Randazzo Dance Studio

Randazzo Dance Studio offers Grown Up & Me for young children with a trusted grown-up, Creative Movement for ages 3-4 years, Pre-Ballet for ages 4-8 years, Ballet starting as young as 8 years old, Tap as early as Kindergarten age, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Pilates, and Lyrical. The listed classes include body part identification, free expression, spatial awareness, imaginative movement, simple ballet steps, French vocabulary, ballet technique, rhythm tap style, Broadway-style choreography, and STOTT PILATES.

Programs

• Grown Up & Me — young children with a trusted grown-up · Focuses on body part identification, free expression, spatial awareness, and imaginative, age-appropriate movement using props and songs; a wonderful introduction to dance.
• Creative Movement — 3-4 years · Focuses on body part identification, free expression, spatial awareness, imagination, creativity, body shapes, listening skills, and working as part of a group.
• Pre-Ballet — 4-8 years · Introduces natural movement, then more formal structure, simple ballet steps, French vocabulary, imaginative exploration, and preparation for Levels 1-6.
• Ballet — starting as young as 8 years old · Covers foundations of ballet technique, posture, strength, turnout, arm and upper body positioning, pointe preparation, repertory, and classical/neoclassical/contemporary choreography.
• Tap — as early as Kindergarten age · Emphasizes technique and performance, rhythm tap style, elementary rhythms, basic tap steps, and exposure to jazz music and tap dance as an American artistic expression.
• Modern — Focuses on creating new and unique forms of movement and expression, with techniques and influences from ballet, jazz, yoga, Pilates, and modern dance visionaries.
• Jazz — Focuses on body placement and rhythmic movement in a modern American context; concurrent study of ballet is strongly recommended.
• Musical Theatre — A performance-based class focusing on jazz technique and Broadway-style choreography, with ballet and classical jazz exercises, turns, leaps, and original choreography.
• Hip-Hop — A free style dance form based on jazz movements and hip-hop rhythms, influenced by today's music and culture.
• Pilates — STOTT PILATES is a contemporary, anatomically-based approach to Joseph Pilates' original exercise method; recommended for all serious dancers to build core strength.
• Lyrical

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Thursday, 5-7pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm

About the provider

Randazzo Dance Studio was established in 1940 and has served Washtenaw County since 1940. Its mission is to provide students with a positive dance experience.

Last updated October 27, 2026.