Welcome to Spirit Dance & Gymnastics! Our regular class season runs September – May. We offer recreational group classes for all abilities levels in the following class styles: gymnastics, tumbling, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theater, lyrical & contemporary.
2023/24 Dance & Gymnastics Fall Class Schedule
Print & fill out the Program Registration Form in advance to save time! All registrations will take place at the Y front desk.
Gymnastics
Instructor – Kristin Harenchar
We offer a gymnastics program for ages 2-18 in a fun, safe environment. You have the option of recital & non-recital classes to choose from. All classes & levels will learn skills on bars, beam, vault & floor. Our recital classes will incorporate floor skills learned throughout the year with a dance that they perform at our annual recital in June.
Tumbling classes are also available for students who wish to focus on mastering gymnastics skills on the floor mat. No gymnastics equipment is used in these classes. Tumbling is a great choice for dancers, cheerleaders and students who participate in other sports to help enhance flexibility.
A limited number of private or semi-private classes may be available; contact the instructor if interested.
Dance
Director – Natalie Watson & Instructors Halea Stairs & Vanessa Clarke-Deaver
Our dance program offers a fun place for children ages 3-18 to learn the basics or improve on existing skills in the following dance styles: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical & Contemporary. All dance classes will participate in the end of year recital.
SDG Company
Our Company dance team that competes in 2-3 local competitions each year. Auditions for the 2023/24 season will be on June 24th & July 22nd; contact Natalie Kohuth for more details.
A limited number of private or semi-private classes may be available; contact the instructor if interested.
Baton
Instructor – Nicole Hillen
Baton twirling is an artistic and aerobic sport that combines dance and sometimes acrobatic skills. The aim of this program is to educate students about baton twirling and provide performance opportunities. Classes will learn a short routine to perform in the end-of-season recital. Each student will need a baton (preferably ABC or Starline.)
Dance, Gymnastics & Baton Fees:
Class fees are due monthly & reflect 4 weeks of class.
25 min. class: Members – $22.00, Non-Members – $32.00
40 min. class: Members – $28.00, Non-Members – $38.00
Cheerleading
Instructors – Jessica Firmstone & Liz Craig
Our competitive Spirit Cheer Squad season runs from October-March. Cheerleaders of all ability levels are accepted between the ages of 5 & 18 yrs old. Cheerleaders will have a weekly practice to learn fundamentals, stunting, routine choreography, jumps, and tumbling.
2023/2024 Spirit Cheer Flyer
Fees:
Spirit Cheer Black & Teal Squads (ages 9-18): $60/month for Y members, $75/month for non-members
Tiny (ages 5-6) & Mini (ages 7-8) Squads: $40/month for Y members, $50/month for non-members
Additional costs involved in competitive cheer include uniform & competition fees.