Community Classes

Community Classes

Winter & Spring 2026 Community Class Offerings

DanceAbility for Ages 7-12 Years
March 7th – May 16th*, 2026 | Saturdays 11:15am- 12:15pm
Location: Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio, 517 Forest Ave. Portland, ME
DanceAbility is dance for ALL people! This improvisation-based class will bring together kids with and without disabilities in a supportive environment to express themselves, connect, and have fun. No experience is necessary.  Please email elizabeth@portlandyouthdance.com FMI or for questions. Register here.
*No classes held April 18 or 25, 2026

Young Dancers for Ages 3-5
March 7th – May 16th*, 20265 | Saturdays 11:15am – 12pm
Location: Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio, 517 Forest Ave. Portland, ME
*No class held April 25th
Portland Youth Dance teen dancers will lead this class for young dancers, introducing them to creative movement and early dance skills.

Boys & Girls Clubs

We are proud to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs in the area. Check back soon for 2026 session dates.

South Portland Boys & Girls Club
Spring 2026 TBD

Contact Zach at the BGC for more info and registration.
Portland Boys & Girls Club
Spring 2026 TBD

Contact Zach at the BGC for more info and registration.
Lewiston Boys & Girls Club 
Spring 2026 TBD

Mayo Street Arts Club Hip Hop

Since 2012, PYD student teachers and Community Dance Director Elizabeth Lau have led an ongoing hip-hop class called Club Hip Hop at Mayo Street Arts in Portland, Maine. Club Hip Hop focuses on reaching kids and teens in the East Bayside community. During the 2021/2022 season, PYD’s teaching artists Veeva Banga and Marita Kennedy shared a residency at MSA, teaching Hip-Hop and West African dance forms. Veeva has continues to work with Mayo Street Arts. Check their website here for schedule updates!

Check out this link to our 2019 performance at National Night Out.

Check out their Facebook page for more info, pictures, and videos of Club Hip Hop!

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