Ballet for Children (Ages 6 - 9)

Ballet for Children A great class for children who want to learn ballet. Using French ballet terms and working with classical music, children learn ballet, barre and center techniques. Luanice Frank has been teaching dance for many years.

• INSTRUCTOR: Luanice Frank
• TIME:  Fridays, 4:00 - 4:45 pm

Barre Class

• INSTRUCTOR: Nurit Krauss
• COST: Use your Body Shop Card
• TIME: Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:15 am

Beginning Acting for Kids and Teens (Ages 5 - 14) - NEW!

Acting has never been more fun!  Students will play exciting imagination and team building games while learning valuable performance skills in a positive, fail-safe environment!Hey kids!  Students will learn about story structure, character development and conflict resolution while gaining powerful leadership and social skills- culminating in a performance for family and friends.  Drew, a professional actor with a MFA from N.Y.U. has been seen on such shows as CSI Miami, Charmed, Cold Case, Criminal Minds, and TNT's new hit, Leverage.

• INSTRUCTOR:  Drew Hudson
• Age Specific Times:
• Mondays, 3:30 - 4:45 pm (ages 10 - 14)
• Mondays, 4:45 - 5:45 pm (ages 5 - 9)

Belly Dancing

Belly Dancing Belly dancing is a fabulously fun and creative way for women of all ages to gain or maintain fitness, experience exciting new music and explore new levels of women power! The class requires use of finger cymbals, veil and music tape - all available from the instructor.

• INSTRUCTOR: Tahiya
• TIME:  Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm (beginning/intermediate) and 7:45 - 8:45 pm (intermediate/advanced)
  
• 8-week sessions

Body Fat Testing

• INSTRUCTOR:  Contact Sharon Donaldson, ACE Certified Fitness Professional, for an appointment at (310) 452-3881, x103 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
• COST:  $10, YWCA members; $20, non-members

Body Shop Card

Bodyshop If you find health clubs intimidating, uncomfortable, competitive, and expensive, then join us at the YWCA where you can work out at your own pace in a comfortable and friendly atmosphere! Receive individualized attention from our professional, certified instructors and meet other women who are also there to get fit! The YWCA “Bodyshop” program will help you improve the efficiency of your heart and lungs, burn fat, tone your body and have fun! Regular exercise reduces stress, increases flexibility and endurance and can improve your physical and mental state. TRY YOUR FIRST CLASS FREE!  Body Shop offers:

• Certified professional instructors
• An airy gym with mirrors, sound system and a wood floor
• Affordable classes
• Convenient class schedule
• A comfortable atmosphere for women to get in shape!
• Body Shop Exclusive! Tone your muscles and strengthen your bones with Dr. Robert and Annette Sweezey's "Osteoball" Program. Experience the difference!

• INSTRUCTORS: Terese Miller, Sharon Donaldson, Nancy Kaufman, Nurit Krauss,  Shannon Baker, Tara Caroselli, Sarah Canfield and Adelaide McLean
• COST: $65 for 10 classes;$180 for 30 classes

• NOTICE - Bodyshop Cards are valid for 3 months
• NO EXTENSIONS (except for medical disability, to be extended at Program Director's discretion).

Body Shop Card and Weight Room Special

Boogie Woogie Dance Time (Ages 4-5)

The perfect class for the budding dancer!  Does your child love to rock out in front of the tv?  Do they wiggle and giggle at the sounds of music?  Look no further!  Here your child will learn beginning ballet, tap and jazzy hip hop all while incorporating social skills, rhythm, balance, choreography and stage presence!  No adult participation required, tap and ballet shoes needed.  Jennifer has been teaching creative arts to children for over 10 years.

• INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Tseng
• COST:  $96 per session
• Thursdays, 11:15 - 12 noon
• Session one: May 6 - June 24
• Session two: July 8 - August 25

Boogie Woogie Dance Time! (Ages 2-3)

A wonderful introduction to music and movement for ages 2-3.  Toddlers will learn the fundamentals of tap and ballet all while integrating basic hip hop and jazz moves.  Each class begins with a circle-time warm-up and moves into dance-inspired obstacle courses and combinations. Each exercise and routine encourages development of motor skills, flexibility and social skills.  Parent participation required.  Jennifer Tseng has been teaching creative arts to children for over 10 years.

