The Vail Gymnastics Center is offering a fun lineup of dance classes that will provide children ages three and older plenty of activities indoors. On Thursdays, beginning Sept. 22, from 4:15 to 5 p.m. dance enthusiasts ages four and five can enjoy Dancin’ Fun, a class of creative movement, ballet and tap dance for preschoolers. Dancers ages six to ten can have fun from 5 to 6 p.m. in Stepin’ Out, a 60-minute class that includes basic ballet, tap and jazz dancing. The Never Too Late class, from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., is a traditional ballet practice with bar, stretching and floorwork that welcomes any ballet-lover ages pre-teen to adult. The pre-teen to adult Never Too Late ballet class cost $50. The 45-minute classes cost $45 and one-hour classes cost $50.
In addition to the Thursday night lineup, the Vail Gymnastics Center offers a full menu of classes for dancers of all ages on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Children and their parents or caregivers can enjoy classes like Tippy Toes or Mommy and Me Ballet, while seniors can take advantage of Movement Therapy that incorporates dance. Those looking to increase their heart rate while learning new moves can enjoy Irish Folk dancing, Hip Hop or Tap Dance. The schedule is as follows:
Tippy Toes - 9:30 to 10 a.m. Saturdays Ages 2-3 with Parent/Caregiver
Designed for little ones, their little feet and their parents. Spend quality time with your child while learning creative ballet movements and dance fundamentals in a fun environment. The class requires a minimum of three students, and each student must be accompanied by one parent or caregiver. Cost is $40 per month for both child and parent or caregiver.
Mommy and Me Ballet – 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays Ages 2-4 with Parent/Caregiver
Creative class designed for parent/child interaction and an introduction of ballet movements for both. Spend quality time with your child while learning creative ballet movements and dance fundamentals in a fun environment. The class requires a minimum of three students, and each student must be accompanied by one parent or caregiver. Cost is $40 per month for both child and parent or caregiver.
Movement Therapy - 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Saturdays Seniors
Enjoy a strengthening and toning workout to various genres of music. Students will express themselves using music,, dance and movement while interacting with other students. Based on the Laban Movement Analysis Principal. Cost is $45 per month.
Hip Hop - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays Ages 16 and Older
Have fun and learn popular hip hop moves while burning calories and working up a sweat. No experience necessary. Cost is $55 per month.
Irish Folk Dance - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays Ages 16 and Older
Have fun and learn the popular Irish step dance, which burns calories and increases your cardio workout. Perfect for the non-dancer to the dance enthusiast. Enjoy a unique, fun and effective workout. Cost is $55 per month.
Tap Dance - 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Ages 16 and Older
Learn a variety of tap steps, techniques and develop rhythmic skills, precision and musicality. Unique combinations, as well as traditional steps will create a variety of fun dances. Perfect for the non-dancer seeking a fun, fast workout. Cost is $55 per month.

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