World Class Training
The mission of the Michigan Ballet Academy is to provide world class ballet training using a codified curriculum taught by professionally trained faculty in an atmosphere of creativity, challenge, encouragement, and integrity. MBA shares a collective aspiration to enrich the lives of children and adults through the beauty and discipline of classical ballet training and performance. The pedagogy of MBA combines elements of the Russian ballet’s rigor, the French ballet’s romantic lyricism, and the Italian ballet’s athleticism. MBA’s unique course offerings and systematized training approach draws students from all over West Michigan.
Performance Opportunities
MBA students are encouraged to participate in two evening-length, professionally produced productions each year and many students also have the opportunity to take part in numerous other performance activities throughout the year. MBA's production of the Nutcracker draws more than 2,000 attendees each year and our recent full-length spring productions have included such classic ballets as Cinderella, Coppelia, and La Fille mal Gardee.
Classes for Young Dancers
In addition to the formally structured programs, Michigan Ballet Academy offers classes for students beginning at age 3. For the youngest students, the Creative Movement program teaches body awareness, musicality, flexibility, and coordination. For ages 5 - 8, MBA offers a Pre-Ballet program. This uniquely designed curriculum complements and strengthens academic concepts by combining movement and dance with math, reading, geography and history. Children will learn self-expression and collaborative skills and develop a love for learning and for the arts.
Youth America Grand Prix 2023
Congratulations to our YAGP students for their excellent performances at YAGP Chicago! A special congratulations to Rosabel Beaumont for placing top 12 in the pre-competitive contemporary and classical categories and Isabel Schautz in placing top 24 in the pre-competitive classical category.
Rosabel Beaumont
Isabel Schautz
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Upcoming Events
Dance with us this Summer!
June Pre Professional classes:
Register for pre professional division classes through the month of June to continue your training!
Summer Intensive 2024:
Are you wanting to further your dance education this summer and make lifelong friends? How about receiving world class instruction and developing your artistry?
If so, join Michigan Ballet Academy from July 29-August 16 for our Pre-Professional Summer Intensive 2024!
This unique, 3-week program taught by MBA faculty, Deos Contemporary Ballet dancers, and guest teachers from the Bolshoi, Nashville Ballet, and St. Louis Ballet is designed to make the most of your summer training.
Summer Dance Camps!
Join us at one of our dance camps this summer!
Fairy Tale Ballet Camp (July 29-August 1)
In Fairy Tale Ballet Camp, your little ones will gain confidence, coordination, and ignite their imaginations over four days featuring Story Time, interactive story exercises, free dance time and crafts! This camp is perfect for 3-5 year old students with little or no dance experience.
Dance Explorer Camp (Session I: August 5-8; Session II: August 12-15)
Choose from one of two sessions and get ready to explore the amazing world of dance in our Dance Explorer Camp! In this high energy class four-day class, 5–7-year-old students will be given an intro to hip hop, jazz, and ballet dancing. If your child wants to learn about different kinds of dance or would like to explore a type of dance they’ve never done before, then this camp is perfect for them.