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Hearts In Motion Dance Project
“My daughter adores Miss Ali, and we just signed her up for her third year of dance at Hearts in Motion ♡ all the teachers are high energy, super sweet, and love their dancers.”
Best Ballet Classes in Grand Rapids, MI
24 schools listed · 6 in Grand Rapids · 14 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
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Peter Martin Wege Theatre
- Company
- House
- Dance
“Parking is also free across the street (between the bus depot and Amtrak station), but it does get full close to performance time, so you have to get there a little early.”
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Michigan Ballet Academy
- Students
- Environment
- Training
“Michigan Ballet Academy offers the highest quality training in classical ballet with an encouraging and positive atmosphere; there is nothing like it in West Michigan.”
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Care Conservatory of Ballet
“It's a non-profit that not only provides excellent instruction and opportunities for performance, but also engages with the children from inner city schools to provide them with free experiences with the arts.”
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Trillium Ballet LLC
- Adult
“Trillium Ballet has created a safe place where everyone can be their unique self and there is no fear of making mistakes.”
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Deos Contemporary Ballet
“This was a delightful ballet for the children which included a storybook ballet with dancing characters and then was followed by a brief beginner ballet class for the children in the audience who were also wearing Halloween costumes.”
The 24 schools listed for Grand Rapids, MI teach ballet. Whether a school follows a graded syllabus, and which ages it takes, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Grand Rapids, MI
6 of the 24 schools we list are based in Grand Rapids; the other 18 serve Grand Rapids from towns including Chicago, IL (129 mi), Greenville (26 mi) and Madison, WI (189 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,150 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (77%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "patient". 14 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 65 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
How do I ask about joining a ballet class partway through?
20 of the 24 schools list an email address. Mid-year entry depends on the grade and on what the class has already covered, so write with your child's age and experience and let the school suggest a level rather than guessing one yourself.
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Academy of Dance Arts Inc
“From keeping our kids safe during the pandemic to being so on top of everything and making sure every kid feels welcome and supported, we love our dance family at Academy.”
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David Matthew Studios
- Parents
- Confidence
- Environment
“The instruction is top notch and demanding but the atmosphere is very caring and caters to girls who want to make dance the focus of their extra-curricular activities.”
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Avalon School of the Arts
- Building
- The Littles
- Students
“The past several years have been an amazing experience for my daughter, from ballet and jazz, modern and tap to musical theater she has enjoyed it all!”
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Miss Dee's School of Dance
“I struggled with what Dance school I wanted to put my daughter in, because i wanted to be sure she was going to receive the best education in dance that there is around.”
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For His Glory Ballet
“They have excellent teachers with a great focus on building strong technique.”
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Flat River Dance Company
“Very fun and had a blast”
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Ballet Chicago
“Nice studio, diverse student body and patient, supportive instructors”
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Kenwood School of Ballet
- Course
- Community
- Education
“Kristi is well knowledgable, organized, creative, and making sure her students get the best education and experiences possible is the #1 most important thing to her.”
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Young Dance Academy
- Choreography
- Environment
- Learn
“The quality of dance instruction is outstanding, the faculty are caring and professional, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for dance instruction.”
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Forevermore Dance & Theatre Arts
“Ms Caroline, you have been my favorite hip hop teacher because you always push me to do my best and always help me when I need it thank you Love,Gianna”
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Parkway Dance Centre
- Season
- Learning
- First Dance
“It was a tough year with the pandemic and PDC I am sure took a hit, like almost every business, but kept their doors open to make sure our kids could have a small sense of "normal".”
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Ballet U
- Summer
- The Nutcracker
- Studio
“Given the developmental stage of this you g age group, it is so fun and funny to watch the children engage to their own ability levels, while also having the freedom to explore and just be toddlers.”
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Alma Dance School LLC
- Classes
- Directors
- Ballet
“I would highly recommend this school for it's care of every dancer, knowledge of this art and abilty to instruct at a pace that creates both power and beauty.”
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Move Out Loud
- Season
- Creativity
- Confidence
“I have seen my daughter gain confidence in herself especially on stage which is due to the amazing job the teachers do throughout the dance season to prepare them.”
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Viking Gymnastics & Dance
- Flexibility
- Happy
- Learn
“I go there and I love it so much I do tap and hip hop and I LOVE my teacher Miss Kennedy she has great energy and it was my dream to dance and now I finally can and love it I learned so much for only 10 days”
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Xtreme Dance Center
“If your child has a love and passion for dance, I would recommend Xtreme to any parent who wants to keep their child engaged and active both mentally and physically.”
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Kehl School of Dance
- Ballet
- Studio
- Class
“The staff are also very welcoming and when my daughter was nervous on the first day, her teacher had so much patience with her and she finally warmed up.”
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Center Stage Dance Studio & Tumbling
- Team
“Best dance studio around!”
Ballet Dance Training Services in Grand Rapids, MI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$74
Maximum cost
$342
National Average
$147
Avg Per Hour Rates
$80
$116
$195
Typical price range is based on 549 cost profiles
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