Tye Chua Dance

Tye Chua Dance

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Tye Chua Dance, home of Kalamazoo Balletℒ️ offers high quality, comprehensive dance training for dancers of all ages and abilities!

Whether you're on the professional track or just looking for a fun, creative outlet, our studio welcomes you!

06/11/2026

Save this post! πŸ›Ÿ

Summer Semester begins SATURDAY! We cannot wait to welcome you all to another fantastic summer in our beautiful sun filled studios!

Take note of all the classes available as drop ins, too - it's going to be a stellar summer!

06/05/2026

Who's ready to soar into summer like our beautiful Nightingale!?

Summer Semester begins June 13 and we have a jam packed schedule for everyone.

Check out our offerings at the link in bio or at tyechuadance.com/summer26

06/02/2026

Looking for ballet training for your child this summer or fall?

Join us this Saturday, June 6 from 9:00–9:45 AM for New Student Day at Tye Chua Dance.

Students ages 6–14 will participate in a placement class while parents learn about our programs, class structure, performance opportunities, and school culture.

We have a few spots remaining and would love to meet families looking for serious training in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Pre-registration required - register at link in bio or at tyechuadance.com/placement-day

Photos from Tye Chua Dance's post 05/30/2026

The end of the season is always bittersweet, and this year especially so. πŸ₯²

Our dance family doubled in numbers this year but expanded exponentially in heart. So many wonderful memories were made and it's been a pleasure working with every single one of our dancers.

Today, however, is about these six dancers - Anna G, Anna S, Brooklyn, Claire, Lilla & Penelope - this year's graduates. πŸŽ“

Anna S & Penelope have been Tye Chua Dancers since the beginning. We have watched them grow from small children into the amazing and unique humans they are. We will miss their energy, spirit (and even their eye rolls πŸ™„) around the studio!

Anna G, Claire & Lilla joined us full time just this past season. To say they were instrumental in the success of this season would be an understatement. Their maturity and leadership helped meld our new dancers with our existing students. Each one of these dancers brought with them their work ethic and their wit. Getting to know each of you has been a highlight of our year!

And Brooklyn! One of the hardest working, most dedicated dancers in the studios - your perseverance is inspiring!

We wish you all nothing but continued success as you head out into the world. Know you always have a home at Tye Chua Dance so don't be strangers!

05/29/2026

Our Adult Dancers insisted and we caved! πŸ˜… Two weeks of adult ballet classes will be available between semesters!

See you at the barre!

Photos from Tye Chua Dance's post 05/27/2026

Fast Fact - Tye Chua Dance is the ONLY ballet school in the city with sprung floors! (And check out those windows, too πŸ’…)

Here's why that matters:

πŸ₯ Landing a jump exerts forces of 3.5 times your body weight on your joints. 😱 Sprung floors help absorb this impact, preventing pain, shin splints, stress fractures and trauma to the knees, ankles & hips.

⚑️Sprung floors flex and compress which aids in energy return and performance. Jump higher and with more confidence!

🫩 Rigid floors transfer all impact energy directly back into the body, increasing muscle & joint fatigue. Sprung floors allow you to dance safer and longer πŸ’ͺ

At Tye Chua Dance the safety of our dancers is always at the top of our priorities. That's why all three of our studios feature sprung floors topped with Marley dance surfaces. πŸ’₯

The cost of installing sprung floors may be steep, but it is nothing compared to the cost of potential injuries to our students and instructors!

We simply could not ask our dancers to train on unsafe, hard floors!

Photos from Tye Chua Dance's post 05/26/2026

It's the last week of the season 😭

But Summer registration is OPEN! πŸ˜€

We are excited to have you join us for our BIGGEST summer yet! Classes on classes on classes πŸ’₯ with drop ins available for Advanced & Adults, as always.

βœ… Adult Ballet - Beginner, Intermediate & Open Level

βœ… Ballet III & IV

βœ… Advanced Ballet

βœ… Variations & Repertoire

βœ… Contemporary Ballet - Beginners through Advanced

βœ… Musical Theatre for Kids through Adults

πŸ’‘ New to Tye Chua Dance? Check out our website for loads of info, and pre-register for our New Student Day on June 6th for dancers ages 6-14!

05/15/2026

Tomorrow, the magic begins. ✨

Our dancers are ready, the costumes are set, and The Nightingale takes the stage this weekend!

Tickets are still available online, and a limited number will be sold at the door before each show. We’ll also have flowers available for purchase at the theatre so you can celebrate your dancer after the performance. πŸ’

Come experience a beautiful fairytale brought to life through dance.

Saturday, May 16 | 2:00 & 5:00 PM
Sunday, May 17 | 2:00 PM
Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre | Epic Center

🎟️ Purchase tickets in advance to reserve your seats: at link in bio or at tyechuadance.com/tickets

Photos from Tye Chua Dance's post 05/14/2026

✨ Meet the heart of The Nightingale

From the quiet compassion of the Servant Girl to the dazzling allure of the Mechanical Bird, each character brings this timeless story to life through breathtaking performances by our Tye Chua dancers.

πŸ•ŠοΈ Lilia as The Nightingale
πŸ‘‘ Nora as The Emperor
βš™οΈ Evelyn as The Mechanical Bird
πŸ¦β€β¬› Penelope as The Dark Bird
πŸ•―οΈ Anna as The Servant Girl

Join us May 16 & 17 at the Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre for a beautiful tale of wonder, humanity, and the power of what is real over what merely glitters.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now at the link in bio or at tyechuadance.com/tickets

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125 South Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI
49007