Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance - Dance studio in Dearborn Heights, Michigan
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Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance

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2211 North Beech Daly Road

Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 4:00 - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
8 programs

About Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance

Established in 1977, Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance (JZSD) in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, has been a cornerstone of dance education for over four decades. JZSD offers a comprehensive and diverse curriculum designed to nurture talent and foster a love for movement in students of all ages, welcoming dancers as young as 2.5 years old. Our core styles include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Acrobatic dance, providing a rich dance experience for every interest. We cater to a wide range of dancers, from preschoolers exploring movement in pre-ballet to young adults pursuing advanced training. Beyond recreational classes, JZSD cultivates performance-oriented dancers through its dedicated JZ Pre-Competition and Competition Team programs. These ensembles focus on increasing technical vocabulary and complexity, particularly in jazz, ballet, and contemporary styles, all built upon a strong ballet foundation. Instructors are dedicated to providing the highest quality dance instruction in a supportive, inspiring, and enriching environment. JZSD offers four distinct programs: Recreational, Pre-Competition, Competition, and Dancing with Disabilities, ensuring an inclusive space where dancers can build confidence, self-esteem, and achieve their personal dance goals. Whether you seek a fun way to move or aspire to perform competitively, Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance provides a nurturing space to explore your passion and guide you toward your next dance achievement.

Styles offered at Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance

Programs from Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance

8 programs available

Classes

JZ PRE-COMPETITION AND COMPETITION TEAM

A performance-based ensemble, ages 5-18, by invitation or audition only. These classes will further increase jazz, ballet & contemporary vocabulary and increased complexity of movement and choreography. Students eligible for these advanced classes also require a strong ballet foundation and take ballet classes in addition to the jazz classes. The instruction will focus on leaps, turns and progressions. Classes will expand technique and delve into multiple styles of jazz including but not limited to theatrical, contemporary/lyrical, fusion, and hip hop. Students are placed according to demonstrated ability at director’s discretion .

LYRICAL

Lyrical dance blends ballet and jazz into an expressive style that focuses on musicality and emotion. Dancers build strong technique through ballet-based warm-ups, while exploring movement, interpretation, and personal style.

BALLET

This class introduces young dancers to the fundamentals of ballet in a structured and supportive environment. Students will learn basic positions, proper posture, and simple movement combinations, all while developing strength, flexibility, coordination, and focus. Ballet provides a strong technical foundation for all styles of dance.

TAP

Tap is a rhythmic dance style where dancers create sounds with their feet. This fun-filled class introduces young dancers to basic tap steps and creative movement. As they grow, they'll build coordination, clarity, and rhythm through more complex steps and styles.

DANCE with disABILITIES

A joyful and inclusive dance class designed to celebrate every child's unique abilities! This class encourages movement, creativity, and self-expression in a fun, supportive environment. With upbeat music, engaging activities, and lots of encouragement, dancers build confidence, coordination, and friendships—no experience needed, just a love for music and movement!

HIP-HOP

Hip Hop is a high-energy, street-style dance set to popular music. Dancers build rhythm, coordination, and learn fun moves they can use anywhere—from parties to school dances. No experience needed!

JAZZ

A high-energy jazz class that blends the strength, flexibility and control. Dancers build coordination, learn technique and vocabulary, and have fun moving to age-appropriate music. As they grow, focus shifts to musicality, discipline, and movement quality.

PRE-BALLET

A fun, creative class for preschoolers (ages 2.5-5) that builds coordination, musicality, and focus. Kids explore dance, music, and basic tumbling using props and imaginative activities—all while learning teamwork and classroom skills.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance?

Call Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance at (313) 565-3600 or visit http://jzdanceschool.com/.

Does Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance have a website?

Yes, you can find Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance online at http://jzdanceschool.com/.

Is Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance open on weekends?

Yes, Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance is open on weekends — Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

What days is Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance open?

Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

What is Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance's phone number?

Jeannie Zimbalatti's School of Dance's phone number is (313) 565-3600.