Youth Dance Classes

Children learn the art of dance while developing body awareness and improving locomotor skills. YMCA core values are taught through dance in a fun and nurturing environment. Contact Carolyn Jasculca at 415-446-2114 for more information. 

Twinkle Tots Tumbling at the Novato YMCA

Ages 2-4

Wednesdays 9:15-10:00am

September 3, 10, 17, 24

October 8, 15, 22, 29

November 5, 12, 19, 26

December 3, 10, 17

January 7, 14, 21, 28

February 4, 11, 25

March 4, 11, 18, 25

April 1, 8, 22, 29

May 6, 13, 20, 27

Twinkle Toes I

Ages 3-5

Tuesdays 3:45-4:30pm or Thursdays 3:45-4:30pm

Twinkle Toes II

Ages 5-6

Tuesdays 2:45-3:30pm or Thursday2:45-3:30pm

 

Twinkle Toes III

Ages 6-8

Tuesdays 4:30-5:15pm

Hip Hop

Ages 7 and Up

Thursdays 4:30-5:15pm

October                                                   Tuesday                Thursday

Registration Starts September 2          7, 14, 21, 28        9, 16, 23, 30

November (prorated)

Registration Starts October 13            4, 11, 18             6, 13, 20

 

December

Registration Starts November 10          2, 9, 16              4, 11, 18

January

Registration Starts December 11         6, 13, 20, 27        8, 15, 22, 29

February

Registration Starts January 13            3, 10, 24             5, 12, 26

March

Registration Starts February 9            3, 10, 17, 24        5, 12, 19, 26

April

Registration Starts March 9    March 31, April 7, 21, 28    2, 9, 23, 30

May

Registration Starts April 6                   5, 12, 19, 26       7, 14, 21, 28

           

Fee:     Facility Member $55/44 Prorated

           Program Member $65/51 Prorated

Dance Instructor Bios:

Carolyn Jasculca began her training with The San Francisco Ballet at the age of five. She has studied gymnastics, ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance. With over six year teaching gymnastics and dance to children ages 18 months to teens, this is Carolyn’s third year running the Twinkle Toes Program at the Marin and Novato YMCA. She enjoys working with kids and sharing the art of dance and movement with them. Carolyn holds a B.S. in Kinesiology with an Exercise Science and Fitness Concentration and a Minor in Dance from SFSU. This is Carolyn’s third year as a Director at the Marin YMCA overseeing the Cardiac Therapy and Wellness program. While working full time for the YMCA she is also working on her Master’s Degree at USF studying Public Administration in Health Care Services. 

 

Megan Titus has been teaching dance and tumbling classes in Northern California for over 10 years. She received her Bachelor’s of Creative Arts degree from San Jose State University, with an emphasis in dance and musical theater. Megan has danced professionally with Cabrillo Stage Musical Theater Company and various other dance and children’s entertainment companies in the Bay Area. Megan passionately assists her students in reaching their personal dance goals and is a positive role model for youth. 

Kid's Night Out/Overnights

Boys & Girls, Grades K-5

This is a great opportunity for parents to have a fun night without the kids.  Participants will swim, play sports, eat pizza and have loads of fun. For more information, please contact Nick Stone at 415-446-2106.

November 15, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

December 20, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

January 17, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

February 21, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Fee:    Facility Member $30

          Program Member $40
          Additional Child $15

Youth Strength Training

Required for ages 9-12 to access the Wellness Center

In our continuing effort to build programs for every age group and ability, we have designed a strength training program for youth ages 9-12. The program is based on the recommendations fo the YMCA of the USA's Medical Advisory Committee. A Wellness Coach will design a personal training plan based on participant's size, age, sport involvement, goals and previous injuires.

No fee for Facility Members. Orientation by appointment. Youth must be accompanied by an adult while working out in the facility at all times. For more information, call Louise Chang at 446-2152 or email Lchang@ymcasf.org.

 

See Sports page for Youth Sport opportunities.

See Teens page for other programs.