This year's RAD Fest -- the 10th annual -- was phenomenal! My family hosted two dancers from…read moreDetroit, the duo known as Thank You for Coming, and as hosts were invited to grab tickets for any shows we would like to attend so I had the good fortune to enjoy much of this year's festival. There was such a wide breadth of performances, ranging comical to heartbreaking, musical to musicless (and even Saturday evening's final performance in which the audience was enlisted to provide some of the music themselves in a call and response). A few of the pieces left me goosepimply and gutted, while others stirred belly laughs. Kalamazoo is so fortunate to have a festival of this caliber in our backyard on a yearly basis.

Absolutely stunning…read more I have no shortage of good things to say about this company. I just got a sneak peek of their performance debuting next week and wow.. so eloquent, dazzling and heartfelt. I was welcomed with open arms and my experience here was so pleasant. I would love to actually take dance classes here (which they offer) so cool! The atmosphere is warm and cozy and the dancers are so talented and passionate. The event was absolutely amazing per usual and I really appreciated the time and effort they put in to let us get a peek of the full show which I am sure will be amazing. If you're considering, definitely come see a show here! The percussion to accompany their upcoming show is so unique and I left in awe. I brought my mom this time around and she was talking about it the whole way home! haha she's a big nerd and this was SO up her alley, mine too! You definitely wont regret coming to see a show here and I know I will be back! :D

My daughter has been a student for 7 years. The environment that Sarah and Rhonda have created…read morefosters kindness, community and compassion. In addition to reinforcing values that our family hold dear Sarah and Rhonda have worked to turn my daughter into an incredibly good dancer. My daughter is receiving instruction that is focused on safety while building technique. And has built a life time love of dance

Dance Arts has a long history of loving dance, dancers, and community! I was a Dance Arts dancer…read moregrowing up and was glad to then put my own daughter in classes as she was growing. The Dance Arts family is skilled in educating on the art of all dance forms and theory, and they do it in a loving and caring way. The students are encouraged to grow in dance and personal discipline, to the best of their ability. All dancers of every level and age are welcomed. Best of all?? Dance Arts is like a family and lots of FUN!

Lakeshore school of performing arts is a fantastic local school for dance and music. The owner is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and talented instructing youth music and the dance instructors there are equally yoked! One of my daughters excelled in Hip Hop during her time there and my other daughter enhanced her skillset in the piano. I am thankful this city has a great place like this to learn and grow.

From the owner: We offer a personalized approach to learning that allows each student to learn according to their…read morespecific learning style in music, dance, and theater/acting. Acting class are provided in a fun, group setting for students of all ages. Dance includes: ballet/contemporary, hip hop, jazz, tap, preschool ballet and hip hop, and Christian hip hop and praise dance. Music classes focus ear training and improvisation, jazz and classical music while utilizing visual, auditory, and kinesthetic styles of learning. Classes are offered in music (piano, voice, ukulele, drums, violin, bass, electric, and acoustic guitar; and dance (ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, and hip hop) and theater classes. Various student showcases and recitals are also performed throughout the year..

Ballet Arts Ensemble, founded in 1982, offers dance education and performance opportunities in…read moreballet in Kalamazoo. They perform "The Nutcracker" yearly at Chenery Auditorium around the Christmas holiday as well as other productions throughout the community.

From the owner: BALLET ARTS believes that a solid background in ballet provides dancers with the foundation for all…read moreother forms of dance. Along with ballet, BA offers classes in pointe, contemporary, character ballet, jazz, tap and conditioning classes for all ages and ability levels. See our website for current offerings .

Connie Cassidy's Dance Studio is a good old fashioned family oriented dance studio. The focus here…read moreis on having fun, not always getting everything perfect. Ms. Connie and Ms. Cammie make dance classes fun, and encourage a playful approach to dance through jazz, tap, and ballet. It's a small studio, so large classes can feel a bit cramped in the waiting room, but the conversation and families that attend make for great conversation.

I've been dancing with Ms.Robins as my dance teacher, for 8 years now. This dance school is…read moreabsolutely amazing, and I am so proud to say that I go to this dance school.

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I LOVE B Present Studio! I LOVE BARRE! The inspiration LOVE and encouragement is BARRE none, the…read morebest I've ever experienced. The barre tenders are hard core! And, deliver the best workout around time and worldwide as far as i'm concerned. They even provide Barre On Demand... Anytime! Anywhere! Can't beat that :) :)

Cannot say enough good things about B Present! I've tried several barre studios and I'm completely…read morehooked on B Present. The workouts are awesome and geared toward becoming healthier and stronger. The instructors are so wonderful and the studio culture is so positive! I love the in-studio classes but On Demand is also great for a busy work schedule or travel.

My daughter really enjoyed her time here and I felt that she truly learned a lot in her first few…read moremonths before their recital. When it was time to purchase photos they did not provide me with any information to do so. I contacted them via email weeks later and still no response. I want pictures people!!!

I have been a dance mom for 18 years and have experienced a variety of dance studios and…read moreprofessionals. I am impressed with Justine and her calm, creative, and friendly persoanlity. Justine has made this a dance studio that is a positive place for kids to learn. I highly recommend this studio!!