Hello and welcome to our blog about the Grand Rapids dance scene. The most natural way for us to begin has to be listing the best Grand Rapids dance schools and studios.
Whether you are trying to find lessons for kids or adults one of the studios on this page should be able to help you out. There should be classes for Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tango, The Waltz, K-Pop, or other styles and routines somewhere in your area and we will do our best to help you figure out where to take them.
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Following the lessons we will pivot to some of the best dance clubs and bars near you. There will be stores around where you can buy shoes, clothes, and other supplies that will need to get a shout out.
Aerobic dance routine workouts like Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, Buti Yoga, or even Pole Dancing are all the rage these days so of course they will be covered. Then we will dive into local dance and music festivals both here and around the region.
If you want to get a better feel for where all these spots are located you will find a map towards the conclusion. And anyone that is interested can check out more of our posts on the region at that link.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Grand Rapids
The best Grand Rapids dance classes and studios where you can find lessons for kids and/or adults would be:
- Haus of Glass Dance at 2335 Burton St SE
- Studio Dance at 2925 28th St SE #D
- Eau Dance at 2249 Wealthy St SE #230
- DanceSpire at 40 Pearl St NW #200
- Social Dance Studio at 925 4 Mile Rd NW
Haus of Glass Dance has Ballet classes in your area up and running. Eau’s dance lessons for all ages include Ballet, Jazz, and Tap. You can take local Ballroom, Latin, Wedding, and Swing classes at Social Dance Studio.
Dance Clubs & Bars
There are some really fun dance clubs and bars near you to show your skills off at:
- Twisted Bull at 3230 Eastern Ave SE
- Metro at 1901 Division Ave S
- Mojo’s Piano Bar at 180 Monroe Ave NW
- My Place Bar at 1410 Division Ave S
- Monarchs Club Corner Bar at 646 Stocking Ave NW
These days most will have a mix of house, techno, hip hop, and pop because they are often the easiest music genres to dance to.
Shoes, Clothes, & Supply Stores
Anyone that wants to buy dance shoes, clothes, or other supplies in your area can head to stores like:
- Kicks Dancewear at 2905 Breton Rd SE
- Forever Dance Apparel & Activewear at 4336 Plainfield Ave NE #E
You can expect those shops to all sell shoes, clothes, and other apparel for dancing but if you need something specific check out their links to make sure they have exactly what you are searching for.
Aerobic Dance Workouts
When you want to get a sweat in visit one of these aerobic dance workout studios:
- Pure Barre at 90 Douglas Ave
- Orangetheory Fitness at 2052 E Beltline Ave NE
- Zeal Aerial Fitness at 1111 Godfrey Ave SW
- F45 Training at 2741 28th St SE #1
Check out their links to find the right time for you to take your next Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class. You can probably guess what Pure Barre has to offer, and the others offer varying forms of aerobic dance workouts near you as well.
Music & Dance Festivals In Your Area
These local dance and music festivals are a lot of fun for everyone:
- Breakaway Music Festival in August
- Grand Jazz Fest in August
You can also check out our posts on:
- Detroit Dance Clubs & Bars
- Milwaukee Dance Clubs & Bars
- Chicago Dance Clubs & Bars
- Toledo Dance Clubs & Bars
Have Fun Dancing In Grand Rapids
We will do our best to update this post a few times a year so check back in the future. We hope that your local dance classes, studios, music festivals, aerobic workouts, clubs, bars, and stores to buy all kinds of supplies near you are a little easier to figure out now.
If you notice anything incorrect or if you want to share your own tips and tricks for your area feel free to use the comments. Have fun dancing in Grand Rapids!