Hoover Street Studio has reopened for regular group classes. Contact us about the possibility of using our space for teaching a group class, for rehearsal, or for other activities.
Hoover Street Studio offers high quality instruction and rehearsal space for dance, yoga, fitness, and other movement arts. We offer long term rentals by the hour for regular group classes as well as short term rentals for rehearsals, special events, and private lessons. We are located close to the University of Michigan campus at:
Hoover Street Studio
323 E. Hoover Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
For evening and weekend classes, there is free parking available at the University of Michigan parking lot across the street from the studio (avoid the spaces labeled for UM vehicles), as well as in the UM lots at the corner of Hoover and Greene, about a half block away. Weekday daytime parking is available for a charge at the UM visitors lot on the southwest corner of Hoover and Greene.
For inquiries about renting space at Hoover Street Studio, please go to our contact page.
What's Happening at Hoover Street Studio:
The following groups are either currently offering classes at Hoover Street Studio. Contact them directly for more information.
Ann Arbor Shorinji Kempo - Sundays 9-11 am, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9 pm — www.shorinjikempo.com or www.facebook.com/a2shorinjikempo/
Shorinji Kempo is moving Zen - a comprehensive martial art system that offers mind-body awareness, self-defense, and self-improvement in a friendly, non-competitive way. Shorinji Kempo is also a great complement to other movement arts. Learn new ways to think about power and fluidity in movement, balance, and working with a partner.
Check website for details or email Ann Arbor Shorinji Kempo.
Flamenco - Saturdays 10 am to 12:30 pm - multilevel beginner and intermediate classes
Multilevel beginner class is for those with or without prior knowledge who are interested in learning about flamenco. Learn the fundamentals of this Spanish art form. This open level class covers flamenco basic technique while focusing on exercises for footwork, body posture, arm movement, and coordination. Short combinations will be taught to incorporate style and expression. In this multilevel class, students will be offered modifications appropriate to experience.
Intermediate class is for students who have significant training in flamenco dance. Students will be challenged with complex rhythms, technique, and choreography. Classes may include working flamenco props such as abanico (fan), manton (shawl), and castanets.
For more information email Lisa Montes.
Ballroom, Social Dance, and Wedding Dance - group and private lessons available by appointment
Louise Tamres has provided quality dance instruction since 1990. She is a former ballroom dance competitor and is also a scholar of historical and vintage dance. Private lessons are customized to meet your needs. Louise's approach for wedding dance does not use choreography; a planned routine tends to add stress unless you've had prior dance training. Her strategy is to teach you a basic step that fits your music and then work on a few variations suited to your skill level and personality so that you will be comfortable on your big day.
For more information and to schedule a lesson, email Louise.
Modern Improvisation for Adults, Wednesdays 10 - 11:30 am
This class includes a dynamic low-impact aerobic warmup, modern dance technique with a Yoga influence, and guided improvisation exercises individually and in groups. We use movement to express ideas and feelings, much as artists create original pictures. The class is suitable for movers new to dance class as well as more experienced dancers as all exercises can be modified to fit any ability level. Students may attend in person or on Zoom. $15 suggested donation. To reserve your spot in class, email Amanda.
Youth Ballet, Mondays 3:30 - 4:30 pm and 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Youth Ballet with Jenny Anne Koppera offers small size dance classes for young students in an interactive and engaging way of learning the basics and creativity of ballet dance. To sign up, email Jenny.
Hatha Flow Yoga Practice with Carter, Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:30 am - www.YogaWithCarter.com
This practice is designed to help us connect, understand, and manage ourselves and the world around us. This practice is inclusive and for everyBODY regardless of body type, shape, condition, flexibility, or ability. Carter keeps it simple - we will breathe, move, feel, and explore. He holds a safe space to be authentic, vulnerable, curious, and playful. To register and to find more information, go to YogaWithCarter.com or email Carter.
