Somerset Hills YMCA
Dance Assistant Volunteers support instructors and coaches during dance classes, rehearsals, performances, special events, etc. Responsibilities include helping with studio setup and cleanup, assisting dancers with counts, formations, and choreography when directed, and promoting a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment. Volunteers serve as role models, follow staff instructions, and help ensure classes and events run smoothly. Session Commitment: Volunteers are asked to commit to the full program session for their selected day and time. Consistent volunteer participation helps create familiarity and a sense of comfort for dance programming participants while also providing instructors with a reliable and familiar volunteer partner each week. Occasional absences are understandable, but volunteers should plan to participate regularly throughout the session.
Support dance instructors and students by serving as a positive, reliable assistant during classes, rehearsals, and performances. Volunteers will help reinforce choreography, formations, counts, and basic dance technique while following the direction of instructors and studio staff.
Alex Kaplan Youth Programs Director akaplan@gscymca.org 908 766 7898 x526 Andrew Lomauro Senior Director of Youth Development alomauro@gscymca.org 908 766 7898 x546
These volunteer opportunities are designed as multi-week commitments. We understand that vacations and other plans may arise, so please let us know about any anticipated absences in advance. Consistent attendance is appreciated, but we will work with volunteers on pre-planned scheduling conflicts.
| Position | Dates | Need | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acro Dance (Ages 5-11) - Thursdays 4:15-5:00 PM | Sep 08, 2026 - May 31, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| Adult Ballet (Ages 18-100) - Mondays 6:00-6:45 PM | Sep 08, 2026 - Jun 06, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| Adult Jazz (Ages 18-100) - Mondays 7:00-7:45 PM | Sep 08, 2026 - May 31, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| Adult Line Dance (Ages 18-100) - Wednesdays 6:00-6:45 PM | Sep 08, 2026 - Jun 06, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| Ballet III (Ages 4-7) - Thursdays 3:30-4:15 PM | Sep 08, 2026 - May 31, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| Ballet IV/Lyrical (Ages 8-14) - Thursdays 5:15-6:15 PM | Sep 08, 2026 - May 31, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| Ballet/Tap I (Ages 2-4) - Saturdays 10:00-10:45 AM | Sep 08, 2026 - May 31, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| Ballet/Tap II (Ages 5-7) - Saturdays 11:00-11:45 AM | Sep 08, 2026 - May 31, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| Ballet/Tumble (Ages 2-4) - Fridays 4:45-5:30 PM | Sep 08, 2026 - May 31, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| EEC Preschool Dance (Ages 3-5) - Wednesdays 12:30-1:15 PM | Sep 08, 2026 - May 31, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| Jazz/Hip Hop I (Ages 5-8) - Tuesdays 4:15-5:00 PM | Sep 08, 2026 - May 31, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| Jazz/Hip Hop II (Ages 9-14) - Tuesdays 5:00-5:45 PM | Sep 08, 2026 - May 31, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer | |
| Mommy & Me Ballet (Ages 1+) - Saturdays 12:00-12:45 PM | Sep 08, 2026 - May 31, 2027 | 2 | Volunteer |