Cheerleading & Dance

Ages
18 months - 17 years

What
From parent & child and preschool dance classes to intermediate and advanced dance classes for teens, the Tampa Y has a dance class for every age and skill level. The youngest dancers will develop a love for the arts that can last a lifetime. The goal of dance class is for dancers to gain coordination and balance.

Children (ages 6 & up) who are already participating in dance classes can join the Tampa Y in advanced programs for a greater challenge. Advanced dance class instructors focus on increasing the difficulty of skills to strengthen dancers’ performances.

Where
Central City Family Y, Campo Family Y, North Brandon Family Y, Plant City Family Y, Spurlino Family Y (Programs offered vary by location)

When
Most programs are offered in sessions throughout the year; schedules and sessions vary by location.

Ages
Kids ages 4 - 11

What
Tampa Y cheerleading and tumbling youth programs emphasize fun and working as a team. The programs have been designed for kids in preschool through high school. Both tumbling and cheerleading classes and teams focus on proper technique and building skills as participants progress. Instructors and coaches teach stunts, choreography, cheers, and help participants develop self-confidence. Tumbling and cheer teams have performances at select Tampa Y locations.

Where 
South Tampa Family Y, Plant City Family Y

When
Offered throughout the year

Youth sports, including cheerleading and dance, at the Tampa Y encourages and promotes healthy kids, families and communities by focusing on healthy competition rather than rivalry, the value of participation over winning, team-building as well as individual development. Kids who participate in the Tampa Y sports programs develop a positive self-image, a sense of fair play and mutual respect for others.

Parents are encouraged to be more than mere spectators, by contributing their time as volunteer coaches – as well as being their kid’s greatest fan. Apply to be a volunteer coach now.

The Tampa YMCA is community-based and believes its programs and services should be available to everyone. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, we offer financial assistance, on a sliding scale, to those in need through our Open Doors program. For more information, click below.