Adult Beginner Ballet, Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:30 pm
A perfect class for those getting started or revisiting ballet again as an adult! This beginning level class is designed to develop awareness of proper alignment, basic ballet vocabulary, and the foundation of ballet technique. Exercises are aimed at conditioning the body for dance, and will focus on core and leg strength, coordination, and flexibility. Class will include basic barre exercises, as well as center work. For additional questions, or to reserve your spot in class, contact Bailey at (734) 546-0553 or at baileyahles@gmail.com.
Adult Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Thursdays 6 - 6:45 pm
This class is for ballet students interested in dancing en pointe. Dancing en pointe requires proper spine alignment, turn out from the hips, strong ankle strength, proper foot-pointing technique, and good balance. This class will work to further develop the muscles needed to dance en pointe. The class is taken in ballet flats or in pointe shoes and is great for the dancer who wants to strengthen and tone. For additional questions, or to reserve your spot in class, contact Bailey at (734) 546-0553 or at baileyahles@gmail.com.
Adult Ballet Variations, Thursdays 6:45 - 7:30 pm
These classes are specifically designed for students who are interested in developing a deeper knowledge of ballet artistry and history. A variation is an excerpt taken from a classical ballet. Students will learn the variation choreography and gain knowledge of a variety of technical styles, stories, and steps from some of the world's most beloved ballets. This class allows dancers the opportunity to transform technique into art while building strength, poise, and performance quality. For additional questions, or to reserve your spot in class, contact Bailey at (734) 546-0553 or at baileyahles@gmail.com.
*NEW EARLY MORNING DANCE CLASSES!*
Adult Absolute Beginner Ballet, Fridays 8:00 - 9:00 am
Ballet for the Adult Absolute Beginner is a multi-class course for women and men of all ages who are serious about starting ballet. In this introduction, exercises will be clearly presented and explained with a focus on form, alignment, posture, and musical awareness. Classes will begin facing the ballet barre. This class is designed for dancers with little or no dance experience. For additional questions, or to reserve your spot in class, contact Bailey at (734) 546-0553 or at baileyahles@gmail.com.
Adult Intermediate Ballet, Tuesdays 8:00 - 9:15 am
This class will focus on ballet technique through the execution of barre work, center, and across the floor exercises. This class is for dancers with technical proficiency and a thorough understanding of the vocabulary. Dancers registering for this class should have 5+ years of ballet experience. For additional questions, or to reserve your spot in class, contact Bailey at (734) 546-0553 or at baileyahles@gmail.com.
Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet, Thursdays 7:30 - 9 pm
Adult Beginning/Intermediate Ballet is designed for teens and adults who are interested in learning ballet movement and/or continuing their ballet education at a comfortable pace. The class is focused on the specific needs of the students and takes into account all age levels and physical abilities. The class is taught by GingerAnn Neslund, who received her BFA in Dance at the University of Michigan in 2012 and her clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2015. The class runs year-round (except holidays and select dates), and masks are required to attend. For additional questions, contact Ginger at (734) 325-4404 or at info@divergentpt.com.
*NEW CLASS!*
Back to the Barre: Exploring Ballet Fundamentals, Fridays 5:15 - 6:15 pm
This class is designed for adult dancers at the advanced-beginner level (1-2 years of ballet) and up, but it is also great for the advanced/professional dancer who may have had some time off from ballet and is looking to return to dancing, or for any dancer simply wanting to refine their technique in a methodical, yet challenging class. In this 1-hour class, we will mostly be at the barre, but may progress to some center work. Please contact Amy for more information and to register.
*NEW CLASS!*
Socacize with Andrea, Fridays 7:15 - 8:15 pm
This jam session is a Socacize signature, fun-packed class that's like no other! Revelers will knock their sweat off working out to Soca, Dance Hall, and other fitness routines to build stamina and strengthen muscle. Prepare for high-impact cardio burning up to 1000 calories per hour ultimately leaving you feeling sexy, sultry, and strong. For details contact Andrea at 734-291-3467 (call or text) or andrea@socacize.com