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Tye Chua Dance & Kalamazoo Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (269) 760-2995
- Website & schedule tyechuadance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Angi, Amii, and Gene create such a wonderful spot for growing your body, learning ballet for the first time, getting back into dance as an adult, and fostering new dancers.”
“Very high quality, friendly dance education available to all levels, including adult beginners!”
“Welcoming, inclusive, knowledgeable, flexible- I can’t say enough good about the experience and teaching my son and I have enjoyed from Tye Chua!”
“I had gotten really serious about dance through high school and attended a pre-professional school, but had taken (too) many years off to pursue my career in the sciences.”
“They don't rush to get kids into pointe, they truly make sure they are ready mentally and physically.”
“I had gotten really serious about dance through high school and attended a pre-professional school, but had taken (too) many years off to pursue my career in the sciences.”
What families & students say
“Their professional track/focused dancers were stellar in the Nutcracker this year, and I can only imagine what great training they receive for their future in dance.”
“Welcoming, inclusive, knowledgeable, flexible- I can’t say enough good about the experience and teaching my son and I have enjoyed from Tye Chua!”
“Tye Chua not only offers excellent instruction for every age and level of dancer, they intentionally foster a sense of inclusiveness and community that is rare and extraordinary.”
“Their professional track/focused dancers were stellar in the Nutcracker this year, and I can only imagine what great training they receive for their future in dance.”
“Even if they don't ever choose to have professional careers in dance, the skills that they are learning here will carry them through in so many different aspects of their lives.”
“Angi, Amii, and Gene create such a wonderful spot for growing your body, learning ballet for the first time, getting back into dance as an adult, and fostering new dancers.”
From the reviews
This studio is truly a gem. There is truly a place for everybody and every BODY. They take the time to teach in a kind and gentle manner. They are so supportive of everyone. The students are the same way. There is no competition with each other. The support and encouragement from everyone is amazing.
Tye Chua dance is such a welcoming space for all. I am so grateful I found them this year. After a decade not dancing, I’ve rekindled my love for it thanks to their wonderful instruction.
Tye Chua is our dance home!! Each instructor has taken the time to make my daughter and son feel so welcome and special. My children truly look forward to their classes and performances throughout each season. Thank you for welcoming us in with wide open arms!
I danced with Tye Chua for five years and loved every minute! Very high quality, friendly dance education available to all levels, including adult beginners!
Adult ballet at Tye Chua Dance & Kalamazoo Ballet
Tye Chua Dance & Kalamazoo Ballet runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Tye Chua Dance & Kalamazoo Ballet
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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