Refer to this Dance Spotlight Guide for all of your dance needs.
West Michigan Youth Ballet |
Contact Person: Liz Henry | |
| Location | 6086 Fulton, Ada, MI 49301 | Email: henry@ada.sbcglobal.net |
| Ages Served | 8-18; must be unrolled in their local studio with ballet technique classes. | Phone:616-682-4853 |
| Calendar Year | August – March. | |
| Types of Dance | Ballet (Two performances a year; Nutcracker and Spring Performance) | |
| Description | Mission: To provide young people with the opportunity to prepare and present to the public, full-length ballet’s under the direction of professional choreographers. To enhance the skills that these young people have received through the study of ballet at their respective academies by learning all that is involved in the preparation of a ballet performance. To encourage young people to consider a career in dance and assist them in progress toward this goal, either with a professional company or by studying dance at the university level. | |
| Class Fee Range | $110 – $220 | |
The Hearts in Motion Dance Project |
Contact Person: Ali Brown | |
| Location | 1110 Wealthy Ave SE GR, MI | Email: HeartsinMotionDP@gmail.com |
| Ages Served | 2 – 10 | Phone:616-292-0684 |
| Calendar Year | We start fall classes in September, but students can join at any time, all year long. | |
| Types of Dance | Movement, Ballet, Jazz, Broadway, Tap, Hip-Hop | |
| Description | A unique program committed to providing fun and affordable dance classes to the youth of Grand Rapids. Our “drop-in” style allows your child to choose dance classes “a la carte.” Attend classes at your convenience, only paying for classes you attend. | |
| Class Fee Range | 45-minute classes $6/class or $20/4-class punch card; 1-hour class $8/class or $28/4-class punch card | |
Body Language Dance Company |
Contact Person: Casie Vaughn-Ryan | |
| Location | 888 Chicago Drive, Jenison, MI 49428 | Email: bldc4u@comcast.net |
| Ages Served | 2 ½ through adult | Phone:616.667.2272 |
| Calendar Year | Registration takes place in the fall and in the summer. | |
| Types of Dance | Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Competition Teams | |
| Description | Our mission is to provide quality instruction for each student as an individual, to promote self-confidence and discipline through structured training, and to help each student achieve his or her goals as a dancer in a safe and enjoyable environment. | |
| Class Fee Range | Monthly tuition begins at $38 | |
Expressions Dance Academy |
Contact Person: Kelly Rich or Jennifer Rogers | |
| Location | 5261 S. Division Ave, Suite B & C, Wyoming, MI 49548 | Email: expressions_dnc@yahoo.com |
| Ages Served | Ages 1 – adult | Phone:616-261-8005 |
| Calendar Year | September – May | |
| Types of Dance | Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pointe, Acro, All Boys Hip Hop Class, Adult Classes, Mommy and Me Classes | |
| Description | Here at Expressions Dance Academy we strive to provide a family friendly environment where children can learn to express themselves through the art of dance. We do this by emphasizing technique, promoting teamwork, having fun, encouraging friendship, and putting together dances that have movements, costumes, and music that are age appropriate. | |
| Class Fee Range | $38/month | |
Hearts In Step Christian Dance Academy |
Contact Person: Beth Huegli | |
| Location | 2550 Eastern Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | Email: bhuegli@sbcglobal.net |
| Ages Served | 3 – adult | Phone:616-245-9501 |
| Calendar Year | September – May | |
| Types of Dance | ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, hip hop and tap | |
| Description | Our mission: Developing Christian character through excellence in dance instruction while impacting the community for Christ. | |
| Class Fee Range | $45 an hour | |
Integrity School of Dance Arts |
Contact Person: Tianna May | |
| Location | 2495 84th Street SW Byron Center 49315 | Email: integritydancearts@yahoo.com |
| Ages Served | 2 – adult | Phone:616-583-9886 |
| Calendar Year | Sept – May | |
| Types of Dance | Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Boys Only, Special Needs, Preschool through advanced. | |
| Description | Mission Statement: Striving to create an atmosphere where students are trained in proper dance technique while upholding high standards of tasteful music selection and appropriate dance moves. Also to provide mentoring in an environment where students can achieve combining their passion for dance with a desire to dance with integrity. Dance…with Purpose. | |
| Class Fee Range | $40 for 1 hour class per month. Discounts for multiple classes/students. Boys only and special needs classes are $25 per month. | |
