From ballet to hip hop, acrobatics and pom-pon, there’s a class for every kid who dances through the halls and can’t resist the music. From tots to teenagers, here are our favorite places for those happy feet to let loose!

 

American Dance Academy (Commerce)
Since 1978, the American Dance Academy has proudly served the tri-county area. The Academy offers a complete curriculum of courses ranging from pre-school through pre-professional dance. Our primary interest is to offer specialized training in the traditional as well as contemporary performing arts.
Classes: Ages 3 and up

• Ballet
• Pointe
• Jazz
• Tap
• Hip Hop
• Irish Step Dance
• Musical Theatre
• Pom-Pon
• Acro

Address: 3132 Martin Road, Commerce Twp., MI 48390
Phone: 248.668.9836

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Borgo Sisters School of Dance (Royal Oak)
At Borgo Sisters School of Dance the season runs from September to May and has two semesters. Dancers also participate in “Broadway Week” and “Friends Week”. These specialty weeks introduce students to new styles of music, dance and exercise in addition to their planned lessons.
Classes: Ages 2.5 and up

• Ballet
• Tap
• Modern
• Hip-Hop
• Combination
• Competition
• Lyrical
• Acrobatics

Address: 224 N. Washington Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: 248.547.2877

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Central City Dance (Canton)
Husband and wife team, Tim and Tamara Smola, welcome you to Central City Dance Center, Canton’s fastest growing dance center. We have a reputation for being “A Leap Above The Rest” when it comes to offering the community a dance studio that is affordable, qualified, convenient, and most of all fun.
Classes: Ages 3 and up

• Ballet
• Tap
• Hip Hop (including an all boy class)
• Lyrical
• Jazz

Address: 6700 N. Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48187
Phone: 734.459.0400

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Dancing Center Stage (Northville)
Dancing Center Stage is dedicated to teaching the art of dance for the purpose of physical and emotional and mental development, self-esteem and confidence building and the sheer joy of movement to music. It offers many opportunities to share our joy of dance through competitive teams, seasonal tours, special events and our annual recitals.
Classes: Ages 3 and up

• Ballet
• Pointe
• Contemporary/Lyrical
• Tap
• Hip Hop
• Jazz
• Dance Acro

Address: 43334 West Seven Mile Rd Ste 250, Northville, MI 48167
Phone: 248.380.1666

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Dancing Feats (Farmington)
Dancing Feats is committed to helping each student reach their goals by offering guidance and training. Faculty members are lifelong learners who continue to educate themselves through certification programs, teacher-training schools, conferences, classes, and other learning opportunities.
Classes: Ages 2 and up

• Ballet
• Tap
• Jazz
• Lyrical
• Combination
• Pom Pon
• Modern
• Acro Dance
• Hoop Dancing

Address: 34769 Grand River, Farmington, MI 48335
Phone: 248.473.8609

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Dance Place (Waterford)
The Dance Place is committed to quality education while allowing our dancers to experience the joy of dance without pressure. It is the balance of this education and nurturing atmosphere that separates us from all others.
Classes: Ages 3 and up

• Ballet
• Pointe
• Technique
• Tap
• Jazz
• Hip-Hop

Address: 7544 Highland Rd, Waterford, Mi 48327
Phone: 248.666-9929

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Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy (Detroit)
Detroit-Windsor Dance Academy (DWDA), a 501© (3) non-profit corporation that has over 30 seasons of providing multi-level training in excellence through dance for the Detroit-Windsor International community. Dancing throughout the world, this multi-talented and spirit-driven company and academy of dancer’s, has artistically, with skill, grace, strength, elegance and passion touched the hearts and souls of all generations.
Classes: Ages 2 and up

• Mommy/Daddy & Me
• Ballet
• Modern
• Tap
• Hip Hop
• Jazz/Funnk
• Liturgical
• Belly Dance

Address: New Center One Building 3031 W Grand Blvd, Suite 350, Detroit MI 48202
Phone: 313.872.7200

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Great Technique Dance Academy (Wyandotte)
For the past ten years, Great Technique Dance Academy of Wyandotte has been nurturing strong, confident, and technically proficient dancers. Our students gain valuable life skills such as focus, self-discipline, and self-esteem.
Classes: Ages 3 and up

• Ballet
• Pointe
• Tap
• Modern
• Jazz/Hip-Hop

Address: 1412 Eureka Road, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
Phone: 734.283.2623

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Knapp School of Dance (Macomb County)
The Knapp School of Dance has been in business for over 30 years. We take great pride in our dance students and offer many different classes suited for their age and abilities.
Classes: Ages 2.5 years and up

• Ballet
• Competition
• Contemporary
• Jazz
• Hip-Hop
• Lyrical
• Tap

Address: 32825 Hayes Rd. – Northpointe Plaza – Warren, Michigan 48088
Phone: 586-296-4822

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Lil Dumplins (Detroit)
Lil Dumplins explores the arts through play by providing classes in dance, music and visual art for children. All of our classes are designed to be PLAY-BASED, FUN and tailored to the developmental level of our lil dumplins!.
Classes: Ages 1.5 – 5 years

• Pre- Ballet
• Art & Movement

Address: N’namdi Movement Center at 66 East Forest, Detroit MI 48201
Phone: 313.649.5213

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Living Arts (Detroit)
Living Arts is a nonprofit organization serving Detroit youth and families through school and community-based arts education initiatives. Living Arts is a far-reaching multi-dimensional arts and education organization, consisting of our award winning Southwest Dance program and El Arte, our arts-infused education curriculum.

Classes: Ages 3-18

• Ballet
• Jazz
• Tap
• Hip Hop
• Contemporary
• Dance Collage

Address: Ford Resource and Engagement Center – 2826 Bagley Ave, Detroit, MI, 48216
Phone: 313.384.2902

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MACK AVENUE DANCE CENTER (Grosse Pointe)
Grosse Pointe’s Premiere Dance and Performing Arts School believes dance education is valuable. Research has shown the physical, social, emotional and cognitive benefits of dance education in young children . Many of its dancers have gone on to schools such as Julliard, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University and prestigious summer programs.
Classes: Ages 2.5 and up

• Ballet
• Pointe
• Tap
• Modern
• Hip-Hop
• Creative Movement
• Jazz

Address: 20945 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods 48236
Phone: 313.886.1365

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Motor City Dance Factory (Southfield)
Motor City Dance Factory will provide a quality artistic outlet which fosters healthy living and enhances discipline.
Classes: Ages 2.5 and up

• Ballet
• Jazz
• Tap
• Hip Hop (including an all boy class)
• Gymnastics
• Creative Movement
• Contemporary
• Jit

Address: 29429 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: 248.905.5678

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STARS Elite Training Center (Detroit)
Providing the most AFFORDABLE quality dance training programs in the Greater Detroit Area. Join the D.A.N.C.E. Family where S.T.A.R.S. are born! We train in Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acrobatics and tumbling.
Classes: Ages 2-17

• Ballet
• Tap
• Hip Hop
• Lyrical
• Contemporary
• Acrobatics
• Tumbling.

Address: 15400 Grand River 3rd floor, Detroit, MI 48227
Phone: 313.646.2937