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Northern Lights Irish Dance and Ballet Academy

4.6 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in Cadillac, Michigan

Ballet school Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday 3:30–9 pm
Tuesday 3:30–9 pm
Wednesday 3:30–9 pm
Thursday 2:30–9 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 Northern Lights Irish Dance and Ballet Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 15 mentions

“Four of my five children have danced with NLIDA, and all have enjoyed their classes, including one who has pursued performing with the company.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“Gina, Elizabeth, and Olivia have been wonderful and have encouraged and taught my children with patience, grace, and love.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 7 mentions

“Our family attended a performance last year by NLDA and my daughter was starstruck, she had to try out.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 5 mentions

“They put on amazing end of the year and christmas productions, not to mention the many shows they're most dedicated dancers perform all throughout the year!”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“Four of my five children have danced with NLIDA, and all have enjoyed their classes, including one who has pursued performing with the company.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“They are professionals that know how to train the kids into poised, confident, beautiful dancers.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“My daughter in the company has learned so much about poise, performing, persevering, teamwork, fun, hard work, etc.”

From the reviews

The NLDA gave me the chance to grow as a dancer in a professional environment. I never would have come out of my shell and became a champion dancer if I hadn’t had the opportunities they gave me. It’s great that local dancers have the opportunities that they provide. Highly recommend!!

★★★★★ — Olivia, Aug 2021

As a student of the Northern Lights Dance academy I would definitely recommend this dance institution to anyone looking to start their journey into The wonderful world of dance. Also, if you are an advanced dancer who is looking to join a studio this is the place for you.

★★★★★ — Samuel, Jan 2021

We love Northern Lights Dance Academy. We have 5 daughters that dance take Irish dance and contemporary. Our daughters love their classes because Mrs. Gina, Miss Elizabeth and Miss Olivia are kind, patient and helpful. The class sizes are small and there is a lot of opportunity for individual instruction.

★★★★★ — Schwerdt, Dec 2022

NLDA is a wonderful school! Both of my children have been attending and learning for several years now, and they have really blossomed and grown as dancers and people. Gina, Elizabeth, and Olivia have been wonderful and have encouraged and taught my children with patience, grace, and love.

★★★★★ — David, Dec 2022

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Your first ballet class at Northern Lights Irish Dance and Ballet Academy

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 Northern Lights Irish Dance and Ballet Academy

601 Chestnut St, Cadillac, MI49601

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