Business Details
27 Years
experience
Premier Dance Classes for All Ages in Clarkston
Established in 1999, Spotlight Dance Center has been dedicated to nurturing dance talent in Clarkston, Michigan. Our state-of-the-art facility features a full stage-sized rehearsal room and three large classrooms equipped with specialized flooring, mirrors, and sound systems. Our team of certified instructors includes professionals with dance degrees and educational backgrounds, ensuring comprehensive training in multiple styles. We offer age-appropriate classes for children starting at age 3 through adulthood, with structured curricula in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance. Our competitive dance program provides advanced students opportunities to develop technical and life skills through regional and national competitions.Annual recitals at Clarkston High School showcase student progress while emphasizing performance discipline. We maintain rigorous safety standards through our modern facility design and experienced staff oversight. Our curriculum balances technical mastery with creative expression, preparing dancers for both recreational and professional paths. Parent engagement is supported through transparent communication channels and dedicated online portals. Our commitment to community enrichment through dance education remains central to our mission after 25 years of service.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip-hop
Lyrical
Contemporary
Pre-Ballet
Pointe
Competitive Dance
Recital Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with professional dance degrees and teaching credentials
- 25+ years of dedicated dance education experience in Clarkston
- Modern facility with specialized dance flooring and full performance staging
- Comprehensive curriculum covering 7 dance styles for all skill levels
- Proven competitive program with national competition participation
What people say
Amazing instructors
Excellent facility
Great recitals
Professional training
Supportive environment
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training. Students learn traditional techniques, posture, and fluid movements. Classes emphasize discipline and grace while preparing dancers for advanced pointe work.
Hip-hop
High-energy hip-hop classes teach rhythmic patterns and street-style choreography. Instructors focus on foundational moves while encouraging creative self-expression. Classes include boys-only sessions with specialized instruction approaches.
Competitive Dance
Advanced students join our Company Team for competition training. Participants attend 4-5 regional events annually and biennial national competitions. The program develops technical mastery and stage presence through intensive rehearsals and judge feedback.
Lyrical
Lyrical classes combine ballet and jazz techniques to interpret music emotionally. Dancers learn fluid movements that express song lyrics through physical storytelling. The style emphasizes artistic interpretation alongside technical skill development.
Pre-Ballet
Designed for children under 5, pre-ballet classes introduce basic dance concepts through playful instruction. Students develop listening skills, coordination, and classroom etiquette while learning fundamental movement patterns.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer classes for children starting at age 3 through adulthood with age-appropriate curricula.
Do you offer competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, our Company Team provides competitive training with regional and national competition participation.
What dance styles are available?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, and pointe dance styles.
When are classes scheduled?
Regular classes run Monday-Thursday afternoons and evenings with special sessions available.
Where is the recital held?
Annual recitals take place at Clarkston High School auditorium each June.
What qualifications do instructors have?
Our staff includes Dance Masters Certified Instructors, degree-holding professionals, and former educators.
