SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL
YOUTH ARTS PROGRAMS
The Manatee YMCA is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum, a
breakthrough 9 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child
development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcomebased
guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Pre-
the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
Arts Registration
Registration for all classes begins the 15th day
of the month for Y Community and the 22nd for
all others for the next month’s programs.
Fees For Programs:
YRate $35 / All Others $63 per month
Pre-Ballet BB
BB- Ages 3-5
Ballet etiquette, basic coordination, and fun!
HELD: BB- Thurs | 5:30-6:15PM & NEW! Fri | 10:30-11:15AM
Ballet I BB
Ages 5-7
Ballet etiquette and basics such as posture, classical ballet
technique, positions, and choreography are introduced in
a structured yet fun environment.
HELD: Mon | 5:00-6:00PM
Ballet/Tap BB
Ages 5-7
Learn the fundamentals of ballet terminology, positions,
and steps to classical music. Second half of class will
teach basic tap steps and combinations.
HELD: Mon | 6:00-7:00PM
Ballet II BB
Ages 8-12
Focus on posture, body alignment, and classical technique.
HELD: Thurs | 6:15-7:15PM
Hip Hop/Jazz BB
Ages 7-12
Learn various styles of Hip Hop & Jazz. High energy fun!
HELD: Thurs | 7:15-8:15PM
Aerial Beginner, I, II BB
& Advanced
Ages 7-14
Using an aerial hoop, students learn the various techniques to
exercises.
HELD: Beginner (Ages 7-8) Tues | 4:30-5:15PM & Weds | 7:30-8:15
Aerial I (Ages 8-14) Tues | 5:15-6:15PM, Weds | 4:45-5:30PM &
Weds | 5:30-6:30PM
Aerial II (Ages 8-14) Weds | 6:30-7:30PM
Aerial II Advanced Tues | 6:15-7:15PM (by instructor invitation only)
Tumble Tots/Intro to Tumbling LB PB
LB Ages 3-5, PB Ages 3-6
Perfect for your energetic preschooler! Tumbling, stretching
HELD: PB - Mon | 4:00PM (Private lessons upon request)
LB - Weds | 3:30-4:30PM
Tumbling LB PB
LB Ages 6-10, PB Ages 6+
A safe introduction to basic tumbling skills. while building
HELD: PB- Mon | 5:00PM Private lessons available upon request.
LB - Weds | 4:30-5:30PM
Y Arts Private Lessons BB
Individual instruction in dance or aerial to be scheduled with
instructor. 3 hours of 1:1 time.
FEE: YRate $105 / All Others $210