Ballet Arts School of Dance - Dance studio in Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Ballet Arts School of Dance

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2018 Rambling Road

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:30 - 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 3:30 - 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
26 programs

About Ballet Arts School of Dance

Nestled in the heart of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Ballet Arts School of Dance is a premier destination for aspiring dancers of all ages. With a strong foundation in classical technique, the studio offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture talent and foster a lifelong love for movement. Students can immerse themselves in the grace and discipline of Ballet, explore the creative expression of Contemporary, and discover the energetic rhythms of Hip Hop and Jazz. For those who enjoy a percussive art form, Tap classes are available, while the vibrant world of Musical Theater ignites dramatic and vocal expression through dance. Ballet Arts School of Dance also provides specialized training through its Barre program, focusing on strength, flexibility, and core stability. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inspiring environment where students can build confidence, develop artistry, and achieve their dance goals under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Styles offered at Ballet Arts School of Dance

Programs from Ballet Arts School of Dance

26 programs available

Classes

Teen/Adult Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Stretch & Conditioning

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Stretch & Conditioning offered for teens and adults. Dancers who are returning to dance or who are new to dance are all welcome.

Tap Classes

Creating percussive rhythms with your feet emphasizing musicality and coordination.

Stretch & Conditioning

Stretching and strengthening exercises that complement a dancers training so they can meet the demands of different dance genres. Dancers will have an increased understanding of anatomy and alignment while gaining flexibility and strengthening their entire body.

Movement Improv

Teaches the elements and concepts of dance through the use of structured and improvised exercises. These tools guide dancers in the creative process that leads to the creation of movement and choreography.

Hip Hop

A dance genre of jazz, hip hop includes stylized body isolations and steps in rhythms and syncopated movements.

Contemporary Dance

A style of innovative and interpretive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. Emphasis is on the use of gravity, breath, contraction and release, and fall and recovery.

Character

Character dance is the theatrical presentation of national and folk dance. Classical ballet incorporated in the syllabus. Our supporting syllabus is ideal for our dancers to develop their turnout muscles while working between parallel and turnout positions. Character dancers will also benefit from the curriculum as key components of Character Class are stage presence, self-confidence, and strength!

Jazz

Rhythmically complex and syncopated movements with the use of body isolations, jazz includes classical techniques as well as elements of theater, lyrical, community and African dance. Jazz is history in motion and uses many decades of music.

Cecchetti Ballet

Classical ballet method of training established by Cav. Enrico Cecchetti. Cecchetti achievements and examinations are globally recognized. Primary through Professional Levels for student and teacher examinations. Strong focus on technique, artistry, theory, history, anatomy, and discipline.

Ballet Instruction

Classical ballet training with emphasis on technique, quality of movement, and love of ballet.

K/1st Grade Pre-Ballet

Develops a foundation in dance by working large and small muscle groups while learning rhythm, spatial awareness, and improvisation in preparation for classical ballet.

3 – 4 Year Old Pre-Ballet

Dancers will explore and express themselves through movement with the introduction of ballet vocabulary, gaining balance, coordination, musicality, creative movement, prop exploration, gesturing and spatial awareness.

Grownup & Me

Children with an adult explore movement games with energetic music and props to reinforce dance vocabulary, body articulation, movement choices, color recognition, and so much more.

Teen/Adult

Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Stretch & Conditioning offered for teens and adults. Dancers who are returning to dance or who are new to dance are all welcome.

Tap Classes

Creating percussive rhythms with your feet emphasizing musicality and coordination.

Stretch & Conditioning

Stretching and strengthening exercises that complement a dancers training so they can meet the demands of different dance genres. Dancers will have an increased understanding of anatomy and alignment while gaining flexibility and strengthening their entire body.

Movement Improv

Teaches the elements and concepts of dance through the use of structured and improvised exercises. These tools guide dancers in the creative process that leads to the creation of movement and choreography.

Hip Hop

A dance genre of jazz, hip hop includes stylized body isolations and steps in rhythms and syncopated movements.

Contemporary Dance

A style of innovative and interpretive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. Emphasis is on the use of gravity, breath, contraction and release, and fall and recovery.

Character

Character I/II Levels – Green Ballet – Intermediate I Ballet. Character dance is the theatrical presentation of national and folk dance. Classical ballet incorporated in the syllabus. Our supporting syllabus is ideal for our dancers to develop their turnout muscles while working between parallel and turnout positions. Character dancers will also benefit from the curriculum as key components of Character Class are stage presence, self-confidence, and strength!

Jazz

Rhythmically complex and syncopated movements with the use of body isolations, jazz includes classical techniques as well as elements of theater, lyrical, community and African dance. Jazz is history in motion and uses many decades of music.

Cecchetti Ballet

Classical ballet method of training established by Cav. Enrico Cecchetti. Cecchetti achievements and examinations are globally recognized. Primary through Professional Levels for student and teacher examinations. Strong focus on technique, artistry, theory, history, anatomy, and discipline.

Ballet Instruction

Classical ballet training with emphasis on technique, quality of movement, and love of ballet. Red: 1st year of formal study. Yellow: 2nd year of formal study. Green: 3rd year of formal study. Blue : 4th year of formal study. Purple/Prepointe: Prepares for pointe work. Intermediate I: Comprehensive technique class. Teen/Adult: Beginning and continuing level of study. Beginning Pointe: 1st year of pointe; taken with Intermediate I. 2nd Year Pointe: 2nd year of pointe taken with Int I or Int II. Intermediate II: Technique & pointe. Variations: Dance variations on pointe. Advanced: Technique and pointe.

K/1st Grade Pre-Ballet

Develops a foundation in dance by working large and small muscle groups while learning rhythm, spatial awareness, and improvisation in preparation for classical ballet.

3 – 4 Year Old Pre-Ballet

Dancers will explore and express themselves through movement with the introduction of ballet vocabulary, gaining balance, coordination, musicality, creative movement, prop exploration, gesturing and spatial awareness.

Grownup & Me

Children with an adult explore movement games with energetic music and props to reinforce dance vocabulary, body articulation, movement choices, color recognition, and so much more.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Ballet Arts School of Dance?

Call Ballet Arts School of Dance at (269) 345-3433 or visit https://www.balletartshome.com/.

Does Ballet Arts School of Dance have a website?

Yes, you can find Ballet Arts School of Dance online at https://www.balletartshome.com/.

Does Ballet Arts School of Dance have evening hours?

Yes, Ballet Arts School of Dance offers evening hours. Monday: 3:30 - 7:30 PM, Tuesday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:30 PM, Thursday: 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 3:30 - 7:30 PM, Saturday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

What are Ballet Arts School of Dance's hours?

Ballet Arts School of Dance is open Monday: 3:30 - 7:30 PM, Tuesday: 3:30 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:30 PM, Thursday: 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday: 3:30 - 7:30 PM, Saturday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

What days is Ballet Arts School of Dance open?

Ballet Arts School of Dance is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.