RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio - Dance studio in Ferndale, Michigan
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RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio

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3155 Bermuda Street

Ferndale, Michigan 48220

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
71 programs

About RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio

RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio, located in Ferndale, Michigan, is a vibrant and inclusive dance hub established in 2020. Committed to fostering a supportive community and celebrating the transformative power of dance, RELEASE has welcomed over 5,500 dancers. Embracing a "community over competition" ethos, the studio provides a welcoming environment for all levels, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. RELEASE offers a diverse range of dance styles, including foundational genres like Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Modern, alongside expressive styles such as Contemporary, Lyrical, and Theatre Jazz. For those seeking cardio-focused classes, SWEAT (dance fitness) and GROOVES (cardio hip-hop) are available, while Latin Fusion, Salsa, and Bachata cater to social dancing enthusiasts. Aspiring breakers can explore dedicated Breakdance courses. The studio provides flexible participation options, including drop-in classes for spontaneous engagement and progressive 8-week courses for in-depth learning. Class levels range from "Absolute Beginner" and "Intro" series to "BEG/INT" and "INT/ADV" options, with specialized technique classes like "Leaps + Turns." Beyond regular programming, RELEASE enriches the learning experience with master classes from renowned dancers and choreographers. They actively contribute to the local dance scene and community through initiatives like sponsoring Ferndale PRIDE, hosting mental health workshops for dancers, and partnering with organizations such as World of Dance to provide global exposure. RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio empowers individuals to release their creative potential and embrace the joy of movement.

Programs from RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio

71 programs available

Classes

OPEN STYLE

Dance choreography will include a combination of different dance styles based on the choreographer’s training, experiences and how they interpret the music.

Pilates

A method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates exercises help to prevent injuries by addressing muscular imbalances, incorrect or inefficient movements + over training. It also increases core strength, stability + joint mobility, improves your posture and helps gain relief from aches + pains. All of our Pilates instructors are professional dancers with a certification in Pilates.

Ballet Barre

Our Ballet inspired workout that combines classical barre warm-ups and Pilates exercises to lengthen and tone muscles. Whether you are just getting back into dancing from some time away, or are completely new to Ballet, this class was designed to give you the balance, grace and strength necessary to feel confident in our other dance classes. It will serve as a great conditioning class for trained dancers too!

Ballet

The fundamentals of all dance, Ballet is a classical form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement. In beginner classes, you will learn basic exercises and steps, and perform simple combinations at slow tempos. All classes will consist of several segments, usually: barre, center, adagio, allegro, and reverence.

MODERN

The Lester Horton Technique is focused on building strength, dynamic movement quality, and full-body awareness. This class will investigate formal studies, called Fortifications, which lengthen and strengthen different areas of the body as well as exercises that include flatbacks, lateral stretches, leg swings, deep lunges, and T positions. These are structured into longer combinations, that can incorporate turns, jumps and various rhythms to challenge the dancer’s technique while highlighting musicality and dynamics. Through opposition, linear tension and suspension and release, discover why the modern dance technique of Lester Horton is a classic technique uniquely suited for training the contemporary and versatile dancer.

contemp flow

Students will warm up the body focusing on proper alignment, technique, balance, stretch, and strength. Short contemporary technique phrases at center, followed by moving across the floor with guided prompts and progressions.

Contemporary/lyrical

A style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind + body through fluid dance movements, telling a story.

TECHNiquE leaps/turns

Guided warm-up and stretch that includes strength and conditioning exercises. Dancers will then do a combination of exercises at center to train their pirouettes and across the floor progressions including battements, leaps and turns.

BREAKING

In this course, you will learn the foundations of breaking. A deep dive into the history, culture, battle technique, cypher etiquette, and how to develop your own style. Learn toprock, footwork, power moves (such as headspins and windmills), and freezes from some of the top breakers in metro-Detroit. ALL LEVELS WELCOME in a safe learning environment.

LATIN/ ballroom

Swiveling hips and a sinuous rib cage characterize Latin Dance. Latin music creates a sexy, energetic rhythm with beats and accents meant for those pulse-stopping dips and turns. During each class we will combine Salsa, Samba, Bachata and Reggaetón; all of these rhythms can be best characterized as 'hot and steamy' which creates a sense of playfulness and suggests a flirtatious vibe.

Heels

Discover your feminine side with a powerful and sultry class that combines movements from hip-hop, jazz, contemporary and ballet styles. All heels classes are for ages 17 and up.

Jazz Funk

Jazz Funk is a fusion of commercial jazz, commercial hip-hop, street and funk styles. It is a very lively + energetic dance, style can be fierce, funky, cute, powerful, sensual and even diva-like. This genre of dance gives you the chance to release your inner Beyonce and forget everything else!

baddie fitness

Our follow along fitness class combining dance + full body conditioning that will make you SWEAT! Designed to boost self-esteem while improving strength, coordination, and endurance. Show up for yourself!

GROOVES

A cardio dance class with follow along dance movements to an upbeat playlist in styles ranging from hip-hop, jazz funk, and more. No cheesy music. No squats posing as dance moves. Just 45-minute classes feat. energetic, feel-good grooves created in house by your fav choreographers!

Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop dance choreography classes will include a combination of different hip-hop and commercial dance styles based on the choreographer’s training, experiences and how they interpret the music.

HIP-HOP

In this class you will learn a brief history and vocabulary, foundations with a strong focus on bounce, rock, and grooves. This class is the building block to all of our other hip-hop classes and highly recommended for beginners who are interested in hip-hop dance and culture.

