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 2021 Registration Schedule
Registration:
Registration: We are ready to begin our Winter classes on January 30, 2021.
You may register for classes anytime by clicking on the green links or in person from 9:00-11:00 and 12:00-12:15 on Saturdays beginning Jan. 30.
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 March 27, 2021.
Costume Fee:
A $50 costume fee will be charged for each class with the exception of Pointe and Repertory Company. Costume fees will be due by Feb. 27, 2021.
Important Dates:
January 30 – Classes Begin
April 3 & May 29 – No classes
June 11 – Dress Rehearsal (5:00-9:00)
June 12 & 13 – Spring Recital
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 $102
Ballet I (7 and up)- An entry level ballet class focusing on the introduction of ballet technique and basic steps.
Sat. 11:00-12:00 Studio 212 $136
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 $136
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. 1:00-2:00/211 and Tues. 5:30-6:30/212 $272
Ballet 4 – A more advanced class for dedicated students. Focus is on advanced combinations, advanced performance of skills and development of repertoire.
Sat. 1:00-2:00 and Tues. 5:15-6:15 Studio 211 $272
Jazz:
Jazz I (all ages) – A beginning jazz class. Students will learn basic jazz techniques and steps.
Sat. 12:45-1:30 Studio 212 $102
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 $136
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 $136
Jazz 4 -A more advanced class for dedicated students. Focus is on advanced combinations and performance skills.
Tues. 6:45-7:45 Studio 211 $136
Tap:
Tap I – A beginning class for first time tappers or those continuing from the younger class.
Sat. 12:00-12:45 Studio 212 $102
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 $136
Tap 3 – A more intense class for experienced dance students. Focus is on improved technique and more complex steps.
Sat. 2:15-3:15 Studio 211 $136
Tap 4 – A fast paced class for dedicated students. Focus is on advanced combinations and performance skills.
Sat. 2:30-3:30 Studio 212 $136
Pointe:
An extension of ballet and pointe technique for qualified students. Instructor permission is required.
Sat. 2:00-2:30 & Tues. 6:15-6:45 Studio 211 $136
Repertory Company:
Performance based company. Admission by audition only.
Sat. 3:30-4:30 Studio 211 $136
Adult Dance:
A class for adults to explore various genres of dance while participating in an enjoyable workout. Includes Tap, Jazz and Stretch.
Tues. 6:30-7:30 Studio 212 $136