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Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
21 dance studios with a Kalamazoo address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring dance studio in Kalamazoo, MI on TownAnswer is Move With Joy, with a score of 70 out of 100 (5.0 stars from 59 Google reviews). Next are Ballet Kalamazoo (70) and Kalamazoo Ballroom Academy (70). We scored 16 dance studios with a Kalamazoo address and list 5 more with no Google rating yet.
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 21 dance studios with a Kalamazoo mailing address. 20 list a website, 14 have claimed their Google listing and 1 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 Kalamazoo is Move With Joy with 59 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 5.0 stars.
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
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Move With Joy at 1103 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. It sits about 1.0 miles northeast of central Kalamazoo. Its Google category is "Dance school", with Art gallery, Ballet school, Dance company as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 59 reviews, which our method reads as 4.95 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Ballet Kalamazoo is at 316 S Kalamazoo Mall #108, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. It sits about 1.0 miles north of central Kalamazoo. Google files it under "Ballet school" and also Dance company, Dance school. Its 5.0 stars rest on 53 reviews, which our method reads as 4.94 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google
Kalamazoo Ballroom Academy lists its address as 2020 Fulford St Suite 100, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. It sits about 1.6 miles east of central Kalamazoo. Google files it under "Dance school" and also Ballroom dance instructor, Dance hall, Event venue. After we adjust for review count, its 4.9 stars count as 4.86.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Tye Chua Dance & Kalamazoo Ballet lists its address as 125 S Kalamazoo Mall Ground Floor, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. It sits about 1.1 miles north of central Kalamazoo. Its Google category is "Ballet school", with Ballet theater, Dance company, Dance instructor as extra categories. Its 5.0 stars rest on 28 reviews, which our method reads as 4.91 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMClaimed on Google
The Space Dance Co. is at 3731 Covington Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. It sits about 3.3 miles southeast of central Kalamazoo. Its Google category is "Dance school". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.85.
Open after 8 PMClaimed on Google
Sharon's Dance Studio lists its address as 3082 S 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. That is 4.7 miles west of the Kalamazoo city center. Its Google category is "Dance school", with Dance company as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.71.
Open after 8 PMClaimed on Google
downey dance instruction is at premises of KBA, 2020 Fulford St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. It sits about 1.6 miles east of central Kalamazoo. Its Google category is "Ballroom dance instructor". Its 5.0 stars rest on 13 reviews, which our method reads as 4.86 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
You will find Trinity Prep Center LLC at 6018 E Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. That is 4.0 miles east of the Kalamazoo city center. Google files it under "Dance school". Its 5.0 stars rest on 7 reviews, which our method reads as 4.82 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMClaimed on Google
Dance Dance Dance lists its address as 169 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. It sits about 1.2 miles north of central Kalamazoo. Google files it under "Dance school". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.86.
Claimed on Google
Wellspring is at Cori Terry Theatre, 359 S Kalamazoo Mall #204, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. It sits about 1.0 miles north of central Kalamazoo. Google files it under "Dance company" and also Dance school, Event venue, Performing arts theater. Its 4.4 stars rest on 14 reviews, which our method reads as 4.57 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMClaimed on Google
You will find Studio 33 Ltd. at 3609 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. That is 1.9 miles southeast of the Kalamazoo city center. Google files it under "Dance school" and also Ballroom. After we adjust for review count, its 4.6 stars count as 4.68.
Open after 8 PMClaimed on Google
Academy of Ballet Arts Ensemble lists its address as 2018 Rambling Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. It sits about 1.9 miles west of central Kalamazoo. Its Google category is "Ballet school". Its 5.0 stars rest on 3 reviews, which our method reads as 4.78 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PM
You will find Excel Dance Centre at 6775 W Q Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. That is 7.0 miles southwest of the Kalamazoo city center. Google files it under "Dance school". Its 4.5 stars rest on 21 reviews, which our method reads as 4.60 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Open 24 hoursWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
Guess Who's Dancing, LLC is at 25 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. That is 1.1 miles north of the Kalamazoo city center. Google files it under "Dance school" and also Physical fitness program, Yoga studio. Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.75 after the review-count adjustment.
Claimed on Google
Ballet Arts Ensemble is at 2018 Rambling Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. It sits about 1.9 miles west of central Kalamazoo. Google files it under "Non-profit organization". Its 5.0 stars rest on 1 review, which our method reads as 4.75 after the review-count adjustment.