INT/ADV CONTEMPORARY COMBO
$5.00

INT/ADV HIP-HOP COMBO
$5.00

INT/ADV JAZZ COMBO "BLACK & GOLD"
$5.00

TECHNIQUE
$5.00

20-MIN GUIDED STRETCH
$5.00

20-MIN Pilates for Dancers
$5.00

BEG/INT HIP-HOP COMBO
$5.00

BEG/INT LYRICAL COMBO
$5.00

INT/ADV HIP-HOP COMBO - FROM FLORIDA WITH LOVE BY DRAKE
$5.00

Private Dance Experience

We offer private group classes to celebrate Birthdays, bachelor/ette parties, company events, team bonding and everything in between, our team is ready to customize an experience just for you! To get started, fill out the form below and we will connect back with you. Minimum of 5 guests required for a private class booking.

Technique Course
$160.00

$500.00

$16.50/class | Expires 6 months from date of purchase.

$350.00

$17.50/class | Expires 3 months from date of purchase.

$160.00

$16/class | Expires one month from date of purchase.

$85.00

$17/class | Expires one month from date of purchase.

$55.00

$18/class | Expires one month from date of purchase.

$20.00

Expires one month from date of purchase.

MASTER CLASSES (choreography)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, are continuing their dance training for personal or professional reasons: MASTER CLASSES (choreography)

INT/ADV Heels (choreography)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, are continuing their dance training for personal or professional reasons: INT/ADV Heels (choreography)

INT/ADV Hip-Hop (choreography)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, are continuing their dance training for personal or professional reasons: INT/ADV Hip-Hop (choreography)

INT/ADV Jazz Funk (choreography)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, are continuing their dance training for personal or professional reasons: INT/ADV Jazz Funk (choreography)

Technique (Leaps + Turns)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, are continuing their dance training for personal or professional reasons: Technique (Leaps + Turns)

INT/ADV Jazz (choreography)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, are continuing their dance training for personal or professional reasons: INT/ADV Jazz (choreography)

INT/ADV Contemporary (choreography)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, are continuing their dance training for personal or professional reasons: INT/ADV Contemporary (choreography)

INT/ADV Ballet

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, are continuing their dance training for personal or professional reasons: INT/ADV Ballet

INT Ballet

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, are continuing their dance training for personal or professional reasons: INT Ballet

Theatre Jazz (choreography)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, have taken some time away but are ready to return to the dance floor and be challenged: Theatre Jazz (choreography)

Technique (Leaps + Turns)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, have taken some time away but are ready to return to the dance floor and be challenged: Technique (Leaps + Turns)

BEG/INT Hip-Hop (choreography)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, have taken some time away but are ready to return to the dance floor and be challenged: BEG/INT Hip-Hop (choreography)

BEG/INT Heels (choreography)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, have taken some time away but are ready to return to the dance floor and be challenged: BEG/INT Heels (choreography)

BEG/INT Jazz Funk (choreography)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, have taken some time away but are ready to return to the dance floor and be challenged: BEG/INT Jazz Funk (choreography)

BEG/INT Jazz (choreography)

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, have taken some time away but are ready to return to the dance floor and be challenged: BEG/INT Jazz (choreography)

BEG/INT Ballet

For those who have formal dance training, danced competitively growing up, have taken some time away but are ready to return to the dance floor and be challenged: BEG/INT Ballet

Latin Fusion

For those who have some formal dance training, have taken the previous courses, or are a trained dancer exploring a new style: Latin Fusion

Detroit Hustle

For those who have some formal dance training, have taken the previous courses, or are a trained dancer exploring a new style: Detroit Hustle

Beginner Heels (choreography)

For those who have some formal dance training, have taken the previous courses, or are a trained dancer exploring a new style: Beginner Heels (choreography)

Beginner Contemporary (choreography)

For those who have some formal dance training, have taken the previous courses, or are a trained dancer exploring a new style: Beginner Contemporary (choreography)

Modern

For those who have some formal dance training, have taken the previous courses, or are a trained dancer exploring a new style: Modern

Beginner Ballet

For those who have some formal dance training, have taken the previous courses, or are a trained dancer exploring a new style: Beginner Ballet

Beginner Hip-Hop (choreography)

For those who have some formal dance training, have taken the previous courses, or are a trained dancer exploring a new style: Beginner Hip-Hop (choreography)

GROOVES (cardio hip-hop)

For those who have some formal dance training, have taken the previous courses, or are a trained dancer exploring a new style: GROOVES (cardio hip-hop)

SWEAT (dance fitness)

For those who have some formal dance training, have taken the previous courses, or are a trained dancer exploring a new style: SWEAT (dance fitness)

Courses

Latin / Ballroom Course
$160.00

8-Week Intro Jazz Course
$160.00

8-Week Intro to Heels
$160.00

8-Week Intro Hip-Hop Course
$160.00

8-Week Ballet Course
$160.00

8-Week Absolute Beginner Course
$185.00

Intro Heels Course

For those new to dance, please try these courses, in the following order: Intro Heels Course

Intro Breaking Course

For those new to dance, please try these courses, in the following order: Intro Breaking Course

Intro Jazz Course

For those new to dance, please try these courses, in the following order: Intro Jazz Course

Intro Contemporary Course

For those new to dance, please try these courses, in the following order: Intro Contemporary Course

Intro Hip-Hop Course

For those new to dance, please try these courses, in the following order: Intro Hip-Hop Course

Intro Ballet Course

For those new to dance, please try these courses, in the following order: Intro Ballet Course

Absolute Beginner Course

For those new to dance, please try these courses, in the following order: Absolute Beginner Course


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio?

Visit RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio at http://www.releasedancestudio.com/.

What are RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio's prices?

Classes at RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio range from $5 to $500.

How much do classes cost at RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio?

Classes at RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio range from $5 to $500.

What days is RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio open?

RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Does RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio offer morning classes?

Yes, RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio has morning availability. Monday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM, Tuesday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM, Wednesday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM, Thursday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM, Friday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.