Michigan Ballet Academy

Michigan Ballet Academy Empowering the Next Generation of Artists through holistic ballet training, a codified curriculum, and a safe environment of encouragement and challenge.

The Michigan Ballet Academy (MBA) is a not-for-profit arts organization offering the highest quality classical ballet training using the Vaganova training method. Vaganova is acknowledged around the world as the foremost training program for classical ballet. MBA is striving to make and currently consists of 3 main divisions: Children's Movement, Adult Movement, and our Pre-Professio

nal Program. The focus of the Children's Movement classes is to introduce children to a classroom environment while building body awareness, musicality, flexibility, and coordination. Children between the ages of 2-5 can expect to make friends and gain a lifelong love of movement! Our Pre-Professional Program is aimed to further Children's dance education into high school, resulting in strong, confident dancers ready to step into college, a professional company setting, or just the world at large. Lastly, our Adult Movement Classes offer adults a new opportunity to rekindle an old love, find joy in movement, or just take an awesome workout class. More information about our classes can be found at michiganballet.org

Only 2 more days until the start of the school year 😱 Are you registered and ready for classes??Get set up at michiganba...
09/06/2026

Only 2 more days until the start of the school year 😱 Are you registered and ready for classes??

Get set up at michiganballet.org today!

09/03/2026

Join us for our next and final Nutcracker Audition coming up on Saturday, September 12th!! ✨️

We are excited to present this holiday classic at the beautiful East Grand Rapids High School Performing Arts Center this December 18th - 20th!

Check out audition times below! Please contact our school administrator before your audition to confirm the correct level/audition time.

For more audition information or questions contact:
School Administrator
616.710.1666
[email protected]

Audition Fee: $30/student

Level 4 - 6
Non-MBA students ages 13 - 18
CLASS 11:00 - 12:45 pm

Level 2 & 3
Non-MBA students 10 - 12**
12:45 - 1:15 pm

Level 1
Non-MBA students ages 7 - 9
1:15 - 1:45 pm

Pre-Ballet, Elementary Ballet or Jazz
Non-MBA students ages 4 - 7
1:45 - 2:15 pm

*Age ranges are a suggestion. The Level 4-6 audition is a full class. Please contact the MBA School Administrator to confirm the appropriate audition time for your dancer before arrival on your chosen date.

Give a big welcome to new MBA instructor, William Wisneskey !! We are so excited for Will to take over our Men's and Par...
09/03/2026

Give a big welcome to new MBA instructor, William Wisneskey !! We are so excited for Will to take over our Men's and Partnering Classes, as well as to share his expertise on technique and character dance with our Advanced students 😍

You can meet Will and all of our instructors next week starting Tuesday! Drop in to learn more about our programming, sign up for classes, or take a FREE trial class.

See you then!

09/02/2026

As we approach the new school year in just one week, we are so excited to announce our continued partnership with the professional ballerinas of Deos Contemporary Ballet . Students moving into our new Preparatory Level will have the opportunity to be mentored by current professional dancers as well as to perform and take class with them.

This partnership renews our hope to give your ballet student not just classes, but a path forward, bridging the gap between being a ballet student and making it your career 💜

You can learn more and register for classes at michiganballet.org!

We are one week out from the start of the school year and couldn't be more excited about the year to come!! 🥳Stay tuned ...
09/01/2026

We are one week out from the start of the school year and couldn't be more excited about the year to come!! 🥳

Stay tuned to our socials this week as we introduce the incredible instructors our dancers will be working with on a daily basis.

Registration is still open at michiganballet.org!

09/01/2026

✨️OPEN CLASS✨️

Join us tomorrow, September 1st, for an open class for Intermediate and advanced dancers! 😍 Class begins at 4:45 and will run for an hour and a half, only $18!

And then join us again on Thursday for one last advanced class before the start of the school year.

Pre registration is not required, but you can email [email protected] to reserve your spot today 😊

See you there!

Learn through movement!Does your little one twirl around the house? Dance instead of walk? Then this class is for them...
08/31/2026

Learn through movement!

Does your little one twirl around the house? Dance instead of walk? Then this class is for them! In this 45-minute class your 3-5 year old will work on counting music, coordination, and rhythm all while moving and having fun!

Mini Ballet classes meet Wednesdays at 4 or Thursday mornings at 10:45 for 45 minutes. You can sign up today at michiganballet.org or email us at [email protected] for more information!

Can't wait to see you in class! 🥰✨️

08/29/2026

What does a year of growth look like at MBA??

Take a look for yourself!

Our dancers are placed and pushed based on current technical ability, not age. This allows us to tailor your dancer's growth plan to their specific needs, weaknesses, and strengths! Just look at what this young MBA dancer has accomplished.

Eden started out at age 9 in our Level 1 class, and is starting her year this school year at age 11 in Level 3, our pre-pointe level 😍

Are you ready to train with the premiere classical ballet school in West Michigan? Join us today at michiganballet.org !

Join Michigan Ballet Academy onstage December 18th-20th in the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker! We are excited ...
08/27/2026

Join Michigan Ballet Academy onstage December 18th-20th in the timeless holiday classic, The Nutcracker!

We are excited to present this holiday classic at the beautiful East Grand Rapids High School Performing Arts Center this December.

This year we are offering 2 audition dates, August 29th and September 12tth.

Check out audition times below! Please contact our school administrator before your audition to confirm the correct level/audition time.

For more audition information or questions contact:
School Administrator
616.710.1666
[email protected]

Audition Fee: $30/student

Level 4 - 6
Non-MBA students ages 13 - 18
CLASS 11:00 - 12:45 pm

Level 2 & 3
Non-MBA students 10 - 12**
12:45 - 1:15 pm

Level 1
Non-MBA students ages 7 - 9
1:15 - 1:45 pm

Pre-Ballet, Elementary Ballet or Jazz
Non-MBA students ages 4 - 7
1:45 - 2:15 pm

*Age ranges are a suggestion. Level 4-6 audition is a full class. Please contact the MBA School Administrator to confirm the appropriate audition time for your dancer before arrival on your chosen date.

08/27/2026

Welcome to our new, enhanced studios!! 😍

We can't wait to bring students back in next week to see all of the beautiful changes in our incredible space.

MBA is West Michigan's Premiere Ballet School, and now our space also reflects that 💜✨️

Address

1595 Galbraith Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI
49546

Telephone

+16167101666

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