• INSTRUCTORS: Jennifer Tseng
• TIME: Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:15 am
• Session one - May 6 - June 24
• Session two - July 8 - August 26
• COST: $96 per session

Broadway Stars (Ages 6 - 10)

Broadway Stars Gymnastics Beginning gymnastics - fun and fitness! Taught by the gymnastics leaders from Broadway Gymnastic School, children learn basic yet progressive gymnastic skills, including floor exercises, vault, bars, balance beam, flexibility and coordination.

• INSTRUCTORS: Broadway Gymnastics Staff
• TIME:  Tuesdays, 4:10 - 5:00 pm and Thursdays, 4:10 - 5:00 pm

Core Focus

Core Focus Core Focus Core Focus is a great new class that uses Pilates Mat exercises that focus on the core muscles: abdominals, back, chest, hips and glutes. Great way to strengthen, lengthen and improve posture. Sarah Canfield is a certified yoga instructor, trained in Pilates Mat, and a choreographer/dancer of Coastline Dance.

• INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Canfield
• COST: Use your Body Shop Card
• TIME: Fridays, 10:15 - 11:15 am, Ongoing

Creative Movement/Dance (Ages 3 - 6)

• INSTRUCTOR: Luanice L. Frank
• TIME:  Fridays, 3:15 - 4:00 pm

Dancing Like The Stars - Ballroom Dance

Love watching "Dancing With The Stars?"  Then you'll love this class!  Even beginners can learn to Salsa, Tango and Swing with Luanice, a professional ballroom dance instructor who has been teaching for over 20 years.  For more information, call Luanice at (310) 829-2320.

• INSTRUCTORS: Luanice Frank
• TIME: Fridays, 6-7 p.m.
• May 7 - 28 = Salsa and Tango
• June 4 - 25 = Swing and Foxtrot
• July 9 - 30 = Lindy Hopkicks and East Coast Swing
• COST: $48 - Singles,  
• $80, Couples per 4 week session

Gentle Exercise

Gentle Exercise For all ages and most fitness levels, improve your health with this enjoyable, effective workout targeted to enhance the quality of life. Class environment is friendly, comfortable, and dare we say, fun! Format includes warm-up, balance skills and challenges, vertical abdominal work, gentle low-impact aerobics, muscular strength endurance exercises plus stretch. Alternative exercises offered for those needing a more challenging workout. Now using the isometric Osteoball-exclusive state-of-the-art exercise tool from the Sweezy Institute!

• INSTRUCTOR: Terese Miller, ACE Gold Certified Fitness Professional, ACSM & IDEA Member
• COST: Unlimited classes for $36/month; or $28/month for twice weekly; or use your Body Shop Card
• TIME: Mon, Tue, Thu 10:45 - 11:45 am

Hip Hop & Jazz (Ages 5 - 11)

A fun, high energy class where boys and girls can express themselves while learning jazz techniques and the latest hip-hop dance moves. Students can even bring their own music to selected classes. Don't miss this!!

• INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Romanowsky
• TIME:  Wednesdays, 4:15 - 5:15 pm

Karate for Kids (Ages 5 - 10)

Karate Join Sensei Dana Thompson as she instructs students using the Shotokan method of Karate, which concentrates on defense (punches, kicks, blocks), deliberation (sparring and grappling), and forms (katas).  Students will progress through a traditional ranking system as they learn skills and techniques that will assist them in every aspect of their daily lives. In addition to traditional Karate, younger students are taught "Stranger Beware" to help keep them as safe as possible in real world situations that are relevant today.  Older students are taught "Street Wise" to help them avoid potentially dangerous situations. Sensei Dana Thompson is a certified Karate instructor with over 15 years experience and 3rd degree Black Belt in Traditional Shotokan.

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INSTRUCTOR:  Sensei Dana Thompson

TIME:  Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 pm

Life Drawing Workshop

• COORDINATOR: Dan Horowitz.
• COST: $40 for 4 sessions (YWCA Members); $44 for 4 sessions (YWCA Non-Members); $12 for 1 session (YWCA Non-Members)
• TIME: Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 pm, Ongoing

Note: Students must present a signed parent waiver form.

