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Creative Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Walled Lake, Michigan

Ballet school Free trial Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Ages classes for ages 6–8 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 248-574-4780
  • Website & schedule creativeconservatorydance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3–8:30 pm
Wednesday 2–8:30 pm
Thursday 2–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Creative Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 10 mentions

“The ballet program is top-notch, and my daughter now has a well-rounded schedule that challenges her while keeping her excited to come to class each day.”

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Pre-Professional 3 mentions

“Hope and the whole entire staff at Creative Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts was welcoming, kind and inviting.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 12 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“My daughter is new to the studio and I must say that I am very impressed by how welcoming and professional the staff is.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 11 mentions

“Hope and the whole entire staff at Creative Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts was welcoming, kind and inviting.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“Hope and the whole entire staff at Creative Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts was welcoming, kind and inviting.”

serious pre-professional training 4 mentions

“Hope and the whole entire staff at Creative Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts was welcoming, kind and inviting.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 6 mentions

“This studio is so special, it doesn't matter if you are trying out dance for the first time, dancing for fitness or training to be a professional dancer.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Her confidence has increased , she is learning time management and prioritizing skills, increased responsibility, learning how to speak publicly and so much more!”

From the reviews

We absolutely love our CCD family! The instructors are truly the best—passionate, professional, and incredibly supportive. Since joining, my 11-year-old daughter, who has been dancing for seven years, has rediscovered her love for dance and is thriving like never before.

★★★★★ — Sarah, May 2025

This place is so welcoming and kind I hade my first class there and scared out of my mind I was dancing with some of the best dancers I have ever saw ms hope and Ms dori were very welcoming and just sweet it was like a home in there and they treated everyone like family this place is just truly amazing 👏 the high…

★★★★★ — Bailey, Jul 2024

The creative team at Creative Conservatory is second to none... They have all spent their lives building their craft and dedicating their time to sharing their knowledge with young dancers and entertainers. I trained with many of the team members when I was young and it was so much more than dance.

★★★★★ — Lacy, Jun 2024

CCD is the place to be! My daughter is new to the studio and I must say that I am very impressed by how welcoming and professional the staff is. This program is more than just learning a dance and going home, but is more so about developing the dancer as a whole.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Sep 2024

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Your first ballet class at Creative Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Creative Conservatory of Dance and Performing Arts

1400 E West Maple Rd, Walled Lake, MI48390

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