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Kathy's School of Dance

4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Durand, Michigan

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 +1 989-288-2310
  • Website & schedule ksdbybecki.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 3–9 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 Kathy's School of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 9 mentions

“We’re about to finish up year 2, started in preschool, and my daughter plans to do her entire childhood here!”

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Kathy's School of Dance teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions
💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“I've never seen so much confidence in my kids and couldn't be happier with our decision to come to KSD!”

💵 good value / fair tuition 2 mentions
🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“Professional dance staff, national title winners and friendly fun atmosphere!”

From the reviews

We transferred my son and daughter to KSD this year from another local studio which they were at a competitive level and they were extremely behind and lacking technique compared to the other dancers their age who have been dancing with KSD.

★★★★★ — Katy, Oct 2017

I can’t say enough great things about this dance school. We’re about to finish up year 2, started in preschool, and my daughter plans to do her entire childhood here! The owner is actively involved daily and the rest of the staff is awesome too. You won’t regret coming here!

★★★★★ — Dawn, May 2025

I was very little when I danced here but went here when I was about 4 and danced here for 2-3 years I loved it here but I had to move so I stopped dancing. But the staff and studio is amazing love it I highly recommend this studio if your local to the area.

★★★★★ — Ash, Apr 2019

Going to Kathy’s for over 10 years has definitely been an amazing experience. Not only are the teachers absolutely wonderful, but they teach you more than just dance; they teach you about life. Great staff and a great 2nd family to be a part of.

★★★★★ — Haley, Oct 2017

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Your first ballet class at Kathy's School of 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.

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 Kathy's School of Dance

124 N Saginaw St, Durand, MI48429

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