Dance Classes for Kids Teach Creativity, Athleticism and Social Skills
Dance is a powerful art that can begin early in a child’s life.
It’s one of the more popular extracurriculars and classes for kids.
From easy mommy + me dance classes to a more formal education, Grand Rapids has many places where kids can get involved in the style they love the most.
Kids in dance classes can experience both social growth, physical health and creative expression.
But where to start?
You start here. We’ve found the area’s best ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, modern dance classes, and everything in between.
in this article
Featured Dance Studios for Kids in Grand Rapids
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Find some of the best dance options in Grand Rapids here.
We offer classes for ages 1½ through adult in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, acrobatics, lyrical, musical theater, piano, voice, guitar, and more. Led by caring, university-trained instructors.
With small class sizes, age-appropriate music and costumes, and a focus on character as well as technique, students thrive both on and off the stage.
Dance Programs: Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Dance Company, Competitive Dance, Toddler Dance Classes, Mommy & Me, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro Dance, Creative Movement, Contemporary
Sign Ups: 📅 Signups are happening now.
Ages: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Toddlers
CDMC not only provides outstanding dance instruction, but invaluable life lessons... respect, responsibility, teamwork, kindness, self-esteem, and community outreach. All in a nurturing and supportive environment. ~ Walker Family
Our dancers become not just our customers, but part of our family.
We offer classes to dancers 2 years and up, we offer both recreation and competition level classes, and we offer adult classes.
Dance Programs: Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Competitive Dance, Toddler Dance Classes, Mommy & Me, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro Dance, Creative Movement, Contemporary
Sign Ups: 📅 Enrolling through Oct 15!
Ages: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Toddlers
Triumph families love that we are family friendly and approachable!
Our Christ-centered studio offers high-quality instruction in ballet and other dance styles for students ages 3 through adult.
With both recreational and pre-professional tracks, there’s a place for every dancer to thrive.
Our Vaganova-based ballet curriculum is uniquely paired with biblical teaching, creating a nurturing environment where students develop both skill and character.
Whether you're exploring dance for the first time or pursuing advanced training, HIS Dance is a place to move with purpose.
Dance Programs: Dance Classes, Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
Sign Ups: 📅 Fall registration is now open.
Ages: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
We send our kids to HIS because it’s like our family. The teachers are wonderful spiritual mentors, and the children are taught to worship God through dance. We are so blessed by HIS!
We welcome dancers of all ages to participate in classes, from "Toddler and Me" to your first Adult Ballet class, all the way to our Pre-Professional Division.
Join us as we develop a life-long love of movement and empower the next generation of artists!
Dance Programs: Dance Studio, Competitive Dance, Toddler Dance Classes, Mommy & Me, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Creative Movement, Contemporary
Sign Ups: 📅 Ongoing
Ages: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Toddlers
EXCELLENT ballet school! Ericka Goss is very knowledgeable, compassionate, and highly respected and loved by both her students and the parents. ~MBA Parent
We provide exemplary technique in several forms of dance while allowing all dancers to feel enriched and empowered both personally, and through their dancing.
We are a non competitive school who focuses on community outreach and partnership as well as performances.
Dance Programs: Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
Sign Ups: 📅 June 1 for new students
Ages: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
We Create, Inspire, and Transform through exceptional training, dynamic movement, and heartfelt connection.
From age 3 to adult, dancers thrive in a space that nurtures confidence and creativity.
More than a studio, Rhythm is a community—empowering dancers on stage, in life, and beyond.
Dance Programs: Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Competitive Dance, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Creative Movement, Contemporary
Sign Ups: 📅 On going all season!
Ages: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
We offer affordable classes in a variety of styles that are catered to each dancer's individual needs.
Our aim is to provide a safe space where students can find a love of dance!
Dance Programs: Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary
Sign Ups: 📅 We are enrolling now for 2025/2026! Fall enrollment will end after the first week in October. Spring enrollment will be open through January.
Ages: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Toddlers
We pride ourselves on developing the whole dancer - creatively, technically, and artistically. Try out a free class trial today!
Dance Programs: Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Dance Company, Competitive Dance, Toddler Dance Classes, Mommy & Me, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro Dance, Creative Movement, Contemporary
Sign Ups: 📅 Our registration is always open and students may join at any point during the year!