Momentum Dance Studio lists its address as 6712 Financial Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. That is 5.2 miles southwest of the Kalamazoo city center. Google files it under "Dance school". Its 4.0 stars rest on 2 reviews, which our method reads as 4.65 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
These businesses have a Kalamazoo address but no Google rating, so they carry no score.
Boheme Belly Dance is at 509 Mills St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001. That is 1.4 miles northeast of the Kalamazoo city center. Its Google category is "Dance school". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Guess Who's Dancing Fitness is at 3144 Edling Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49004. It sits about 3.8 miles northwest of central Kalamazoo. Google files it under "Physical fitness program". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
No Google rating yet
Kyle Productions lists its address as 3412 Bronson Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. It sits about 1.4 miles southwest of central Kalamazoo. Google files it under "Dance school". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
You will find Unique Unity Dance Studio at 5534 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. That is 3.6 miles west of the Kalamazoo city center. Google files it under "Training center". The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
Western Michigan University Department of Dance lists its address as 1300 Theatre Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. It sits about 1.4 miles west of central Kalamazoo. Google files it under "Dance school" and also School. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Move With Joy | 70 | B | 5.0 | 59 | 1103 Portage Street |
| 2 | Ballet Kalamazoo | 70 | B | 5.0 | 53 | 316 S Kalamazoo Mall #108 |
| 3 | Kalamazoo Ballroom Academy | 70 | B | 4.9 | 41 | 2020 Fulford St Suite 100 |
| 4 | Tye Chua Dance & Kalamazoo Ballet | 67 | B- | 5.0 | 28 | 125 S Kalamazoo Mall Ground Floor |
| 5 | The Space Dance Co. | 67 | B- | 5.0 | 12 | 3731 Covington Rd |
| 6 | Sharon's Dance Studio | 64 | C+ | 4.7 | 32 | 3082 S 9th St |
| 7 | downey dance instruction | 64 | C+ | 5.0 | 13 | premises of KBA, 2020 Fulford St |
| 8 | Trinity Prep Center LLC | 62 | C+ | 5.0 | 7 | 6018 E Michigan Ave |
| 9 | Dance Dance Dance | 60 | C+ | 5.0 | 13 | 169 Portage Street |
| 10 | Wellspring | 56 | C | 4.4 | 14 | Cori Terry Theatre, 359 S Kalamazoo Mall #204 |
| 11 | Studio 33 Ltd. | 56 | C | 4.6 | 10 | 3609 Portage Street |
| 12 | Academy of Ballet Arts Ensemble | 55 | C | 5.0 | 3 | 2018 Rambling Rd |
| 13 | Excel Dance Centre | 54 | C | 4.5 | 21 | 6775 W Q Ave |
| 14 | Guess Who's Dancing, LLC | 53 | C | 5.0 | 1 | 25 S Kalamazoo Mall |
| 15 | Ballet Arts Ensemble | 47 | C- | 5.0 | 1 | 2018 Rambling Rd |
| 16 | Momentum Dance Studio | 46 | C- | 4.0 | 2 | 6712 Financial Parkway |
Kalamazoo has 73,076 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Kalamazoo city). The median age is 26.9, and the median household income is $52,272.
42.3 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $179,000. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 21 dance studios with a Kalamazoo mailing address: 2.9 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.
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.
| City | Distance | Dance Studios | Top score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage | 5.4 mi south | 6 | 69 |
| Richland Township | 9.1 mi northeast | 1 | 66 |
| Richland | 9.4 mi northeast | 1 | 59 |
| Plainwell | 12.0 mi north | 1 | 46 |
| Otsego | 13.8 mi northwest | 1 | 59 |
| Paw Paw | 16.1 mi west | 1 | 55 |
| Battle Creek | 18.4 mi east | 8 | 67 |
| Allegan | 21.8 mi northwest | 2 | 42 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 21 dance studios with a Kalamazoo mailing address. 16 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Move With Joy has the highest TownAnswer score in Kalamazoo: 70 out of 100, from 5.0 stars and 59 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.
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.
No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.
Nearby city pages: Portage (5.4 miles), Richland Township (9.1 miles), Richland (9.4 miles), Plainwell (12.0 miles).
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?
Kalamazoo is in Kalamazoo County. See every dance studio in the county on the Kalamazoo County page.
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.
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.
