You and 10 of your friends can enjoy a fun night out with aerial yoga! This a great way to connect with friends and do something great for you! Snacks and drinks are provided.
In Aerial yoga, the hammock is kept close to the ground, generally less than a meter from the floor. It becomes a swing which can support the hips in both forward and back bends. For many people, yoga postures that are difficult on the ground can be performed more easily and with less strain on the body in mid-air.Is is suggested that in addition to the emotional, physical and spiritual benefits of all yoga practice, Aerial yoga has particular benefits for strengthening and stretching the whole body, decompressing the spine, improving circulation, boosting digestion and lifting one’s mood. In particular, Aerial yoga strengthens the core as well as the arms and legs, to support the body in mid-air.Although Aerial yoga can be performed by people with all levels of fitness, it is not recommended for pregnant women o

Online Registration: Jan 1 2018 - Jan 1 2019

In-House Registration: Jan 1 2018 - Jan 1 2019

Contact: Tori Cearlock at t.cearlock@ymcanwnc.org

In Aerial yoga, the hammock is kept close to the ground, generally less than a meter from the floor. It becomes a swing which can support the hips in both forward and back bends. For many people, yoga postures that are difficult on the ground can be performed more easily and with less strain on the body in mid-air.Is is suggested that in addition to the emotional, physical and spiritual benefits of all yoga practice, Aerial yoga has particular benefits for strengthening and stretching the whole body, decompressing the spine, improving circulation, boosting digestion and lifting one’s mood. In particular, Aerial yoga strengthens the core as well as the arms and legs, to support the body in mid-air.Although Aerial yoga can be performed by people with all levels of fitness, it is not recommended for pregnant women or those who suffer from vertigo, due to the flips and inversions practiced during the class

In-House Registration: Jan 1 2018 - Jan 1 2019

Contact: Tori Cearlock at t.cearlock@ymcanwnc.org

In Aerial yoga, the hammock is kept close to the ground, generally less than a meter from the floor. It becomes a swing which can support the hips in both forward and back bends. For many people, yoga postures that are difficult on the ground can be performed more easily and with less strain on the body in mid-air.Is is suggested that in addition to the emotional, physical and spiritual benefits of all yoga practice, Aerial yoga has particular benefits for strengthening and stretching the whole body, decompressing the spine, improving circulation, boosting digestion and lifting one’s mood. In particular, Aerial yoga strengthens the core as well as the arms and legs, to support the body in mid-air.Although Aerial yoga can be performed by people with all levels of fitness, it is not recommended for pregnant women or those who suffer from vertigo, due to the flips and inversions practiced during the class

In-House Registration: Jan 1 2018 - Jan 1 2019

Contact: Tori Cearlock at t.cearlock@ymcanwnc.org

In-House Registration: Jan 26 2018 - Jun 5 2018

Contact: Nickey Mott at n.mott@ymcanwnc.org

Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well-rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, across-the-floor progressions and combinations. The Tap portion is variety of tap styles from Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap technique, producing clear tap sounds and having fun.

Online Registration: Jun 1 2017 - May 31 2018

In-House Registration: Jun 1 2017 - May 31 2018

Contact: Laura Hanson at l.hanson@ymcanwnc.org

Teacher recommended class. Advanced students only.

Online Registration: Jun 1 2017 - Jun 5 2018

In-House Registration: Jun 1 2017 - Jun 5 2018

Contact: Laura Hanson at l.hanson@ymcanwnc.org

Combining tap and ballet, this class will develop your child’s coordination as well as an understanding of dance concepts and terminology. Through this enjoyable educational experience, students will learn to use dance as a creative means of self-expression. Concentration is on vocabulary, alignment and proper execution of movement as well as memorization and independence through sequential tasking. Students will improve motor skills, learn basic ballet positions and begin work on simple tap movements.

Online Registration: Sep 14 2017 - Jun 5 2018

In-House Registration: Sep 14 2017 - Jun 5 2018

Contact: Laura Hanson at l.hanson@ymcanwnc.org

Students will continue to enjoy expressing themselves through the art of dance in this fun and interactive class. This class is built on the basic movements learned in the 3’s Ballet/Tap combination class but is still appropriate for the first time dancer. At this level, students will learn more challenging tap and ballet skills through imagination activities, movement games and singing. Dancers will enjoy learning basic ballet and tap terminology along with fun and engaging games.

Online Registration: Jun 1 2017 - May 25 2018

In-House Registration: Jun 1 2017 - May 29 2018

Contact: Laura Hanson at l.hanson@ymcanwnc.org

Learn how to “Dance Like the Stars” in this fun Ballroom for Kids class! THis class will teach you basics of popular dances such as FOXTROT, WALTZ, TANGO, RUMBA, CHA CHA AND SWING.

Online Registration: Aug 18 2017 - Jun 3 2018

In-House Registration: Aug 18 2017 - Jun 3 2018

Contact: Laura Hanson at l.hanson@ymcanwnc.org

12 stem roses to give your dancer at the recital.

In-House Registration: Feb 28 2018 - May 20 2018

Contact: Laura Hanson at l.hanson@ymcanwnc.org