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Traverse City, Leelanau County, Michigan
6 dance studios with a Traverse City address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.
As of October 2026, the highest-scoring dance studio in Traverse City, MI on TownAnswer is Bodies In Motion, with a score of 64 out of 100 (4.7 stars from 32 Google reviews). Next are Design Dance Studio and Company (59) and Dance Arts Academy (58). We scored 6 dance studios with a Traverse City address. If review count matters most, Dance Arts Academy has the most Google reviews (38).
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.
Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 6 dance studios with a Traverse City mailing address. 5 list a website, 4 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 Traverse City is Dance Arts Academy with 38 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 Bodies In Motion at 10660 E Carter Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684. It sits about 0.5 miles east of central Traverse City. Google files it under "Dance company" and also Physical fitness program, Dance hall, Fitness center. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.71.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Design Dance Studio and Company at 1764 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 3.9 miles southeast of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Dance school" and also Ballet school. Its 4.5 stars rest on 8 reviews, which our method reads as 4.65 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
You will find Dance Arts Academy at 1015 S Garfield Ave Ste a, Traverse City, MI 49686. That is 3.4 miles southeast of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Dance school". Its 4.2 stars rest on 38 reviews, which our method reads as 4.35 after the review-count adjustment.
Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google
The Studio TC lists its address as 2506 Crossing Cir Ste D, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 3.8 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Dance school" and also Fitness center, Hip hop dance class. After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.76.
You will find Ballet Etc. Dance Institute at 1525 S Division St, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 2.3 miles south of the Traverse City city center. Google files it under "Dance school". Its 5.0 stars rest on 6 reviews, which our method reads as 4.81 after the review-count adjustment. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
★ 5.0 5 Google reviews
You will find Co-Creative Partner Dancing at 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684. That is 1.3 miles northeast of the Traverse City city center. Its Google category is "Dance hall". After we adjust for review count, its 5.0 stars count as 4.80. The owner has not claimed the Google listing.
| # | Business | Score | Grade | Rating | Reviews | Street |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bodies In Motion | 64 | C+ | 4.7 | 32 | 10660 E Carter Rd |
| 2 | Design Dance Studio and Company | 59 | C | 4.5 | 8 | 1764 S Garfield Ave |
| 3 | Dance Arts Academy | 58 | C | 4.2 | 38 | 1015 S Garfield Ave Ste a |
| 4 | The Studio TC | 54 | C | 5.0 | 2 | 2506 Crossing Cir Ste D |
| 5 | Ballet Etc. Dance Institute | 51 | C | 5.0 | 6 | 1525 S Division St |
| 6 | Co-Creative Partner Dancing | 46 | C- | 5.0 | 5 | 10781 E Cherry Bend Rd |
Traverse City has 254 residents (ACS 2024 5-year estimates for Traverse City city). The median age is 65.1, and the median household income is $86,023.
100.0 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home value is $625,000. These figures describe the town. They do not show who uses any business on this page.
Our October 2026 data has 6 dance studios with a Traverse City mailing address: 236.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham Township | 9.4 mi north | 1 | 55 |
| Interlochen | 10.5 mi southwest | 1 | n/a |
| Kingsley | 14.5 mi southeast | 1 | 58 |
| Alden | 19.8 mi east | 1 | 55 |
| Fife Lake | 20.4 mi southeast | 1 | 48 |
| Glen Arbor Township | 20.8 mi northwest | 4 | 61 |
| Benzonia | 24.7 mi southwest | 1 | 62 |
| Frankfort | 30.1 mi west | 1 | 50 |
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Our October 2026 data lists 6 dance studios with a Traverse City mailing address. 6 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.
Bodies In Motion has the highest TownAnswer score in Traverse City: 64 out of 100, from 4.7 stars and 32 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: Bingham Township (9.4 miles), Interlochen (10.5 miles), Kingsley (14.5 miles), Alden (19.8 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?
Traverse City is in Leelanau County. See every dance studio in the county on the Leelanau 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.
