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Pre-Professional Training
The mission of the Michigan Ballet Academy is to provide world class ballet training using a codified curriculum taught by professionally trained faculty in an atmosphere of creativity, challenge, encouragement, and integrity. MBA shares a collective aspiration to enrich the lives of children and adults through the beauty and discipline of classical ballet training and performance. The pedagogy of MBA combines elements of the Russian ballet’s rigor, the French ballet’s romantic lyricism, and the Italian ballet’s athleticism. MBA’s unique course offerings and systematized training approach draws students from all over West Michigan.
Classes for Young Dancers
In addition to the formally structured programs, Michigan Ballet Academy offers classes for students beginning at age 3. For the youngest students, the Creative Movement program teaches body awareness, musicality, flexibility, and coordination. For ages 5 - 8, MBA offers a Pre-Ballet program. This uniquely designed curriculum complements and strengthens academic concepts by combining movement and dance with math, reading, geography and history. Children will learn self-expression and collaborative skills and develop a love for learning and for the arts.
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Performance Opportunities
MBA students are encouraged to participate in two evening-length, professionally produced productions each year and many students also have the opportunity to take part in numerous other performance activities throughout the year. MBA's production of the Nutcracker draws more than 2,000 attendees each year and our recent full-length spring productions have included such classic ballets as Cinderella, Coppelia, and La Fille mal Gardee.
Adult Beginners
Michigan Ballet Academy offers drop-in style beginner ballet classes for adults with little or no previous dance experience. Learn at your own pace, start a new hobby, or just come out and dance up a sweat with friends.
Keep dancing this summer with MBA!
Summer Dance Camps
Join us for magic or adventure at one of our dance camps this summer!
Pre Professional Summer Intensive 2025
This unique program taught by MBA faculty, Deos Contemporary Ballet dancers, and guest teachers from ballet companies around the country is designed to make the most of your summer training.
Contact Us
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Come Visit Us!
Our studio is located in the Grand Rapids-Ada-Forest Hills area, just off of Cascade Road and an easy distance from I-96.
Address:
1595 Galbraith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
2024 Fall/Winter Studio Hours:
Mon: 4:00-8:30pm
Tues: 4:00-8:00pm
Wed: 11:00am-8:45pm
Thurs: 4:00-8:00pm
Fri: 4:00-8:45pm
Sat: 10:00am-12:45pm
Sun: Closed
