Dance Program

The Metrowest YMCA is excited to announce our collaboration with Metrowest Dance Academy to bring safe, professional and quality dance training to your child!

Metrowest Dance Academy is a Royal Academy of Dance registered school located in Framingham. We are excited to be partnering with Metrowest YMCA to bring engaging, professional and quality dance training to your child! Our teachers are trained in the ‘how’ to teach dance and classes are developmentally appropriate, full of creativity and use of imagination. At the YMCA we will teach pre-ballet, ballet, tap and jazz to ages 3-6 on Saturday mornings.

At Metrowest Dance Academy we are passionate about teaching dance! We know that teaching with the development and enjoyment of each student in mind is going to help them grow into confident, fit, and happy people. The program is directed by Gemma Williams, Director of Metrowest Dance Academy. Gemma is a graduate of The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), London (UK) served as Asst Professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee for five years and as tutor for the RAD she has trained ballet teachers throughout the USA for the past 9 years.

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BENEFITS OF DANCE

Greater self-confidence and self-esteem
Improved balance
Better coordination
Gain stronger social skills
Instills sense of discipline
Learn spatial awareness
Targets imagination and creativity skills
Most of all fun!

Pre-Ballet 1

A wonderful introduction to ballet for 3-4 yr olds to develop their coordination, musicality and

expression. Each class will engage their imagination and creativity. The class will develop great listening skills as they interact with their teacher and friends. Ages 3-4

Family Member $78 | Youth Member $97 |

Community Member $155

Saturday................... 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Pre-Ballet and Tap 2

Learning ballet through use of imagination,

expression and creativity. Developmentally

appropriate dance skills are nurtured through natural movement and more complex coordination, rhythm and control is developed. Students will listen to

instructions, gain confi- dence and build strong bones and muscles! 30 minutes of ballet will be followed by 15 minutes of tap! Tap shoes are required. Ages 4-5

Family Member $92 | Youth Member $116 |

Community Member $184

Saturday................... 9:35 AM - 10:20 AM

Ballet 3

A ballet class for rising Kindergartners. Following a Royal Academy of Dance syllabus developing ballet and natural movement through creativity and musicality. Building self-esteem, strength and discipline in a nurturing and inspiring way. Ages 5-6

Family Member $78 | Youth Member $97 |

Community Member $155

Saturday................... 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM

Jazz and Tap 3

Calling all Kindergartners! Step into this fun jazz and tap class to dance to popular tunes and develop flexibility, quick footwork and rhythm! If you have a child who can't stop dancing this is for them! Ages 5-6

Family Member $78 | Youth Member $97 |

Community Member $155

Saturday................... 10:55 AM - 11:25 AM

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BENEFITS OF DANCE

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Dancers at the Y!