Kercheval Dance is absolutely amazing! I cannot say enough good things about this studio. So…read moreimpressed with everything about Kercheval Dance, the staff, the facility, the curriculum!

From the owner: Our mission is to provide all students with the proper tools, technical training, knowledge, and…read moreexposure to create a well-rounded, high quality dance education. Our instructors have studied dance extensively and performed professionally internationally. We strongly believe in creating a comforting environment for all of our students to connect with those in their community, express themselves artistically, and grow by gaining confidence and self-esteem. Dance education and performance experience benefit all students, teaching them life-skills such as, responsibility, dedication, time-management, and discipline. These skills help students prepare for positive futures whether they wish to dance through recreation or to obtain a career within the arts. Kercheval Dance is Located in The Village of Grosse Pointe Michigan. We offer dance classes for ages 2 to Adult...

The Dance Scene is a great place for all dancing levels. You can count on a great party on…read moreSaturday night to practice your skills . Anna is a great instructor to build your skills with a partner or on your own. Try the group classes or private lessons - Salsa, Bachata, Rumba, Fox Trot, Waltz and many others.

I wanted to find a date night for my husband's birthday and I got bored of dinner and movies. So I…read morehad a classic bad idea: "Hey, we haven't danced since our wedding! I LOVE dancing! Let's try dancing again! OK, maybe dancing isn't HIS favorite activity, but I'm the one scheduling it, right? What choice does he have?" This birthday outing was basically a bowling ball with the name Erin on it. A did a quick web search and found that on Friday nights, the Dance Scene has an hour lesson on a short routine within a style followed by a dance party (they're separate admission fees but can be combined - we paid for both). On date night, we arrived about ten minutes late to find the group working on an International Rumba routine, meaning, we were desperately lost and unprepared*. Since we couldn't follow the routine steps and the other people there were having some success, my husband didn't feel comfortable or happy staying for the dance party afterward. This was HIS birthday outing, after all, so I buried my disappointment and we decided to leave and find another activity. Anna the owner noticed we were having trouble keeping up and she was kind enough to offer us a free private lesson to make up for our bad experience (which, again, was totally our fault by virtue of arriving late!!). I didn't expect my husband to be interested, but we took her up on her offer and had a great time re-learning some basics of foxtrot and swing styles, and practicing our form. Our "frame" is pretty flimsy and our stride lengths probably never match, but I think we've improved! I'm personally excited to go back for another group lesson (though I might be going by myself... I'll just introduce myself to one of the silver foxes without a partner! Don't tell my husband). In regards to the private lesson: as a professional classical musician and private teacher of same, I've experienced hundreds of lessons from both the teacher and student perspective. I've got many friends and colleagues who teach as well, and whose methods (and results) I've observed firsthand. I've taught and been taught enough to know that, for learning efficiency and depth of subject knowledge, instruction must be tailored to the student. This probably sounds trite; ALL teachers would say that they tailor instruction to the needs of each student. MOST teachers, from my experience, don't tailor instruction. I wish I was better at it, myself. It's the hardest part of teaching. From a lesson alongside my husband, I observed that Anna does that gear-switching with the best of them. I can't recommend her services highly enough - literally, I'm not an experienced enough dancer to give her an objective professional review on how good a dancer she is. But I CAN give this review as one teacher to another: Anna is champion of pedagogy. *In regards to the group lessons being too advanced for us, Anna did assure us that they usually have two instructors in a group class and try to accommodate different dancing levels in the same evening to the extent possible. We came in too late and on the wrong night (her co-instructor had an outside commitment).

The training at Ann Parsley School of Dance is top notch. The Instructors are dedicated,…read moreknowledgable and foster a family feel environment without compromising on their high expectations of the dancers. The studio focuses on good technique and it shows in the growth of the students who train there. They are affiliated with Macomb Ballet Company through which they put on 2 ballets each year including a Nutcracker. These performances are professionally executed and highly entertaining to watch. To top it all off my daughter has made lots of great friends at Ann Parsley/MBC! Katie K.

From the owner: Rooted in Legacy. Growing with Heart…read more Founded in 1976 by Ann Parsley, Michigan Academy of Dance + Arts (formerly Ann Parsley School of Dance) has provided exceptional arts education in a nurturing, non-competitive environment for over 50 years. Our experienced faculty is dedicated to helping students develop confidence, discipline, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Through individualized instruction and a strong foundation in technique, students are encouraged to reach their full potential while growing both artistically and personally. MADA offers comprehensive training in dance, theatre, music, and voice within a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to be age-appropriate, enriching, and inspiring, while maintaining high standards of excellence and artistry. Whether pursuing professional aspirations or simply exploring a passion for the arts, students at MADA find a supportive community where they can learn, grow, and thrive.

