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
  • Hawaiian/Tahitian
  • Acro
  • Pre-Dance

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

Borgo Sisters School of Dance (Clawson)

At Borgo Sisters School of Dance the season runs from September to May and has two semesters. Dancers also participate in some specialty weeks throughout the year to incorporate different styles of dance and to have fun!

Classes: Ages 2.5 and up

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

Address: 500 South Rochester Rd., Clawson, MI 48017

Phone: 248.547.2877

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
  • Acrobatics

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

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
  • Tap
  • Hip Hop
  • Jazz
  • Dance Acro

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

Ambassadors of Dance (Farmington Hills)

Ambassadors of Dance 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 3 and up

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

Address: 24293 Indoplex Circle, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Phone: 734.392.4445

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

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

  • 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

Eclipse Dance Collective (Westland)

Eclipse Dance Collective is a new dance studio centered around positivity, self love, and the wellbeing of our students and their families.. We offer recreational and competitive dance classes, day camps, and drop-in workshops in various styles of dance. Classes are available for students as young as 18 months and happen year-round. Feel free to browse our website to learn more about our available programs.
Classes: Ages 2 and up

  • Ballet
  • Tap
  • Hip Hop
  • Jazz
  • Liturgical
  • Acro
  • Competition

Address: 6240 N Hix rd, Westland, Michigan 48185

Phone: 313.204.0581

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: 4851 Michigan Ave, Detroit, Mi 48210
Phone: 313.384.2902

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 and up

  • Ballet
  • Tap
  • Contemporary
  • Hip-Hop
  • Musical Theater
  • Jazz

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

Motor City Dance Factory (Southfield)

Motor City Dance Factory will provide a quality artistic outlet which fosters healthy living and enhances discipline.
Classes: Ages 3 and up

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

Address: 21630 Melrose Ave. Building i, Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 248.905.5678

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 3-17

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

Address: 15400 Grand River 3rd floor, Detroit, MI 48227
Phone: 734. 410.9578

Link School of the Arts (Troy)

The mission of The Link is to provide education, training and community outreach performances that draw people to Christ and bring Glory To God!  Consequently, we provide high quality instruction specifically in dance that is affordable for all cultures, ages and skill levels.  Music video and drama classes are also offered when the demand for them is there.
Classes: Ages 2 and up

  • Ballet
  • Tap
  • Modern

Address: 1077 Rankin Drive Troy, MI 48083
Phone: 248.733.0200

Christian Arts Academy (Sterling Heights)

Every class is wrapped in scripture and prayer! A motivating bible passage outlines the theme for each program and is then used as a tool of inspiration for lesson plans. Each class includes foundational ballet technique and explores scripture with creative movement concepts.
Classes: Ages 3-12

  • Ballet
  • Jazz
  • Lyrical
  • Contemporary

Address: 43043 Hayes Rd, Sterling Heights MI 48313
Phone: 586.842.3003