Listed: Where to Find Dance Studios & Dance Classes for Kids in SWMI

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Searching for Dance Classes for Your Family?

One of my favorite memories of my kids as toddlers is how early they started dancing.

On those little wobbly legs where they tumble time and time again, you see a tiny bounce in their step, a wave of their arms, and a nodding of their heads to the beat.

Dance is a powerful art that can begin early in a child’s life as a favorite extracurricular activity.

For many, their interest continues as they get older and want to enroll in formal dance classes to convert those early wobbles into graceful movements.

Kalamazoo Dance Class

Where Do I Start?

You start here. Fortunately for Kalamazoo, the community offers a wide variety of dance classes, ranging from 18 months to 18 years, for boys and girls. 

This guide is full of options, whether your child’s interest is ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz or modern dance, or something in between. 

Dance Classes in Kalamazoo

316 S Kalamazoo Mall, Suite #108, Kalamazoo MI 49007
📧 info@balletkalamazoo.com

💬My daughter has been excelling in Ballet Kalamazoo classes. Thanks to outstanding teaching, her abilities have soared. Amy's professionalism and the amazing performances showcase the high skill level nurtured there.

Ballet Kalamazoo prioritizes teaching an exceptional standard of ballet technique by integrating the AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum with the Proven Teaching Syllabus © of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.

We provide a welcoming and inclusive environment at our studio. Our dancers and their families are supportive, friendly, and kind, providing a positive and enjoyable learning experience. Our ultimate goal is to guide and mentor young individuals of all ages to become accomplished dancers with solid values and personal integrity.

Our devotion to the art of classical and contemporary ballet is reflected in our repertoire, which includes works such as The Nutcracker, as well as beloved fairytale ballets and collaborations.

After just a few classes, you will discover that Ballet Kalamazoo truly delivers on our promise to help our students uncover their individual talents and propel them forward to reach their fullest potential. Discover your dreams, Dance at Ballet Kalamazoo!


OFFERING: Ballet Classes, Jazz, Lyrical, Creative Movement
AGES: Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Dance Classes in Portage

536 Romence Rd, Portage MI 49024
📧 dance@acadofdance.com

💬Emily and her staff have proven to be talented delightful individuals that truly care about the happiness of their students.

At Academy of Dance Arts, dancers experience a nurturing environment where everyone shines. With both recreational and competitive tracks that are thoughtfully cultivated to allow dancers to realize their personal dance dreams.

Our staff is full of enthusiastic, knowledgeable individuals who adore their dancers and create a classroom where dancers progress each week with a curriculum that is both challenging and exciting.

Dancers will build friendships, confidence, and learn what it means to be part of a team. The memories that dancers create at ADA will last forever.


OFFERING: Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro Dance
AGES: Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Dance Classes in Kalamazoo

359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Ste. 204, Kalamazoo MI 49007
📧 marisa@wellspringdance.org

We are passionate about providing a space where our students can excel their dance technique and artistry at their own pace.

Our qualified dance instructors and refined curriculum deliberately support a student-centered approach to learning so our students confidently progress through our program.

We are proud of our sustained partnerships with organizations including KCReady 4s, Kalamazoo Youth Development Network, and Dance Education Equity Association, who guide us through this important work.

Offerings for ages 3+.


OFFERING: Ballet Classes, Jazz, Modern, Creative Movement
AGES: Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Dance Classes in Kalamazoo

6712 Financial Pkwy, Kalamazoo MI 49037
📧 teammomentumdance@gmail.com

Momentum Dance Studios is proud to offer a wide variety of exceptional dance classes!

Located at Branch Gymnastics in Kalamazoo, we offer Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-hop, and Gymnastics Combo classes. We strive to educate and inspire our students with a life-long love of dance as performance art. Our dancers learn how to dance while building self-esteem and having fun in our unique recreational and newly competitive environments.

Classes start at age 3- sign up today!


