Guest xballetdreamsx Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 (edited) I'm still getting new to things here, so I'm really sorry if this is on the wrong board, or not allowed. But, I'm looking for some good schools in Michigan... if anyone could recommend any, that would be great. I live in an area with basically nothing, so I'm willing to drive a bit... however, me and my parents may be moving to the Flint area, but right now, I'm open to almost anything. Thanks so much. Edited August 19, 2004 by xballetdreamsx Quote Link to comment
Bajp Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Balletdreams, There are several good schools in the Detroit area and some where there is basically nothing. Could you give me an idea of where you are, then I could recommend some options for you. Beth Quote Link to comment
homeschooltreasurs Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Do you know of any in the Lansing area? Quote Link to comment
Guest xballetdreamsx Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Balletdreams,There are several good schools in the Detroit area and some where there is basically nothing. Could you give me an idea of where you are, then I could recommend some options for you. Beth I'm in the Port Huron area... Doubt you've heard of it. ;) Detroit is a bit too far... it's about an hour and a half, but if it really all comes down to that, I may be able to make the drive. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment
Bajp Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 homeschooltreasurs--I went to MSU so I have lots of info about Lansing. If you want strict Russian ballet try Academy of Dance Arts on Michigan Ave. Assiff School of Dance in East Lansing is good or Happendance in Okemos. If you are on the east side, I am the ballet teacher at Maria's School of Dance in Fowlerville. Also Liz Williams has a good school in Williamston. balletdreams--I am drawing a blank for the Port Huron area...I know that there are some decent places in Marysville, but the names are not coming to mind. If you do want to come more to the Detroit area, there is Rochester School of Dance, Gieger Classical Ballet (not 100% sure of the name), Grosse Pointe Academy of Dance...those are just off the top of my head. Beth Quote Link to comment
Guest xballetdreamsx Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 homeschooltreasurs--I went to MSU so I have lots of info about Lansing. If you want strict Russian ballet try Academy of Dance Arts on Michigan Ave. Assiff School of Dance in East Lansing is good or Happendance in Okemos. If you are on the east side, I am the ballet teacher at Maria's School of Dance in Fowlerville. Also Liz Williams has a good school in Williamston. balletdreams--I am drawing a blank for the Port Huron area...I know that there are some decent places in Marysville, but the names are not coming to mind. If you do want to come more to the Detroit area, there is Rochester School of Dance, Gieger Classical Ballet (not 100% sure of the name), Grosse Pointe Academy of Dance...those are just off the top of my head. Beth Marysville would be great... If you ever remember the names of any of them, please post them. And I'm still open to any other suggestions from anyone else, too. Quote Link to comment
homeschooltreasurs Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Thanks! Fowlerville would be a bit of a hike for us . . . how is Danceworks in Holt? Quote Link to comment
Bajp Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 I haven't heard anything about Danceworks, good or bad...Sorry. Quote Link to comment
ballet-a-holic Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 I am not extremely familiar with ballet schools in Michigan, but I did attend the Interlochen Arts Camp SI twice. I was very pleased with the training I recieved and the individual attention. I did not attend the academy (year round ballet and academic school), but knew someone who did and she liked it in terms of both academics and ballet. IAA's dance graduates go to college, others go to companies. I don't know if you are interested in leaving home to go to a ballet/academic school, but if you are, Interlochen is a great option. Quote Link to comment
Guest xballetdreamsx Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 Bajp- Do you know anything about The Dance Company Conservatory Inc. in Marysville? (I think it's in Marysville anyway... it has a Marysville phone number on the ad in the paper). And, can you tell me anything else about the Rochester School of Dance? That might be an okay drive to make, too. ballet-a-holic- I'll keep that in mind! Thanks for telling me about it. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment
AnneT Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 Bajp- Trying to reach you - can't use the pm feature on this board. Please e-mail me at sewpro@comcast.net Thanks! Anne Quote Link to comment
ballet-a-holic Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 You are wlcome, balletdreams. Good luck! Quote Link to comment
Bajp Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Balletdreams, I don't know anything about the Dance Company Conservatory. I am in NY at the moment and I have to wait until I get home to find out the name of the school in Marysville. Rochester School of Dance has excellent ballet training. The teachers are great and they produce some beautiful dancers, several of whom have danced professionally. It would be a good place to study. Beth Quote Link to comment
Guest probablydancin Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 I have heard great stuff about Cornelias and Geiger. Quote Link to comment
Guest xballetdreamsx Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Some good ballet schools in Michigan are (that I know of)Cornielias school of dance (I go there!) Rochester school of dance Geiger Ballet sorry thats all that I can think of now! Can you tell me what city Cornielias school of dance and Geiger Ballet is please? Or just near is good too. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment
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