Park Slope Armory YMCA
We're so excited to welcome you to dance classes, instructional sports, and more.
Spring II Programming starts April 28!
Member registration opens Saturday, April 5 and community registration opens Saturday, April 12. Session availability varies by branch location. Explore your branch offerings today and Join the Y today for early access and discounts!
Instructional Dance & Sports
Ballet, Ages 3-5
Tiny Toes Ballet, Ages 3-4
This program is a fun and active way for children to learn ballet! Students will learn ballet techniques, build strength, and learn choreography. In the last week, students will put on a performance showcasing what they have learned.
Kids Ballet, Ages 4-5
Children will learn the fundamentals of ballet through awareness of body movement and creativity. While participating in exercise and dance sequences, participants will learn coordination while exploring various levels of movement that develop strength.
Modern Dance, Ages 6-9
Tell a story through movement in this fun and empowering introduction to modern dance! Students will explore emotions and self-expression using a mixture of structured dance and creativity.
Hip Hop, Ages 5-7
Students will learn a series of stylistic moves paired with Hip Hop music to help work on musicality, coordination, cognitive awareness and personalization. Students will work on moving to the beat, remembering dance moves and expressing themselves within the choreographed movement.
Kids Jazz, Ages 6-8
Basketball, Ages 5-14
Sessions focus on improving basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and offensive/defensive schemes. Small-sided matches also give your athlete the in-game experience they need to really learn the game.
Karate, Ages 4+
Karate develops physical conditioning, mental awareness, and self-defense strategies. Students will learn to develop speed, power, focus, and balance. Level is determined by the instructor.
Beginner, Ages 4-12
Intermediate, Ages 4-15
Advanced, Ages 5-17
Teen/Adults, Ages 12+
Soccer, Ages 5-12
Children’s soccer is an instructional class that teaches basic soccer skills, as well as a love for sport. Develop teamwork and participation in a fun, non-competitive environment.
Speed & Strength Conditioning, Ages 8-12
The Y Speed & Strength Academy focuses on developing speed, core, strength, agility, power and coordination through top-quality instruction. Whether you are new to athletics or competing on a travel team, we are here to help you reach your personal fitness and/or athletic goals.
Track & Field, Ages 5-12
If your child is interested in track & field, or they just have a lot of energy to burn, then our track program in our state-of-the-art facility is for you! Our children will learn everything from sprint form and correct relay baton handoffs to eventually distance running, long jump, and other aspects of track. Depending on the time or day, your child will be utilizing the track, court space, or both.
Story Time and Shimmy! Ages 1-3
Bond with your little one while they develop social, motor and cognitive abilities. Stories and singing will be followed by fun with dancing and instruments.
Ready Set Science! Ages 2-4
Introduce your child to the wonder of science through nature-based learning projects and hands-on experiments. This class is an excellent way for your child become familiarized with classroom structure in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Tennis, Ages 5-12
Young kids learn to play with kid-sized racquets, slower and lower-bouncing balls, and older students are taught fundamental and advanced techniques of groundstroke, volley, and overhead strokes.