Page 9 - Kent Parks Recreation Guide Winter 2025-2026

Lyrical Hip Hop Age 13+
Bring lyrics to life through a fusion of hip hop, ballet, and jazz. Some dance YOUTH & TEEN
experience recommended. Spring Recital (optional): Saturday, June 6.
Additional costume and ticket fees apply – details provided in class. This is a
two-quarter series; Winter and Spring enrollment required to participate in
the recital.
Kent Commons | $104 | Instructor: Miss Sue
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # SPRING
DANCE RECITAL
Thu 13 sess. 1/8-4/2 8pm-8:45pm YO0612 01W
Ceili Irish Dance Age 6-15
This class is open to dancers who are interested in learning Irish dancing, having Saturday, June 6, 2026
fun, and getting some exercise. Class will begin with the basic movements and Dancers who participate in Winter & Spring classes will have the
progress to traditional sets. No experience necessary. Participants should wear
comfortable clothing and shoes (sneakers, ghillies, ballet, or jazz shoes). opportunity to perform in the Kent Parks Spring Dance Recital.
Kent Commons | $50 | Instructor: R. Golding More information will be distributed in class.
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Participation is optional.
Thu 10 sess. 1/8-3/26 6:30pm-7:15pm YO0613 01W

Pre-Tap & Jazz Age 4-6
These tiny dancers will enjoy learning basic tap steps and jazz movements to FITNESS & MOVEMENT
fun music in this combination class. Suggested dress: leotard and tights. Both
tap and jazz/ballet shoes required (black). Spring Recital (optional): Saturday,
June 6. Additional costume and ticket fees apply – details provided in class. This
is a two-quarter series; Winter and Spring enrollment required to participate in
the recital. Dream Team Cheer Squad Age 7-18
Kent Commons | $117 | Instructor: Miss Tia Join the Kent Parks Cheer Squad and dive into the world of cheerleading! In this
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # dynamic program, you'll learn a variety of dances, cheers, and beginning tumbling
Sat 13 sess. 1/10-4/4 11am-12pm YO0614 02W skills. Participants will have opportunities to perform at numerous community
events, showcasing their hard work and talent. No previous experience is necessary
- just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn!
NEW! Junior Jazz Age 4-6 Kent Commons | $149 | Eastside Dream Elite
Junior dancers will groove and grow while learning the basics of jazz dance DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
technique and exploring rhythm and movement to uplifting music. Participants Tue 6 sess. 1/6-2/10 5:30pm-7pm YO0803 01W
should wear comfortable dance attire (no jeans). Black jazz or ballet shoes
required. Spring Recital (optional): Saturday, June 6. Additional costume and Tue 6 sess. 2/24-3/31 5:30pm-7pm YO0803 02W
ticket fees apply – details provided in class. This is a two-quarter series; Winter
and Spring enrollment required to participate in the recital. Gymnastics Age 5.5-10
Kent Commons | $88 | Instructor: Miss Tia This fun, noncompetitive class is great for beginning and more
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # experienced gymnasts! Participants will work on gymnastics skills in
Mon 11 sess. 1/5-3/30 5:45pm-6:30pm YO0614 03W leveled groups on the bars, vault, beam, and tumbling with an emphasis
on having fun and learning foundational gymnastics skills, strength, and flexibility.
*No class 1/19, 2/16 Previous gymnastics experience not required. Classes held at MyGym Kent, located at
24030 132nd Ave SE Suite B.
Tap & Hip-Hop Jazz Age 6-11 Kent Commons | 5/$145, 6/$176 | MyGym Staff
Develop dance skills in this beginner-level combination class with fun and energetic DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
dancing to upbeat music. No experience necessary. Participants should wear Mon 5 sess. 1/5-2/23 5:20pm-6:20pm YO0801 01W
comfortable dance attire (no jeans). Both tap and jazz/ballet shoes required (black).
Spring Recital (optional): Saturday, June 6. Additional costume and ticket fees apply Mon 6 sess. 3/2-3/30 5:20pm-6:20pm YO0801 02W
– details provided in class. This is a two-quarter series; Winter and Spring enrollment *No class 1/23
required to participate in the recital.
Kent Commons | $117 | Instructor: Miss Tia
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Parkour Age 6-12
Tue 13 sess. 1/6-3/31 6:30pm-7:30pm YO0614 01W Let them bounce off our walls instead of yours! Using specialized parkour blocks
for safe training, your child will conquer fun obstacle courses while learning
new physical and mental skills, helping them face their next big challenge with
Tiny Tappers Age 4-6 confidence and intelligence. Class is taught by a certified coach with more than
a decade of experience. Students should bring water, wear proper footwear for
Tiny feet will tap to the beat in this introductory tap class. Creative movement exercise, and be free of jewelry.
and basic tap steps will be taught as dancers develop balance and rhythm, Kent Commons | $126 | Age 6-8 | Instructor: G. Geppert | Parkour 101
while having fun. Suggested dress: leotard and tights. Black tap shoes required.
Optional: Holiday Recital will be held Saturday, June 6. Costume and ticket fees DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
are additional. Instructors will distribute information in class. Fri 6 sess. 1/9-2/13 4:30pm-5:20pm YO0101 01W
Kent Commons | $104 | Instructor: Miss Tia
Fri 6 sess. 2/27-4/3 5:30pm-6:20pm YO0101 03W
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Tue 13 sess. 1/6-3/31 5:45pm-6:30pm YO0615 01W Kent Commons | $126 | Age 9-12 | Parkour 201
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Fri 6 sess. 1/9-2/13 4:30pm-5:20pm YO0101 02W
Fri 6 sess. 2/27-4/3 5:30pm-6:20pm YO0101 04W

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Register for Winter 2025 - 2026 programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5100