Ages: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Toddlers
Top-Voted Dance Studios Around Grand Rapids
Following are the area’s top rated dance studios & classes, as voted on in our annual Best of Grand Rapids Awards.
These studios have wowed parents and kids over and over with their passion for teaching kids dance.
Winner: Integrity Dance Arts
1. Integrity Dance Arts
2. Hearts in Motion Dance
3. Grand Rapids Ballet School
4. Caledonia Dance & Music Center
5. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre And School Of Theatre Arts
5. Rockford Dance Company
7. Reverence Dance Academy
8. Verity Ballet
9. Body Language Dance Company
9. Haus of Glass Dance
Full List of Grand Rapids Dance Classes
Here are all the dance classes and academies in West Michigan that kids love.
West MI Dance Classes
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Academy of Dance Arts Inc 684 6 Mile Rd, Comstock Park, MI 49321
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Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro Dance, Contemporary, Lyrical, Competitive Dance |
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Ada Dance Academy 6086 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301
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Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical |
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Body Language Dance Company 888 Chicago Dr, Georgetown Twp, MI 49428
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Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop |
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Caledonia Dance & Music Center 131 E Main St SE, Ste E Caledonia, MI 49316
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Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Dance Company, Competitive Dance, Toddler Dance Classes, Mommy & Me, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro Dance, Creative Movement, Contemporary |
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Care Ballet 2661 29th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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Ballet Classes |
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Dance Dimensions 5174 Plainfield Ave NE, Suite-C Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Breaking, Lyrical |
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Dance With Me by Amber Marie 219 E Division St, Sparta, MI 49345
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Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro Dance, Mommy & Me, Belly Dance |
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David Mathew Studios 495 Pettis Ave SE #473, Ada, MI 49301
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Competitive Dance, Jazz, Acro Dance, Tap, Ballet Classes, Dance Classes |
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Dorr Dance Academy 1743 142nd Ave, Dorr, MI 49323
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Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Dance Classes |
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EAU Dance 1110 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
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Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Dance Classes, Mommy & Me |
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Evolve Dance Studio 6575 Belding Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341
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Competitive Dance, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet Classes, Contemporary, Lyrical |
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Expressions Dance Academy 6710 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
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Competitive Dance, Ballet Classes, Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro Dance, Dance Classes |
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For His Glory Ballet 6821 Lake Michigan Dr, Allendale, MI 49401
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Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Dance Company |
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Grand Rapids Ballet 341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Ballet Classes, Creative Movement, Contemporary |
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Haus of Glass Dance 400 Ann St NW #106b, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz |
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Hearts In Motion Dance 4336 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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Toddler Dance Classes, Mommy & Me, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro Dance, Creative Movement, Contemporary |
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HIS Dance Academy 2715 29th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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Dance Classes, Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary |
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Imprint Dance Co. 3782 29th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
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Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical |
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Integrity School of Dance Arts 7800 Clyde Park Ave, Byron Center, MI 49315
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Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary |
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Interlochen Center for the Arts 4000 J Maddy PKWY Interlochen, MI 49643
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Ballet Classes, Contemporary, Hip Hop |
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Kathy's Dance Co. (Hudsonville) 3239 Oak St, Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Tap, Jazz, Ballet Classes, Hip Hop |
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Lake Michigan Dance Academy 6561 Lake Michigan Dr. Allendale, MI 49401
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Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Dance Company, Competitive Dance, Toddler Dance Classes, Mommy & Me, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro Dance, Creative Movement, Contemporary |
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Lo MI Studios 508 W Main St Suite C, Lowell, MI 49331
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Ballet Classes, Jazz, Tap, Acro Dance, Modern, Hip Hop, Toddler Dance Classes, Dance Company |
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Michigan Ballet Academy 1595 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Dance Studio, Competitive Dance, Toddler Dance Classes, Mommy & Me, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Creative Movement, Contemporary |