Updated review.(gain 1 more star)…read more After a whole season of Dance I can say this place does it right. Was at the recital and it was amazing. The older kids were exceptional good. Wow. Great teachers. Hands down exceptional. They have all levels and even have a travel team if your child is good enough and $$. I did not see any college dance offering or scholarships. So I don't know how good the kids were but the older kids danced at a high level. Highly recommended

My daughter loves the mommy and me she looks forward to it every week, the facility is great and so…read moreare the staff and teaches. She likes to come early to watch the preschoolers get out of class! I honestly wouldn't take her anywhere else! The dance place is where it's at!

Hip Hop heads unite! This is a haven for hip hop connoisseurs alike. Benito, the man in charge, is…read morea personable, charismatic, and a leader in the community. MCSDA offers a wide range of classes; from various dance styles such as breaking and popping to learning how to paint and DJ. Sometimes they even host dance battles. I've been coming here since they started and I always get good vibes. The floor is nice too! If you have a little one and want them to try something different. This is the place to go to. Not only will they learn incredible, law-defying dance styles they can learn valuable life skills and the hip hop culture.

This place is a hidden gem. It is such an amazing place for young kids to go after school. The…read morestaff there was wonderful and you could feel how much they love this academy from the moment you walk in the door. I am very happy to be able to learn about this place and all they have to offer young children in the area. Definitely a place I would send my children.

Though seemingly a good dance school, a bad taste was left after the Nutcracker experience. It…read moreseemed to be more of a money-making enterprise than something for the students. Not only are the parents paying their normal tuition, they had to pay part of the costs associated with the production (yes, there was effectively a fee for their child(ren) to be in the play), plus the parents were required to pay to attend the play. They didn't have to attend both performances, but come on, what parent would just drop off their little one and not stay? That seems like a lot of paying on the parts of the parents, don't you think? At $20.00 per person, they weren't exactly cheap tickets. Two stars were chosen because the definition for two was "Could've been better", which is precisely the point. The experience was damaged by what appears to be gratuitous fund-raising.

Great dance studio for all ages. Nice teachers and other staff. Definitely would recommend it to…read moreany parent looking for a dance studio.

Zumba with Justin on Tuesday/Thursdays is by far, the best I've ever been too. He energy is…read morecontagious. He is also a dancer. He is fun, energetic, an actor, and always so graceful. His class is by far the best I've ever been too. I hate when it's over.

Fantastic instruction, particularly from Ms. Pat (the owner) and her seasoned highschool-aged…read moreassistants. Absolutely zero complaints regarding the value of lessons here. My issue, however, is with the abhorrent waiting area & lobby. With as many families and children who enter and exit the building, there is zero excuse not to have built a larger more accommodating front lobby. Kids and teens kick off their shoes and leave them EVERYWHERE while the lack of seating forces some parents to wait in the car (keep in mind, there is only curbside parking unless you leave your vehicle across the road in a CVS lot). I wish they could knock out a wall, reduce the size of the main studio or figure something out. Again, not much thought was put in to this aspect of the facility. While I stress that the actual instruction is outstanding, there is very little organization when it comes to ushering students aged 3-6 in & out of their lesson. This age requires guidance and direction, but in between classes is a free-for-all. Instructors should retrieve, line up and lead their students into whichever area they're heading to. Given the aforementioned situation with the waiting area, it'd be a huge help in reducing some of that front lobby chaos. Ms. Pat is incredibly knowledgeable, kind hearted and direct with both her staff and the families who attend. It's a great studio, especially for first timer little ones and I recommend DDA to anyone seeking options for dance. Just be aware of the surrounding factors listed above and you won't be as surprised/frustrated as I've seen some parents be.

This is a great studio for letting your young ones learn and develop in social skills. The owner…read moreAnnie has spent her entire life learning and teaching dance, it is truly her passion. The studio is bright and inviting designed to offer the most rewarding dance experience. The studio also offers dance supplies and apparel for purchase.

Love love love this dance studio! The owner Annie is so sweet. She does a great job of teaching the…read morekids what is developmentally appropriate for them, and so even really little ones start leaning fundamentals. It's really fun to watch. My daughter loves class, she is in the Dreama Ballerina class and so she's doing ballet and tap. She talks about dance all week and can't wait to go.