Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel - Dance studio in Portage, Michigan
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Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel

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536 Romence Road

Portage, Michigan 49002

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
48 programs

About Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel

Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel, located in Portage, Michigan, is a premier destination for aspiring dancers of all ages. They offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture talent and passion for various dance disciplines. Students can immerse themselves in the elegance of Ballet, the energy of Hip Hop, the expressive movements of Contemporary and Lyrical, the dynamic rhythms of Jazz and Tap, and the captivating storytelling of Musical Theater. The studio is committed to providing high-quality instruction, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where dancers can develop their skills, build confidence, and discover their artistic voice. With a focus on both foundational technique and performance artistry, Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel strives to cultivate a lifelong love of dance within the Portage community.

Styles offered at Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel

Programs from Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel

48 programs available

Classes

age 5-7 Ballet, Tap & Jazz

pre-teen Hip Hop

Acro Dance

Levels 4-Pre Professional (Prior Experience) --- Must have Back Walkover. In this class, your gymnast will learn tumbling skills including Walkover variations, back handsprings, aerials, contortion, limbering, & balancing skills.

Monday 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Hip Hoppers I & II

Boys & Girls will pop, lock, tut, and learn how to turn the party up in this fun, fast paced class. Your dancer will own the dance floor, build confidence, and make new friends.

Monday 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Acro Dance Levels 4-Pre Professional (Prior Experience)

Levels 4-Pre Professional (Prior Experience) --- Must have Back Walkover. In this class, your gymnast will learn tumbling skills including Walkover variations, back handsprings, aerials, contortion, limbering, & balancing skills.

Monday 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Combo classes are high energy! A great class for new and returning students to experience various styles of dance in one amazing class. We will use imagination along with technique to give your dancer a well-rounded and memorable experience.

Monday 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Acro Dance

Levels 1-3 Beginner/Intermediate -- Focuses on using the right muscles for dancers and goes a little bit more in depth to how the body works when performing those skills. Dancers will work on solidifying basic acro skills including, but not limited to: cartwheels, bridge, kickovers, chest stands, & balancing.

Monday 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Acro Dance Levels 1-3 Beginner/Intermediate

Levels 1-3 Beginner/Intermediate -- Focuses on using the right muscles for dancers and goes a little bit more in depth to how the body works when performing those skills. Dancers will work on solidifying basic acro skills including, but not limited to: cartwheels, bridge, kickovers, chest stands, & balancing.

Monday 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Baby Ballerinas

Little ones will dance their hearts out in the baby ballerina class. Dancers will learn beginning ballet technique while using their imagination to the max. To make learning even more fun dancers will also use some great themed props in our castle themed room!

Saturday 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Musical Theatre

This engaging and imaginative class blends dance, stage presence, and singing — ideal for young children who love to perform. Students develop confidence, coordination, and creativity while being introduced to the fundamentals of musical theatre in a supportive, age-appropriate environment. It’s a wonderful way to build early performance skills and self-expression.

Saturday 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Musical Theatre

Perfect for aspiring performers, this dynamic class combines dance, acting, and vocals to help students grow as confident, well-rounded artists. Dancers will enhance their stage presence, musicality, and storytelling through age-appropriate choreography and vocal work. This class offers a strong foundation for future theatre opportunities while nurturing a love of performance.

Saturday 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Hip Hoppers I & II

Dancers will enjoy learning game day style routines, technique, and the skills to be a fierce dancer!

Saturday 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Tiny Tot Hip Hop

Your little dancer will learn to pop, lock, tut, and turn the part up just like the big kids. This fun, fast paced class. Your dancer will own the dance floor.

Saturday 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Adorable Ballerinas

If your kiddo loves to twirl and leap around the house, Adorable Ballerinas is the class for you. Dancers will learn beginning ballet technique while using some fun props in our castle themed room! This class will be the highlight of their week.

Saturday 9:30 am - 10:00 am
Turns and Leaps Il

Turns and Leaps ll is designed for the intermediate/advanced level dancer to dive deeper into refining their technique. Through a variety of age and skill appropriate sequences, dancers will further develop foundational technique elements for turns and leaps, as well as explore more challenging skills and receive individualized feedback and progression. Prior experience and recommendation is required.

Thursday 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Prince & Princess Ballerinas I & II

Each week you can watch your prince or princess tip toe and twirl to their favorite songs in our enchanted castle room! This class was created to build beautiful technique in an exciting way that will keep dancers engaged and excited about learning.

Thursday 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Jazz

These intermediate and advanced level classes focus specifically on jazz technique and style. All aspects of jazz from Broadway to more contemporary styles will be explored in this class.

Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Ballet, Tap, Acro

Combo classes are high energy! A great class for new and returning students to experience various styles of dance in one amazing class. We will use imagination along with technique to give your dancer a well-rounded and memorable experience.

Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Pre-Advanced and Advanced Jazz

These intermediate and advanced level classes focus specifically on jazz technique and style. All aspects of jazz from Broadway to more contemporary styles will be explored in this class.

Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Intermediate Jazz

These intermediate and advanced level classes focus specifically on jazz technique and style. All aspects of jazz from Broadway to more contemporary styles will be explored in this class.

Thursday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Lyrical

These intermediate and advanced level classes focus specifically on lyrical technique and style. Ballet and jazz will fuse seamlessly in this class.

