YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

Gymnastics and Dance

youth gymnastics and cheer

Building confidence to take on new challenges.

Nothing is better than gymnastics, tumbling, and dance for helping kids to develop balance and coordination, plus the confidence that’s won as a child takes on new challenges. In Y Gymnastics, students are introduced to equipment, proper form and safety, and developmentally-appropriate gymnastics skills.

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Preschool Gymnastics & Dance

No experience is necessary for this introduction to gymnastics for preschoolers. Students are introduced to equipment, proper form and safety, and basic gymnastics skills including forward and backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels and basic skills on equipment.

Ballet

Ballet at Downriver Family YMCA

This class introduces the essentials of ballet technique: developing strength and flexibility while exploring how dancers move. Working in class will improve fitness levels and coordination so that dancers can experiment with movement combinations and learn sequences of choreography.
*NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 25

Dress attire Recommended for class:Girls – pink tights, solid color leotard, and pink ballet shoes (ballet skirt is optional). Long hair in a bun. Short hair pulled back.Boys – Dance belt (supportive underwear), black tights or shorts, solid color t-shirt, and black ballet shoes.


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Early ChildhoodDates:
1/13/24–2/24/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 10:00 am-10:30 am
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Early ChildhoodDates:
5/4/24–6/15/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 10:00 am-10:30 am
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Ballet (Preschool) In Spring with Olaf

Ballet (Preschool) In Spring with Olaf at Boll Family YMCA

This class will provide a fun, safe and exciting environment for youth to learn basic ballet steps and creative movement while engaging in dance exercises. Children will learn how to express themselves better through movement and try new things!
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Early ChildhoodDates:
3/9/24–4/27/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 10:50 am-11:35 am
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Gymnastics – Mighty Mites

Gymnastics – Mighty Mites at Birmingham Family YMCA

No experience is necessary for this structured gymnastics experience. Gymnasts are introduced to equipment, proper form and safety while working on improving their gross motor skills. This Instructor lead class is Parent On-Demand in the YMCA to help your gymnast transition to an autonomous learning environment.
Parents must remain in the gymnasium on the benches to assist if necessary.
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Early ChildhoodDates:
1/13/24–2/24/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 8:30 am-9:10 am
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Early ChildhoodDates:
3/9/24–4/20/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 8:30 am-9:10 am
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Gymnastics – Tiny Tumblers

Gymnastics – Tiny Tumblers at Birmingham Family YMCA

No experience is necessary for this introduction to gymnastics. Students are introduced to equipment, proper form and safety, and basic skills including forward and backward rolls, handstands and cartwheels. Participants will also work on improving their gross motor skills through running, jumping, and balance, while transitioning to an autonomous learning environment.
Parents are required to be in the YMCA during this class, but should not stay in the gym other than the first and last day of class.
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Early ChildhoodDates:
1/13/24–2/24/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 9:15 am-10:00 am
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Early ChildhoodDates:
3/9/24–4/20/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 9:15 am-10:00 am
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Preschool Ballet

Preschool Ballet at Downriver Family YMCA

This class introduces the essentials of ballet technique: developing strength and flexibility while exploring how dancers move. Working in class will improve fitness levels and coordination so that dancers can experiment with movement combinations and learn sequences of choreography.
*NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 25

Dress attire Recommended for class:Girls – pink tights, solid color leotard, and pink ballet shoes (ballet skirt is optional). Long hair in a bun. Short hair pulled back.Boys – Dance belt (supportive underwear), black tights or shorts, solid color t-shirt, and black ballet shoes.


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Age Group:
Early ChildhoodDates:
1/13/24–2/24/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Early ChildhoodDates:
5/4/24–6/22/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 9:00 am-9:30 am
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Youth Gymnastics & Dance

Young gymnasts advance their skills and fine tune their technique, whether just for fun or in preparation for advanced competition. Some classes and levels may have prerequisite skill requirements. Our Y offers both recreational and competitive gymnastics.

