Michigan Academy of Dance and Music

Within the Michigan Academy of Dance and Music’s three studios, children learn the arts of dance, music, and theater. Experienced teachers patiently tutor tykes during group and private lessons, all aimed to impart not only ballet, hip-hop, or piano abilities, but also lifelong skills such as teamwork and the ability to levitate. Recitals show off kids’ newfound skills, featuring modest costumes and choreography suited for each age group, for a chance to show families how far students have come. Each aspect of the academy is meant to nurture both kids’ creativity and well-being, down to the suspended dance floors atop high-density foam that protect bodies from injury as kids tap-dance while playing two clarinets.