Detroit Dance Center®

A program for dancers aged 8 to 16 years old, focusing on building technique and confidence in a supportive and inspiring environment.

This dance class is suitable for children aged 6 to 7 years old, offering a welcoming environment for those eager to try something new.

A dance class for children aged 3 to 5 years old, designed to be fun and engaging for little ones bursting with energy.

Join us for a 30-minute class filled with music, movement, and fun! Our experienced instructors will guide your little one as they develop coordination, balance, and rhythm. It's a wonderful way to bond with your child and create lasting memories. The Mini Movers program is designed especially for dancers ages 2 through 3.5 and introduces them to the joy of creative movement. Adult participation is required for this class.

4-Week Session, Adult classes offer a shorter commitment for individuals looking to engage in dance activities and learn new skills.

AcroDance, often known as "acro," merges classical dance techniques with acrobatic precision and athleticism. Dancers combine musicality, emotion, lines, and extensions with acrobatics, crafting unique choreography. Originating in Chinese dance and gaining popularity through acts like Cirque du Soleil and TV shows like 'So You Think You Can Dance,' acro demands both dance and acrobatic skills. It involves balancing, limbering, tumbling, and partnering, emphasizing flexibility, contortion, and strength. Dive into the world of AcroDance, where elegance meets acrobatic artistry!

Tap dance is a rhythmic and expressive dance style that hones coordination, musicality, foot articulation, weight transference, and agility. Our classes introduce students to a variety of steps and progressions, enhancing their dance skills. Each class includes center work, floor progressions, and dynamic combinations. Join us to explore the captivating world of tap dance and let your feet create rhythmic magic!

Contemporary dance blends techniques from ballet, jazz, modern, and lyrical dance, embracing innovation and improvisation. It prioritizes fluid floor work over traditional leg and pointe work, allowing for limitless movement and emotional expression. It's a storytelling medium where dancers convey characters, events, personal stories, or abstract ideas. Costumes complement the music, and dancers often perform barefoot to various styles, from music to silence. Explore the boundless world of contemporary dance!

This high-energy class is perfect for anyone who loves to move and groove to the beat. You will be guided through the fundamentals of hip-hop and house dancing, teaching you the hottest urban social dance moves and techniques. In this class, you'll: Master dynamic hip-hop routines and house dance steps; Improve your rhythm, coordination, and style; Build confidence and express your unique personality on the dance floor; Connect with other passionate dancers and make new friends. Whether you're a beginner or have some dance experience, Hip-Hop is designed to challenge and inspire you while keeping the fun factor high.

This energetic and fun class blends the technical precision of jazz with the rhythmic flair of hip-hop. Dancers will learn exciting combinations, improve their coordination, and build confidence on the dance floor. Our instructors use age-appropriate, upbeat pop and hip-hop music to keep the rhythm and enthusiasm flowing. Join us to groove to the beat and unleash your inner dancer!

Ballet is one of the most important fundamentals of dance. Ballet comes highly recommended as it promotes correct body placement, strength and coordination. Detroit Dance Center® is proud to include the AMERICAN BALLET THEATER® National Training Curriculum, a breakthrough 9 level program that combines high quality artistic training with the basics of dancer health and child development. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels. Pre-Primary through Level 3 will be taught by ABT® Certified Teacher, Linda Hendricks, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.

Mini Movers is a captivating class for toddlers and their grown-ups, divided into three sections: ENGAGE, EXPLORE, and EXPRESS. ENGAGE - Playful Start: Discover music, nursery rhymes, and interactive play, creating joyful connections. EXPLORE - Adventure Zone: Navigate stepping stones, tunnels, and sensory activities, fostering curiosity and coordination. EXPRESS - Creative Movement: Unleash creativity with ribbons, maracas, and wands, dancing freely. Mini Movers, with a grown-up's support, nurtures play, development, and memories. Come bounce, explore, and create with your special little people mover!

Open to students ages 8-17, the Designer Dance Program at Detroit Dance Center offers a comprehensive dance education tailored for those with 4 years or less of dance training. This program covers a wide range of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, modern, and acrobatic arts, all while emphasizing classical dance training.

Tailored for children ages 6 to 7, our 45-minute Dance Foundations Class offers a comprehensive introduction to formal dance training without the need for parental involvement. Your young dancer will delve into the core elements of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and acro dance in an engaging and supportive environment.

Designed for children ages 3 to 5, this 45-minute combination class offers a lively and engaging introduction to formal dance training. Without the need for parent participation, your little dancer will explore the fundamentals of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and acro dance in a vibrant and interactive setting.

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Mini Movers is a 30-minute, interactive class designed for toddlers and their grown-ups, offering a unique blend of fun, fitness, and family bonding. The class is divided into three enriching sections: ENGAGE - Playful Start, EXPLORE - Adventure Zone, EXPRESS - Creative Movement.

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8-Week Session, Mini Movers classes do not perform in the year-end concert and are suitable for young dancers exploring different dance styles.

Designed for dedicated dancers ages 8-17 with more than 4 years of dance training, the Engineer Dance Program at Detroit Dance Center takes your dance education to the next level. This program offers an advanced curriculum that goes beyond the fundamentals, covering ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, modern, and acrobatic arts with a focus on classical dance training.