The Ultimate Guide to Youth Dance Classes in Metro Detroit: Dance Lessons & Instruction

Drop Everything & Dance Studio, Inc.
Here at Drop Everything & Dance Studio, Inc., (D.E.D) we strive to provide a caring and positive atmosphere where children and adults want to learn dance, build confidence, create their dreams and most of all have fun! At the end of each D.E.D. dance season a performance of ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, pom and musical theatre is performed and all of our dancers shined with confidence.

Spotlight Dance Works
Spotlight Dance Works is in its 23rd season under the direction of Liz Schmidt and has earned itself a reputation as a studio committed to quality, originality in choreography, strong technique, performance and dancers who possess a greater understanding of movement. Our dancers have been awarded top honors and scholarships for dance to renowned universities including Juilliard and New York University, American Ballet Theater Intensives, Complexions Contemporary Ballet Intensives, scholarships to “Outstanding Dancer” programs in New York City and The Dance Awards, and awards to regional and national conventions and scholarships to other intensives in New York and LA lead by top choreographers and teachers.  We are thrilled to be an official National Honor Society of Dance Arts Chapter and to celebrate the artistic and academic achievements of our exceptional dance students.  You can find out more about NHSDA on our NHSDA tab on the menu.  In addition to NHSDA, we are officially an Acrobatic Arts Certified studio with 5 certified instructors! 

Encore The Dance Centre
Are you looking to give your child an experience that promotes creativity and friendships? We share your passion for developing your child’s unique gift and allowing their personality to shine through. Whether your child is a tiny tapper, happy hip hopper or a beautiful ballerina our energetic and experienced teachers will help them grow in a creative and caring environment. Your child will be smiling, laughing and creating friendships from the moment they enter the dance rooms. The Encore Experience; where children can be themselves and experience the pure joy that dance can offer.

Anchor Bay Dance Center
We have classes for toddlersAt Anchor Bay Dance Center, we strive to provide an inclusive and productive learning environment ​that encourages personal growth!  Our focus will always be our students.​, children, teens and adults in dance. Ballet * Pointe * Tap *  Jazz * Lyrical * Hip Hop * Musical Theater * Cheer * Level Up * Werk * Little Movers. Competitive and Recreational levels available.

Main Stage Dance
Founded in 1979, MSCA prides itself on offering quality dance instruction with certified instructors. All classes at MSCA  will use only age-appropriate movement, costumes and music. We feel that this is an integral aspect of teaching young dancers proper dance etiquette and the importance of respecting themselves, one another, instructors, parents and the studio space.  Movements in class, production choreography, and costumes are always tasteful and appropriate for the age group being taught. Main Stage is a safe, positive, and professional environment for students of all ages.  At Main Stage Center for the Arts our focus is on the ability of the individual student. Our goal is to help every dancer attain their highest potential as a dancer and as a person. Each child is important to us and receives the same attention, whether they are enrolled in one class or multiple classes per week.

The Dance Studio
The Dance Studio, Inc. helps dancers and musicians of all types, ages, and levels reach their fullest potential as performers. Based right in the heart of downtown Romeo, Michigan, we offer a full assortment of dance and music classes, both in a private and multi-student settings, in addition to wellness classes including Yoga, Zumba and Ballroom. Our goal at TDS is to show you how much fun you can have while learning to perform.  Whatever type of lesson you are taking, you will be learning technique, terminology and style in a very caring and creative atmosphere. Our staff works very hard to create a positive experience that both you and your parents will enjoy and be proud of, in whichever endeavor you prefer.

Broadway Dance Co
Broadway Dance Co was created for the dancer who loves to dance and wants to grow technically in his/her art form. Featuring a broad curriculum of dance styles and acrobatics for ages 2 through adult, BDC offers every student the opportunity to enjoy a well-rounded performing arts education.