OFFERING: Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop
AGES: Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Dance Classes in Portage

6772 S. Westnedge Ave, Portage MI 49002
📧 staff@bsodance.com

BSD Dance Studio offers non-competitive dance instruction in Portage, Michigan for toddlers to adults in a variety of dance formats.

At BSD, we celebrate the uniqueness of all dancers and are a safe and welcoming studio family. We are BOLD. We are STRONG. We are DEDICATED. Together, WE ARE BSD.


OFFERING: Toddler Dance Classes, Mommy & Me, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro Dance, Modern, Creative Movement, Parent & Child
AGES: Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Dance Classes for Kids FAQs

Enrolling in dance classes can feel overwhelming at first. We’ve rounded up the most frequently asked questions to help get your future dancer started:

FAQs

At What Age Do Dance Classes Start?

Many dance studios offer classes starting at age two, but kids can enroll at any age.

When Do you Register for Dance Classes?

Most studios open registration in the Spring (May) for the following Fall season. Many stagger enrollment, offering sign-ups to existing students first before expanding to all local families.

Where Can My Child Dance Without A lot of Experience?

Most studios offer both recreational and competitive dance options. Recreational would be open to all interested dancers, irrespective of experience level.

Will We Have to Travel for Competitions?

Yes. If your child is enrolled in competitive dance, travel will be required. We recommend confirming travel expectations (locations- national/regional and frequency) before registering your child.

How Much Does it Cost to Participate in Dance?

For the youngest dancers, expect about $40 per month for lessons plus dance attire and recital costs.

As dancers age, they frequently enroll in multiple disciplines (ballet, tap, acro, jazz, etc) so costs will increase. Competitive dance costs more and would also include travel expenses.

Recital costs are additional: parents usually have to pay separately for performance tickets and costumes.

What Clothing or Equipment is Needed for Dance?

Dancers would be required to wear a leotard and tights with the proper shoes for most disciplines and comfy clothes for hip hop. The dance studio should provide apparel requirements at registration.

Dancers (whether recreational or competitive) will also need special costumes for recitals.

Directory: Kalamazoo Dance Studios + Dance Classes

We’ve rounded up over a dozen locations in Southwest Michigan for your child to twirl, tap, twist and flip into dance.

Academy of Dance Arts
Academy of Dance Arts
536 Romence Rd, Ste 109, Portage, MI 49024
Ballet Arts School of Dance
2018 Rambling Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Ballet Kalamazoo
Ballet Kalamazoo, dance classes for kids
316 S Kalamazoo Mall, Ste 108, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
BSD Dance Studio
BSD Dance Studio - KZOO Dance Guide 2024
6722 S Westnedge Ave, Ste B, Portage, MI 49002
Excel Dance Centre
6775 W Q Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Kalamazoo Chinese Academy
203 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002
Momentum Dance Studios
Dance classes in Kalamazoo
6712 Financial Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Mosaic Dance Center
10097 Oakland Dr, Portage, MI 49024
Move with Joy Dance Studio
1103 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Patti Herm School of Dance
719 E Allegan Ave, Otsego, MI 49078
Rootead
​505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Ste 3, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
SMLC Ballet Ministry
St. Michael Lutheran Church & School
7211 Oakland Dr, Portage, MI 49024
The Dance Zone- Paw Paw
28895 Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw, MI 49079
The Space Dance Company
2636 US-131, Schoolcraft, MI 49093
Traci Phelps Studios LLC
9975 E M-89, Ste 1, Richland, MI 49083
Trinity Prep Center
6018 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Tye Chua Dance
315 W Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Wellspring Dance Academy

359 S Kalamazoo Mall, Ste 204, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
West Michigan Dance Center
136 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
1001 W Maple St, Kalamazoo, MI 49008


1 thought on “Listed: Where to Find Dance Studios & Dance Classes for Kids in SWMI”

  1. Move with Joy – Dance, Yoga, and Pilates Studio in Downtown Kalamazoo! She has lots of different dance classes for kids. She makes them incredibly fun and amazingly informational. Joy is an incredible teacher.

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