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Ohana Dance Company 2450 Chicago Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426
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Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary |
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Over the Top Academy of Dance 2423 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop |
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Reverence Dance Academy 1040 4 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
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Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary |
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Rhythm Dance Center 2350 Belmont Center Dr NE SUITE Suite 500, Belmont, MI 49306
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Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Competitive Dance, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Creative Movement, Contemporary |
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Rockford Dance Company 4252 14 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341
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Toddler Dance Classes, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz |
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Scoil Rince Ni Bhraonain (SRNB Dance Academy) 2661 29th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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Irish Dancing |
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Social Dance Studio of Grand Rapids 925 4 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
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Competitive Dance, Ballroom |
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Sparkling Angel Dance Company 7610 Cottonwood Dr, Jenison, MI 49428
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Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Creative Movement |
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Studio Dance 2925 28th St SE # D, Kentwood, MI 49512
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Competitive Dance, Tap, Jazz, Ballet Classes, Contemporary |
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Synergy Dance Company 55 N Main St NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
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Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Competitive Dance, Contemporary |
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Teknique Street Dance Academy 4160 Lake Michigan Dr., Grand Rapids, MI 49543
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Hip Hop |
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Triumph Dance Academy 5570 Wilson Ave, Grandville, MI 49418
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Dance Studio, Dance Classes, Competitive Dance, Toddler Dance Classes, Mommy & Me, Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Acro Dance, Creative Movement, Contemporary |
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Turning Pointe School of Dance 437 136th Ave, Holland, MI 49424
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Ballet Classes, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop |
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Verity Ballet 583 Ada Dr SE #201, Ada, MI 49301
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Ballet Classes, Jazz, Dance Classes, Contemporary |
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West Michigan Youth Ballet 6086 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301
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Dance Company |
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Wolverine Worldwide Family YMCA 6555 Jupiter Ave NE, Belmont, MI 49306
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Ballet Classes, Tap, Hip Hop |
FAQ – How Dance Classes for Kids Works
What Age Do Dance Classes Start?
Many dance studios offer classes starting at age two, but kids can enroll at any age.Â
When Do You Register for Dance Classes?
Most studios open registration in the Spring (May) for the following Fall season.
Many stagger enrollment, offering sign-ups to existing students first before expanding to all local families.
Where Can My Child Dance Without a Lot of Experience?
Most studios offer both recreational and competitive dance options.
Recreational would be open to all interested dancers, irrespective of experience level.
Will We Have to Travel for Competitions?
Yes. If your child is enrolled in competitive dance, travel will be required.
We recommend confirming travel expectations (locations- national/regional and frequency) before registering your child.
How Much Does it Cost to Participate in Dance?
Costs vary on many factors, but for the youngest dancers, expect about $50 per month for lessons plus dance attire and recital costs.Â
As dancers age, they frequently enroll in multiple disciplines (ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, etc) so costs will increase. Competitive dance costs more and would also include travel expenses.
Recital costs are additional: parents usually have to pay separately for performance tickets and costumes.
What Clothing or Equipment is Needed for Dance?
Dancers would be required to wear a leotard and tights with the proper shoes for most disciplines and comfy clothes for hip hop.
The dance studio should provide apparel requirements at registration.
Dancers (whether recreational or competitive) will also need special costumes for recitals.
Is there apossibility to add a dance studio? Xpression of Praise Christian Dance and Performing Arts owned and operated by Laassha Marshall at 2010 Kalamazoo Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Miss G Ballet is new in town! We opened February 2021 & having recently obtained our LLC, we are growing by leaps & bounds in a little barn-studio in Alto. Ballet classes ages 3-Teen. Online & In-Person. We also offer a pre-performance club for kids interested in building character through stage performance. Our live, interactive dance show simultaneously trains leaders and introduces families to the Art of Ballet! Club-style ballet classes, crafts, activities & events.
Email missgballet@gmail.com or see our history through our Facebook Group @missgballet. Gia Budrick 616-204-2158
*Uniqua’s Unicorns Ballet Camp July 25-28, 2022 (email or call to register)
Wow! I am shocked there is no mention of Imprint Dance Company. Imprint Dance Company has an amazing competition team as well as wonderful recreational classes. This studio just won Best Studio at a National Competition in Myrtle Beach in July 2021. The studio is well run by Crystal Delgado and Jazzae Ford and is worth your time and money.