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EAU Dance
4.6 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Phone (616) 450-6301
- Website & schedule eaudanceco.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“I’ve loved taking adult dance classes with Eau Dance the past few years, the musical theater jazz class is so much fun!”
From the reviews
Miss Emily and the staff at Eau Dance are simply phenomenal! They have such a genuine passion for dance and care deeply about their students. They are flexible with their studio space allowing them to focus on getting the best teachers.
I’ve loved taking adult dance classes with Eau Dance the past few years, the musical theater jazz class is so much fun!
Adult ballet at EAU Dance
EAU Dance 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 EAU Dance
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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