FALL REGISTRATION AND OPEN HOUSE IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 24TH FROM 5:00-8:00PM.  REGISTER NOW FOR ALL THE NEW CLASSES AND MEET THE NEW INSTRUCTORS. RECEIVE A FREE GIFT AT REGISTRATION. CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 7TH!!!

Danceworks Recital DVD's are now in and ready to be picked up. Call Brigitt for studio times. If you haven't gone on Smugmug yet to choose your photos for the recital pictures, please do so no later than August 8th. The late orders will be turned in then. You should choose the last 4 numbers only of the picture. Choose 1 for your individual, 1 for the group, and then anything else you'd like of the action shots. Contact Brigitt if you did not receive the link via e-mail. We may not have it on file. Also the Recital T-shirts that were not picked up at the school are in my office.

Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork wants to thank everyone for the great start of the business and your continued support.  Schedule appointments with Brigitt Boucha by calling 517.281.6550.  See our new website for pricing and specials.  Hot Stone Massage been added. Receive $10.00 off for the August Special!  WWW.MTBodywork.biz    Come in and RELAX , BREATH & REJUVINATE!

The new location is to the right of Danceworks under the blue awning on the porch.

Ballroom Sampler - Get ready to step out on the town or prepare for an upcoming wedding. Learn the swing, salsa, waltz, foxtrot, meringue and more, so that you and your partner can do all the basics on the dance floor. Wednesday’s from 7:30-8:30 pm. Privates can be scheduled as well to focus on specific styles. No partner is necessary, but preferred.

Contemporary Partnering Class - Andrew will help you to learn the art of partnering to more upbeat music and modern choreography in slippers, pointe or jazz shoes. Pointe shoes are not required for the classical style of ballet partnering as. Learn all the lifts, turns and basic partnering techniques. The class will be geared more for the beginner/Intermediate level of partnering. Thursdays at 6:45-7:45 pm.

Pas de deux I/II & III - Will be more for the intermediate to advanced level dancers, picking up with what was instructed throughout the 2007 school year. The emphasis will be more on classical partnering and variations. Instructor approval. Pas de deux I/II is Mondays from 6:45-7:45 pm, Pas de deux III is Tuesdays from 8:15-9:15 pm.

Tumble, Tap, Bop - is a class for the 4-6 year olds that will concentrate on basic tumbling, beginning tap and basic elements of jazz . It develops coordination, rhythm, flexibility and musicality. Thursday’s 6:00-6:45 pm. Have fun moving to fun upbeat music.

Youth Combination Classes - are back by demand. We are now offering in 30 minute increments, ballet, tap and jazz. Tuition can be paid by a 30 minute single class. Two 30 minute classes for a 1 hour class rate or 3– 30 minute classes for a 90 minute class rate. The classes are for 5-9 years olds.

Performance Teams - Danceworks of Michigan, LLC is gearing up for next seasons dance competitions and performances. Performance teams have been a great way to motivate dancers to work on skills, technique, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, and stage presence. They will perform energetic routines for public entertainment and compete at local dance competitions. Performance team requires commitment similar to other dedicated sports! The opportunities the dancers experience are well worth it and become life-time memories. Team members not only gain lots of friends, but they become part of a dance family. JOIN OUR PERFORMANCE TEAM FAMILY TODAY! The younger you are, the less experience necessary! AUDITION IN ANY CLASS. Practices are Wednesday 7:15-8:15 in 2 rooms with Janice & Nicole.

Cardio Salsa/Merengue - Come join Nick Sanchez for an Latin aerobic dance workout. No partner necessary. Just listen and move your hips to the Latin beat and feel the burn. It’s a fun change from the regular Health Club classes and you’ll feel like a dancer. It’s even good for dancers who never get to practice the Latin moves in ballet and jazz classes, or for the Mom’s waiting in the lobby. So Get Up & Move Your Body! The class is held Saturday mornings from 9-10.

Daytime Classes -  Now offering Creative Movement for 3-4 years on Fridays’ at 11:00-11:45, as well as afternoon classes for the students at Horizon and Washington Woods Elementary Schools. Get dropped off, stay the afternoon and study ballet, tap, jazz and acro. Do art projects and be in the recital at the end of the year! A great opportunity to learn and have fun at the same time while your parents are at work. No extra Daycare needed!