Little Tumbling Stars (Ages 3 - 5)

Little Tumbling Stars Children learn tumbling, vaulting, balance beam, bar, and strength/flexibility exercises using mat equipment and motor skills. Positive reinforcement is used to help students gain confidence and enhance the joy of movement ? Don't miss this!

• INSTRUCTORS: Broadway Gymnastics Staff
• TIME:  Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4.00 pm, and Thursdays, 3:15 - 4:00 pm

Strong and Stretched

Strong and Stretched This ain't no dance class! Just basic, practical, strength and flexibility training for leisure activities and life. Moves you can use to get stronger, stay limber, improve balance and posture, train core muscles, maintain bone density, burn calories and bust stress! Now using the isometric Osteoball, the exclusive state-of-the-art exercise tool from the Sweezy Institute!

• INSTRUCTOR: Terese Miller, ACE Gold Certified Fitness Professional, ACSM & IDEA Member
• COST: Use your Body Shop Card
• TIME: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 pm

Thompson Adult Karate

(teens - adults)

Traditional Shotokan Karate taught by Sensei Dana Thompson, 3rd degreee Black Belt with over 15 years experience.  Students 11 on up will learn basic strikes, punches, kicks, blocks, sparring and katas (forms) as well as reality-based martial arts and self-defense.  Great workout that increases strength, flexibility and concentration.  For more information or registration, contact instructor at (310) 740-1223 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• INSTRUCTORS: Dana Thompson
• TIME: Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8:00 pm, ongoing
• COST: Contact Instructor for details and registration, (310) 740-1223 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Tiger Kick Fit (Ages 3 - 5)

Tiger Kick Fit  (TFK) is a martial arts program specifically designed for 3 - 5 year olds.  Through the use of fun activities, TFK helps children become more physically fit, learn basic karate techniques and develop more self-confidence and better self-esteem.  In addition to learning basic karate, students are taught "Stranger Beware" - an age appropriate self-defense system developed to help children deal with potentially dangerous real-life situations.  Children wear traditional karate uniforms and progress through a modified belt-ranking system.  With the completion of the TFK program, children will gain a better sense of self-awareness that will help them with all aspects of their lives.  The instructor, Sensei Dana Thompson, is a certified Karate instructor with over 18 years of experience in martial arts, and holds a Master of Science Degree in Education, she has taught children for 19 years.

TO REGISTER:  Call the instructor, Dana Thompson at (310) 740-1223 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• INSTRUCTORS: Sensei Dana Thompson
• Tuesdays, 2:00 - 2:45 pm

Timeless Body

• INSTRUCTOR: Nurit Krauss
• COST: Use your Body Shop Card
• TIME: Mondays, 9:00 - 10:15 am, Ongoing

Tumbling Toddlers! (Ages 2 - 3 1/2)

• INSTRUCTORS: Broadway Gymnastics Staff
• TIME: Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 11:45 am and 11:45 am - 12:30 pm

Weight Room / Strength Training

• INSTRUCTOR: Terese Miller, ACE Gold Certified Fitness Professional, ACSM & IDEA Member
• COST: $45 - initial consultation (must prepay); Consultation no-show: $25.00; 1 month, $24; 3 months, $54
• TIME: Open during regular YWCA hours

Women's Basic Ballet

• INSTRUCTOR: Luanice Frank
• TIME: Fridays, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
• 4-week sessions

Yoga

• INSTRUCTORS: Tara Caroselli, Shannon Baker, Adelaide McLean
• COST: Use your Body Shop Card
• TIME:  Mondays, 6:30 - 7:45 pm; Fridays, 8:30 - 9:45 am; Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:45 am

Yoga for Cancer Survivors

Cancer can be devastating - emotionally, physically and financially. Join Bhavani for this free yoga class every Tuesday. Bhavani, also a cancer survivor, invites you to “breathe” with her and exercise at your own pace. Sponsored in part by Team Survivor.

• INSTRUCTOR: Bhavani
• COST: Free for Team Survivor members
• TIME: Tuesdays, 12 noon - 1:15 pm, Ongoing

Yoga with Bhavani

Yoga with Bhavani Join Bhavani for a great hatha yoga "flow" class. Bhavani has studied and taught yoga around the world and has been teaching yoga on the Westside for over 20 years with a very loyal following.

• INSTRUCTOR: Bhavani
• TIME: Mon, Wed, Fri 6:30 - 7:30 am and 12:30 - 1:30 pm