Dancing here has brought incredible richness to my life in the last several months. I wanted to…read morefind a place where, as an adult, I could still receive the kind of dance training I could find as a teenager--and this was everything I was looking for. I have *never* felt less than fully accepted here, and am overwhelmed by the kindness of others involved. I've since joined C.Glass Dance Company here, and it fills me with joy to be a part of that group. I recommend this studio to everyone who dances or is interested in it!

My daughter dances at balletmore and absolutely loves it! She has been dancing there since she was…read more4 and now she's 11. She loves how she gets very hands-on feedback and loves all the instructors. I love how this studio is very dancer focused and all the teachers work very hard to prevent the dancers from getting injured. Recently my daughter tried out for "Moana" and loved it. The audition was not stressful and was very comforting. No numbers or anything! We love this studio and I definitely recommend it!!

This review is for the beginner adult ballet class that I took through SweatNet. The Grand Rapids…read moreBallet is the only professional ballet company in the state of Michigan, which is so amazing to me. I have only ever been to one performance at the ballet, but have always been interested in seeing more at this theatre. I grew up taking dance, including ballet, and have always been interested in dance. Plus Center Stage was one of my favorite movies in the early 2000s, haha. The Grand Rapids Ballet also includes a ballet school for students ages 3-19, plus adult and Adaptive Dance classes. The beginner adult class is open to anyone and you can request a complimentary trial class. Beyond that, classes are usually $15 for drop ins, or you can get a 10-class punch card for $120. Classes are on weekday evenings from 6:30-8 pm. They also offer adult intermediate classes. Parking is limited in their lot, and the night I went there were lots of parents picking up kids so I ended up parking on the street. The class was taught by Attila Mosolygo, one of the instructors at the school. We started with warm ups and lots of barre work, focusing on strength, lower body movements, and flexibility. There weren't a ton of modifications given but with my limited knowledge of ballet I made it through as best as I could. We ended with a bit of floor work, including practicing chene turns and lots of jumping. My quads were definitely working hard and I worked up a sweat. I had a lot of fun and would go back for another class in the future.

From the start, the entryway of Grand Rapids Ballet shows you just what you'll be experiencing! The…read moredoors are lively and inspirational, and, once inside, the soaring, light-filled space, decorated with a large-scale photo of a dancer, fills you with joy. That's just a taste of what's to come. The most powerful, moving, and extraordinary dance I've ever seen? Aquatic hypoxia, choreographed by Nicolas Blanc, and part of MoveMedia: handmade... 7 new, original works, all world premieres. If this is the caliber of GR Ballet's shows, this company will go FAR. The dancing and choreography talent is tremendous. There is a spacious coat room, a closer men's bathroom, and a women's bathroom at the far end (why? I wished there was a closer handicap bathroom for either gender). The seating is pleasing, with plenty of leg room and comfortable chairs. I sat at the end of the row, and perhaps 10% of the stage was obscured by the side curtains. Luckily, most of the dancing occurred in visibility. One very smart thing inside the theatre: the lighting on the stairs is very clever. It is covered, so not obtrusive, but definitely lit up the stairs if you needed egress during the snow. Thank you! There is a parking lot in front (with 2 handicap spaces, so get there early if you need it), and a city lot across the street. We attended this as part of an official Yelp event, and I am SO glad we drove from Kalamazoo in a crazy winter ice storm!

I love David Mathew studios when I joined everyone was so kind helpful and sweet. Over the years I…read morehave made many friends and memories! They also have all sorts of different dances classes to take like ballet,hip hop,jazz,musical theater, and more! Most importantly all the teachers are nice, funny, and sweet! Definitely recommend taking classes here

My daughter has just finished her 3rd year with DMS. We love everything about the studio - from…read morethe teachers and choreography to the discipline and structure that you would expect from a ballet studio. My daughter cannot wait to continue dancing throughout the summer and trying new classes!

Ms Alyssa taught both my girls at The School of Performing Arts in Naperville, IL. She is awesome,…read morealways willing to go that extra mile! She was always very approachable if the girls did not understand the choreography. My oldest daughter had Ms Alyssa choreograph both a duet and a solo, both dances were great! She was there at each competition that the dances were performed in. Ms Alyssa is a very warm and caring teacher, you could not ask for a better dance instructor.

From the owner: Lake Michigan Dance Academy is located in the heart of Allendale, Michigan, less than a half hour…read moreoutside of Grand Rapids and just three hours outside of Chicago. We pride ourselves on developing the whole dancer - creatively, technically, and artistically. Lake Michigan Dance Academy will provide students with expert instruction by professional and pre-professional dancers, while fostering a safe and encouraging environment for our students to grow and mature in their art form.

Cheap prices for fun dance moves makes me remember this place very fondly. Junior year of high…read moreschool I took the Hip-Hop Dance Class and had so much fun! I let loose, enjoyed myself, and when we eventually had to perform in front of an audience I couldn't have been happier. I even learned how to C-walk...for those of you who aren't "down" with hip-hop dance moves I'll just let you know that this move originated from The Crip Gang during the '70s as a way to spell out C-R-I-P with their feet. Pretty cool, huh? And some people say gangs don't contribute to society ^-^ Oh yeah, and they not only teach Hip-Hop (beginner-advanced), but they also teach Jazz, Modern, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Lyrical, Pointe, and Tap. I don't even know what some of these dance genres look like, but if you or your little one are interested in learning one or more of these than call up the Dance Zone and see what they can do for you.

From the owner: Our studio philosophy is to enhance the minds and bodies of ALL our students while providing a safe…read moreand nurturing environment for them to learn. At the Dance Zone, we emphasize not only training our students exceptional dance technique, but also teaching them life skills. Our goal is to leave our students with a heightened sense of creativity, self-discipline, confidence, and self-esteem. Pride and accomplishment are gained while students acquire strength, flexibility, coordination, physical skills and learn about expression through dance. At the Dance Zone, we provide a dance education tailored to the individual. Whether you're looking for serious dance training or an energetic form of exercise in a social atmosphere, we have a program for you! In addition to learning, our dancers have fun! Each student is surrounded by positive role models and opportunities to create great friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. High energy and enthusiasm play a part of the educational environment.