Class.

Have you ever wanted to be a professional sports team dancer or a cheerleader? Dance with pompoms and learn precision technique with our Pom Squad class. This class focuses on drills and progressions to help develop technique used primarily in pom and jazz classes. Purchase of Cheer Team uniform required. Participants will learn work to elevate their performance qualities. Performing Class.

Watch the excitement as your child looks forward to each class as they meet new friends, gain confidence and learn new skills in this super fun class. This class includes aerial silks, juggling, stretching and conditioning all under the supervision of our faculty. OPEN STUDIO Practice Sessions are included on select Saturdays as a FREE BONUS. Non-performing Class.

Our Acro program is based on safe and effective progressions with proven results in five divisions: Flexibility, Strength, Balancing, Stretching and Tumbling; Taught by a champion gymnast! Learn and progress skills including proper execution of acrobatic skills and tumbling while working to build flexibility, strength & conditioning. Non-performing Class.

Triple threat performers are born here - Singing, Dancing & Acting. Perform in Winter & June Show; often includes a Disney Kids musical, a theatre dance presentation or a Production number. Participants in this class must also take a Jazz and/or Tap. Performing Class.

Modern dance developed in the 20th century as a form of rebellion against the rigid formalism of classical ballet. Our classes embrace the traditional techniques of the modern dance world including Graham, Limon and Horton encouraging the future development of emerging young dancers and choreographers.

This dance genre incorporates elements from blend of lyrical and modern dance influenced by contemporary artists. Technique is based on both ballet and classical modern fundamentals. Jumps, leaps, turns and sometimes acrobatic elements emphasize rhythm changes, expressive upper body, and extensions. This style focuses on organic movement & incorporates improv, floor work and exploring choreography. A supplementary ballet class is recommended for Prep Level when taking this course and required for the Intermediate & Advanced level. Performing Class. Jumps, Leaps & Turns Class is also recommended for Int & Adv levels.

Students develop tap talents as they focus on vocabulary, technique, movement and performance. Tap dance classes are fun and exciting ways to combine the one of rhythm, music and coordination. Performing Class.

A popular dance form. Pop Jazz & theatre dance are the focus of this upbeat class! Dancers will dive in deeper to jazz fundamentals, alignment, core, stretches and flexibility. A ballet class is recommended for this class. Performing Class.

Students in Hip Hop classes learn a variety of styles and the most up-to-date dance choreography. Students of all ages enjoy building their skills as they are instructed how to move and coordinate. Fun for all, this dance experience is great for both guys and girls. Performing Class.

Private coaching is offered to students of all levels, ages and aspirations from Beginner to Pre-professional. Our faculty has certifications and expertise in various ballet methods.

Conditioning classes are offered to students of all levels, ages and aspirations from Beginner to Pre-professional. Our faculty has certifications and expertise in various ballet methods.

Partnering classes are offered to students of all levels, ages and aspirations from Beginner to Pre-professional. Our faculty has certifications and expertise in various ballet methods.

Variations classes are offered to students of all levels, ages and aspirations from Beginner to Pre-professional. Our faculty has certifications and expertise in various ballet methods.

Pointe classes are offered to students of all levels, ages and aspirations from Beginner to Pre-professional. Our faculty has certifications and expertise in various ballet methods.

Ballet Technique classes are offered to students of all levels, ages and aspirations from Beginner to Pre-professional. Our faculty has certifications and expertise in various ballet methods.

Advanced level class available to students with previous training upon request and may be customized. Minimum # of lessons required/week; Private lessons recommended; Summer Study is required.

Intermediate

Advanced Beginner

Preparatory level classes encompass a warm-up, barre and centre floor. They will be focusing on the fundamental ballet skills and concepts meant to provide a strong foundation on which more advanced levels of instruction will be based.

Preparatory level classes encompass a warm-up, barre and centre floor. They will be focusing on the fundamental ballet skills and concepts meant to provide a strong foundation on which more advanced levels of instruction will be based.

Students typically begin Level 1A around age 7 or 8. Once the determination is made that a student has the physical capability to learn technique and the student has the needed intellectual and emotional ability to commit to the program, the dancer begins to progress through the levels.

Primary Ballet is the final foundational stage before formal ballet levels begin as the children gain readiness for more structured classes.

Builds on motor skills and musicality while fostering coordination and a love for dance and classical music.

A playful and imaginative introduction to movement, rhythm, and basic ballet concepts.

Our ballet training begins as early as age 3. These early childhood classes gently introduce young dancers to the beauty, discipline, and joy of ballet.

Our FUN WITH DANCE Classes are just that - having fun in specially designed classes of learning just 1-2 specific dance styles within a class structure.

Our SHOWTIME COMBO classes are combined classes of Ballet, Jazz & Tap and are a tribute to our rich history, tracing back to our very first performance "SHOWTIME 71".

Our INTRO TO BALLET classes are Ballet-focused classes, created to promote the enjoyment of ballet along with the love of beautiful classical music.