Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Borgo Dance School in Clawson, MI
At Borgo Dance School, we have dedicated ourselves to nurturing a love for dance through a supportive, non-competitive environment since our founding. Our programs cater to students aged 2.5 through adults, with class offerings including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and hip-hop. Each class is designed using proven childhood development principles, ensuring age-appropriate techniques, music, and choreography that foster growth and confidence. Our season runs from September to May, featuring two major performances: the Winter Show in January and the Spring Recital in May. Students also participate in specialty weeks that introduce diverse dance styles while building performance skills. We recognize individual achievements with personalized awards and certificates, emphasizing grace in acceptance and polite audience engagement.Our staff personally enrolls each student, offering flexible scheduling and a popular Combination Class that integrates ballet, jazz, and basic gymnastics. With over 89 years of experience, we remain committed to creating an inclusive space where every dancer feels valued and inspired. Our showcase program provides advanced students opportunities for solos, duets, and small group performances, further enriching their dance journey. Through summer intensives, dance camps, and community events like our baseball field performance, we continue to cultivate a lifelong passion for dance in a nurturing atmosphere.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Classes
Jazz Classes
Lyrical Classes
Modern Classes
Hip-Hop Classes
Adult Classes
2.5 Year Old Workshop
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- We create a non-competitive environment where all students feel welcome and achieve accomplishment.
- Our choreography and classroom formats follow proven childhood development principles.
- We offer personalized enrollment with flexible scheduling options.
- Our Combination Class integrates ballet, jazz, and basic gymnastics techniques.
- We recognize individual achievements with personalized awards and certificates.
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program teaches foundational dance techniques through structured lessons emphasizing proper form, posture, and movement. Students learn traditional ballet vocabulary while developing strength, flexibility, and grace. Classes incorporate age-appropriate music and choreography that aligns with childhood development principles.
Tap Classes
Tap dance instruction focuses on developing rhythm, coordination, and musicality through percussive footwork. Classes combine technical skill-building with creative expression using various tap styles and tempos. Students progress through levels that challenge their timing and improvisation abilities.
Jazz Classes
Jazz dance classes blend traditional and contemporary styles with energetic choreography set to popular music. Students develop strength, flexibility, and performance skills through technique drills and routine practice. Classes emphasize style versatility and expressive movement quality.
Lyrical Classes
Lyrical dance combines ballet and jazz techniques to create emotionally expressive performances. Classes focus on fluid movements, storytelling through dance, and musical interpretation. Students learn to convey emotions through choreography that emphasizes musicality and artistic expression.
Hip-Hop Classes
Hip-hop instruction teaches street dance styles through dynamic choreography set to contemporary music. Classes develop rhythm, coordination, and personal style while emphasizing proper technique and safe movement practices. Students learn various hip-hop genres and performance elements.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer classes for children starting at 2.5 years old through adult learners, with programs tailored to different skill levels and age groups.
When does the dance season begin?
Our regular season starts September 6th each year, running through May with two major performances during the winter and spring.
Do you offer performance opportunities for students?
Yes, we present two annual performances: the Winter Show in January and Spring Recital in May, plus showcase opportunities for advanced students.
What dance styles are available at your school?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, and hip-hop classes, with specialized programs for young children and adult learners.
Are there summer dance programs available?
Yes, we offer summer dance camps for ages 4.5-11 and intensive programs for older students, including special performance opportunities.
Reviews (6)
Laura Slowinski
Jan 02, 2021
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Best. Dance. Studio. Ever. Staff is great. They make the kids use their manners and they are very conservative on the outfits. Both of our girls have danced here and have had great experiences. Very professional and kind. Our family highly recommends them.
Corinne Murphy
Nov 28, 2020
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My daughter is a current student, and we absolutely adore Borgo! We are three out of four generations of dancers here: my late grandmother, Eleanor Sharpe, myself and sister and now my own daughter. Their philosophies are amazing. My daughter is 9 and in her 3rd or 4th year. The girls are told they are beautiful as they are - they do not need makeup. Very body, gender, color, everything inclusive.
Even in this very tough pandemic year, the school has been amazing. Some of the teachers came together and purchased the school this year and are doing the Borgo name proud. Thank you all for the confidence
Even in this very tough pandemic year, the school has been amazing. Some of the teachers came together and purchased the school this year and are doing the Borgo name proud. Thank you all for the confidence
Lucinda Gnass
Dec 15, 2017
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Went there as a child
Now its so diff i wouldnt send mine there. Were rude to me and also the prices are wayyyyy up
Now its so diff i wouldnt send mine there. Were rude to me and also the prices are wayyyyy up
Miyuki Anderson
Sep 18, 2017
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All 3 of my daughters took lessons at Borgo as did I as a young girl. My eldest really took to dance and continued for 14 years at Borgo. They are so supportive not only with dance, but other aspects of a growing girls other interests. Their open and welcoming philosophy allows girls to pursue dance and other interests as well lending to the development of a well rounded individual. I cant say enough positive things about this studio. In addition to teaching dance, they encourage good behavior and etiquette to those real young ones, which is a great extension of their teaching. Keep up the
Diana McGrath
Jun 12, 2017
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Not sure who's leaving such negative reviews. This has not been my experience with Borgo. Classes, teachers and staff are some of the most caring people around. Great atmosphere where my child learned to dance in a safe, encouraging environment.
Scarlett Chludzinski
Oct 02, 2014
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Horrible experience with teachers and staff. Picking on 3 year old children. Should be ashamed for the way they handle kids and don't care enough to try and resolve parent concerns.