Acro Gymnastics

Acro Gymnastics at Downriver Family YMCA

AcroDance is a progression based dance style that safely teaches strength, flexibility, balance, conditioning and tumbling within the art of dance. Taught by an Acrobatic Arts certified instructor, students will learn basic skills such as front rolls, cartwheels and bridges in a fun and creative way.

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YouthDates:
1/13/24–2/24/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 11:30 am-12:00 pm
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YouthDates:
5/4/24–6/15/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 11:30 am-12:00 pm
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Butterfly Tumbling

Butterfly Tumbling at Boll Family YMCA

No experience is necessary for this introduction to gymnastics. Students are introduced to equipment, proper form and safety, and basic skills including safety landings, front rolls, and more! Participants will also work on improving their gross motor skills through running, jumping, and balance.
This program will not meet the week of March 24 – March 30 due to Spring.
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YouthDates:
3/9/24–4/27/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 12:50 pm-1:40 pm
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Caterpillar Tumbling (Preschool)

Caterpillar Tumbling (Preschool) at Boll Family YMCA

No experience is necessary for this introduction to gymnastics. Students are introduced to equipment, proper form and safety, and basic skills including safety landings, front rolls, and more! Participants will also work on improving their gross motor skills through running, jumping, and balance.
This program will not meet the week of March 24 – March 30 due to Spring.
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YouthDates:
3/9/24–4/27/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 12:00 pm-12:40 pm
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Generation Pound

Generation Pound at Downriver Family YMCA

Generation Pound is not just a workout geared towards kids, but a MOVEMENT that aims to change the concept of health and fitness for today’s youth. Get ready to make fitness about self-expression, self-love and FUN! How? By introducing alternative ways to MOVE, ROCK, PLAY and MAKE NOISE!

This youth-oriented program fuses movement and music to improve focus, coordination, physical fitness and teamwork skills. By combining exercise and interactive activities, kids will learn new ways to explore motion, embrace their creativity and ROCKOUT – ultimately building strength, confidence and self-awareness.

*NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 25


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YouthDates:
1/13/24–2/24/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 11:00 am-11:30 am
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YouthDates:
5/4/24–6/22/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 11:00 am-11:30 am
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Gymnastics – Beginner

Gymnastics – Beginner at Birmingham Family YMCA

This class is an introductory gymnastics experience for athletes new to the sport of Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. The class will focus on building strength, increasing flexibility and mastering fundamentals.
The sport of gymnastics has a certain level of risk associated with it. The risk,when managed properly, can be significantly reduced but not eliminated.
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YouthDates:
1/9/24–2/27/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
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YouthDates:
3/5/24–4/23/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
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Gymnastics – Intermediate

Gymnastics – Intermediate at Birmingham Family YMCA

The Intermediate Class is for gymnasts who have mastered the Beginner Class skills. This class is the next step in the BYG Development Program and introduces new skills with a continued focus on building fundamentals, strength, and flexibility.
Prerequisite: Proficient Beginner Class skills or speak with an Instructor for exceptions. Note: key skills will be evaluated on the first day of class to ensure gymnasts are enrolled in the most productive learning environment.
The sport of gymnastics has a certain level of risk associated with it. The risk,when managed properly, can be significantly reduced but not eliminated.
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YouthDates:
1/11/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
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YouthDates:
3/7/24–4/25/24 Days & Times:
  • Thu 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
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Gymnastics Pre Team – BYG

Gymnastics Pre Team – BYG at Birmingham Family YMCA

Competitive Gymnastics Pre Team
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YouthDates:
9/5/23–4/25/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
  • Thu 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
  • Sat 10:00 am-1:00 pm
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Gymnastics Team – BYG

Gymnastics Team – BYG at Birmingham Family YMCA

Competitive Gymnastics Team
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YouthDates:
9/5/23–4/25/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
  • Thu 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
  • Sat 10:00 am-1:00 pm
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HipHop

HipHop at Downriver Family YMCA

Hip Hop is a fast, high energy type of dance seen in music videos and commercials. Dance moves seen in performances by artists such as Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber and J Lo would be typical examples of Hip Hop. In this class, students learn the necessary elements of jazz which are crucial to succeed in Hip Hop. Students will learn coordination, balance, and the ability to memorize routines. From one age level to the next, classes expand into more complex moves and routines.

