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Zone Dance Center LLC

4.8 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Ballet school in Southfield, Michigan

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 5–7 — 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 +1 248-353-9663
  • Website & schedule zonedancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8 pm
Thursday 4:30–8 pm
Friday 4:30–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–6 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 Zone Dance Center LLC, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 4 mentions

“My daughter, Kennedy Olivia, trained there for 15 years, surrounded by committed students and teachers who bring excellence, heart, and plenty of fun to everything they do.”

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Zone Dance Center LLC 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 29 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“this dance school is the best thing that's ever happened to my daughters .Love the zone dance center”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 6 mentions

“Great family atmosphere, excellent direction and growth in students seen each year.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“Their focus on style, technique, discipline, choreography, appearance, and performance draws consistent compliments at every competition and public show.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“Their team of dance professionals from prestigious backgrounds creates a true family atmosphere; dancers become dance sisters and brothers, and parents become friends.”

From the reviews

OMG! This place is amazing. Tammy Hawkins is the founder and she is first-class all the way. The artist director, Ms. Jennifer, is so creative! She leads the dance competitions and wins tons of awards. The training you get here is serious and fun! This dance school is every mother's dream.

★★★★★ — Pam, Jun 2015

I absolutely LOVE the Zone Dance Center. I would recommend it to ANYONE. I sometimes use it as a bragging right!😂

★★★★★ — Caleb, Aug 2016

Ms. Tammy and Ms. Jennifer are the absolute best! The level of excellence they bring to this dance school is unmatched, and it really shines through in everything they do. The recitals at the end of each season are nothing short of spectacular.

★★★★★ — Lindsey, Sep 2025

Awesome dance classes, best dance instructors, kids love Ms. Tammy. Great family atmosphere, excellent direction and growth in students seen each year.

★★★★★ — Mikah, Sep 2023

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Your first ballet class at Zone Dance Center LLC

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 Zone Dance Center LLC

29350 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI48034

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