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50+ Years
experience
Your Premier Dance School in Ann Arbor Since 1940
Established in 1940, Randazzo Dance Studio has been dedicated to providing students with a positive dance experience while nurturing professional aspirations. Our affiliated performance companies offer pre-professional training beyond classroom instruction, with alumni achieving success in prestigious companies like the National Ballet of Canada and Hubbard Street Dance Company. We emphasize technical excellence across multiple disciplines, including ballet, tap, modern, and hip-hop, while maintaining a focus on creative expression and artistic growth. Our faculty includes industry professionals with extensive performance and teaching experience, ensuring students receive comprehensive training. The studio's commitment to quality is reflected in its structured syllabi, including the Cecchetti method, and opportunities for stage performance through annual showcases.We serve Washtenaw County with flexible class schedules for children and adults, supported by clear policies and transparent tuition structures. Our facilities feature specialized flooring systems tailored to different dance styles, enhancing both safety and performance quality. Community engagement remains central to our mission, with programs like birthday parties and outreach initiatives fostering broader appreciation for dance. Decades of experience and a track record of producing accomplished artists establish our position as a trusted leader in dance education.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Modern
Jazz
Hip-Hop
Lyrical
Musical Theatre
Pilates
Creative Movement
Performance Training
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- Established in 1940 with a proven track record of dance excellence
- Affiliated performance companies provide pre-professional stage experience
- Faculty includes industry professionals with international performance backgrounds
- Offers Cecchetti syllabus training with graded examinations
- Specialized studio flooring systems for optimal dance safety and technique
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program combines Cecchetti, Russian, Bournonville, and Balanchine techniques to develop proper posture, turnout, and classical technique. Students progress through structured levels from ages 3 to advanced, with opportunities for pointe work and classical repertoire performance. The curriculum emphasizes technical precision while nurturing artistic expression through annual showcases.
Tap
Tap instruction focuses on rhythm tap style with influences from masters like Brenda Bufalino. Students learn jazz rhythms, complex routines, and the historical context of tap as an American art form. Classes incorporate live music and offer masterclasses with professional tap artists to enhance musicality and improvisational skills.
Modern
Modern dance classes blend ballet, jazz, and Pilates influences while exploring techniques from Alvin Ailey and Martha Graham. The curriculum emphasizes creative expression, weight awareness, and spatial dynamics through barefoot training. Students develop individual movement styles while building strength and coordination for contemporary performance.
Pilates
STOTT PILATES sessions improve dancers' strength, flexibility, and alignment through reformer and mat-based exercises. The program targets deep stabilizing muscles to enhance performance and prevent injury. Classes incorporate resistance equipment and focus on breath control, spinal health, and balanced muscle development for optimal dance technique.
Creative Movement
Designed for ages 3-4, this introductory class develops body awareness and spatial orientation through imaginative play. Children explore natural movements with parental support, using props and music to build foundational dance concepts. The curriculum nurtures creativity while introducing basic structure and group coordination in a playful environment.
People
Sara Randazzo
Director
Third-generation dance educator with over 25 years of teaching experience. Graduated from University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Specializes in ballet pedagogy and choreography for youth performers.
Heidi Vitso
Instructor
Certified Cecchetti method teacher with professional performance experience in regional ballet companies. Focuses on classical technique development and student mentorship for competitive dancers.
Roya Panahi
Ballet Instructor
Former professional dancer with international companies. Brings expertise in classical variations and performance preparation. Teaches advanced ballet classes and coaches competition participants.
Maria LaCross
Early Childhood Specialist
Early childhood dance education specialist with 20+ years experience. Develops curriculum for Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet programs. Focuses on developmental appropriateness and foundational dance concepts.
Stella Rodriguez
Tap Instructor
Professional tap artist with performance credits in national tours. Teaches rhythm development and improvisation techniques. Incorporates historical context and live music into tap instruction.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, modern, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, musical theatre, and creative movement classes for ages 3+.
Do you have performance opportunities?
Yes! Annual Winter Showcase features student performances. We also offer affiliated performance companies for advanced dancers.
What are your class sizes?
Class sizes vary by age and level, typically ranging from 8-15 students to ensure individual attention and safety.
Can I try a class before registering?
Yes! Contact us to schedule a trial class. We recommend trying before committing to full semester enrollment.
What should I wear to class?
Specific attire requirements vary by class. Basic guidelines: fitted clothing, appropriate footwear, and hair secured for ballet/tap.
How do I register for classes?
Register online through our DanceStudioPro portal or contact us directly for assistance with registration and payment plans.
Reviews (2)
Donald Keith
Dec 26, 2020
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Well, my daughter danced there for almost 15 years. She was truly the best in her generation. I have tried to contact for a few years because I wanted to donate to some other dancer that didn't have the financial resources as my daughter had. You don't include any alumni unless they were your favorites. Why do you not ask them to come back for a performance? Unless they were your favorites. Lauren could not be more respected and a worse person than my daughter. Why do you not offer a chance to come back unless they were your favorites. My fiance wanted to take adult tap with you and you offered
Rita Eckenrode
Jul 22, 2020
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I have been associated with the Studio for about 25 years. My daughter and son both danced there as children and now I have two granddaughters dancing there as well. I would not dream of letting anyone in my family take dance classes any where else. I have also taken adult tap, jazz and ballet classes at Randazzo Dance Studio myself and have only the highest compliments to make regarding our experience there. All of the instructors that we have had over the years have been excellent. They are professional, caring, and knowledgeable dance instructors. They only have the dancers' best interest at
