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by Renee Roberson | photo courtesy of Lake Norman YMCA
This fall, don’t be surprised if you hear the happy sound of shoes tapping on the main floor of the Lake Norman YMCA, as they’ve added a new offering to their youngest members—dance classes.
Following the facility’s 2020 renovation, staff and administrators realized the new barre studio, complete with bars, mirrors, and a Bluetooth stereo, would be the perfect space to begin welcoming dance students, says Amber Roland, Director of Gymnastics and Dance at the Lake Norman YMCA. Classes will begin Sept. 13.
KinderKids Dance will introduce the youngest students ages 2 to 3 years to the fundamentals of musicality and rhythm. Students 2 ½ to 5 years of age will make up the Preschool Dance class, which focuses mostly on rhythmic activities that develop body awareness, artistic expression, musicality, and ballet fundamentals. Those in the 5-7 years age group can register for Tap/Ballet, and students 8 and older can check out Lyrical Dance and Hip Hop offerings. For now, students up to age 12 can participate in classes, but Roland says that may open to older students in the future. Instructors for the classes are former competitive dancers and have been a part of the summer camp program teaching dance to students.
Dance at the Lake Norman YMCA is a year-long program that runs from mid-September through Dec. 11. The second session will run Jan. 10 through May 21 of next year and will include a dance recital. To learn more or register visit www.ymcacharlotte.org.
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