Made to move! Mayfair Dance, cheer, tumbling and more

Dance your heart out! Learn from the community’s premier dance organization!
Mayfair Academy has touched over 25,000 youth in its 60-year legacy on Chicago’s South side.  Highly experienced instructors bring top-notch programming to the South Side YMCA, allowing youth to enjoy the best of all worlds in experiencing this ballet, jazz and hip-hop combination class.  A developmentally-appropriate curriculum introduces students to ballet, the foundation of dance development, while instilling the building blocks of jazz and hip-hop, where students express their creativity and individuality.  This class is perfect for beginners to enhance their capability to excel in all areas of dance. 

Ages 4-12
Saturdays 10am-11am
Combination ballet, jazz and hip-hop classes

A black leotard, flesh tights and jazz or ballet shoes are recommended. 
Students may elect to wear comfortable athletic attire and jazz or ballet shoes, too.

Space is limited.  Enroll online today>

Show your spirit!  Youth cheerleading class
YMCA Cheerleading offers youth the chance to get active, have fun and make new friends.  Learn the fundamentals of cheerleading including basic motions, jumps, cheers and chants.  The YMCA believes that character development is an essential element of sports.  Experienced instructors teach youth about voice, body confidence and positive self-image while learning new skills and creating routines.  

Ages 6-10
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm 

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Flex your skills!  NEW Tumbling class
This beginner class introduces key skills such as backward roll, cartwheel, handstands and bridges.  Curriculum is progressive with a different body position and concentration each week.  No experience required.

Ages 5-10
Wednesdays, 5pm-6pm

Space is limited.  Reserve your roster spot today>

For more information, please contact Kim DeRaedt at 773.326.2563 or [email protected].