Dance Expression Dance Studio
Address: 27421 Harper Ave, St. Clair Shores
Phone: 586-775-2351
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Ages: 18 months to adult
Curriculum Available: Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, as well as Competitive

Casali School of Dance
Our goal is to give every child the tools to discover all that dance has to offer. Every student is an important part of the Casali Dance Family. Our staff is dedicated and proud to help the dancers become the best version of themselves. Classes for ages 3-Adult. Afternoon, Evenings and Saturday Classes. Dance Combo, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Jumps and Turns. Holiday Dance Troupe, Competition Team.

The Turning Pointe School for the Performing Arts
The Turning Pointe has been providing dancers with award winning and expert dance instruction since 1980. We have had the privilege of sharing our dance home with over 5,000 dancers in the past 35 years. More than just a dance school, The Turning Pointe offers a well rounded curriculum covering all aspects of the performing arts. Our state of the art 9100 square foot facility is Metro Detroit’s east side premier center for dance, music, voice, and personal fitness. Our studio space houses 3 large dance rooms and one fitness room, all complete with sprung wood floors and stage flooring.

Rhythm N Jump Dance Academy
Believe to achieve! Our mission at Rhythm N Jump Dance Academy is to teach our students to believe in themselves in a motivating and positive environment. Through dance education, life lessons, goals and dreams can be achieved. Rhythm N Jump Dance Academy is built upon a true passion and love for the art of dance and children. We are committed to providing quality dance education in a positive and nurturing family environment, whether you choose to dance for recreation or at a competitive level. Our highly qualified staff helps our students to believe in themselves and to reach to achieve their goals and dreams through commitment, dedication, discipline, and teamwork. We provide classes from ages 2 1/2 through adult, and beginner level through advanced level in all areas of discipline; Tap, Jazz, Ballet/ Pointe, Lyrical/Contemporary, and Hip Hop. No matter what you are looking for Rhythm N Jump Dance Academy is the place to be!

Gotta Dance Studios
Gotta Dance has provided excellence in dance instruction to the community since 1989. Gotta Dance is proudly owned and operated by sisters Suzy Gianino and Sandy Vandermeer. Whether you’re pursuing dance at the recreational or competitive level, our studio offers an educational and enriching dance experience for everyone.

Dance Class
Dance Class employs 10 faculty members. All the teachers at Dance Class enjoy sharing their love of dance with students of all ages. They each bring their own experience and talents to the studio. Dance Class teaches students discipline, dedication, technique and the art of dance in a noncompetitive, family-like atmosphere.

The Movement Project
The Movement Project Dance Center offers three levels of training, including recreational, competitive company and all-star programs. Each level provides dancers with hands on, individual attention and a passion for dance. The training pushes dancers out of their comfort zone and turns them into confident, mature and self-expressing young artists. The Movement Project Dance Center provides unique, innovative and creative choreography within the three levels and focuses on the well-being of each dancer.

Premier Plus Dance and Theater Program – Troy, Clawson, Madison Heights
Do you have a little one at home that loves to dance? Have you thought about maybe signing them up for a dance class but don’t know what to expect? Look no further! Troy, Clawson and Madison Heights cities have been partnering with Premiere Plus, bringing quality dance education to the families of Oakland County. Premiere Plus is a family-owned business passed down from generation to generation since 1950.

Studio A Dance – Walled Lake, Birmingham
Studio A has long been known as “the happy place to dance.” With a primary goal of inspiring a love of dance, the professional teachers focus on technique, passion and team work resulting in highly self-motivated dancers. At Studio A, students learn that they belong to something bigger than themselves and that everyone on the team and every element of the dance is just as important as a solo. In this sense they learn to honor each other, the team and their art.  Studio A is both for the serious and recreational dancer. Recreational dance is equally as important as the competition program. . Every class is based on the unique talent of each of the students in the class and will be taught to challenge their ability. To keep it fresh and cutting edge, teachers continually participate in ongoing education and stimulating seminars. The first priority at Studio A is to create a fun, laid back experience offering something new and fresh.

