Youth Motor Development

Spring & Summer

motor movement

3-5 Yr Olds

Join us to improve body control, motor skills, physical awareness and more through music, games and other fun activities! This class will increase your child’s confidence and independence with their bodies, while also better preparing them to master more complex skilled activities and skills as they get older. All children must be potty trained. Enroll based on age at start date.

  • Register for Session 3 Here
  • Cost: $65r/$80nr 
  • Instructors: Cydney Sheneman (Mondays) & TBD (Saturdays)
  • Monday Session 2: Mon | Jan 8-Mar 11 | Zeeland Rec
  • Monday Session 3: Mon | Mar 18-May 20 (skip Apr 1) | 9am or 10am | Zeeland Rec
  • Saturday Session 3: Sat | Mar 16-June 1 (skip Apr 6 + May 25) | 9am or 10am | Early Childhood Center (ECC)

my grown up & me: dance & movement

2-3 Yr Olds + Guardian

Join us to bond with your little one while they learn basic dance steps and terminology through songs, stories and play! On top of that, your little ones will also blossom while building self-confidence! Parents/guardians will participate actively in the class, so this is the perfect program for children who may still need a little more time before separating from a parent or caregiver. Ballet shoes and leotards are recommended for children, but not required. Enroll based on age at start date.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $65r/$80nr 
  • Instructor: Cydney Sheneman
  • Session 3: Wednesdays | 10am | Mar 20-May 22 (skip Apr 3)
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation | Shoreline Sprinkling Studio

Rhythm and Read

3-5 Yr Olds

Join us to improve your imagination, creativity, reading skills, motor skills and more! This program will explore children’s literature and movement side-by-side. We will start class by reading a book, and then follow that with imaginative creative movement prompts and games relating to that book's themes and characters! All children must be potty trained. Enroll based on age at start date.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $65r/$80nr 
  • Instructor: Cydney Sheneman
  • Session 3: Wednesdays | 9am-9:45am | Mar 20-May 22 (skip Apr 3) 
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation | Shoreline Sprinkling Studio

GYMNASTICS

3-14 Yr Olds

Our Gymnastics program develops body control, flexibility and strength that will help your child excel in gymnastics skills as well as sports, dance and more! Each session will include a rotation of skill development on beams, bars, vaults and floor work. All children must be potty trained.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $79r/$94nr
  • Instructor: Haley Turner
  • Session 1: June 17-20 + June 24-27 (Mon-Thur)
  • Session 2: July 15-18 + July 22-25 (Mon-Thur)
  • Session 3: July 29-Aug 1 + Aug 5-8 (Mon-Thur)
  • Tots (3-4 Yr Olds): 8:00am-8:50am | Somersaults, jumping, balance, swinging
  • Beginners (5 Yr Olds+): 9:00am-9:50am | Somersaults, cartwheels, jumping, balance, swinging
  • Intermediate (6 Yr Olds+): 10:00am-10:50am | Prior to the program, participants must be able to do cartwheels and bridges. During the program, participants will work on handstands, round-offs, high beam work, pullovers, hip circles
  • Advanced (6 Yr Olds+): 11:00am-11:50am | Prior to the program, participants must be able to do cartwheels, bridges, backbends, and be working on walkovers. During the program, participants will work on back and front walkovers, handsprings, aerials, squat-ons, straddle-throughs, balance beam dismounts, hip circles
  • Location: Adams Elementary School - Gymnasium

FREE YOGA IN THE PARK (PARENT-CHILD + ADULTS ONLY)

All Ages

Join us for yoga classes on the park lawn. We’re offering a “Family” option for parents and children as well as an “Adults Only” option. Join us to get a great workout or to make great family memories! No yoga experience is necessary. Please bring your own mat or towel. Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather… follow us on social media for weather decisions. 

  • Cost: FREE... just show up!
  • Instructors: Deb Weiss-Gelmi + Mellissa Zoerhof
  • Dates: Thur | June 13-Aug 22 (Skip July 4)
  • Family Yoga (All Ages): 9:00am-9:45am
  • Adults Only Yoga (12 Yr Olds-Adults): 10:00am-11:00am
  • Location: Lawrence Street Park (100 W Lawrence Ave, Zeeland)

NEW DANCERS: DANCE FUNDAMENTALS CLASSES

3 Yr Olds-5th Gr

Join us to receive excellent dance training, improve coordination, develop artistic creativity, make lasting friendships and have fun! These classes are for first-time dancers, newer dancers, or returning dancers who want to improve their fundamentals prior to our genre-specific classes. Participants will develop techniques that will help them in all dance genres as they get older (Ballet, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Tap, etc). All participants must be potty-trained. 5 Yr Olds: Register based on age at the start of the program. K-5th Gr: Register based on 2024-25 grade level

