School of Performing Arts

The Madison Area YMCA School of Performing Arts programs are open and welcoming to all and encourage, nurture and provide a vehicle for creative process and an outlet for artistic product.

Dance invigorates the body, mind and spirit of all involved, participant and observer alike. When people dance, they feel healthier, hold their heads higher, and walk with poise and have self-confidence. The Arts leave an indelible mark on youth, inspiring self-expression, self-esteem, and critical and creative thinking.
The Madison Area YMCA’s Performing Arts programming serves as a platform to showcase the breadth and commitment of arts programming in youth development.
The School of Performing Arts features 120 programs and 600 participants annually in the Mid-Year Showcase & Year-End Performance at a state-of-the-art theater for all levels of Performing Arts participants in January and June.

Interested in participating in the School of Performing Arts? Check out our new fee structure below!

For more information please contact Senior Program Director Kim Buccheri at x2268, or Performing Arts Coordinators Ashley Carr and Jennifer Gregory at x2468.

Youth Programs

Confidence, creative-expression and focus through a full range of performing arts classes seven days per week starting at two years old. Madison Area YMCA’s School of Performing Arts offers a wide range of programs for Parent/Child, Preschool, School Age, Teen and Adults in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acting for Kids, Creative Movement, Hip Hop, Singalong, Drama, Musical Theatre, Kids Choir, Broadway Jazz and more.

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Adult Programs

For ages 18+ years, adult classes include Ballet Barre and Tap. Search programs for current session offerings.

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Private Lessons

30-minute and one-hour Private lessons are available for dancing and acting.This member-only benefit is for ages 5 through adult.

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Offerings
We offer Parent/Child, Preschool, School Age, Teen and Adult Performing Arts Programs:
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Tap
- Lyrical
- Acting for Kids
- Creative Movement
- Hip Hop
- Choir / Singing
Find what moves you! Please contact Senior Program Director Kim Buccheri at x2268, Performing Arts Coordinator Ashley Carr at x2248 or Performing Arts Coordinator Jennifer Gregory at x2248 for additional information.
Fee Structure for "Family Memberships"
FEE STRUCTURE FOR "FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS" New!

Participants who are part of a current MADISON AREA YMCA FAMILY MEMBERSHIP for the duration of the program session receive our member registration rate and a discount for registering an individual child for multiple performing arts classes. Additionally, students enrolling in more than one performing arts class are able to register prior to scheduled member registration.
- 1st class..........................Member rate.
- 2nd class..........................Receive an additional 10% off total transaction fee.
- 3rd class..........................Receive an additional 15% off total transaction fee.
- 4 or more classes..............Receive an additional 20% off total transaction fee.
In order to receive the discounts listed, registration needs to be in person and part of a single registration transaction. Discounts are for a single School of Performing Arts transaction and may not be combined with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply.
- Participants with a Madison Area YMCA "Youth Membership" are eligible to receive our member rate and may register online and in person during member registration.
- Participants without a Madison Area YMCA Membership: We welcome you to register for our School of Performing Arts programs at the non-member rate. Registration opens one week after member registration, online and in person.