Kids Dance Classes in Northwest Michigan
Updated: Feb 7
Taking dance classes has multiple benefits for kids! They improve coordination and flexibility, and help build self-confidence, creativity and teamwork. Dancing is also such a fun way for kids to express themselves and develop a love of the arts!
Browse our guide below to find the best dance class for your littles!
Alden Dance Academy (Alden)
Creative movement, pre-ballet, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and pointe classes for ages 2 and up.
Classes
Creative Movement (2-4)
Pre-Ballet (5-7)
Ballet
Jazz
Tap
Contemporary
Pointe
Fee:
1 class per week - $35 per month
2 classes per week - $45 per month
3 classes per week - $70 per month
Pricing structure is per student.
Pointe and Contemporary are a separate payment of $35 each and not included in the above pricing structure.
One-time $20 registration fee for new students. 25% discount if you register before August 22.
Address: 11975 SE Torch Lake Drive
Phone: 231-342-2112
Email: aldendanceacademy@gmail.com
Website: https://www.aldendanceacademy.com/
Ballet Academy Michigan (Arcadia)
One of four Royal Academy of Dance-certified schools in Michigan, the Ballet Academy is a serious and supportive training environment for young dancers to develop and grow.
Classes
Pre-Primary (5-7)
Primary (6-8)
Beginning Ballet (8+)
Advanced Beginner Ballet
Pre-Intermediate Ballet
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Fee:
Monthly Tuition (based on 4 weeks)
Beginning Ballet: $44
Continuing Ballet: $60 (once/week) or $120 (twice/week)
Drop-In Classes: $16
Address: 3586 Glovers Lake Rd
Phone: 231-882-9314
Email: larsonrad@gmail.com
Website: https://balletacademymichigan.com/
Beautiful Feet Dance Studio (Harbor Springs)
Beautiful Feet Dance Studio offers ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, acrobatics, tumbling, musical theater, contemporary, and lyrical dance classes to students ages 1 - adult.
Classes
Mommy and Me (Ages 1-2)
Lovable Littles (Ages 2-3)
Kinder Kids (Ages 4-5)
Magnificent Minis (Ages 6-7)
Joyful Juniors (Ages 8-9)
Terrific Teens (Ages 10-13)
Shining Seniors (Ages 14-18)
Fee:
Monthly tuition is based on the total number of hours a student dances each week.
30 min. | $50/ month
45 min. | $60/ month
1 hr. | $65/ month
1.25 hr. | $70/ month
1.5 hr. | $80/ month
1.75 hr. | $100/ month
2 hr. | $110/ month
2.25 hr. | $120/ month
2.5 hr. | $140/ month
2.75 hr. | $160/ month
3 hr. | $180/ month
3.25 hr. | $200/ month
3.5 hr. | $210/ month
3.75 hr. | $215/ month
4+ hr. (unlimited) | $220/ month
Address: 611 Woodview Dr
Phone: 231-487-2711
Charlevoix Circle of Arts (Charlevoix)
Community art center with year-round exhibits and a gift shop featuring items made by local artists, as well as art classes, dance instruction, yoga, special events, and other programs for both children and adults.
Classes
Creative Movement (Ages 2-4)
Tiny Tap (Ages 4-6)
Tap 1 (Ages 7-11)
Tap 2 (Ages 11-14 and Advanced)
Intro to Ballet (Ages 4-6)
Lyrical Ballet 1 (Ages 7-11)
Lyrical Ballet 2 (Ages 12-16)
Musical Theatre (Sessions for ages 6-8 and 9-12)
Fee:
Fees range by class, click links to classes above for fee information.
Address: 109 Clinton Street
Phone: 231-547-3554
Email: info@charlevoixcircle.org
Website: https://www.charlevoixcircle.org/
Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet (Petoskey)
The CTAC School of Ballet trains young people in Northern Michigan for careers as professional dancers and artists. The School of Ballet offers professional training in ballet and alternative dance techniques and concepts.
Classes
Beginning Ballet
Beginning/Intermediate Ballet
Fee:
NA
Address: 461 E Mitchell Street
Phone: 231-347-4337
Email: boxoffice@crookedtree.org
Website: https://www.crookedtree.org/ballet
Dance Arts Academy (Traverse City)
Dance Arts Academy has been training dancers since 1996. They offer a healthy, positive, and supportive atmosphere for our student’s development of a strong work ethic, grace, poise, and physical and emotional well being.
