We have been with Premier Dance Company for over 3 years now and our daughters have grown so much…read more PDC lives up to its name...Premier! If you want amazing instruction, a friendly and warm environment and awesome possibilities...this is YOUR studio!!

From the owner: Premier Dance Company is a Haslett-based dance studio dedicated to developing talent at both the…read morerecreational and competitive level. Our personalized approach to teaching ensures that our dancers get the attention they need to grow in the art of dance. We are committed to providing our students with a strong, consistent foundation while fostering a passion and love for dance. Contact us today for more information!

On multiple occasions I've been disrespected by the staff. I've made a complaint and during the…read moreconversation with supervisor I was told that they will figure out how to make worker more comfortable to perform her front desk duties which made me left "confused" I was like " i am paying you to check in and check out... I'm not paying you to be held at front desk miss my practice which I already prepaid because front desk is unprofessional and held me back from attending my class due to her poor abilities with basic computer skills..." by the way I never was reimbursed private class that I was not able to attend due to front desk negligence.

5 star facilities. Was a pleasure using this gym and I miss it a lot. There isn't anything quite as…read morenice or large in Kalamazoo.

Best dance company in the area! Professional, highly skilled and experienced teachers. Great…read morewith the dancers. A family environment where lasting relationships are formed. My daughter has grown so much in the 3 years she has been a part of the competition full company team. Very caring staff who all have the best interest of their dancers at heart. I would highly recommend joining the Spartan Dance Center family! You're rolling now - got any more to add?

My +1 and I went to the Spartan Dance Center to try their basic Salsa class with instructor David…read moreTorres for a date night a couple of weeks ago. We live in Oakland County, but the grandparents in East Lansing were ready and willing to babysit for us. I purchased two adult (age 16+) drop-in class reservations online for $14 each (the spots for the date you want usually open up for access/reservation about 2 days before). They offer very reasonable discount packages otherwise as 5 and 10 class card groupings (you turn in a card when you show up for a reserved spot in the class). In fact when we showed up, they had 50% off the 5 class card package for the week. Too bad since we live so far away and I just feel lessons like this require regular/more frequent attendance to catch on. They also offer student and senior discounts. I was hesitant to sign up for one of the other more franchised / popular dance studios local to me that had a buy one get one free intro class because I'd heard the first lesson was more of a hard sell on getting you to buy a package versus an actual lesson. From what I saw online and posted in their studio, the Spartan Dance Center offers tons of other classes, but I, of course, can only speak for the salsa lesson. It was a small group when we were there, another single girl who'd had 2 lessons before and another couple that was a little more advanced. So if you are single and/or don't have a partner for the night, don't be afraid to show up. But, yet, I am one of those people who has no fear of that. David was a great teacher for the basics and, while he starts with salsa, he did indicate he adds on the merengue and bachata dances to the lessons. You will usually use all 3 dances when you hit any club or social that plays Latin Caribbean style music. One thing I love about salsa is that the rhythm and moves cut across the cultures. I am actually Latina, but am admittedly a sorry dancer. The instructor and I were the only Latins there. :-) And, a word to the guys: there is nothing sexier than a man who can expertly lead you in a smooth salsa dance. The dance in itself is sexy, stylized and fun. I am not a great salsa dancer by ANY means, and I tend to force a lead, but a good/take charge partner will always take you in the right direction and tend teach you something along the way. David is one of those guys to learn that from. He started us off with front-to-back, side-to-side steps and a basic turn (my +1 had ZERO salsa experience prior to this lesson and is probably one of the whitest white guys ever, by the way). David worked with the other more seasoned attendees on an individual basis where needed while me and +1 practiced our basic moves. He would then come back to us to refine the work we were doing and reminding us to keep the 'quick-quick-slow' tempo. The class was an hour and went by surprisingly fast. I would suggest for any ladies to wear low-to-mid height heels, if not flats. Mine were a 3"+ mistake. I looked good, but had foot pain by the end of the class. David was very encouraging in the male AND female aspect and quite a nice overall. He emphasized practice, practice, practice and was not overbearing in the least in his suggestion to come back for future lessons and getting the great 1/2 off deal they had going on. If I had lived in the area I definitely would have purchased the 5 lessons to continue. The Spartan Dance Center also has another instructor on another night that teaches the intermediate/advanced salsa class when you feel ready to upgrade your moves. If you and your significant other (or a few girlfriends) want to try something new, beginner Salsa lessons are a fun and interesting thing to attempt. Even if just to try it out with a single drop-in class to see how you like it before you commit to a package. Both beginner and advanced classes are held on a weekly basis. I left off one star because of the slight smell of sweat in the air in the studio. Granted, there was a pilates or yoga class going on prior to when we arrived, but a small touch of Febreze would have been nice. The class started on time and the lady at the registration desk was very friendly. The SDC is located in a strip mall right next to a pizza place (Marco's, I believe). It's easy to pass, especially in the evening. There is a small waiting area upon walk-in divided by a small wall of cubbies to wait at while the prior class finishes up. We did not notice this from the outside and just waited in the car when we didn't need to. You can also learn more about salsa socials and other lessons in the Detroit Metro area and beyond by looking up YA Salsa on the web to put those new, sexy moves into practice.

what a loving caring environment. our kids felt nurtured and challenged by all instructors…read more highly recommend this studio.

Ann's School of Dance is a great place to dance for a kid who's in it for the fun of it. You won't…read morefind any "Dance Moms" here, and the overall atmosphere projects learning how to dance and having a fun time doing it. The teachers are caring, patient, talented dancers who put on a great show every year. Most levels and styles of dance are available. Drawbacks: There is no 'front desk' so to ask a question you need to call or butt in between classes to ask a teacher a question. The bathrooms are through the studios, so you disrupt classes if you have to use them. If you're interested in intense competition or extremely advanced levels of dance, this place is not for you.

I absolutely LOVE this dance studio space! Upon entering, I immediately noticed the beautiful…read moredecor--which is so warm and inviting! I'm currently taking Bellydance here, and their dance instructor is top-notch! They offer various dance/movement classes. It's a very clean and well maintained venue. My new local happy-place!!! Located downtown Lansing (fairly easy access) parking is available on the street or in the lot on Leslie St. just west of the studio.

My two girls started dancing for Tari in 2008 through 2010 (competing in the 2009/2010 season)…read more Due to personal reasons we left in 2010 to try out a few other studios in the area. Huge mistake!! Being a dancer myself, over 20 years (most of which was at Tari's) I had certain expectations of what I wanted for my girls (which Tari had provided all along); technique was vital not only for the art of dance itself but also to prevent injury. Over the last two years, we not only danced at other studios but attended other studio's recitals in search of trying to find something comparable to Tari's...we were unable to find it and the girls were losing their love for dance! Over the last two years both of my girls have repeatedly requested to go back to Tari's. With comments like, "Tari makes us better dancers" and "Tari makes us want to work harder", I realized that not only did Tari and her instructors produce incredible dancers (you should definitely check out her recitals and competition team - never a dull dance!) but more importantly she created a work ethic in children from a young age. My girls are now 9 and 11 and it is amazing to me that they already recognize this! We returned to Tari's this year and already can see a significant change with the girls...they never want to miss a class, the techique that they had started to lose is coming back, they feel challenged, and they are having fun dancing again!! Tari is firm with her dancers and does have expectations for each child to excel to their own personal capability...but Tari is also kind and does take personal interest in each child. My only regret is that I didn't realize this sooner!!!