Tye Chua Dance

"Tye Chua provides quality ballet instruction in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. Whether you are trying to decide whether to take your first ballet class as an adult (do it!), or trying to decide where to enroll your child in classes, I would recommend this studio. I had gotten really serious about dance through high school and attended a pre-professional school, but had taken (too) many years off to pursue my career in the sciences. I now attend the adult ballet classes at Tye Chua and am enjoying my return to dance at this art- and community-focused dance studio. If you are a parent new to dance, I would recommend considering a non-competition studio such as Tye Chua, mainly because such training focuses on technical discipline and artistic expression. Tye Chua maintains a costume department, so there will be no need for paying extra money for costumes that only get used once. When I first started dance as a teenager, paying for costumes was a struggle for my parents at times, so not having to do so is a big bonus. Aside from the quality instruction and supportive community, I should also mention that classes are held in studios with beautiful stained-glass windows!"

"Absolutely love taking adult ballet at Tye Chua Dance. The instruction is excellent and the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and encouraging. I feel very lucky to have found this gem!"

"I love Tye Chua Dance! I am a beginning adult and have found a real love of ballet at Tye Chua in the last few years. Tye Chua not only offers excellent instruction for every age and level of dancer, they intentionally foster a sense of inclusiveness and community that is rare and extraordinary. I am growing as a student and have developed many great friendships. This studio tops my list of favorite places to be! ❤️"

"My daughter started with Tye Chua Dance in the winter of 2021. Her teacher Aimee quickly became one of her favorite people! The summer classes were a special treat for my child. We love the support and the feeling of community that she and the rest of the staff and families build."

"Tye Chua Dance is a wonderful place to let folks of all ages, sizes, and colors explore what it takes to be a dancer. It is a strong combination of developing the skill, as well as, respecting the balance of mental and physical wellness in each person through movement. I highly recommend."