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Michigan Academy of Dance + Arts (formerly Ann Parsley School of Dance)
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Ballet school in Shelby, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 586-286-8300
- Website & schedule midancearts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–8:15 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been training at APSD and Macomb Ballet Company for the past seven years, and I cannot say enough about the remarkable impact this studio has had on her life.”
What families & students say
“The instructors are not only incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but they’re also deeply caring and genuinely invested in your dancer’s growth.”
“My experience at APSD was nothing short of amazing and brought me so many opportunities to build my skills and technique in an art form I grew to fully love.”
“The entire staff cultivates a loving, nurturing environment that helped me find myself as an individual while allowing me to create lifelong friendships.”
“My daughter has been training at APSD and Macomb Ballet Company for the past seven years, and I cannot say enough about the remarkable impact this studio has had on her life.”
“The instructors are not only incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but they’re also deeply caring and genuinely invested in your dancer’s growth.”
“They have not only helped me grow as a dancer but have helped me gain confidence and has allowed me to express myself in this beautiful art form.”
From the reviews
Ann Parsley School of Dance is a wonderful studio that cultivates a warm sense of family and community. When I look back on my time at APSD, I think about all of the incredible teachers and their continual love and support for their dancers.
I danced at APSD for 15 years and the studio has been a huge part of my life. The teachers are absolutely wonderful and caring. Staff is very professional and well trained. They have not only helped me grow as a dancer but have helped me gain confidence and has allowed me to express myself in this beautiful art form.
APSD is an incredible studio that I can’t recommend enough! I spent 7 amazing years there, and the experience truly shaped my dance journey. The teachers are absolutely fantastic—so nurturing and dedicated to helping each dancer grow.
Ann Parsley School of Dance has helped me grow into the dancer I am today. The teachers and staff are all looking out for your best interest and your journey in dance. The teachers emphasize the importance of versatility in dance to make you the most well-rounded dancer you can be.
Your first ballet class at Michigan Academy of Dance + Arts (formerly Ann Parsley 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.
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