Linda’s Dance Works
Our class choices are all age appropriate for the coordination levels of each age grouping. Any subject is a great choice. Base your decision on the interests and personality of the student as well as a convenient class time. For children ages 2-3, we recommend our Mommy & Me sessions class. It features dance and creative movement and is a great introduction to dance. We have accepted some students just under 3 years old in a traditional dance class. The child should be potty-trained, have good listening skills, and be able to follow directions.

Eisenhower Dance Detroit
The EDD Youth Ensemble pre-professional program at the School of EDD seeks to provide an enhanced experience for students interested in preparing for a dance career or simply to take their training to the next level. Grounded in the fundamentals of the Eisenhower pedagogy, EDDYE offers expanded opportunities for students to train more rigorously, engage with guest artists, learn from visiting choreographers, and perform more frequently.

Allegro Dance
Address: 6405 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Phone 248-808-7274
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Allegro Dance is a boutique style dance studio offering premier dance training to Bloomfield Hills and surrounding communities. Established in 2016, Allegro Dance offers both recreational and pre-professional divisions of classes in a supportive environment. Whether your child is a beginner just starting their dance journey, has aspirations of becoming a professional dancer, or is looking to add a new hobby to their weekly schedule, we believe every child deserves to be taught proper dance technique in an inclusive environment!

Borgo School of Dance
Our philosophy is what separates us from other dance studios. We strive for a non-competitive environment, where all students are made to feel welcome and achieve a sense of accomplishment. All of our choreography, classroom formats and music are planned using proven childhood development principles. Consideration is given with all of our classes to age appropriate costuming, subject content and language, as well as dance moves.

Dancing Feats
Dancing Feats is committed to providing quality dance classes to enhance the overall development of the dancer. We believe that dance training encourages people to develop confidence and a positive self-image as they increase awareness of their physical being. Along with improving coordination skills and developing muscular awareness, dance classes give students the freedom to express themselves through movement. We are committed to helping each student reach their goals by offering guidance and training. Our faculty members are lifelong learners who continue to educate themselves through certification programs, teacher-training schools, conferences, classes, and other learning opportunities.

Barbara Hatch School of Dance
(248) 476-7074
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At Barbara Hatch School of Dance (BHSOD), we are committed to providing an outstanding dance education and training program in a friendly, nurturing environment. We encourage an appreciation of the arts, love of music and movement, and foster a respectful team spirit. We can’t wait to welcome you to the BHSOD family!

DMX Dance Studio
The philosophy of DMX Dance Studio in Farmington, MI is to provide students of all ages with the skills to expand their vision of the world through dance for a lifetime. We provide quality dance instruction in an artistic and creative environment using the various forms of dance expression such as tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and gymnastics. Providing a positive environment where students are encouraged to strive for excellence to the very best of their own ability is our primary student goal.

The Institution of Dance Arts
At The Institution of Dance Arts (I.D.A.) we celebrate the art of dance while taking great care in providing a safe environment for our dancers’ bodies and minds.  We hope you join us for one of our upcoming seasons so we can share our love of dance with you and/or your dancer!

Tap Dance Detroit
Founded by former Radio City Rockette Denise Caston-Clark, Tap Dance Detroit + Performing Arts Center is a destination for dance, offering daily drop-in classes for all levels from beginners to professionals. We cultivate individuality and talent to the joy, hard work, focus and abandon of dance. We offer youth programs and exciting performance opportunities, including the TDD+PAC Company who also attends competitions, workshops and festivals in addition to their weekly classes.  Classes at Tap Dance Detroit are taught by seasoned professionals with decades of experience training successful dancers. Our faculty is fully committed to each individual’s development, training and enjoyment of the art form. The Caston-Clark Tap Dance Foundation is dedicated to preserving and advancing the art form of tap dance through education and performances.

