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Grosse Pointe Dance Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (313) 886-1365
  • Website & schedule gpdancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:15–8 PM
Tuesday 4:15–8 PM
Wednesday 4:15–8 PM
Thursday 4:15–8 PM
Friday 4:15–8 PM
Saturday 4:15–8 PM
Sunday 4:15–8 PM

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 Grosse Pointe Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🩰 Pointe

“Great neighbor in Grosse Pointe!”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 9 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“Amazing dance teachers and spectacular recitals!”

From the reviews

This dance studio is AMAZING! They have fabulous teachers, great studios, and a happy atmosphere.Their recitals are super cool too!

★★★★★ — Cassie, Nov 2019

Great neighbor in Grosse Pointe!! Activities for area kids. Keep them busy, off games!!

★★★★★ — Tom, Mar 2021

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Your first ballet class at Grosse Pointe Dance Center

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 Grosse Pointe Dance Center

20945 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI48236

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