Night of DanceJoin us for Night of Dance, a fun, high-energy evening at the Brooks Family YMCA featuring Zumba, Dance Lively, Xtreme Hip Hop Step, and Line Dancing.
Open to members and guests ages 8 and up, this event is a great way to move, connect, and enjoy a night of music and community. No cost and no registration required.
WHO: Members and guests ages 8+
WHEN: Friday, May 1, 5:30pm-8pm
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA Gym
FEE: Free & Open to the Public
Senior Health & Wellness ExpoThe Senior Health & Wellness Expo is a one-stop shop for adults 50+, offering helpful resources, education, and connection in one place. Guests can explore resource tables on topics like nutrition, transportation, disease management, caregiving, and money management, attend education sessions on wills, safety, long-term care, and medication review, and try short fitness classes like Tai Chi, Balance, and Chair Yoga.
Light refreshments will be served, and guests are welcome to come for all or part of the day.
WHO: Adults 50+
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 10am-12:30pm
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA, 151 McIntire Park Drive, Charlottesville
FEE: Free & Open to the Public
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Texas Two-Step and Hustle is a fun partner-dance combo that blends classic country with a little disco flair. In Texas Two-Step, you will learn the signature “quick-quick-slow-slow” rhythm and practice easy traveling patterns, shuffles, and simple turns. The Hustle adds a smooth, upbeat 1970s disco style with rhythmic steps, spins, and patterns that work well across a variety of songs.
No experience is needed. This class is taught by our dynamic, experienced, competitive ballroom dance instructor, Julie Boyer.
WHO: Adults 18+
WHEN: Wednesdays, 7–8pm (May 6–27)
WHERE: Studio B, Brooks Family YMCA
FEE: Member Individual $30 / Non-Member $45
Member Couple $50 / Non-Member $75
Financial assistance is available.
Join us in the Community Room kitchen for fun, hands-on cooking classes that focus on healthy, delicious recipes you can make at home. Each month brings a new theme:
WHO: Ages 16+ (Ages 8–15 welcome with a guardian+registration)
WHEN: 2nd Monday of the month, 6pm–7pm
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA Community Room Kitchen
FEE: $10 members, $15 non-members
Registration is required:
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Lunch&LearnJoin us during your lunch break for engaging presentations, interactive discussions, and valuable takeaways. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge on various topics, from nutrition and wellness to personal development and community engagement.
WHO: Adult YMCA members
WHEN: 12:30-1:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month
Our May session is set for Tuesday, 5/12: Caregiving Before Crisis by JABA
Monthly Nutrition Serieswith Registered Dietitian Olivia Obertello
Join us for our Monthly Nutrition Series, a comprehensive journey through a range of nutritional topics designed to empower and educate you on healthy eating habits. Each session includes enlightening discussions, cooking demonstrations, and delightful taste testing experiences.
WHO: YMCA adult members (children age 8+ with an adult)
WHEN: On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6-7pm
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA Community Room
TOPIC: May 19 - Healthy Snacks for Families
Registration is not required but it sure helps us prepare!
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, a small-group program developed and established in partnership with the LIVESTRONG® Foundation, assists those who are living with, through, or beyond cancer to strengthen their spirit, mind, and body. Recent research from the Yale Cancer Center and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute confirmed that LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA participants experience improved fitness and quality of life and a significant decrease in cancer-related fatigue.
A referral by a doctor or medical provider is needed. Interested? Please contact Jeri Evans: jevans@piedmontymca.org / 434-270-7535
We are excited to announce that the Y is partnering with Ivy Rehab to offer free physical therapy screenings every month!
If you’re in pain, have recently injured yourself, or just think something might be wrong, you can come and meet one-on-one with a physical therapist who will conduct a thorough assessment of your condition.
WHO: Adults age 18+ | Members Only
WHEN: 11am-12pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
Falls-related injuries are a major health concern for many adults ages 65+ and for people living with chronic conditions. Moving for Better Balance is a 12-week, evidence-based group exercise program, based on the principles of Tai Chi, is led by a qualified instructor and teaches eight movements modified especially for falls prevention.
WHO: Adults 18+
WHEN: Tuesdays at 12:15pm-1pm | Apr. 7–Jun. 23
WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA
FEE: Members $60, Non-members $90
Questions? Contact Jeri Evans: jevans@piedmontymca.org | 434-270-7545
Check out our 2026 Spring/Summer Program Guide for more wellness programs