Juliana’s Academy of Dance
At Juliana’s Academy of Dance, the mind, body, and spirit are all taken into consideration.  Offering dance classes for all ages and all skill levels in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and more! Come join our dance family. The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give. Dance competitions by nature turn performing into a sport and instructors into choreographers that coach. 

Studio Detroit Dance Center
Studio Detroit Dance Center is a multipurpose dance studio that offers a myriad of dance services to the Detroit community and its surrounding metro areas. SDDC serves dancers of all talent levels offering a reciprocal learning environment experience. New, inexperienced dancers are able to garner skills and tips from seasoned professionals. In return, the instructors are inspired by the aspirations, passion, and innovative approaches of new students. SDDC even offers its pre-teen and teen students a student-teaching opportunity if their skill level permits.

Karen’s School of Dance
KSD: where dancers come to train, grow, and explore their talents! Come experience the difference with a studio of knowledgeable instructors, passionate students, and a family atmosphere. We’ve been serving the community for over 30 years, working to instill proper technique, confidence, and creativity through the art of dance. Whether you’re looking for a recreational, competitive or pre-professional training program, come and see why our motto “DREAM, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE” works for us! Experience the difference in your dance education.

The 8th Count Dance Studio
The 8th Count Dance Studio offers a place where students can learn to dance, make new friends, have fun and feel safe and comfortable. Our instructors will strive to develop motivation, confidence and technical dance skills in our students. We challenge students to experience new, cutting-edge choreography, while appreciating the art of dance. The 8th Count welcomes a diversity of students and will maintain a professional, friendly and safe atmosphere.

L.A. Dance
L.A. Dance began with the mission to instill in its students self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-discipline. To provide quality instruction in the performing arts. To teach students not only how to set goals, but how to achieve them. To not only create strong performers, but strong individuals.

Juliana’s Academy of Dance
For over 40 years, Juliana’s has offered dance training for the body, mind and soul. Our motto… “Dance to Live. Live to Dance.” We offer a nurturing and caring environment for all students to work together for the greater good of the entire team. Recreational classes are available for the young, young at heart or those that wish to improve their dance abilities outside of the competitive environment. Recreational class registration typically occurs in the fall, but please reach out to us if you are looking to join a class. Elite & Select Competition Teams Audition Late Spring-Early Fall. The Elite Competition Team is designed for serious dancers who desire to pursue dance professionally whereas the Select Competition Team is intended for dancers who want to compete without the commitment of Elite.

LSO Dance Company
We offer dance training in Cecchetti, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, contemporary, lyrical, praise dance and acro for students ages 3 through 83.  LaShelle’s School of Dance is committed to making your dance experience educational and exciting.  Whether you’re an advanced dancer, have previous dance training or no dance experience at all, we offer classes at various skill levels from beginning through advanced.

Fearless Dance Academy
Fearless dance academy is a new studio in the metro detroit area. we offer quality technical training to our students so that they are prepared for college, companies, and just all-around longevity in their careers. Here at FDA, we want to create students who aren’t afraid, that are bold, that are FEARLESS. Our mission is to bring the arts back into our communities through the art of dance. we want to offer a full range of techniques necessary for each of the dance arts. But this doesn’t just stop at dance. The goal is for them to carry these values into their everyday lives. Dance is good preparation for life as a whole. It teaches you patience, hard work, team work, structure, integrity, strength and diligence.

Fresh Movement Dance
Fresh Movement Dance Center was est summer of 2015 servicing the Detroit metro area lead by owner/director Lynn Douglas. We offer a variety of dance for children potty trained to 18! We are fully staffed with professionally trained teachers in all areas (ballet,jazz,tap,hip hop). Our goal is to have a home outside of home  for the youth to call their own to come learn release and speak through dance! We are a family oriented company that has three different programs! Our programs are built to be able to fit each one of our dancers that comes our way!

