Dance

Mickie Gaffke has taught dance/choreographed 25+ years to ages preschool to 55+; danced professional tap, jazz/hip hop, disco, belly, and Polynesian; her students have danced in A Chorus Line, MTV and some also teach dance. She holds a bachelor's degree in dance & drama for the young from EMU.

Welcome to dance in an educational, safe and FUN environment while making new friends and learning awesome technique using steps, combinations, across the floor movement, as well as a complete dance! All classes have elements of musical theatre (dancing/singing/acting) and improvisation as well as technique. Creativity and diversity are valued!
Ballet - (girls) pink tights, any color leotard, pink ballet shoes. (boys) black ballet shoes, any color solid t-shirt, sweatpants
Tap - (girls) black tap shoes, activewear or leotard & tights. (boys) black tap shoes and activewear
Hip Hop/Jazz - (girls & boys) black sneakers, loose fitting clothing.

An optional recital will be in May (date TBD) for all classes. Class registration includes 10 weeks of classes, optional dance recital and dance recital costume. Each class is different and will feature their very own unique dance for the recital at the Eastpointe High School Auditorium.
All are welcome to participate in multiple classes.

MONDAYS February 26 - April 29
5:10-5:40pm Pre Hip-Hop/Jazz Ages 4 - 5
5:45-6:15pm Ballet Ages 6 - 8
6:20-6:50pm Hip-Hop/Jazz Ages 6 - 8
6:55-7:25pm Tap Ages 6 - 8

TUESDAYS March 5 - May 7
5:10-5:40pm Pre Ballet Ages 3 - 5
5:45-6:15pm Hip-Hop/Jazz Ages 6 - 8
6:20-6:50pm Ballet/Tap Ages 6 - 8
6:55-7:25pm Ballet/Hip Hop Ages 9 - 12

WEDNESDAYS February 28 - May 1
4:35-5:05pm Pre-Ballet Ages 3 -5
5:10-5:40pm Pre Hip-Hop/Jazz Ages 4 - 5
5:45-6:15pm Pre-Tap Ages 3 - 5

SATURDAYS February 24 - May 4 (no class 4/20)
9:35-10:05am Pre-Ballet Ages 3 - 5
10:10-10:40am Intro to Dance Ages 2 1/2 - 4
10:45-11:15am Pre Hip-Hop/Jazz Ages 4 - 5
11:20-11:50am Parent/Child Class Ages 2 1/2 - 4
*parent does not need to register

Resident: $89
Non-Resident: $95

SUMMER DANCE MIX
Keep up the beat over the summer by taking this fun dance class with Ms. Mickie! Each week will feature new fun songs where you will learn various dance techniques to keep you sharp over the summer months. Classes will end with songs requests and freestyle dance.

TUESDAYS
5:45-6:15pm Ages 3 - 5
6:20-6:50pm Ages 6 - 8
6:55-7:25pm Ages 9 - 12
July 9 - August 13

Resident: $45
Non-Resident: $50