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Family Drums Alive™

FREE for Members

  • Level: All
  • Drop-in Class
  • No registration required
  • Kids ages 10 – 14 may attend with a parent or guardian

Pulsating rhythms, dynamic movements, and powerful percussions make this a high-energy dance and rhythm program for you and your kids. It’s the drums that get to you!

Family Drums Alive™ combines traditional aerobic movements with powerful beats and rhythms. It’s a workout for the mind, body and spirit rolled into one. Families love it!

A Typical Class

Class begins with a warm up with simple rhythms and movements. Then class is lead to Powerful Beats and Cardiovascular training that build patterns in intensity and complexity. Next are Wellness Beats that aid in the chill down with simple, easy—to-follow patterns. Class ends with cool down exercises where you’ll stretch, recollect and relax.

Outcomes/Benefits

  • Burns fat
  • Improves physical and mental fitness
  • Promotes a healthy balance mentally, emotionally and socially
  • Provides an element of fun and creative expression

Tips + Preparation

New to class? Arrive a little early so our instructor can give you some pointers

  • Prepare to sweat

Equipment Needed

  • Exercise balls
  • Drum sticks
  • The Y provides all equipment for this class

Attire and What to Bring

  • Come to class dressed and ready to move your body
  • Loose-fitting, functional clothing made of breathable material to allow air flow
  • Proper gym shoes, comfortable fit, good stability
  • Water, towel


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When we joined the YMCA community for the first time, everyone we met exceeded our expectations.
Y Parent