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Maria's School of Dance

4.6 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fowlerville, Michigan

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for age 3 — 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
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 517-223-0036
  • Website & schedule mariasschoolofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 2:30–9 pm
Tuesday 2:30–9 pm
Wednesday 2:30–9 pm
Thursday 2:30–9 pm
Friday 2:30–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
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 Maria's School of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 8 mentions

“I danced here as a kid, and now my daughter is here.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

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

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 4 mentions

“We have been going here for years and the instructors are great!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“Great teachers, great staff”

From the reviews

This is the best studio around! The instructors are wonderful, caring, and creative. The studio has multiple dance rooms to allow different classes to be taught at the same time. The staff is friendly and accommodating. They also have a competitive dance team which is highly regarded!

★★★★★ — Miranda, Jun 2026

New to dance. Our daughter loved her experience. Signed up again for next season. Everyone is so friendly.

★★★★★ — Associates, Aug 2024

My girls love dancing here! We have been going here for years and the instructors are great!

★★★★★ — Alyssa, Aug 2021

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Your first ballet class at Maria'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 Maria's School of Dance

105 E Grand River Ave, Fowlerville, MI48836

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