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theDanceLab

5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hadley, Michigan

Free trial Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (810) 214-0140
  • Website & schedule mydancelab.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 5–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4:15–9:30 PM
Wednesday 5–9:30 PM
Thursday 3:30–9:30 PM
Friday 4:30–7:45 PM
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 theDanceLab, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 6 mentions

“My daughter has been a student at this dance academy for 3 years now.”

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi theDanceLab 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 19 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“It’s not only technique-focused but also champions each dancer's unique path.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My son has been dancing for 3 years and loves every minute of it!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“We switched our daughter to this studio last year and since then she has gained so much more confidence in her dancing and herself!”

From the reviews

Very friendly and welcoming studio. My daughter started here as Studio 93. The new ownership has done an exceptional job. The staff is well trained and my daughter loves her teacher Ms. Claire. She has learned a lot and the recitles are fantastic.

★★★★★ — Erin, Jan 2021

We joined theDanceLab a year and a half ago and have had a great experience. From the very first interaction, we sensed the genuinely supportive and uplifting environment the staff creates. It’s not only technique-focused but also champions each dancer's unique path.

★★★★★ — Shayna, Jun 2025

I highly recommend The Dance Lab! The teachers are awesome and the atmosphere is great! You will make so many wonderful memories there! The teachers and the students are always so helpful! I love dancing there! I was there when it was studio 93 and Miss Hannah has done such a wonderful job taking over!

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Jan 2021

This is an amazing dance studio! We switched our daughter to this studio last year and since then she has gained so much more confidence in her dancing and herself! The teachers are creative, motivating and professional. I can’t say enough great things about this place!

★★★★★ — Krysten, Jan 2021

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Your first ballet class at theDanceLab

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 theDanceLab

3450 Hadley Rd, Hadley, MI48440

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