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Ballet Etc. Dance Institute
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Traverse City, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Phone +1 231-929-2787
- Website & schedule ballet-etc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
What families & students say
“We’ve been part of the BE family for over five years, and it’s been such a wonderful experience!”
“This is not only a place to learn to dance, but also a place where discipline, confidence, and a strong work ethic are instilled.”
From the reviews
We’ve been part of this dance studio since 2017, and it truly feels like family. The teachers are fantastic—caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated to helping every dancer reach their full potential. The instruction is high quality, with high expectations that challenge dancers to grow both technically and personally.
This studio is where I took my first ever ballet class four years ago, and I have been training with them ever since. I have come to love dance, and my life has been changed for the better because of the team behind Ballet Etc. The training is exceptional, and beyond that, the teachers and students welcome everyone in.
We’ve been part of the BE family for over five years, and it’s been such a wonderful experience! The teachers are talented, kind, and truly care about every dancer. They balance great instruction with a strong focus on safety and well-being.
Your first ballet class at Ballet Etc. Dance Institute
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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