(Dec. 22. 2009) Winter Session Dance Classes at the Hunterdon County YMCA begin January 4. The Hunterdon County YMCA offers dance classes for boys and girls from age 2 through age 14. Classes are offered at both the Deer Path Branch in Flemington and Round Valley Branch in Annandale. Classes include parent-child dance, pre-ballet, combination ballet and tap classes, jazz and hip-hop. Recitals are performed every 14 weeks and the YMCA provides the costumes for the recitals.

The Winter Session of classes at the Hunterdon County YMCA begins on January 4 and runs through February 20. YMCA programs are open to all and financial assistance is available to qualified applicants.

Dance can benefit a student by developing good posture, poise and grace while promoting friendships, self-¬¬¬esteem and confidence. It also stimulates creativity and imagination and encourages the appreciation of the performing arts.

For more information about dance or other youth programs at the Hunterdon County YMCA please call Jen Black at 908-782-1044 ext. 653 or email jblack@hcymca.com. For a class schedule and to download the Winter Program Guide, please visit www.hcymca.org.