About Us
At Ann Arbor Dance Classics, we seek to enrich each student with the best in dance education. We provide high quality instruction in the technique, artistry, and discipline that comprise any dance class. We continuously evaluate our staff and curriculum to ensure that we are best meeting our goals. Specifically, we strive to implement the following dance education objectives at AADC:
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To provide high quality instruction in terminology and technique.
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To expose students to a broad range of classic forms of dance.
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To provide opportunities for students to work with various instructors and choreographers.
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To value classical ballet as the foundation of other forms of classical dance.
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To emphasize dance as a means of artistic expression and self-expression.
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To enhance the dancer’s educational experience with attention to the discipline of dance.
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Ann Arbor Dance Classics is dedicated to providing an intentionally welcoming and safe environment where all feel valued and cared for. We seek to foster a community where all are given the opportunity to form meaningful connections with one another.​ We celebrate the diversity of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, financial means, education, religion, and political perspective.
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These beliefs and practices apply to all the activities of our studio and we welcome all to share in the learning, teaching, and joy of dance.
"We value and respect the dancers who choose AADC for their dance education. We are dedicated to making this a positive and rewarding experience for every student at our studio."
Deena Fournier, AADC Studio Director