KIDS PROGRAM OVERVIEW
ALL KIDS PROGRAMS FOCUS ON DEVELOPING CREATIVITY AND RESPECTING THEIR INITIATIVE
DANCE, ART, MUSIC - ONE AND ONLY ALL IN ONE STUDIO
School break camps
Looking for an unforgettable way for your child to spend their school break? ArtLab J’s School Break Camps kick off in January 2027, bringing kids together for days filled with creativity, discovery, laughter, and hands-on fun! Spaces may be limited, so don't wait! Sign up today to reserve your child's spot and get ready for an amazing artistic adventure at ArtLab J.
Per Day - $75
Per Week - $330
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Signing up for our Kids Education Programs is easy! Just follow these simple steps:
Create an Account
Click here to register and create a family account through our secure portal.Choose Your Classes
Once your account is set up, browse our Seasonal Weekly Classes (September–May) and select the classes that best fit your child's interests in Dance, Art, or Music or camps.Complete Your Registration
Submit your class selections. Our programs focus on developing creativity and respecting each child’s initiative—so your child is in for a joyful learning experience!Payment Review
After you sign up, our staff will review your registration. Payments will be processed within 1–2 business days.
Need help choosing the right class? Feel free to contact us—we’re happy to help you get started!
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MONTHLY TUITION BREAKDOWN - RECITAL FEES NOT INCLUDED
30 min Dance Class $60
45 min Dance Class $72
60 min Dance Class $80
Musical Theater $95
Creative Storyteller $119
Creative Thinkers and Movers $125
Tiny Hands $139
Art Sprouts 60min $145
Art Sprouts 90min $180
Show & Award 120min $250
Show & Award 180min $329
ArtLab J Youth Dance Company
(Ages 8 and up)
Monthly Tuition: $375
Includes unlimited weekly dance classes
ArtLab J K-POP Dance Team
(Ages 6-18)
K-POP Dance Team CORE $275 (Includes 4 hrs classes)
K-POP Dance Team Unlimited $375
ArtLab Youth Band $295
Discount(Dance Classes Only)
2 classes, 3% discount
3 classes, 5% discount
4 classes and more, 10% discount
Tuition Billing Schedule
8/25, 9/25, 10/25, 11/25, 12/25, 1/25, 2/25, 3/25, 4/25
PRODUCTION FEE
1st class $150, additional $80 per class
Performance costume and/or props
Music, choreography, and rehearsal support
End-of-session showcase preparation
Performance digital photo & video
Production and administrative costs
Official ArtLab J T-Shirt for your child
DANCE+ART
CREATIVE THINKERS AND MOVERS
ArtLab J’s signature program for creativity development.
Children explore a new theme through dance, art, and music each week. It encourages kids to express one concept in multiple ways
— moving their bodies, creating art, and engaging with music —
helping them grow their imagination and self-expression.
***A student production showcase at Detroit Institute of arts in the final quarter***
DANCE
Ballet
Our Ballet Program at ArtLab J nurtures dancers from their very first plié to polished performances. Designed for ages 3 through teens, our classes focus on developing strong technique, creative expression, and confidence in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.
Ages 3–4: Creative Ballet – A playful introduction to ballet through music, movement, and imagination. We build coordination, rhythm, and a love for dance in a fun, nurturing space.
Ages 5–7: Foundation Ballet – Students begin learning classical ballet technique with an emphasis on posture, balance, and expressive movement, while continuing to build confidence and joy in dance.
Ages 8–Teens: Level-Based Ballet Training – For older students, we offer structured ballet levels focusing on technical growth, artistry, and discipline. Classes include barre, center work, and across-the-floor combinations, with opportunities for performance and advancement.
LYRICAL
Experience the beauty of lyrical dance, where ballet and jazz techniques merge with expressive storytelling. This class focuses on musicality, emotional expression, and graceful movement, helping young dancers develop both technical skills and artistic creativity. Perfect for those who love to perform and connect deeply with music.
Ages 7–9: Emerging Lyrical Technique –
Students develop fluid movement, basic turns, leaps, and expressive performance skills, while learning to connect emotion to music and movement.