Thursday 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Pre-Advanced and Advanced Lyrical

These intermediate and advanced level classes focus specifically on lyrical technique and style. Ballet and jazz will fuse seamlessly in this class.

Thursday 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Intermediate Lyrical

These intermediate and advanced level classes focus specifically on lyrical technique and style. Ballet and jazz will fuse seamlessly in this class.

Thursday 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Turns and Leaps I

Turns and Leaps l, Ages 5-9, is designed for young dancers to dive deeper into the fundamentals of technique. Through a variety of age and skill appropriate sequences, dancers will focus on proper spotting,alignment, and balance to execute clean and controlled turns, as well as the extension, height, and form to develop strong and powerful dynamic jumps and leaps.

Thursday 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Pre-Advanced/ Advanced Conditioning

Pre-Advanced/Advanced Conditioning is designed for the intermediate/advanced level dancer seeking supplemental training to enhance and support their overall technique and injury-free dancing.Through an approach targeted for dancers, exercises will strengthen the full body and focus on alignment and control. Dancers are sure to enhance physical strength, flexibility, and endurance through targeted exercises and a variety of conditioning techniques.

Thursday 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Intermediate Conditioning

Intermediate Conditioning is designed for dancers new to dance conditioning elements looking to create strong foundational cross-training skills to support their technique and overall dance training. Intermediate Conditioning will focus on full body training to enhance physical strength, flexibility, and endurance of dancers through targeted exercises and conditioning techniques.

Thursday 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Pre-Advanced and Advanced Tap

These intermediate and advanced level classes continue to explore more intricate rhythm and advanced tap technique.

Tuesday 4:45 -5:30 pm
Tap

These intermediate and advanced level classes continue to explore more intricate rhythm and advanced tap technique.

Tuesday 4:45 -5:30 pm
Intermediate Tap

These intermediate and advanced level classes continue to explore more intricate rhythm and advanced tap technique.

Tuesday 5:30 -6:15 pm
Ballet

These intermediate and advanced classes will continue learning the ballet technique as well as grace and fluidity.

Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Pre-Advanced and Advanced Ballet

These intermediate and advanced classes will continue learning the ballet technique as well as grace and fluidity.

Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Pre-Pointe

This class focuses on the strength and technique needed to dance on pointe.

Tuesday 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Pointe I & II

This class focuses on the strength and technique needed to dance on pointe as well as dancing ballet movements up on pointe.

Tuesday 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Intermediate Ballet

These intermediate and advanced classes will continue learning the ballet technique as well as grace and fluidity.

Tuesday 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Pom Pon

Dancers will enjoy learning game day style routines, technique, and the skills to be a fierce dancer!

Tuesday 7:30 -8:15 pm
Flexibility and Core

Preteen/Teen Flexibility and Core is designed to cultivate physical strength and enhance flexibility to support dancers' overall technique and artistry. Through a series of dynamic stretches and targeted exercises, students will progressively increase their range of motion, and strengthen the muscles of the abdomen, back, and pelvis.

Tuesday 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Teen Hip Hop

Hip hop utilizes upbeat music from various genres and results in an energetic class that not only teaches hip hop movement and technique, but also rhythm, precision, and muscle memory while having a blast!

Tuesday 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Acro Dance Preschool

A class designed for our little tumblers! Your student will learn the basics of acro in this high energy class!

Wednesday 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
Ballet

A great class for beginner students or students looking to develop grace and fluidity while learning the basics of ballet technique, including posture and proper alignment, in preparation for the intermediate levels.

Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Pre-Intermediate Ballet

These intermediate and advanced classes will continue learning the ballet technique as well as grace and fluidity.

Wednesday 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Ballet/Tap

Combo classes are high energy! A great class for new and returning students to experience various styles of dance in one amazing class. We will use imagination along with technique to give your dancer a well-rounded and memorable experience.

Wednesday 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Jazz

A jazz class for students wanting to show off their sassy confidence through learning the basics of jazz technique, preparing them for the intermediate levels.

Wednesday 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Pre-Intermediate Jazz

These intermediate and advanced level classes focus specifically on jazz technique and style. All aspects of jazz from Broadway to more contemporary styles will be explored in this class.

Wednesday 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Tap

A great class for beginner students or students looking to develop their foundation in basic rhythmic footwork patterning. Tap through the challenges of learning different rhythms and foot-eye coordination, geared toward preparing students for the intermediate levels.

Wednesday 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Pre-Intermediate Tap

These intermediate and advanced level classes continue to explore more intricate rhythm and advanced tap technique.

Wednesday 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Lyrical

This class focuses specifically on lyrical technique and style. Ballet and jazz will fuse seamlessly together in this class. Geared toward preparing students for the intermediate levels.

Wednesday 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Hip Hop

Hip hop utilizes upbeat music from various genres and results in an energetic class that not only teaches hip hop movement and technique, but also rhythm, precision, and muscle memory while having a blast!

Wednesday 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Pre-Intermediate Lyrical

These intermediate and advanced level classes focus specifically on lyrical technique and style. Ballet and jazz will fuse seamlessly in this class.

Wednesday 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel?

Call Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel at (269) 329-2002 or visit http://www.acadofdance.com/.

What is Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel's phone number?

Dial (269) 329-2002 to speak with Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel.

Does Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel have evening hours?

Yes, Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel offers evening hours. Monday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Does Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel have a website?

Yes, you can find Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel online at http://www.acadofdance.com/.

What days is Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel open?

Academy of Dance Arts & Apparel is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.