Mansfield Ymca Dance

09/12/2026

🍂 Week One of Fall Dance 2026 is officially complete! 🍂

We are SO happy to be back in the studio with all of our new and returning dancers! 💛 Watching everyone settle back into dance and seeing all of our new faces has already made this season so special.

A quick reminder for all dance families: Please scan the QR code included in this week’s Welcome Note to download the Band App. This will be our main source of communication throughout the season for important updates, class schedule changes, cancellations, upcoming auditions, recital information, and more!

We’re so excited for another amazing year of dancing, growing, and making memories together!

Here’s to an incredible Fall Dance 2026! 💛

09/04/2026

Attention Dance Family! Registration is open and classes start NEXT WEEK! Please make sure to pay attention to the day your dancers class falls on as we are now at the YMCA 3 days/ week.

We can't wait to see you this session!!

FEEL THE BEAT at the Mansfield YMCA! 🎶🩰🤸

Get ready to dance, tumble, and move with us this fall! The Mansfield YMCA Dance Program offers something for a variety of ages and interests, from creative movement and ballet to tap, jazz, acrobatics, specialty classes, and more.

🤸 Exciting news for our tumblers! This fall, tumbling joins our 12-week Dance Program, giving participants more time to build their skills and the opportunity to take part in our Holiday Recital!

Youth classes include dance, tumbling, and acrobatics for ages 2–17, plus Adult Dance for ages 18+.

📅 Registration opens August 10
🎵 Classes begin September 8
⭐ 12-week fall session
🎄 Holiday Recital December 11

From first dance steps to flips, turns, and new skills, come feel the beat with us this fall!

Register online: https://bit.ly/YMCANCOregistration or at the Mansfield YMCA Welcome Desk.

07/16/2026

🎵 Feel the Beat this August! 🩰🤸

Help your dancer build confidence, strength, flexibility, and technique during our 2-Day Dance Intensives at the Mansfield YMCA!

Choose the intensive that's right for your dancer:

🤸 Acrobatics
📅 August 6–7
👧 Ages 5+
🕟 4:30–6:00 PM

OR

🩰 Ballet & Contemporary
📅 August 6–7
👧 Ages 10+
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM

✨ Each participant receives:
✔ Camp t-shirt
✔ Personal yoga block to continue training at home

💲 $85 per intensive

Registration is now open! Spots are limited, so don't wait to reserve your dancer's place.

🖥️ Register online: https://bit.ly/YMCANCOregistration
📍 Or stop by the Mansfield YMCA branch to register in person.

06/02/2026

Only one day left to register for camps starting THIS Thursday!!!

Click the link below to register

✨ Summer Dance Camps are HERE! ✨

Join us at the Mansfield Branch June 4–6 for three exciting dance camp experiences designed for different ages and interests!

🌊 Under the Sea Adventure (Ages 3–4)
👑 Royal Heroes Dance Adventure (Ages 5–8)
🎥 Choreo on Camera (Ages 9+)

From creative movement and themed adventures to choreography and performance skills, these camps are a fun way for dancers to build confidence, creativity, and friendships this summer!

Spots are limited — register today! https://bit.ly/YMCANCOregistration

05/13/2026

Dancers, registration is now open!!
Spots are limited! This is the first time we’ve ever done a camp like this and we are thrilled to have you join!

🤸‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 🌱 🎨

🌿✨ Mindful May Dance Camp ✨🌿

Looking for something a little different this spring?

Our Mindful May Dance Camp is designed to help dancers grow not just in movement—but in confidence, mindset, and self-expression 💛

This 2-day experience combines:
💃 Creative, expressive dance
🧘‍♀️ Mindful movement & breathing
💬 Positive affirmation building
🎨 A take-home affirmation project
This isn’t just a dance camp, it’s a space where dancers can feel supported, build confidence, and learn to believe in themselves.

🗓 2-Day Camp (Thursday May 28th & Friday May 29th)
Ages 6+

✨ I am strong. I am confident. I can do hard things. ✨

Spots are limited. Click the link below to register your dancers!
https://bit.ly/YMCANCOregistration.

05/04/2026

MINDFUL MAY DANCE CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!!

🌿✨ Mindful May Dance Camp ✨🌿

Looking for something a little different this spring?
Our Mindful May Dance Camp is designed to help dancers grow not just in movement—but in confidence, mindset, and self-expression 💛

This 2-day experience combines:
💃 Creative, expressive dance
🧘‍♀️ Mindful movement & breathing
💬 Positive affirmation building
🎨 A take-home affirmation project

This isn’t just a dance camp, it’s a space where dancers can feel supported, build confidence, and learn to believe in themselves.

🗓 2-Day Camp (Thursday May 28th & Friday May 29th)

Ages 6+

✨ I am strong. I am confident. I can do hard things. ✨

Spots are limited, click the link below to register your dancers!

04/30/2026

The moment is finally here!!
Our People’s Choice 2026 Spring Recital Vol. 1 is up on YouTube!

Please click the link below to watch!

Shout out to Robb Wappner for being our videographer and being one of our biggest supporters! You are awesome!

YMCA Dance Spring Recital 2026

04/19/2026

We were thrilled to participate in this year's Healthy Kids Day event once again.

Miss Lelu represented our program, highlighting its numerous benefits. Miss Scarlett and Miss Piper, along with several dancers, showcased choreography from the spring recital, demonstrating our shared passion for dance and commitment to providing a secure environment for children of all ages.

👯‍♀️🩰💃🕺🪩

04/18/2026

TODAY is the day!!! 12-2pm @ OSU Mansfield Campus Rec Center!

Come and stop by for such a fun event!!

Miss Lelu will be there with some of our dancers today! Make sure to stop by and say hi!

🎉 Healthy Kids Day is TOMORROW!
Join us for a FREE family event full of fun for kids of all ages!

Kids can enjoy:
🎈 Indoor bounce houses from Mount Vernon Bounce House
🎨 Face painting by Painted Rainbow Face Painting and Body Art
🎈 Balloon twisting by Taylor's Balloon Twisting
🚒 Touch-a-Truck experience with Fire and SWAT vehicles
🍧 Kona Ice
🤸 Explore and Play with YMCA programs
🎯 Games and activities from 17 community partners
🥨 Free snacks (while supplies last)

🎁 The first 300 kids will receive a FREE drawstring bag filled with YMCA swag!

📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 The Ohio State University at Mansfield Campus Recreation Center

This event is sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital and Park National Bank, Mansfield Ohio

Bring the family and celebrate healthy kids, active play, and community fun! With the majority of activities happening indoors, Healthy Kids Day is a great family outing, rain or shine.

04/17/2026

Hey dance families…we are still reminiscing on the recital! 🤩
(More posts about that coming soon!)

If you’re like us and missing out on class, please join in on the fun tomorrow at Healthy Kids Day!

We will be at the OSU Mansfield Campus Recreation Center from 12pm to 2pm. You may be able to see a special appearance by some of the members of our dance team! 👯‍♀️👯‍♂️

Come see Miss Lelu, join in the fun of learning a routine on the spot, and see what else is going on this year at Healthy Kids Day!! Can’t wait to see you there!!