I attended The Nutcracker last night and just wanted to say how wonderful it was. The dancing was…read moreoutstanding the costumes and scenery were amazing. Everything was so beautiful. Congratulations to everyone who performed as well as those behind the scenes. A job well done. I will be looking forward to upcoming shows. Thanks for the wonderful evening. Mrs. Nancy Lariviere

The training at Ann Parsley School of Dance is top notch. The Instructors are dedicated,…read moreknowledgable and foster a family feel environment without compromising on their high expectations of the dancers. The studio focuses on good technique and it shows in the growth of the students who train there. They are affiliated with Macomb Ballet Company through which they put on 2 ballets each year including a Nutcracker. These performances are professionally executed and highly entertaining to watch. To top it all off my daughter has made lots of great friends at Ann Parsley/MBC! Katie K.

From the owner: Rooted in Legacy. Growing with Heart…read more Founded in 1976 by Ann Parsley, Michigan Academy of Dance + Arts (formerly Ann Parsley School of Dance) has provided exceptional arts education in a nurturing, non-competitive environment for over 50 years. Our experienced faculty is dedicated to helping students develop confidence, discipline, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Through individualized instruction and a strong foundation in technique, students are encouraged to reach their full potential while growing both artistically and personally. MADA offers comprehensive training in dance, theatre, music, and voice within a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to be age-appropriate, enriching, and inspiring, while maintaining high standards of excellence and artistry. Whether pursuing professional aspirations or simply exploring a passion for the arts, students at MADA find a supportive community where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

Zumba with Justin on Tuesday/Thursdays is by far, the best I've ever been too. He energy is…read morecontagious. He is also a dancer. He is fun, energetic, an actor, and always so graceful. His class is by far the best I've ever been too. I hate when it's over.

Fantastic instruction, particularly from Ms. Pat (the owner) and her seasoned highschool-aged…read moreassistants. Absolutely zero complaints regarding the value of lessons here. My issue, however, is with the abhorrent waiting area & lobby. With as many families and children who enter and exit the building, there is zero excuse not to have built a larger more accommodating front lobby. Kids and teens kick off their shoes and leave them EVERYWHERE while the lack of seating forces some parents to wait in the car (keep in mind, there is only curbside parking unless you leave your vehicle across the road in a CVS lot). I wish they could knock out a wall, reduce the size of the main studio or figure something out. Again, not much thought was put in to this aspect of the facility. While I stress that the actual instruction is outstanding, there is very little organization when it comes to ushering students aged 3-6 in & out of their lesson. This age requires guidance and direction, but in between classes is a free-for-all. Instructors should retrieve, line up and lead their students into whichever area they're heading to. Given the aforementioned situation with the waiting area, it'd be a huge help in reducing some of that front lobby chaos. Ms. Pat is incredibly knowledgeable, kind hearted and direct with both her staff and the families who attend. It's a great studio, especially for first timer little ones and I recommend DDA to anyone seeking options for dance. Just be aware of the surrounding factors listed above and you won't be as surprised/frustrated as I've seen some parents be.

My daughter is about to start her third year at Casali this September. She loves it. It's a fun…read morefamily oriented atmosphere. Mrs Casali and her daughter Anna were so welcoming when we first walked in it was like we had always been part of the Casali dance family. They have a lot of opportunities for community involvement and all of the children are invited. They participate in Junefest and the Memorial Day parade. And a group of the older girls perform as holiday dancers doing a musical review in venues all over the county. It has been exactly the kind of dance school experience we had hoped to have.

Close knit family owned and operated business, run by a talented dancer Anna Casali. Great…read moreRecitals. Personalized training.

Though seemingly a good dance school, a bad taste was left after the Nutcracker experience. It…read moreseemed to be more of a money-making enterprise than something for the students. Not only are the parents paying their normal tuition, they had to pay part of the costs associated with the production (yes, there was effectively a fee for their child(ren) to be in the play), plus the parents were required to pay to attend the play. They didn't have to attend both performances, but come on, what parent would just drop off their little one and not stay? That seems like a lot of paying on the parts of the parents, don't you think? At $20.00 per person, they weren't exactly cheap tickets. Two stars were chosen because the definition for two was "Could've been better", which is precisely the point. The experience was damaged by what appears to be gratuitous fund-raising.

Great dance studio for all ages. Nice teachers and other staff. Definitely would recommend it to…read moreany parent looking for a dance studio.

My daughter danced at another studio for a number of years & then switched to RSD. I couldn't be…read morehappier...the teaching is professional/top-notch & affordable (just read the teacher bios on the website). All of the staff are friendly & very helpful & were very welcoming. Many performing opportunities exist with the ballet company (Michigan Ballet theatre-MBT) & with the Competition team. Parents must be careful when selecting a dance studio-there are many that teach poor/improper technique-this will NOT happen here, rest assured! I am proud to say that my daughter dances at Rochster School of Dance!

From the owner: Whether you are the parent looking for a special activity for your child, the serious student in…read morepursuit of a professional career or the adult seeking an enjoyable way to shape up and relieve stress, we have a class for you!

I'm really sad to be posting this. We had a very bad experience here. I think they have bad…read morebusiness practices and their classes for children are overfilled and not engaging at all. I have a son who has done aerials for a full year elsewhere. Because of Agora's policy and the way the children's classes are set up, they have the first and second tiers simultaneously. We were told that they would see if he would be advanced enough to place in the second tier within a few weeks. I've never noticed anyone actually take a second to evaluate any of the kids, but I have noticed some of the tinier, stretchier girls have been place with the second group. I get that girls are typically more limber than boys; but he is strong and skilled on the equipment.. Needless to say he's still in the first tier. So every week we go and every week he stands in line for approximately 30-40 minutes just to hang on a piece of silk or a trapeze or a Lyra for 15 seconds. We do this about 7-8 times and the hour is up. $160 for this for 8 weeks? It's disappointing. I guess my hopes were too high. Oh the other thing they get ya with is that in order for your child to be in the performance they have to register for the first course and that ends before the program, so then you must enroll in the next 8 weeks. We will head to Eastern Market to check out the group down there. Pros: clean Offer kids classes Staff is friendly

Came here for a Yelp event and it was pretty fun! I am waiting for my schedule to clear up a bit so…read moreI can come back and try it out on my own :-)