A few words About us
The Fine Arts Academy, under the direction of Suzanne Bellore, was developed in 1993. The school is in Whitmore Lake, alongside US-23, just South of Barker Road, in a beautifully renovated antique barn overlooking the scenic Wildwood Lake.
The Fine Arts Academy's curriculum consists of Dance, Martial Arts, Music, Tumbling making it a unique Triple Threat program. The Academy is dedicated to producing professionally run classes with the finest quality, technique, skill and professionalism. Our School stresses the importance of respect and tradition introduced in a fun welcoming manner.
Ballet
The style of ballet taught at The Academy is Cecchetti based. This ballet is highly disciplined training in which a standard progression of exercises builds the strength and flexibility required for classical positions, steps, and combinations.
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BallroomDance
These classes teach the basic step patterns of ballroom dance, that can be incorporated into different styles such as the waltz, foxtrot, or tango. Group lessons and semi-private lessons are available, as well as lessons for wedding parties or other special events.
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Martial Arts
Our martial arts classes are fun for all ages. Every lesson develops important life skills such as focus, fitness, control, teamwork, balance, memory, discipline, and coordination. Little Ninja classes are offered to kids aged 4-6 to improve students' gross motor skills and listening to build the foundation for our Kenpo Karate classes or any sport/activity. Kenpo Karate is offered to kids aged 6 and up. Kenpo is an updated system of self-defense that applies logic and practicality. This method teaches variations within techniques for the best defense.
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Pre-School and Child Care
The Fine Art Pre-Schools teaches Language, Math, Science, Social Life, and many other skills through traditional methods of enrichment along with activities involved with Dance, Creative Movement, Dramatic Games, Music, Martial Arts, Tumbling, and Children's Etiquette. Our program will allow exploration and play through a structured program with instructors specifically and professionally trained in each of the arts offered at the pre-school level. Half and full-day options are available. The Fine Arts Academy is licensed through the State of Michigan.
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Women's Self-Defense
Self-Defense opens up the source of freedom for individuals in an imperfect world. Building confidence in physical resilience makes women feel more capable and more at peace when in potentially dangerous areas, as they know the proper techniques to help fend off an attacker. Students will learn to identify and use weapons of opportunity while practicing avoidance skills.
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2024-2025 Dance Schedule
Homeschool and Adult Classes Tuesday StudioA.Ballet.....Age 3-4.....10:30-11:15 Tap.....Age 12 -Adult.....12:15-1:00 Ballroom Ballet Lyrical.....12 -Adult.....11:30-12:15 Jazz Funk.....12 -Adult.....1:00-1:45 Pilates-Mat.....Teen-Adult.....10:30-11:30 Wednesday Studio A Tap.....Age 4-6.....10:30-11:15 Tap.....Age 7-12.....11:15-12:00 Ballroom Ballet.....Age 4-6.....9:45-10:30 Ballet/Lyrical.....Age 7-12.....12:00-12:45 Jazz Funk.....Age 7-12.....12:45-1:30 Thursday Studio A Tumble/Dance.....Age 3-4.....10:30-11:15 Ballroom Gentle Yoga.....Teen/Adult.....10:30-11:30 After School Dance Monday Studio A Ballet.....Age 5-8.....4:00-4:45 Jazz Funk/ Tap Combo.....Age 5-8.....4:45-5:30 Ballroom Shriners.....4:00-5:00 Zumba/Butts/Guts.....Teen/Adult.....5:00-5:45 Ballroom.....Teen/Adult.....6:30-7:15 Gym Tumble.....Age 5-8.....5:45-6:30 Tumble.....Age 7-12.....6:30-7:15 Thursday Ballroom Ballet/Leaps/Turns.....Age 5-8.....4:00-4:45 Jazz Funk.....Age 5-8.....4:45-5:30 Saturday Dance STUDIO A Hip Hop/ Tap.....Age 4-6.....9:15-10:00 Adult Tap.....Teen/Adult.....10:00-10:45 Ballet/Pre-Point.....12 /Adult.....11:30-12:15 Tap.....7-10.....10:45-11:30 Jazz Funk.....Age 4-6.....12:15-1:00 BALLROOM Jazz Funk.....Age 7-10.....9:15-10:00 Ballet.....Age 4-6.....10:00-10:45 Ballet.....Age 7-10.....11:30-12:15 PRODUCTION.....10:45-11:30 PRODUCTION.....12:15-1:00 Hip Hop.....Age 12 .....1:00-1:45 GYM Tumble/Dance.....Age 3-4.....9:15-10:00 Tumble/Pom.....Age 7-10.....10:00-10:45 Zumba/Butts/Guts.....Teen/Adult.....10:45-11:30 Tumble Dance.....Age 5-8.....11:30-12:15