Rochester School of Dance
Whether you are the parent looking for a special activity for your child, the serious student in pursuit of a professional career or the adult seeking an enjoyable way to shape up and relieve stress, we have a class for you! From Ballet to Broadway, our dancers can be seen dancing with the New York City Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Miami City Ballet, and Ballet West. In addition, many students have appeared on national television and in Broadway Productions. Each year many who opt to continue their education have received full scholarships to major universities.  We are proud of our dancers’ accomplishments and would like to share our roster of success stories with you. Our reputation precedes us. Rochester School of Dance is proud to be partnered with Oxford Virtual Academy (OVA). 

2nd Street Studio
At 2nd Street Studio of Dance we focus on technique, performance, and fun in a family friendly environment! We provide high quality dance training and performance opportunities for toddlers through adults of all experience levels! 2nd Street Studio is completely non-competitive, which means that we do not participate in any dance competitions. Here at 2nd Street Studio we believe dance can be for everyone whether you want to be a professional, just want to have fun, or simply enjoy watching the show!

Pointe Academy Dance Center
Start your child’s dance training the right way at The Pointe Academy Dance Center! The Pointe Academy provides dancers with strong technical training in a positive, family oriented, & uplifting environment. Your child will not only receive excellent developmentally appropriate dance training but they will also gain a second family.
A nurturing, positive, family oriented and all inclusive welcoming environment is most important at the PADC! Come dance with us and join our Pointe Family! Dance Training at The Pointe Academy Dance Center enhances life, lifting the student above one’s self, creating a healthy mind and body.  We believe in a positive, family oriented and professional approach to dance training for students of all ages and skill levels.  Our instructors provide an atmosphere in which both teachers and students are treated equally with dignity & respect.

Deborah’s Stage Door Center for the Performing Arts
Deborah’s Stage Door trains pre-schoolers through adults in dance, voice, piano, guitar, acting, musical theatre, gymnastics/tumbling and cheerleading! Whether recreational or serious study, all students are welcome to learn in a healthy and exciting atmosphere.
248-852-8133
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Rose Marie Floyd Studio of Dance
The goal of the school is to teach a strong foundation of technique, quality, musicality, artistry with a joy for dance.
Theresa Marie Butkovich, Artistic Director

American Dance Academy
At American Dance Academy, all students receive personal placement into classes based upon age and general level of ability.  This is determined by progress in dance technique rather than grade level in school.  All class placements are tentative and subject  to change during September – our “placement month.”  This allows  instructors adequate time to assess the student’s abilities and potential to ensure that each child is enrolled in the class best suited for his/her needs.

Legacy Dance Studio
Our classes are taught by dedicated and experienced dance educators. Using proven teaching strategies, they make sure that every student finds a path to success.   As we begin our 10th year of operation, we will take every precaution and safety measure to ensure that your child is learning in a safe environment.  We believe in teaching students by sharing our individual enthusiasm for dance, dedication to the arts, and our sheer determination to succeed.  Our staff is compiled of  an eclectic collaboration of artists who have professional experience in every aspect of the performing arts and in all genres.

Impulse Dance Academy
We are creators. We are unique. We are unordinary…We are Impulse Dance Academy! We build strong, confident dancers and turn their passion and love for dance into “live for dance”. We offer dance instruction for all ages and skill levels from ages 3 – Adult.  Whether ballerina or b-boy, we’ll find the perfect class for you! Feel free to explore our site and learn more about our academy program and classes today!

Motor City Dance Factory
Dancers on your mark…get set….check your email to sign up! Responsibility, Healthy Living, Community! These are all a part of MCDF’s Core Values, Mission, and Vision.

Next Step Broadway
Next Step Broadway’s mission is to provide an environment where all ages and levels can experience the joy of expression through dancing, singing, acting & much more. Instructors will introduce knowledge of technical, musical, creative, and performance skills, and will develop these skills for all levels. This developmental program builds confidence, self-esteem and coordination to create a well-rounded whole artist. We feel that by instilling these crafts in a positive, joyful way students will make it a part of their lives creating connection with the whole self – mind, body, and soul.

