4-D 2nd Street Dance Co lists its address as 124 S Ripley Blvd, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 1.0 miles south of the Alpena city center. Google files it under "Dance school". Its 4.6 stars rest on 10 reviews, which our method reads as 4.68 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Alpena, Alpena County, Michigan
Dance Studios in Alpena, MI (2026)
2 dance studios with a Alpena address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
Who is the best dance studio in Alpena, MI?
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring dance studio in Alpena, MI on TownAnswer is 4-D 2nd Street Dance Co, with a score of 50 out of 100 (4.6 stars from 10 Google reviews). Next are The Dance Centre (50). We scored 2 dance studios with a Alpena address.
This page has fewer than three scored businesses, so we keep it out of search results until it has more. The nearest city pages are listed below.
Alpena at a glance
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 2 dance studios with a Alpena mailing address. 2 list a website, 1 have claimed their Google listing and 0 take online bookings.
None belongs to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data.
Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.
The most-reviewed dance studio in Alpena is 4-D 2nd Street Dance Co with 10 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 5.0 stars.
What to ask before you hire
- Which styles does the studio teach: ballroom, Latin, ballet, hip hop, tap?
- Is there a free or low-cost first lesson?
- Are lessons private, group or both, and what does each cost?
- Which training or certification do the instructors hold?
- For a wedding dance, how many lessons does the studio suggest, and how early should you start?
Dance Studios in Alpena, ranked
Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.
The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every dance studio here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank
Claimed on Google
The Dance Centre is at 2263 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707. That is 2.3 miles south of the Alpena city center. Its Google category is "Dance school". Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.75 after the review-count adjustment.
Side by side
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4-D 2nd Street Dance Co | 50 | C | 4.6 | 10 | 124 S Ripley Blvd |
| 2 | The Dance Centre | 50 | C | 5.0 | 1 | 2263 US-23 |
About Alpena
10,154residents
$47,545median household income
46.0median age
66.0%owner-occupied homes
$118,700median home value
5,088households
Alpena has 10,154 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Alpena city). The median age is 46.0, and the median household income is $47,545.
66.0 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $118,700. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 2 dance studios with a Alpena mailing address: 2.0 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
How to choose a dance studio in Alpena
Studios differ in what they teach. Some focus on ballroom and Latin for adults and couples. Others teach ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop to children. Ask which styles fit your goal.
Ask about the first lesson. Many studios offer an intro lesson or a trial class so you can meet the instructor.
Private lessons cost more per hour than group classes. Ask for the price of each and whether practice parties or socials are included.
Instructor training varies. Some instructors hold certificates from dance teaching bodies, and some have competition experience. Ask what your instructor holds.
For a first dance at a wedding, ask how many lessons the studio suggests. Starting a few months early leaves time to practice.
Dance Studios near Alpena
| City | Distance | Dance Studios | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisville | 29.7 mi south | 1 | 54 |
| Oscoda Township | 42.4 mi south | 1 | 52 |
| Onaway | 42.9 mi northwest | 1 | 34 |
| Bagley Township | 59.3 mi west | 1 | n/a |
| Gaylord | 60.5 mi west | 3 | 45 |
| West Branch | 67.7 mi southwest | 1 | 48 |
| Boyne City | 77.1 mi west | 1 | 56 |
| Petoskey | 78.9 mi west | 2 | 54 |
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Questions
How many dance studios are in Alpena, MI?
Our October 2026 data lists 2 dance studios with a Alpena mailing address. 2 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Who is the top-rated dance studio in Alpena?
4-D 2nd Street Dance Co has the highest TownAnswer score in Alpena: 50 out of 100, from 4.6 stars and 10 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
How is the score worked out?
Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.
Can a business pay to rank higher?
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Which dance studios near Alpena are outside the city?
Nearby city pages: Harrisville (29.7 miles), Oscoda Township (42.4 miles), Onaway (42.9 miles), Bagley Township (59.3 miles).
What should I ask a dance studio before I hire?
Which styles does the studio teach: ballroom, Latin, ballet, hip hop, tap? Is there a free or low-cost first lesson? Are lessons private, group or both, and what does each cost?
Which county is Alpena in?
Alpena is in Alpena County. See every dance studio in the county on the Alpena County page.
How often is this page updated?
We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.
Sources
- Google Maps listings (ratings, review counts, categories, hours)
- American Community Survey 2024 5-year, Alpena city
- National Dance Council of America
TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.