North Carolina

YMCA Programming

  • Register for one quarter at a time without committing to the entire year. Students may begin at the start of any quarter.

    • Quarters 1, 2, 3 : Seven weeks with classroom showcases at the end.

    • Quarter 4: Ten weeks with a final Spring Performance for all dancers and branches that participate in Q4

    • Registration Fee, once per academic year: $30 per child

    • Tuition: Range between $115 (7 week quarters) and $165 (10 week quarter) based on 45 minutes class. Click on “Learn More” button below to find your class and cost

  • YMCA membership is not required to register

Dance Collaborative girls stretching in ballet class

In Schools and After Schools

  • Ranging from 7-12 weeks. DanceCollab teaching artists come to your facility (schools or community centers)  to provide classes based on a variety of genres, including:  ballet, jazz, hip-hop. Contact us to schedule or register using the buttons below.

    List current partners:

    • Thales Academy Apex (Elementary)

    • Thales Academy Cary (Elementary)

    • Thales Academy Raleigh (Elementary)

    • Heritage Leadership Academy (Apex)

    • Northwest Cary YMCA Homeschool Hub

    • The Trilogy School

  • We focus on developing balance and coordination skills while introducing the fundamentals of dance using creative movement. 

    Current List of Partners

    • Widewaters Learning Center

  • Partner with DanceCollab for a week-long residency where we work alongside classroom teachers to integrate dance into the academic curriculum using standards. Contact us to schedule today.

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Recreation & Community Programs

  • Quarterly class offerings :

    • ​​Garner Parks & Recreation

    • Raleigh Parks & Recreation

Dance Collaborative Adaptive

Adaptive

These classes are designed for individuals of all abilities, focusing on personalized, adaptable movement and self-expression. Students explore rhythm, coordination, and creativity in a supportive, tailored environment.

  • We offer two Adaptive programs at Optimist Community Center:

    Elementary Creative Movement

    • ages 5-11

    • Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:15 PM

    • 10 Classes | October 2nd - December 11th

    Teen/Adult Creative Movement

    • Ages 12-adult

    • Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:00 PM

    • 10 Classes | October 2nd - December 11th

Parties and Workshop

  • Invite us to your space for a fun, themed dance class with a trained instructor. Contact us to schedule today.

  • We provide one off workshops for your festival or community need. These workshops can range between multiple 30 minute sessions throughout the day or 1- 2 hour rotations. Contact us to schedule today.

Other Resources

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Your support can help us extend our reach and deepen our impact. By donating to Dance Collaborative, you become a part of a movement that enriches lives and empowers individuals through the language of dance.