Next Level Dance
If you’re looking for a new dance studio to call home or somewhere to grow your little one’s love for dance, we have a spot for you. We believe dance builds respectful, supportive kids who work hard, strive to reach goals, and commit to doing their best. Our educated instructors are passionate about inspiring confidence in every dancer, safely pushing them to aim higher and pursue their dreams. We know that dance training is so much more than just learning to dance, it’s life training too. And so, our goal is to create not just exceptional dancers, but exceptional people. If you’re looking for a tribe of positive people who are constantly striving to help your child push beyond their limits and achieve anything they set their mind to, enroll today. We look forward to seeing you and your child at the studio

Juliart Dance Studio
Address: 83 E. Long Lake Rd., Troy, MI 48085
Phone: 248-828-7841
Website Link: www.juliartdance.com
At Juliart we are proud to offer several different training programs to suit your dancer’s interest level and goals. Within all of our programs, we keep class sizes small in an effort to provide focused, individualized attention to each dancer.

The Dance Place
The Dance Place Ltd., is a progressive dance school located in Waterford, MI with extensive Recreational and Accelerated Programs to choose from. We teach all styles of dance in a safe, state-of-the art facility, while educating all ages in an age-appropriate atmosphere. The DP instructors are experienced, inspiring professionals with backgrounds in dance education and performance.  Your tuition works FOR your child when (like many of our students) they receive Partial & FULL college scholarships in dance!  Come check us out! …. we are organized, professional, sometimes loud, & ALWAYS FUN.

Gayle’s Dance Phase
We offer Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Tumbling, Hip Hop, Pointe, and Lyrical for 2.5 to 18 years of age through online or in person instruction. These classes perform in our recital at the end of each year.  Our recreational program not only develops the students dance skills; but their work ethic, coordination, confidence, and more. This is a great stepping stone to learning the skills to become a competition dancer if that is your students goal! We also have many students who stay in the recreational level their whole time at Gayle’s and continue to grow with every class. It truly is a good fit no matter your future plans regarding dance!

Kelley’s Dance Craze
Kelley’s Dance Craze offers a fun, yet appropriately challenging dance program that will motivate students to learn and enjoy what dance is all about.  Our success-oriented classes will meet the diverse needs of each student by providing a safe, creative and positive atmosphere.  KDC  dancers will develop their self-confidence and love of dance from the most qualified and professional instructors. KDC’s number one goal is to create a second home for our dancers- a place they will feel loved, encouraged, and accepted.

Central City Dance, Acro & Fitness Center

Our Family welcomes you to Central City Dance, Canton’s #1 leading Dance, Acro and Fitness Center. Central City Dance is “A Leap Above the Rest” when it comes to offering a dance studio that is affordable, qualified, convenient and most of all fun!  The secret to our success lies within our warm family atmosphere, exciting studio spirit, and our supportive studio culture. Our #1 goal is to provide outstanding customer service and quality training while remaining leaders in dance education.  We promote self-esteem, integrity, discipline, confidence, and team spirit, understanding that success lies in not always being the best but in doing your best. 

Reigning Motion Dance Company
The instructors are very professional & extremely knowledgeable about techniques & types of dance. They offer an array of dance types ranging from ballet, jazz, & tap to breakdance, acro(batics), & hip-hop. Reigning Motion dance company is involved with the Acro dance teachers association to teach safe & proper ACRO techniques. There are classes for the different age ranges and skills. There are music & movement classes for the littles aged people 1-4.

Michigan Dance Alliance
Dance studio in Canton, MI offering classes in Ballet, Technique, Lyrical, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Acrobatics, Contemporary, and Modern for toddlers to pre-professionals. Our Instructors have B.F.A’s in Dance Performance and/or 10+ years of teaching experience. Join knowing your student is getting a qualified education at an affordable price!

