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BSD Dance Studio
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Portage, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 5–12 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (269) 550-3009
- Website & schedule bsodance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Absolutely an amazing place for kids to not only learn dance but to grow emotionally as well.”
What families & students say
“The improv class does not participate in the recital, and that's a plus for my daughter who enjoys spontaneous dance but not routines and recitals for now.”
From the reviews
My daughter takes improv here and loves it! The staff and dancers are friendly, the studio is clean, and my daughter experiences her BSD improv class as a welcoming and non-competitive space to learn and practice.
Absolutely an amazing place for kids to not only learn dance but to grow emotionally as well. My daughter Abby has danced here for over ten years and it has been nothing but a huge positive in her life as well as for those of us in here family. Bernatche School of Dance is 5 stars +++++++
Adult ballet at BSD Dance Studio
BSD Dance Studio runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at BSD Dance Studio
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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