Spotlight Dance Works

Spotlight Dance Works Join us for our 26th year of outstanding dance training! Voted #1 studio in Metro Detroit for 3 consecutive years.
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Spotlight Dance Works is in its 23rd season under the direction of Liz Schmidt and has earned itself a reputation as a studio committed to quality, originality in choreography, strong technique, performance and dancers who possess a greater understanding of movement.

06/08/2026

LOVE REVOLUTION

Junior Pre Pro
Jazz Large Group

COMPANY PARTY DRESS UP CONTESTAll of our company dancers NAILED the decades dress up theme for our end of the year party...
06/07/2026

COMPANY PARTY DRESS UP CONTEST
All of our company dancers NAILED the decades dress up theme for our end of the year party!! 😍 We couldn’t decide on a winner for BEST DRESSED, so we need YOUR HELP! 🚨 Comment below with your vote, and the winners will receive a special prize at Company Showcase! 🤩 ONE VOTE PER ACCOUNT, VOTING ENDS THURSDAY 6/11 AT NOON. Ready… set… GO!!! ⬇️

Please join us in wishing a huge congratulations to our Company dancers who received a Leadership Award this year! ⭐️Our...
06/06/2026

Please join us in wishing a huge congratulations to our Company dancers who received a Leadership Award this year! ⭐️

Our Outstanding Progress, Most Dedicated, and Distinguished Dancer awards will be announced at Friday’s Company Showcase. 🤩

Congratulations to everyone on a great season! 👏

*Not pictured: Marisa Classy

Just a few days until more backstage memories are made 😍🫶✨ NEXT WEEK:•Monday 6/8 Theater Dress Rehearsal at JAPAC for Mo...
06/04/2026

Just a few days until more backstage memories are made 😍🫶✨

NEXT WEEK:
•Monday 6/8 Theater Dress Rehearsal at JAPAC for Monday and Tuesday recreational classes
•Wednesday 6/10 Theater Dress Rehearsal at JAPAC for Wednesday and Thursday classes
•Friday 6/12 Company Showcase at 6pm at JAPAC (all competitive group dances perform)
•Saturday 6/13 RECITAL! 10am, 2pm, and 6pm at JAPAC

Check your email from 5/31 for LOTS of important details. We can’t wait to see our dancers shine on stage!

06/03/2026

GRADUATING SENIOR FEATURE: MORGAN SCHWARZE

Years Dancing: 15
Years Dancing at SDW: 15

Who or what has been your biggest dance inspiration? My biggest dance inspirations have been the girls who go from dancing competitively at a studio to being on a college dance team. For so long there was an assumption that you needed dance team training to make a prestigious collegiate dance team and these girls proved them wrong. My biggest inspiration the last couple of years has to be Ava Wagner. She showed that you can strive at a studio and on a college dance team.

What is your proudest achievement outside of dance? My proudest achievement at school was maintaining over a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school. My academics are very important to me as is my dance education.

How has your time at SDW changed you for the better? SDW has truly built me as a person. Over the last 15 years I have probably spent more time in the studio than at my house. My teachers and teammates have watched me grow from a small 3 year old pre dancer into a 17 year old graduating senior. Time management, determination, commitment, putting others before myself, handling rejection, and teamwork are all life skills SDW has taught and I will continue to use these after I graduate.

Universities and programs Morgan was accepted into:
University of South Florida
Michigan State University
Wayne State University- Merit Scholarship
Western Michigan University- Honors College Merit Scholarship
Oakland University- Honors College Merit Scholarship

What are your future plans? I am so excited and grateful to share I will be attending the University of South Florida and will be majoring in Biomedical Sciences. I will also be on the SunDolls dance team!

06/02/2026

GRADUATING SENIOR FEATURE: SOPHIA TRINGALI

Years Dancing: 11
Years Dancing at SDW: 4

How has your time at SDW changed you for the better? My time at SDW changed me for the better in many different ways, but, in all, the training provided and the healthy environment created by the teachers and students have given me the support to grow so much as a dancer while having the familiarity to take on new challenges and opportunities.

What is your proudest achievement outside of dance? In school, I took numerous accelerated, AP, and dual enrollment (college) classes. I was apart of volunteering programs such as National Honor Society and Huskies with Heart. Also, every year I have received academic awards for my high GPA.

What advice do you want to leave for future SDW dancers? For future SDW dancers, being hardworking and having a committed attitude are some of the most important things to bring towards your training. While having “talent” or strong technique is very important, having dedication to improve and grow is just as valuable. Don’t forget that dance is an art, and being immersed in the emotional process of it will seriously impact what you bring to the table.

Universities and programs Sophia was accepted into:
University of Arizona
DePaul University
University of Maine
Dominican University of California
All with various academic scholarships

What are your future plans? After graduating high school, I am going to attend the University of Arizona to major in political science; however, I will likely either minor in dance there or at least take dance classes to keep up on my training.

06/01/2026

🤩 LAST WEEK OF OPEN CLASSES! 🤩

We are excited to offer open technique classes with our Pre-Professional company this month. These classes are open to any competitive level dancers looking to train with the best!

Pricing:
1 class- $15
2 classes- $27
3 classes- $39

Schedule:

Monday, June 1st
4:45-6:00 Senior Jazz with Miss Shauna
7:35-8:45 Teen Jazz with Miss Shauna

Tuesday, June 2nd
5:15-6:15 Junior Contemporary with Miss Liz
6:30-7:15 Junior Jazz with Miss Ashley

Wednesday, June 3rd
6:00-7:00 Teen Leaps & Turns with Miss Kate
8:00-8:30 Teen Tap with Miss Anna
5:00-6:00 Senior Leaps & Turns with Miss Kate
6:00-7:15 Senior Contemporary with Miss Liz

Thursday, June 4th
5:45-7:00 Junior Leaps and Turns with Miss Liz
7:10-8:10 Junior Contemporary with Miss Shelby
8:10-8:45 Junior Tap with Miss Anna
5:00-6:30 Teen Contemporary with Miss Shelby

Friday, June 5th
5:30-6:15 Mini Acro with Miss Anna
6:15-7:00 Mini Tap with Miss Anna
7:15-8:15 Mini Jazz with Miss Ashley

To register:
Make a Studio Director account through our website, then EMAIL [email protected] with your class choices.

Questions? Message us, we are happy to help! 😊

COMPANY SHOWCASE 2026For the last time this season, our talented and dedicated company dancers will perform all of their...
05/31/2026

COMPANY SHOWCASE 2026
For the last time this season, our talented and dedicated company dancers will perform all of their group pieces in a show that is not to be missed 🔥🤩
Haven’t purchased your ticket yet?? They will be available at the studio starting MONDAY JUNE 1ST AT 1PM. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the theater when you arrive for the show. 🎟️

At Spotlight Dance Works, we believe every child deserves a welcoming, supportive space to experience the joy of dance.L...
05/27/2026

At Spotlight Dance Works, we believe every child deserves a welcoming, supportive space to experience the joy of dance.

Led by Miss Anna, certified in Rhythm Works Integrative Dance, each Everybody Dance! class is thoughtfully adapted to support individual needs while building confidence, community, and fun. Everybody Dance! also supports therapy goals through movement-based practices that enhance motor skills, coordination, communication, focus, and body awareness.

If your child loves to move, learn, and have fun, Everybody Dance! is the place for them. Register now at the link in our bio 🥰💜

Address

45385 Marketplace Boulevard
Chesterfield Township, MI
48051

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 8pm
Tuesday 2pm - 8pm
Wednesday 2pm - 8pm
Thursday 2pm - 8pm
Friday 2pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+15869495630

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