CARE Conservatory of Ballet (CCB) |
Contact Person: Judy Genson, Artistic Director | |
| Location | 2661 29th St SE, Suite I, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 | Email: careballet@careballet.org |
| Ages Served | Ages 4 through adult | Phone:616.464.3682 |
| Calendar Year | The CCB offers three 10 week sessions beginning September 12, 2011. New students may join at the beginning of any 10 week session. | |
| Types of Dance | Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, Modern, Lyrical and Guys Only | |
| Description | CARE Conservatory of Ballet is a training school for students interested in classical ballet. Classes are based on the Italian Cecchetti syllabus and are augmented with other dance forms. | |
| Class Fee Range | 1 hour class for 10 weeks is $115.00, 1.5 hour class for 10 weeks is $135.00 | |
Michigan Ballet Academy
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Contact Person: MaryAnn Foote | |
| Location | 1595 Galbraith Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | Email: mfoote@michiganballet.org |
| Ages Served | 5 to Adult | Phone: (616) 710 -1666 |
| Calendar Year | September to April with additional Summer Programs | |
| Types of Dance | Classical Ballet | |
| Description | The Michigan Ballet Academy (MBA) is a not-for-profit arts organization under the artistic leadership of Akop and Gaiane Akopian which offers the highest quality classical ballet training using the Vaganova training method. The pedagogy of the MBA is based on the method developed at the Vaganova Ballet Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia as well as the performance aesthetic of the Kirov Ballet. It is acknowledged around the world as the foremost training program for classical ballet. | |
| Class Fee Range | $46 – $78 per week, depending on class level. | |
Dorr Dance Academy |
Contact Person: Lee Spillman | |
| Location | 1743 142nd Ave. Dorr, MI 49323 | Email: dorrdanceacademy@yahoo.com |
| Ages Served | 2 ½ years old through adult | Phone:616-681-2188 |
| Calendar Year | Dance season starts in September | |
| Types of Dance | Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Pointe | |
| Description | Dorr Dance Academy is dedicated to providing superior dance instruction at a reasonable cost. Every student is important to us and deserves a class that caters to their individuality. | |
| Class Fee Range | From $27.00-$70.00 for a single class | |
Academy of Dance Arts |
Contact Person: Janice Riemersma | |
| Location | 684 Six Mile RoadComstock Park, MI 49321 | Email: academydancer@comcast.net |
| Ages Served | 2 – adult | Phone:
616-785-0650 |
| Calendar Year | We are open during the school year- September through June and we offer summer classes as well. | |
| Types of Dance | We offer classes in jazz, tap, lyrical, hiphop, ballet, pointe, contemporary, and ballroom. |
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| Description | We are a local dance studio dedicated to enriching lives through movement. We offer classes to children ages 2-18 and for adults. We have classes for dance enthusiasts and for serious dancers alike. We offer a family friendly conservative environment in music, costuming and gesture. We believe we will help dancers appreciate the artistry and discipline of dance and help to give them identity and self esteem. |
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| Class Fee Range | $42 a month | |
Other Dance Studios in and around Grand Rapids offering dance:
- 61SyxTeknique Street Dance Academy
- Academy of Dancer Arts, Inc
- Arts in Motion (Special needs)
- Body Language Dance Company
- Creative Arts Repertoire Ensemble
- Dance Dimensions
- Dorr Dance Academy
- Expressions Dance
- The Hearts in Motion Dance Project
- Hearts In Step Christian Dance Academy
- Integrity School of Dance Arts
- Kathy’s Dance Company
- The Moving Company
- Rythm Fitness Studio
- School of Grand Rapids Ballet
- Sing Song Yoga for Kids
- Studio Dance
- Turning Pointe School of Dance
- West Michigan Youth Ballet
Also, many Community Education or Parks and Rec Departments offer Dance Classes:
- Grandville Community Education
- Kentwood Recreation Dept
- Forest Hills Community Enrichment
- Lowell Community Education
- Wyoming Parks and Recreation
- East GR Parks & Rec
- Caledonia Learning Center
- Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation
- YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
- Rockford Community Education
- Byron Township Parks and Recreation
Where will your family be taking dance this year?
Hearts in Motion Dance Project!!
Moving Company in East GR is fabulous
Expressions Dance Academy, they are great!