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Karyns Dance Place

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Holt, Michigan

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Phone +1 517-694-3907
  • Website & schedule karynsdanceplace.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Karyns Dance Place, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

“My son danced at Karyn’s for several years during high school.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 25 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 4 mentions

“Karyn is the best dance instructor in mid-michigan and one of the best in the State”

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“Well-trained, friendly, and wonderful teachers/staff.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 5 mentions

“It was great watching his confidence in himself take off.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“I've been going to recitals for over 10 years and never has there been 70+ dances, more like 50 or less, which lasts around 2 hours.”

serious pre-professional training 3 mentions

“Plenty of classes for beginners, and opportunities for more serious dancers.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

From the reviews

I am saddened to read the review below from Candice and that she this felt that way at Karyns Dance Place. Our daughter has and continues to have a wonderful experience at KDP. Yes, she has danced there for years but has never felt uninformed or not apart of something.

★★★★★ — Cheryl, Sep 2020

Wonderful place for dancers and dance enthusiasts alike, I think the dads of the dancers are especially talented.

★★★★★ — John, Jun 2024

My son danced at Karyn’s for several years during high school. It was great watching his confidence in himself take off. He felt comfortable, was encouraged and had a wonderful experience. Thank you for such a fantastic experience.

★★★★★ — Mary, Sep 2020

They are very delightful when you go in. my granddaughter's love the place Alexandra and Adelyn Robedeau love to go to Karen's they're very attentive to myself and my granddaughters and my granddaughters have always been treated with such kindness.

★★★★★ — Phoebeiiu2Usotirurueiow7Rurkdkfhgidjw, Oct 2020

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Your first ballet class at Karyns Dance Place

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 Karyns Dance Place

4462 W Holt Rd, Holt, MI48842

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