Detroit Dance Loft opened in May of this year in Eastern Market. Owner and instructor Meg Paul has been dancing professionally since the age of 15, logging time with the Joffrey Ballet and on Broadway.
Paul moved to Detroit three years ago when her husband, Vince Paul, was hired as the creative director for the Music Hall. She says that, after "immersing" herself in the local dance scene, she saw a need for instruction.
The Dance Loft offers instruction in ballet, modern, tap, hip hop and Broadway. Paul's target are professionals "on their way to the stage" as well as adults who "want to try something new or rekindle their passion for dance."
There are also workshops such as Burlesque Boot Camp and Yoga Metrics.
Paul selected Eastern Market for her venture to draw upon the artistic energy brewing in the neighborhood. "The area already seems to be thriving with arts-related venues," she says. "It seems like it's brimming with a little more population that supports the arts, a little bit more creative." She also has found the area easy for people to find, even for those traveling into the city from the outer suburbs.
Detroit Dance Loft's exposed brick brings Paul back to her days in New York City: "It reminds me of my days in the city dancing ... It's not just four white walls, it's interesting."
The Dance Loft is at 1353 Fisher Freeway East at Russell. For more info, e-mail
[email protected] or call (917) 679-4866.Source: Meg Paul, Detroit Dance Loft
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
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