Dress Attire:

Boys & Girls: Loose fitting, comfortable clothes and gym shoes (no jeans).

*NO CLASSES NOVEMBER 25

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YouthDates:
1/13/24–2/24/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 9:30 am-10:00 am
  • Thu 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
  • Sat 10:00 am-1:00 pm
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YouthDates:
5/4/24–6/22/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 9:30 am-10:00 am
  • Thu 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
  • Sat 10:00 am-1:00 pm
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Snow Angel Tumbling

Snow Angel Tumbling at Boll Family YMCA

No experience is necessary for this introduction to gymnastics. Students are introduced to equipment, proper form and safety, and basic skills including safety landings, front rolls, and more! Participants will also work on improving their gross motor skills through running, jumping, and balance.
This program will not meet the week of February 18 – February 24 due to Mid-Winter Break!
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YouthDates:
1/13/24–3/2/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 12:50 pm-1:40 pm
  • Thu 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
  • Sat 10:00 am-1:00 pm
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Snow Flake Tumbling (Preschool)

Snow Flake Tumbling (Preschool) at Boll Family YMCA

No experience is necessary for this introduction to gymnastics. Students are introduced to equipment, proper form and safety, and basic skills including safety landings, front rolls, and more! Participants will also work on improving their gross motor skills through running, jumping, and balance.
This program will not meet the week of February 18 – February 24 due to Mid-Winter Break!
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Age Group:
YouthDates:
1/13/24–3/2/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 12:00 pm-12:40 pm
  • Thu 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
  • Sat 10:00 am-1:00 pm
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Zumba Kids®

Zumba Kids® at Downriver Family YMCA

Zumba Kids® a fusion of hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing dance moves to create a dynamic workout designed to be fun and easy to do and geared for children!



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YouthDates:
1/13/24–2/24/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 10:30 am-11:00 am
  • Thu 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
  • Sat 10:00 am-1:00 pm
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YouthDates:
5/4/24–6/22/24 Days & Times:
  • Sat 10:30 am-11:00 am
  • Thu 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
  • Sat 10:00 am-1:00 pm
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Adult Dance

Adult Dance at the Y is a fun way to learn new skills and meet new people in a casual setting.

Afro-Contemporary Dance

Afro-Contemporary Dance at Boll Family YMCA

Experience Afro-Contemporary with Nadia, a dance style from a culmination of extensive knowledge, technique, and Afro-Caribbean background. This class introduces Afrobeat, Coupe Decale, Soca, Reggae, Samba, and more while applying familiar terminology, and technique from ballet and contemporary. Designed for all levels, and backgrounds looking to add something new to their repertoire.
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AdultDates:
2/13/24–2/13/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 6:30 pm-7:15 pm
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AdultDates:
2/20/24–2/20/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 6:30 pm-7:15 pm
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AdultDates:
2/27/24–2/27/24 Days & Times:
  • Tue 6:30 pm-7:15 pm
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Dance Fitness

Dance Fitness at Carls Family YMCA

Dance Fitness incorporates many forms of dance. It’s a full-body workout, divided into different tracks and dance segments that provide peaks and valleys of intensity while incorporating HITT, Barre, and toning formats.
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AdultDates:
1/10/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
  • Wed 9:30 am-10:25 am
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AdultDates:
1/12/24–2/16/24 Days & Times:
  • Fri 9:30 am-10:25 am
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