Classes
Pre-School
Dance With Me (Ages 18-36 Months)
Let's Dance (Ages 2-3)
Creative Dance (Ages 3-4)
Pre-K (Ages 4-5)
Pre-Ballet
Ballet One (Ages 5-7)
Ballet Elements (Ages 6-8)
Ballet
Children’s Continuing (Age 7-10)
Mini Fusion Co (Age 8-10)
Children’s Intermediate (Age 9-12)
Junior Fusion Co (Age 10-13)
Preteen (Age 10+)
Children’s Advanced (Age 10+)
Teen Ballet (Age 12+)
Senior Fusion Co (Age 14+)
ITP 1-2 (Age 8-11)
ITP 3-4 (Age 9-12) Prepointe
ITP 5-8 (Age 11+) Pointe
ITP 10-13 (Age 14+) Pointe
Cecchetti Ballet Grades I-V (Age 9+)
Tap
Tiny Tap (Age 3-4)
Pre-K Tap (Age 4-5)
Tap One (Age 5-7)
Tap Elements (Age 6-8)
Continuing Tap (Age 7-10)
Intermediate Tap (Age 9-12)
ITP 1-2 Intermediate Tap (Age 9-11)
Preteen/Teen Intermediate (Age 10+)
High School Tap (Age 12+)
Jazz
Pre-K Jazz (Age 4-5)
Jazz One (Age 5-7)
Jazz Elements (Age 6-8)
Continuing Jazz
Intermediate Jazz
Advanced Jazz
Preteen/Teen
Hip Hop
Children’s (Age 5-8)
Children’s (Age 7-10)
Children’s (Age 10-13)
Preteen/Teen
Contemporary/Lyrical/Fusion
Children (Ages 6-10)
Preteen (Age 10-13)
Teen (Age 12 & Up)Musical Theater
Celtic
Soft Shoe (Age 7+)
Soft & Hard Shoes (Age 10+)
Fee:
NA
Address: 1015 S. Garfield Avenue
Phone: 231-941-4244
Email: info@danceartstraverse.com
Website: https://danceartstraverse.com/
Design Dance Studio (Traverse City)
Dance exploration, ballet, jazz and lyrical classes for kids 3 and up.
Classes
Rose Classes (Ages 3-4)
Tulip Classes (Ages 4-6)
Daisy Classes (Ages 6-8)
Preteen/Teen Program (Ages 9+)
Fee:
1/2 hour class for Winter/Spring Semester, no registration fee and including Recital Costume: $250.00
1 hour class for Spring Semester, no registration fee: $280.00
Address: 1764 S Garfield Ave
Phone: 231-252-4403
Fitch Dance Company (Kalkaska)
Ballet, Tap, Celtic, Hip Hop, Pointe, Lyrical, Jazz, and Pre-School Classes for kids beginning at 2 years old.
Classes
Ages 2-3
Preschool 1
Ages 3-4
Preschool 2
Ages 5-6
Ballet/Tap Y2
Hip Hop/Jazz
Ages 7-8
Intro to Lyrical Y3
Hip Hop/Jazz Y3
Ballet/Tab Y3
Ages 9-10
Ballet 2
Jazz 2
Tap 2
Lyrical 2
Hip Hop 2
Ages 9-12
Celtic 2&3
Ages 11-12
Tap 3
Hip Hop 3
Intro to Pointe
Lyrical 3
Jazz 3
Ballet 3
Ages 13+
Tap 4
Celtic 4
Jazz 4
Hip Hop 4
Pointe
Ballet 4
Lyrical 4
Fee:
Number of Classes
1: $50 (Monthly) or $405 (Annually)
2: $85 (Monthly) or $689 (Annually)
3: $115 (Monthly) or $932 (Annually)
4: $145 (Monthly) or $1,175 (Annually)
5: $160 (Monthly) or $1,296 (Annually)
6: $175 (Monthly) or $1,418 (Annually)
7: $190 (Monthly) or $1,539 (Annually)
CS&F: Add $5/month each
90 Minute: Additional $8/month (Monthly) or Additional $4/month (Annually)
Address: 224 S Walnut Street
Phone: 231-886-0459
Email: fsdancekalkaska@gmail.com
Website: https://www.fitchdancecompany.com/
Great Lakes Dance Academy (Petoskey)
Dance studio in Petoskey for students of all levels.
Classes
Creative Movement (Ages 3-4)
Kinderdance (Ages 4-5)
Dance Intro (1st - 2nd Grade)
Primary (2nd - 4th Grade)
Rising Stars (4th - 6th Grade)
Intermediate (6th - 8th Grade)
Advanced (8th Grade - 12th Grade)
Fee:
30 minute class: $125
45 minute class: $140
60 minute class: $150
Class bundles are available
Address: 101 Greenwood Road
Phone: 231-881-9077
Email: gldacademy@gmail.com
Kingsley Dance Company (Kingsley)
Lyrical, jazz, ballet, contemporary, tumbling and hip hop dance classes for kids.
