Institute of Dance at Marygrove
Preserving the legacy of dance education at the Marygrove campus in northwest Detroit.
About Us
Led by Veronica Williams-Jakubus and Marnita Dickerson, the mission of the Institute of Dance at Marygrove, a year-long dance school on the Marygrove campus, is to provide students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds with high quality, developmentally appropriate dance programs.
The purpose of IDM is to nurture and harness creativity, foster discipline, strengthen technical and performance skills, heighten artistic awareness and encourage a life-long interest in the arts.
Over 20+ Years of Delivering Dance at Marygrove
The Institute of Dance is continuing the long, rich history of dance instruction at the Marygrove campus. Formerly part of the Institute of Music & Dance (IMD), The Institute of Dance at Marygrove was created to ensure access to quality dance programming at the Marygrove campus. An essential fabric of the Fitzgerald neighborhood, we aim to provide dance instruction for decades to come.
Our Passion is Dance Education
With combined dance experience of 80+ years, our instructors are seasoned professionals with a passion for youth dance education.
Winter/Spring 2022 Registration Schedule
Registration:
Registration for our Winter/Spring session is now open! Winter/Spring 2022 classes will begin Saturday, January 15 and run through June 4 for an 18 week session. Our spring recital will be held June 11 & 12 with dress rehearsal for all dancers on June 10 from 5:00-9:00.
You may register by clicking on the green links or in person from 9:00-1:00 on Saturdays beginning January 15. Checks should be made payable to The Institute of Dance at Marygrove.
If you are paying with a credit card, we will send you an invoice. A $2 per course processing fee will be added.
For students taking multiple classes only, 50% may be paid initially with the other 50% due by April 2, 2022. In addition, there is a costume fee of $50 per class, except Pointe and Repertory, due by February 26.
Important Dates:
January 15 – Classes begin
March 26 – No Classes
April 16 – No Classes
May 28 – No Classes
June 4 – Last day of regular classes
June 10 – Dress Rehearsal – All dancers from 5:00-9:00
June 11 & 12, 2022 – Spring Recital 2022
Ballet:
Ballet I (age 4-6)-An introduction to ballet focused on pre-ballet skills and beginning technique.
Sat. 1:30-2:15 Studio 212 $108
Ballet I (7 and up)- An entry level ballet class focusing on the introduction of ballet technique and basic steps.
Sat. 10:45-11:45 Studio 212 $144
Ballet 2 – A second level class for students who have mastered the basic steps and skills taught in Ballet I.
Sat. 9:00-10:00 Studio 211 $144
Ballet 3 – A more intense class for serious dance students. Focus is on improved technique and more complex combinations of steps. Meets twice a week.
Sat. 12:45-2:00/211 and Tues. 5:30-6:45/212 $360
Ballet 4 – A more advanced class for dedicated students. Focus is on advanced combinations, advanced performance of skills and development of repertoire.
Sat. 12:45-2:00 and Tues. 5:15-6:30 Studio 211 $360
Jazz:
Jazz I (ages 4-6) – A beginning jazz class. Students will learn basic jazz techniques and steps.
Sat. 12:45-1:30 Studio 204 $108
Jazz I (ages 7 and up) – A beginning class for first time dancers or those continuing from the younger class.
Sat. 10:00-10:45 Studio 204 $108
Jazz 2 – A second level class for students who have mastered the basic steps and skills taught in Jazz I.
Sat. 10:00-11:00 Studio 211 $144
Jazz 3 – A more intense class for experienced dance students. Focus is on improved technique and more complex steps.
Sat. 12:00-1:00 Studio 211 $144
Jazz 4 -A more advanced class for dedicated students. Focus is on advanced combinations and performance skills.
Tues. 7:00-8:00 Studio 211 $144
Tap:
Tap I (ages 4-6) – A beginning tap class. Students will learn basic tap movements and steps.
Sat. 12:00-12:45 Studio 204 $108
Tap I – (ages 7 and up) A beginning class for first time tappers or those continuing from the younger class.
Sat. 9:15-10:00 Studio 204 $108
Tap 2 – A second level class for students who have mastered the basic steps and skills taught in Tap I.
Sat. 11:00-12:00 Studio 211 $144
Tap 3 – A more intense class for experienced dance students. Focus is on improved technique and more complex steps.
Sat. 2:30-3:30 Studio 211 $144
Tap 4 – A fast paced class for dedicated students. Focus is on advanced combinations and performance skills.
Sat. 2:30-3:30 Studio 212 $144
Pointe:
An extension of ballet and pointe technique for qualified students. Instructor permission is required.
Sat. 2:00-2:30 & Tues. 6:30-7:00 Studio 211 $144
Repertory Company:
Performance based company. Admission by audition only.
Sat. 3:30-4:30 Studio 211 $144
Adult Dance:
A class for adults to explore various genres of dance while participating in an enjoyable workout. Includes Tap, Jazz and Stretch.
Tues. 6:45-7:45 Studio 212 $144