The best ballet schools in Michigan
Ranked by the students and families who actually take class — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 5,891 reviews of Michigan studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true ballet schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Avalon School of the Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 84 reviews · Holland, MI
“Ms. Breann is amazing and so special for us. She has been one of Leia's dancing teachers since she first started. She has so much patience with the kids. Especially in the evening …” — Monika
#2 FIM Dort Music Center + Flint School of Performing Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 74 reviews · Flint, MI
“The instructors are so great with the kids, even the littlest. My then 3 year old took Young Musicians and Dance Makers. Loved both. She can't wait to take ACTventurers, Young Sing…” — Niki
#3 Move With Joy
5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews · Kalamazoo, MI
“My experience at Move With Joy studio has been nothing but amazing! The space is a beautiful safe haven for children & adults. Classes are super fun, effective, & full of diversity…” — Idance_Fearless
#4 Michigan Academy of Dance + Arts (formerly Ann Parsley School of Dance)
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 reviews · Shelby, MI
“Ann Parsley School of Dance is a wonderful studio that cultivates a warm sense of family and community. When I look back on my time at APSD, I think about all of the incredible tea…” — Nina
#5 Ballet Kalamazoo
5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews · Kalamazoo, MI
“Our daughter has been dancing with Miss Amy since she was 3 years old (before Ballet Kalamazoo officially opened). She creates an amazing environment where not only do the teachers…” — Kristin
#6 Dance Place
4.8 ★★★★★ 54 reviews · Waterford Township, MI
“We booked 5 wedding dance classes in preparation for our first dance at our wedding, and we are SO glad that we did! Wow, such a fun experience and our first dance ended up being o…” — Melissa
#7 River Raisin Centre for the Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 60 reviews · Monroe, MI
Long-running theater offering plays and live music, plus classes and dance.
“Love this place! Great for classes and performances, staff is the best, choreography awesome, love them, highly recommend!” — Kris
#8 2nd Street Studio of Dance
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews · Rochester Hills, MI
“After we had a not-so-positive experience at another dance studio in the area, we found 2nd Street Studio of Dance. My daughter loves it here! The teachers are excellent and my dau…” — Jennifer
#9 Academy of Dance Arts Inc
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews · Comstock Park, MI
“My kids have been dancing at this studio for 5 years. The owners are amazing and provide the kids with a comprehensive dance education in a positive environment. I would never go a…” — Sarah
#10 En Pointe Dance Academy
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews · Clio, MI
“3 years strong here! Feels like a family, all the ladies who teach each class are the best. The different classes of each genre of dance is just truly amazing especially when your …” — Tiffany