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.

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. Schedule: Tuesday: 6:46 pm - 7:30 pm

Tap dance is an important component of dance that is often incorporated into musical theatre and other genres of dance. Students will learn rhythmic variations and performance skills through a series of tap combinations.

This high-energy class is for dancers who want to learn upbeat and unique styles of the newest and latest trends. This class covers various styles of hip-hop within different combinations and freestyle opportunities.

Jazz is an exciting and ever-evolving dance form that encourages individual expression and the development of personal style. This class includes jazz technique, terminology, and quality, with an emphasis on execution.

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.

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.

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.

Mat Pilates is strengthening and lengthening exercises focusing on your core muscles while training your arms and legs. Pilates Mat work includes over 500 exercises that can be practiced anywhere. Mat Pilates can be modified for any age, body, or fitness level. Pilates is a mind, body, and spirit practice with benefits that include improved posture, coordination and balance, concentration and focus, body awareness, stress management, and fitness level.

Dance age 3-4: Creative Movement.......Tues and Thurs................4:00-4:30 Dance/Tumbling age 4-6: Hip Hop/ Jazz Combo..............Thurs....4:30-5:15 Dance/Tumbling age 4-6: Tap II...........................Thurs. .......................5:15-6:00 Dance/Tumbling age 4-6: Ballet Level I..................Sat. ......................10:15-11:00 Dance/Tumbling age 4-6: Tumble/Hip Hop…...............Sat................11:00-11:45 Dance/Tumbling age 5-8: Ballet II…...…….Tues and Wed…….........4:30-5:15 Dance/Tumbling age 5-8: Ballet I….............…….Sat………………………9:30-10:15 Dance/Tumbling age 5-8: Jr. Dance Team …....…...…Tues and Wed. ……… 5:15-6:00 Tumbling age 6-10: Tumble level I/II................................Thurs.............................. 6:30-7:15 Dance age 8-12: Jazz Hip Hop …................….....……Tues…………………...….......…. 4:30-5:15 Dance age 8-12: Ballet …….............…....….....…....Sat..................………………………..9:30-10:15 Dance age 8-12: Jazz/Hip Hop …................…......………Sat…..………............…….10:15-11:00 Teen Dance: Ballet ..........…….....……...…………….……Sat…………....……......……...…. 9:30-10:15 Teen Dance: Tap ………..…...………….....…….....….….Sat……............…....………..………10:15-11:00 Teen Dance: Jazz…….........................….....………….. Sat…………................….................11:00-11:45 Teen Dance: Hip Hop………………..................……….Sat………….........……........………11:45-12:30 Adult/Teen Dance: Ballet Barre Fitness…..............….Mon and Wed................ 5:15-6:00 Adult/Teen Dance: Adult Tap (Inter. Level)…................Tues……………….. 6:00-6:45 Adult/Teen Dance: Ballroom Dance….......….......……Tues………...........……….. 6:45-7:30 Adult/Teen Fitness: Pilates Mat…………………..………Tues…........………10:30-11:30am Adult/Teen Fitness: Gentle Yoga………………..……Thurs……...............…10:30-11:30am Adult/Teen Fitness: Self Defense……....………….…Sat…………....….....….. 11:00-11:45