Business Details
Premier Dance Classes for All Ages
At Borgo Sisters School of Dance, we have cultivated a nurturing environment where students of all ages thrive through dance education. Our approach prioritizes non-competitive learning, integrating proven childhood development principles into choreography, classroom structure, and music selection. Each class emphasizes age-appropriate techniques, costuming, and language to ensure students feel welcomed and achieve measurable progress. Our staff, many of whom trained at prestigious institutions and have taught multiple generations, collectively design curricula focused on consistency, skill progression, and self-esteem building. With decades of combined experience, we instill grace, poise, and a lifelong love for dance while fostering friendships and confidence.Our seasonal programs from September to May include structured semesters, two annual performances, and specialty weeks that expose students to diverse dance styles. We emphasize respect, audience etiquette, and individual recognition through personalized awards and certificates. Our commitment to excellence extends to teacher training, summer convention participation, and college-level dance education. By blending technical rigor with joyful learning, we create a space where students grow artistically and personally. This philosophy has defined our studio since our founding, establishing us as a trusted leader in dance education.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Classes
Hip-Hop Classes
Lyrical Classes
Modern Classes
Combination Classes
Adult Classes
2.5 Year Old Workshop
Highlights and features
- Our staff includes certified instructors with decades of combined teaching experience
- We implement age-appropriate curricula based on childhood development principles
- Our non-competitive environment fosters confidence and artistic growth
- We offer a comprehensive program with 2 annual performances and specialty workshops
- Our teachers receive ongoing training at national dance conventions
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops grace and technical proficiency through barre work, center combinations, and seasonal choreography. Students learn Italian, Russian, and French ballet techniques while building body awareness and confidence. Classes meet weekly for 45 minutes with optional pointe training for advanced students.
Tap Classes
Tap instruction focuses on rhythmic patterns and musicality through barre exercises and traveling movements. Students develop fine motor skills while learning 2-4 dances per season. Classes emphasize technique progression and creative expression through sound-based choreography.
Hip-Hop Classes
Hip-hop curriculum teaches popping, locking, and freestyle techniques through warm-ups and choreographed routines. Students explore musicality while learning age-appropriate choreography twice yearly. Classes combine technical training with creative self-expression in a high-energy environment.
Lyrical Classes
Lyrical classes blend ballet and jazz techniques to create emotionally expressive performances. Students learn fluid movements and dynamic jumps while interpreting song lyrics through dance. The curriculum emphasizes artistic interpretation and technical precision.
Combination Classes
Our popular combination classes integrate ballet, jazz, and basic gymnastics in one session. This program builds foundational skills across disciplines while maintaining age-appropriate challenges. Students develop versatility through progressive technique training and seasonal performances.
People
Miss Kathy
Teacher/Owner
Owner and instructor specializing in hip-hop with a Vocal Music and Psychology degree from Albion College. Teaches combination classes, tap, and hip-hop while leading studio operations.
Miss Kim
Teacher
Hip-hop and jazz instructor nominated for a Pulsar Award for theater choreography. Brings professional theater experience to classroom instruction while emphasizing technical development and performance quality.
Miss Amanda
Teacher/Owner
Co-owner and tap specialist with dual expertise as a high school science teacher. Instructs combination classes, tap, and lyrical while maintaining educational standards across dance and academic disciplines.
Miss Claire
Teacher
Ballet and modern expert with professional experience in Detroit Dance Collective. Teaches multiple styles while incorporating college-level dance education into classroom instruction and choreography.
Miss Christina
Teacher
Third-generation Borgo instructor with international teaching experience. Specializes in combination classes and brings Jazzercise expertise from teaching in Italy to her dynamic classroom approach.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We offer classes for students aged 2 through adult, with specialized programs for different developmental stages.
What dance styles are available?
We teach ballet, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, modern, jazz, and combination classes integrating multiple styles.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! Students participate in two annual performances: a Winter Show in January and Spring Recital in May.
How experienced are your instructors?
Our staff includes certified teachers with decades of combined experience and ongoing training at national dance conventions.
What is your teaching philosophy?
We focus on non-competitive learning, age-appropriate instruction, and building self-esteem through dance education.