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: Mon, July 1
  • Costs: $40r/$55nr
  • Summer Class Dates: July 13-Aug 9
  • Summer Dance Showcase: Fri, Aug 9 (registration includes t-shirt)
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Sat | July 13-Aug 3 | 8:45-9:30am
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Sat | July 13-Aug 3 | 9:30-10:15am
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Mon | July 15-Aug 5 | 5:00-5:45pm
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Tue | July 16-Aug 6 | 5:00-5:45pm
  • Dance Fundamentals (3-5 Yr Olds): Wed | July 17-Aug 7 | 2:30-3:15pm
  • Dance Fundamentals (5 Yrs-KG): Mon | July 15-Aug 15 | 4:15-5:00pm
  • Dance Fundamentals (1st-2nd Gr): Wed | July 17-Aug 7 | 4:30-5:15pm
  • Dance Fundamentals (3rd-5th Gr): Wed | July 17-Aug 7 | 5:15-6:00pm
  • Creative Movement (1st-5th Gr): Mon | July 15-Aug 5 | 3:00-4:15pm
  • Jazz Funk (6-10 Yr Olds): Mon | July 15-Aug 5 | 5:45-6:30pm
  • Pom (3rd-6th Gr): Sat | July 13-Aug 3 | 10:15-11am | $50r/$65nr
  • Tap Fundamentals (5 Yr Olds-4th Gr): Tue | July 16-Aug 6 | 3:30-4:15pm
  • Summer Dance Showcase: Join us to watch all your child(ren) have learned at our Summer Dance classes! No additional registration is needed to perform. 
    • Date: Fri, Aug 9th
    • Location: Lawrence Street Park Bowl
    • Mon & Tue Classes: Perform @ 5pm
    • Wed, Thur, Sat Classes: Perform @ 6:30pm

WACKY WEDNESDAYS WITH MS CYDNEY

3-14 Yr Olds

Join the Wednesday night fun for a variety of themes throughout summer. Each class will have dancing, crafts, music and snacks fitting our nightly theme! Participants are encouraged to wear costumes (not required). Wednesday nights are sure to be a blast!

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: July 1
  • Instructor: Cydney Sheneman
  • Class Location: Zeeland Recreation Shoreline Studio
  • Dates: Wednesdays | July 17-Aug 7
  • Bluey Theme (3-5 Yr Olds): Wed, July 17 | 4:45-6:00pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Bluey Theme (6-9 Yr Olds): Wed, July 17 | 6:15-7:30pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Color Party Theme (10-14 Yr Olds): Wed, July 17 | 7:45-9:00pm | $25r/$40nr | Wear white for our end of the night color party using color powder!
  • Barbie Theme (3-5 Yr Olds): Wed, July 24 | 4:45-6:00pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Barbie Theme (6-9 Yr Olds): Wed, July 24 | 6:15-7:30pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Barbie Theme (10-14 Yr Olds): Wed, July 24 | 7:45-9:00pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Dance Sleepover (8-12 Yr Olds): Wed, Aug 7 | 8:30-10:00pm | $30r/$45nr | Wear pajamas
  • Grandparents & Me Dance (3-10 Yr Olds): Wed, Aug 7 | 5:15-6:30pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Mother/Son Dance (3-10 Yr Olds): Wed, Aug 7 | 6:45-8:00pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Princess Theme (3-5 Yr Olds): Wed, July 31 | 4:45-6:00pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Taylor Swift Theme (6-9 Yr Olds): Wed, July 31 | 6:15-7:30pm | $25r/$40nr
  • Taylor Swift Theme (10-14  Yr Olds): Wed, July 31 | 7:45-9:00pm | $25r/$40nr

SUMMER FUN CAMP

5-8 Yr Olds

Join us for a fun-filled camp that includes a wide variety of activities for all interest levels! Campers will participate in activities and games outlined by different age appropriate themes each day like Frisbee, scooters, hula hoop and more! Please wear tennis shoes and bring a snack/water bottle. 

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $63r/$78nr
  • Instructor: Dana Pung
  • Dates: July 8-11
  • Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • Location: Cityside Middle School Main Gym

DISNEY DANCE WORKSHOPS

3-10 Yr Olds

Ready for a magical day? Join us for dancing, crafts, music and snacks themed by some of our favorite Disney characters! Participants are encouraged to wear costumes (not required). Get ready for your Disney dreams to come true!

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $25r/$40nr
  • Instructors: Cydney Sheneman & Tiffany Stegink
  • Frozen (3-10 Yr Olds): Fri, July 19 | 3-4 Yrs: 9am-10:15am | 5-6 Yrs: 10:30-11:45am | 7-10 Yrs: 12-1:15pm
  • Encanto (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, July 26 | 3-4 Yrs: 9am-10:15am | 5-6 Yrs: 10:30-11:45am
  • Rapunzel (3-6 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 9 | 3-4 Yrs: 9am-10:15am | 5-6 Yrs: 10:30-11:45am
  • Wish (3-10 Yr Olds): Fri, Aug 2 | 3-4 Yrs: 9am-10:15am | 5-6 Yrs: 10:30-11:45am | 7-10 Yrs: 12-1:15pm
  • Location: Zeeland Rec - Shoreline Studio