Ages 10–13: Intermediate Lyrical –
Dancers refine technique with more complex choreography, focusing on musical phrasing, emotional depth, and seamless transitions between movements.
Ages 14+: Advanced Lyrical –
Students polish advanced turns, jumps, and floorwork while mastering emotional storytelling, artistry, and dynamic performance qualities.
Stretch and Conditioning
Stretch and Conditioning Class will cross-train the dancer. There will be a focus on core strength, endurance, and injury prevention.
COMTEMPORARY
Rooted heavily in ballet and modern techniques, contemporary has often been described as a melting-pot style. Dancers will continue to hone their skills, maintain their technique and explore new and exciting avenues to express themselves whilst utilizing dance movement as a vessel to communicate.
Ages 7–9: Emerging Contemporary Technique –
Students build strength, flexibility, and coordination through basic floorwork, weight shifts, and dynamic movement, while developing musicality and expressive skills.
Ages 10–13: Intermediate Contemporary –
Dancers deepen their technique with floorwork, improvisation, and phrase-building, focusing on body awareness, control, and expressive artistry.
Ages 14+: Advanced Contemporary –
Students refine advanced technique and performance skills through complex choreography, improvisation, partnering, and storytelling with movement.
K-POP DANCE
Experience a true K-Pop dance class directed by a Korean professional from the birthplace of K-Pop. While the class is taught by experienced instructors, the program is designed and overseen by a Korean director to ensure authentic K-Pop style. Students perform routines by BTS, Blackpink, and other top artists, and join contests held across the U.S.
Ages 6-7: K-POP Kids –
A fun and energetic introduction to K-Pop dance through simple movements, rhythm games, and beginner choreography inspired by top K-Pop hits.
Ages 8-11: K-POP Junior –
Students build foundational dance skills, coordination, and stage presence while learning beginner-level routines from popular K-Pop groups in an engaging, supportive environment.
Ages 12+: K-POP Teens –
Students build foundational dance skills, coordination, and stage presence while learning beginner-level routines from popular K-Pop groups in an engaging, supportive environment.
D-Spark: K-POP Performance Team –
Similar to our kid’s K-pop class, these young dancers will work together practicing fun and exciting choreography that slowly eases them into the world of K-pop dance.
D-Light: K-POP Performance Team –
Dancers focus on sharper technique, musicality, and performance quality while mastering more detailed choreography. Students also gain experience preparing for various community performances.
D-Edge: K-POP Advanced Crew –
Designed for teens, this level emphasizes technical accuracy, stamina, and stage charisma. Dancers learn advanced routines, participate in performances, and explore K-Pop culture more deeply under professional guidance.
LEAP AND TURNS
After a strengthening and stretching warm-up, class focuses on technique progressions for turns, kicks, leaps, and jumps.
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MONTHLY TUITION BREAKDOWN - RECITAL FEES NOT INCLUDED
30 min Classes: $60 per month
45 min Classes: $72 per month
60 min Classes: $80 per month
Creative Thinkers and Movers : 4-5 yrs $150, 6-8yrs $175 per month
*Yearly tuition payment, E-mail us at education@artlabj.com
Discount(Dance Classes Only)
2 classes, 3% discount
3 classes, 5% discount
4 classes and more, 10% discount
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3 weeks
30min class/1 class $42
45min class/1 class $48
ART
art sprouts / art sprouts pro / art sprouts studio
Vibrant, hands-on art classes that nurture the creativity and potential of young children ages 6-13. Through engaging activities and basic art education, children are encouraged to express themselves and explore their budding artistic skills.
Creative Storyteller
“Creative Storyteller” is our latest offering designed to refine and enhance storytelling skills. In this program, kids will develop their creative abilities and storytelling techniques based on award-winning storybooks, crafting their own narratives and bringing their imaginative stories to life.
MUSIC
Piano, Violin, Cello, Viola, Guitar, Ukulele, Drum, and Music Technology
Inspire your child’s passion for music at ArtLab J! Our expert instructors offer fun, personalized lessons to help them grow in creativity and confidence.