Joanne’s Dance Extension
At Joanne’s Dance Extension; we stick to our traditional teaching methods. We are known for our age appropriate music, costuming, and choreography. We also make sure to have family-based activities for our dancers. We can be “hip, chic, and trendy” if needed, but we won’t compromise giving our students what they need to be learning for their age and length of study. With a philosophy that respects the individuality of each student, your children will flourish. We are passionate about providing instruction that is rooted in kinesiology, taking care to ensure the safety of our dancers’ bodies long-term. We will never push a student to perform risky tricks or movements that could cause damage to their joints or muscles, and strive to provide instruction that improves each dancers’ strength and flexibility while prioritizing safe dance movement habits. 

Dearborn Dance Academy
Our experienced teaching staff has a mission of developing technical skills, self-discipline, confidence and poise, through dance. Realizing this mission has been possible because of parents who teach their children the value of long term commitment and dedication to doing one thing very well. By keeping their children focused on excelling in an activity like dance, we help them develop character and prepare them for success in all areas of life. 

Body Rhythm Dance Theatre
Our mission is to encourage and promote the growth of dance for children and adults in the Detroit metropolitan communities. Bringing together a unique group of dancers, BRDT desires to communicate to our audiences the beauty that can be found in our differences through the artistry of movement. 

3D Dance Academy
Dancing Divas & Divos Dance Academy is a 501c3 nonprofit arts organization/dance academy designed to instill fun, energetic and motivating training through the discipline of dance. The Dance School was created to cater to the Michigan’s community by providing quality affordable dance training geared towards the interest of today’s youth and adults.

The Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy (DWDA)
Classes ages 2-7 are based on age-appropriate learning. Students develop listening skills, motor skills, rhythm, group dynamics, cognitive skills/choreography/memory skills, following directions, etc. The Intermediate class is designed for dancers who have a good dance foundation and are ready for more technical, choreographical, and artistic challenges. Many dancers in intermediate are moving towards the pre-professional level. The advanced dance levels are geared for serious dancers who are focused on continued dance training to hone and develop skills. These dancers have mastered skill, vocabulary and artistry.

Detroit Dance Center
At Detroit Dance Center, we provide quality dance education to students of all ages and levels. We are committed to providing stellar dance training in the city of Detroit. ​DDC’s primary focus is the overall experience and individual growth of the student. Our goal is to teach proper technique in level-based classes, progress our preschoolers while enjoying the excitement of movement, offer a place for all dancers to build team love, and give students a place to belong.  We strive to celebrate dance through performance and offer competitive opportunities to those who are interested. We would love to have you and your dancer(s) as part of our growing community.  If your star wants to be that triple threat performer or just wants to try something new, we are the studio for you!

Living Arts Detroit
Living Arts ignites creativity in the lives of Detroit youth through the performing, visual, and media arts.  We envision a future in which all youth have access to engaging, high-quality arts experiences, so that they can lead with confidence and empathy, drawing strength from their cultures and communities. Directed by youth voice, we honor the self-determination of young people of all ages and commit to the creation of meaningful exchange based on developmentally appropriate practice. In community with one another, we remain responsive to the visions that families, organizations, funders, and individuals bring to the work. We commit to co-creation with one another as we grow. Knowing that artists are uniquely positioned to develop young people and push challenging boundaries, we demand inquiry around the role of the arts as it intersects with education and community. We commit to the professional development and advancement of the teaching artist profession.

Motor City Dance Factory
Motor City Dance Factory opened in August 2001 on James Couzens and Outer Drive in Detroit, Michigan. From the beginning, Motor City Dance Factory pledged to bring quality dance education to Detroit and surrounding areas…. and that is what we are still doing to this day. 

