Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Clawson, MI
Borgo Dance School has been a cornerstone of dance education for nearly nine decades, offering a nurturing environment where students of all ages develop technical skill and artistic expression. Our approach prioritizes age-appropriate instruction grounded in childhood development principles, ensuring each student feels welcomed and achieves measurable progress. With classes ranging from toddler workshops to adult sessions, we emphasize non-competitive learning through carefully curated choreography, costuming, and music. Our structured academic year spans September to May, featuring two major performances and specialty weeks that expose dancers to diverse styles. Every student receives individual recognition through attendance awards and certificates, fostering grace in both performance and audience etiquette.Our dedicated instructors personally enroll students, tailoring lesson times and class combinations to accommodate diverse schedules and skill levels. The Combination Class, our most popular offering, integrates ballet, jazz, and basic gymnastics to build foundational techniques progressively. Beyond regular curriculum, we provide showcase opportunities for advanced students through solos, duets, and small group performances at winter and spring events. Summer programs extend learning through intensive workshops and community performances at local venues. Our commitment to quality instruction and holistic development has made us a trusted institution for generations of dancers in Clawson and surrounding communities.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Classes
Jazz Classes
Lyrical Classes
Modern Classes
Hip-Hop Classes
Adult Classes
Combination Classes
Dance Performances
Summer Dance Camp
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- We offer age-appropriate dance instruction based on childhood development principles
- Our non-competitive environment welcomes students of all skill levels
- 89 years of proven expertise in dance education
- Personalized enrollment process with flexible scheduling options
- Two annual performances with individual recognition for all students
What people say
Excellent instructors
Welcoming atmosphere
Structured curriculum
Annual performances
Individual recognition
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops foundational technique through structured lessons emphasizing proper form and classical repertoire. Students progress through graded levels while learning traditional choreography and performance etiquette. Classes incorporate barre work, center combinations, and across-the-floor progressions to build strength and precision.
Combination Classes
Designed for younger students, these classes integrate ballet, jazz, and basic gymnastics in a single session. This approach builds versatile movement skills while maintaining age-appropriate challenges. Curriculum focuses on coordination development and musicality through playful, engaging exercises that prepare students for specialized training.
Dance Performances
Annual winter and spring productions feature all students in professionally staged performances. Participants receive costume guidance and rehearsal support to ensure polished presentations. Showcase opportunities allow advanced dancers to perform solos, duets, and small group numbers at both major events.
Summer Dance Camp
Four-week summer programs provide intensive training for ages 4.5-12 with specialized tracks for different age groups. Activities include technique refinement, choreography workshops, and community performances. The Jimmy John's Field showcase gives students real-world performance experience in a festive outdoor setting.
Adult Classes
Leisure-focused classes for adult learners emphasize fitness benefits and creative expression without performance obligations. Sessions accommodate varying experience levels from beginners to returning dancers. The relaxed atmosphere encourages social interaction while improving flexibility and coordination through enjoyable movement patterns.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer classes for children as young as 2.5 years old through adult learners, with age-appropriate curriculum at every level.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! All students participate in our Winter Show and Spring Recital, with additional showcase options for advanced dancers.
What dance styles are offered?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and hip-hop classes, plus combination classes for younger students.
Do you offer summer programs?
Yes, our summer schedule includes dance camps and intensive workshops culminating in community performances.
How are students placed in classes?
We use a personalized enrollment process considering age, experience, and skill level to ensure proper class placement.
What is your teaching philosophy?
We emphasize non-competitive learning through age-appropriate instruction that builds technical skill and artistic confidence.