Classes
Ages 3-5
Ballet/Tap Combo
Ages 6-9
Jazz
Contemporary/Lyrical
Hip Hop
Ages 6-11
Ballet
Ages 10+
Contemporary/Lyrical
Hip Hop
Jazz
Fee:
Group Classes (1 class per week): $60/month
Solo Classes (1 class per week) $85/month
Address: 120 S Brownson Ave
Phone: 231-492-0990
Email: melissa@kingsleydanceco.com
Website: https://kingsleydanceco.com/
Landing Dance Academy (Cadillac)
The Landing Dance Academy offers classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, Irish and Ballroom in downtown Cadillac.
Classes
Dance with Me (Ages 2+)
Creative Movement (Ages 3+)
Kinderdance (Ages 4+)
Combo and Pop-Hop (Ages 5-7)
Tumble Tikes (Ages 4-6)
Acro 1 /2/3 (Ages 7+)
Fee:
30 Minute Class--$38/month
45 Minute Class--$44/month
60 Minute Class--$50/month
75 Minute Class--$62/month
90 Minute Class--$68/month
Address: 114 S. Mitchell Street
Phone: 231-468-2999
Email: landingdance@gmail.com
Website: http://www.landingdance.com/
Northern Lights Irish Dance and Ballet Academy (Cadillac)
A dance academy located in Cadillac, committed to bringing traditional and quality dance training to students.
Classes
Tiny Tots (Ages 2-3)
Creative Movement (Ages 3-4)
Pre-Ballet (Ages 5-6)
P-K Irish Dance (Ages 5-6)
Beginning Irish Dance (Ages 6+)
Classical Ballet (Ages 6+)
Contemporary (Ages 6+)
Pre-Pointe and Pointe (Ages 6+)
Worship (Ages 6+)
Fee:
30 min. Class – $28 per month ($7 per class)
45 min. Class – $32 per month ($8 per class)
1 hr. Class – $40 per month ($10 per class)
1.5 hr. Class – $48 per month ($12 per class)
Private lessons (1 hr.) = $ 40.00 per lesson
Address: 601 Chestnut St.
Phone: 231-920-2322
Email: dance.nlida@gmail.com
Website: https://vbs20.com/Irish/
The Conservatory of Dance (Manistee)
Classes in ballet, jazz, tap, celtic, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, acrobatics, contortion and musical theatre for ages 3 and up.
Classes
Creative Movement
Age: 3
Fee: $76
Kinderdance
Age 4
Fee:
Tumbling: $76
Tap/Ballet Combo: $84
Dance Intro
Age: Kindergarten - 1st Grade
Fee:
Ballet: $76
Acro: $84
Jazz: $76
Tap: $76
Primary
Age: 2nd - 4th Grade
Fee:
Lyrical: $84
Progressing Ballet Technique: $84
Musical Theatre: $84
Jazz A: $84
Jazz B: $84
Contortion: $94
Acro Select: $94
Acro Grand: $94
Tap: $84
Celtic: $84
Ballet: $94
Hip Hop: $84
Intermediate
Age: 5th - 8th Grade
Fee:
Lyrical: $94
Progressing Ballet Technique: $84
Musical Theatre: $94
Jazz:: $84
Contortion: $94
Acro Elite: $94
Acro Premium: $94
Celtic: $76
Ballet: $102
Hip Hop: $94
Tap: $94
Contemporary: $94
Advanced
Age: 9th - 12th Grade
Fee:
Celtic: $76
Contemporary: $94
Ballet: $102
Tap: $94
Jazz: $94
Contortion: $94
Acro Elite: $94
Pointe Conditioning: FREE
Musical Theatre: $84
Progressing Ballet Technique: $84
Lyrical: $94
Hip Hop: $94
Acro
Ages 7+
Fee:
Select: $94
Grand/Premium: $94
Elite: $94
Address: 321 Oak Grove Street
Phone: 231-723-8090
The Studio TC (Traverse City)
The Studio offers Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Tumbling, Combination Classes, Technique Classes and Performance/Competitive dance teams. Each class presents opportunities for students to experience elite dance education, as well as provide opportunities to enhance artistic, intellectual and creative growth.
Classes
Click here for the class schedule.
Ages 2-3
Creative Movement
Creative Movement Acro
Ages 3-5
Pre-Ballet
Pre-Hip Hop
Pre-Jazz
Pre-Acro
Ages 6-9
Mini Ballet
Mini Hip Hop
Mini Jazz
Mini Acro
Ages 9-12
Acro
Hip Hop
Jazz/Lyrical
Ballet/Jazz Combo
Ages 13-18
Hip Hop
Jazz/Lyrical
All Ages (3-18)
Acro
Tuition: Click here for monthly tuition structure
Address: 2506 Crossing Circle Suite D
Phone: 231-649-0494
Email: tc.thestudio@gmail.com
Website: https://www.thestudiotc.com/
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