About
SpectorDance Classes and Youth Company offers Ballet, Tap, and Jazz with Amy Byington, along with Beginning Tap & Jazz, Beginning Ballet, Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet, Teen/Adult Intermediate Ballet, Beginning Pointe, and Ballet/Tap combo. The listed classes include Ballet/Tap combo for ages 3-5, Beginning Tap & Jazz for ages 6-12, Beginning Ballet for ages 6-12, Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet for ages 13+, Teen/Adult Intermediate Ballet for ages 13+, and Beginning Pointe with Thursday and Saturday class times listed.
Programs
- Ballet, Tap, and Jazz with Amy Byington — All ages and levels of experience · No schedule stated in source · At the YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula, 600 El Estero, Monterey, CA 93940.
- Ballet for Balance — Older adults · Tuesday mornings, 8:45-9:45am · New class, free to attend, at the YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula. Beginning level, barre focused, part of the YMCA Active Wellness Program.
- Beginning Tap & Jazz — 6-12 · Mondays, 6-7pm
- Teen/Adult Beginning Ballet — 13+ · Mondays, 7-8:30pm
- Beginning Ballet — 6-12 · Thursdays, 6-7pm
- Teen/Adult Intermediate Ballet — 13+ · Thursdays, 7-8:30pm
- Beginning Pointe — Thursdays, 8:30-9:15pm; Saturdays, 11:45am-12:30pm · Must also take the 7pm class on Thursdays or the 10:15am class on Saturdays.
- Ballet/Tap combo — 3-5 · Saturdays, 9:15-10:15am
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- Current session: 2026 August 3 - October 11 (Aug 3–Oct 11, 2026); 2026 October 12 - December 20 (Oct 12–Dec 20, 2026)
About the provider
Amy Mulgrew wrote in 2024 that the YMCA Dance Program and Amy Byington had nurtured children's love for dance and had instilled teamwork, discipline, and self-confidence.
What families say
“As a parent of an enthusiastic dancer, I cannot express enough how vital this program has been for our family and the community. The YMCA Dance Program, and Amy Byington in particular, has not only nurtured the children's love for dance but has also instilled valuable life skills such as teamwork,discipline, and self-confidence.” — Amy Mulgrew (2024)
Last updated October 4, 2026.
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