Stars Elite Training Center
Providing the most AFFORDABLE quality dance training programs in the Greater Detroit & Lansing Areas. Join the D.A.N.C.E. Family where S.T.A.R.S. are born! D.A.N.C.E. (Developing And Nurturing Community Empowerment – est. 2007) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to impacting the lives of youth, their families, and their communities through the performing arts. Our goal is to provide affordable high quality arts training to youth ages 3-18 from all socioeconomic groups without financial barriers. At D.A.N.C.E., we believe in training the whole individual; all of our participants, who are referred to as S.T.A.R.S. (Students Taking Active Roles in Society) are held to a high standard in a fun, family like environment. Our Dance Training Programs provide our S.T.A.R.S. with rigorous, quality training in multiple styles of dance, including: ballet, jazz, acrobatics, tap, hip hop, modern, and more.

Sherry’s Academy of Dance
Sherry’s is a proud leader in dance education. From beginner to advanced, we have a specialized program for you. Classes are fun and with a wide variety of techniques to choose from, you are sure to excel!  Don’t miss out, sign up today! Spaces are still available! 

Kercheval Dance
Dancers can start at age 2! Located in the village of Grosse Pointe, Kercheval Dance is near Grocery Stores, Shops, and Restaurants. Check out a day that works for your dancer!

Mack Avenue Dance Center

Grosse Pointe’s Premiere Dance and Performing Arts School We believe dance education is valuable. Research has shown the physical, social, emotional and cognitive benefits of dance education in young children. In addition, our students learn that dance brings rewards far beyond a trophy—we have seen our dancers develop a passion for and commitment to the arts throughout their higher education and beyond. Many of our dancers have gone on to schools such as Julliard, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University. Aside from Early Dance Division Classes for ages 2-5 most of these classes have Levels 1-3 Students are placed in levels at MADC director’s discretion. We are committed to keeping class sizes manageable so that each student is given the individual attention they need to succeed. If a class is full, you may choose to be added to the waitlist or consider enrolling at a different time or different day. If you need suggestions, call or email the studio..

Center Stage Dance Co.
Quality dance instruction at our Northville, Michigan, studio in ballet, pointe, contemporary, tap, jazz and hip hop and more. New to Dance? Choose from our Traditional Dance Classes or our more intense Dance Training Program for students of all ages.

Dance Beat
Dance BEAT  is known for its positive environment, exceptional faculty and quality performing arts training. With a broad range of classes and opportunities for children, teens, and adults Dance BEAT able to meet the need of our students to provide a complete education in Performing Arts.  At Dance BEAT we stay committed to challenging our student artists to reach their full potential.

Synergy Dance Academy
Our mission at Synergy Dance Academy and Performing Arts Studio is to provide students of all levels more than just classes, but a unique experience in which the student can grow both mentally and physically as a performer. We look to provide our students with not only classes, but performance and other opportunities that will provide them with the tools they need to become stronger and more confident. Finally, we look to give all of our students the proper environment to learn with smaller class sizes, more personalized, one-on-one, attention to the students, and professional instruction that is very affordable.  The student, the learning experience, and education will always be the first priority to us… Passion , Focus, Dedication….Success!

Dance Specialties
Founded in 1983. Miss Anita, the director of the studio, has had the studio open for 38 years! She loves dancing and teaching which is why she opened her own studio and continues to teach.

Eclipse Dance Collective
At Eclipse Dance Collective our missionis to provide a diverse dance curriculum for students of all ages in a safe and comfortable environment. cour classes will instill strong technique while encouraging artistic freedcom and self expression. By emphacizing our passiong for creativity, self-love, and mental and physical health, we believe students will be empowered to reach their highest potential as dancers and individuals.

Dance Nation
Dance Nation’s mission is to create a love of dance in EVERY student who walks through our doors.  Our goal is to develop each dancer’s fullest potential by providing the highest caliber of dance instruction in a safe and
family-oriented environment.