Youth Dance

Youth Dance

Get up and dance! The YMCA of Coastal Georgia is proud to incorporate a program that hosts a variety of culture, movement, and fun. This program educates dancers in multiple disciplines with an emphasis on proper technique and an appreciation of the art. Our youngest dancers begin by exploring movement, rhythm, spatial awareness and building their own creativity. These concepts create a foundation that we nurture as dancers grow within the program. We offer a variety of types of dance programs at various locations.


Primary Ballet (Ages 6-8)

Islands
9/15/26 - 5/9/27
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Tybee Ballet Theatre is proud to present the Tybee Ballet Centre Recreational Program in partnership with the Islands YMCA!
Tybee Ballet Centre (TBC) is our recreational division, offering welcoming, open-enrollment classes in a supportive, community-focused environment. Designed for dancers of all ages and experience levels, TBC provides exceptional instruction while allowing students the flexibility to balance dance with school, work, sports, and other activities.

Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the very first time or continuing your recreational dance education, Tybee Ballet Centre provides a positive environment where every student can grow in confidence, creativity, and a love of dance. Spring performance opportunity offered but not required.

Class Descriptions & Uniform

Primary:
An engaging introduction to classical ballet and jazz fundamentals.

Uniforms: Light blue leotards, flesh-toned tights and ballet slippers (including pink), and tan or black jazz shoes.

Youth:
Develop technique through ballet, improvisation, jazz, and modern skills while fostering artistic ownership.

Uniforms: Solid color leotard, flesh-toned or pink ballet convertible tights, flesh-toned ballet slippers, and tan or black jazz shoes.

To accommodate busy family schedules and offer a low-commitment entry point into dance, the program runs across three distinct seasonal terms.

Fall Session (Sept – Nov): 8 Weeks | Technical Foundation

Sept 15 – Nov 12

FALL HOLIDAY NO CLASSES: Sept 28 – Oct 2

Winter Session (Jan – Feb): 8 Weeks | Skill Development

Jan 5 – Feb 25

Spring Session (March – May): 8 Weeks | Performance Focus (Includes a low-pressure end-of-session showcase).

March 9 – May 9th

SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES: March 15 – 19

Optional Performance Add-on: Students enrolled in the Spring Extended Session may choose to pay an additional Performance Fee and Costume Fee to participate in the full annual Spring Student Showcase performance in May. This option provides participation in the TBT performance alongside Academy dancers.

May 8 – 9th performance dates tentatively at the Tybee Post Theater



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
9/7/26 5/1/27 Online / Front Desk $ 160.00$ 180.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/15/26 - 11/12/26
Technical Foundation - Tu
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01/05/27 - 02/25/27
Skill Development - Tu
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03/09/27 - 05/09/27
Performance Focus - Tu
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Youth Ballet (Ages 8-11)

Islands
9/15/26 - 5/9/27
VIEW

Tybee Ballet Theatre is proud to present the Tybee Ballet Centre Recreational Program in partnership with the Islands YMCA!
Tybee Ballet Centre (TBC) is our recreational division, offering welcoming, open-enrollment classes in a supportive, community-focused environment. Designed for dancers of all ages and experience levels, TBC provides exceptional instruction while allowing students the flexibility to balance dance with school, work, sports, and other activities.

Whether you’re stepping into the studio for the very first time or continuing your recreational dance education, Tybee Ballet Centre provides a positive environment where every student can grow in confidence, creativity, and a love of dance. Spring performance opportunity offered but not required.

Class Descriptions & Uniform

Primary:
An engaging introduction to classical ballet and jazz fundamentals.

Uniforms: Light blue leotards, flesh-toned tights and ballet slippers (including pink), and tan or black jazz shoes.

Youth:
Develop technique through ballet, improvisation, jazz, and modern skills while fostering artistic ownership.

Uniforms: Solid color leotard, flesh-toned or pink ballet convertible tights, flesh-toned ballet slippers, and tan or black jazz shoes.

To accommodate busy family schedules and offer a low-commitment entry point into dance, the program runs across three distinct seasonal terms.

Fall Session (Sept – Nov): 8 Weeks | Technical Foundation

Sept 15 – Nov 12

FALL HOLIDAY NO CLASSES: Sept 28 – Oct 2

Winter Session (Jan – Feb): 8 Weeks | Skill Development

Jan 5 – Feb 25

Spring Session (March – May): 8 Weeks | Performance Focus (Includes a low-pressure end-of-session showcase).

March 9 – May 9th

SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES: March 15 – 19

Optional Performance Add-on: Students enrolled in the Spring Extended Session may choose to pay an additional Performance Fee and Costume Fee to participate in the full annual Spring Student Showcase performance in May. This option provides participation in the TBT performance alongside Academy dancers.

May 8 – 9th performance dates tentatively at the Tybee Post Theater



Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
9/7/26 5/1/27 Online / Front Desk $ 160.00$ 180.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/15/26 - 11/12/26
Technical Foundation - Th
Register  
01/05/27 - 02/25/27
Skill Development - Th
Register  
03/09/27 - 05/09/27
Performance Focus - Th
Register