Saline – Arts

109 Cultural Exchange, 109 W. Michigan Ave. (734) 717–7406. Community center that hosts theater events, galleries, live music, and meetups. director@salinemainstreet.org, facebook.com/the109cx

Acoustic Routes Concerts. (734) 757–4820. Concerts at Stony Lake Brewing Company (447 E. Michigan Ave.). acousticsaline@gmail.com (booking inquiries), stonylakebrewing.com/music

Ann Arbor Ballroom, 8640 Moon. (734) 478–2233. Private and group ballroom dancing lessons. natalia@annarborballroom.com, annarborballroom.com

Ann Arbor Saline Music Center, 135 E. Bennett. (734) 883–4751. Private lessons in guitar, bass (electric & upright), violin, drums, voice, piano, banjo, trumpet, trombone, mandolin, and ukulele. Rock and jazz band classes for age 7+. Workshops, clinics, summer camps, custom-made guitars, and guitar repairs. All skill levels welcome. a2musiccenter@gmail.com, a2musiccenter.com

Dance Alliance of Saline, 811 W. Michigan Ave. (734) 429–9599. Classes in creative movement, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, modern, kickline, musical theater, turns and progressions, tap, and boys classes for age 3+, beginning through advanced. Summer dance camps and workshops. Dance Alliance Repertory Company, for ages 7–18, performs several times a year, and travels throughout the U.S. dancealliance@comcast.net, danceallianceofsaline.com

Dance Steps Studio, 740 Woodland Dr. E. (734) 429–5522. Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary/lyrical, pointe, modern, tap, acro-dance, and musical theater. Pre-ballet/tap and creative movement for ages 3–5, beginner level 1 for ages 6–8, and beginner level 2 through advanced (including lyrical, modern, and hip-hop) for age 9+. Students may audition for the competition team. salinedss@dancestepsstudio.com, dancestepsstudio.com

Saline Area Players, PO Box 334, Saline 48176. Community theater company with members of all ages. Performs 2 or 3 shows a year. Also hosts a summer theater camp. Most events held at the Well Church (211 Willis Rd.). Costumes, props, and sound equipment available for rent. salineareaplayers.org

Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, 525 E. Michigan Ave., ste. 105. (866) 257–5333. Youth fiddling show band with music, song, and dance. Local high school students perform an eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz, Western swing, Celtic tunes, and American classics. info@salinefiddlers.com, salinefiddlers.com

Saline New Horizons Band. Director Dick Schoenfeldt, (734) 646–9497. Adult volunteer band open to all levels of experience. Performs at area concerts and parades. No auditions. Rehearses Tues. 7–9 p.m. at Liberty School band room (7265 N. Ann Arbor St.). snhbinfo@gmail.com, nhbsaline.org

Saline Varsity Blues Performing Arts. Three-cast performing arts group for students in grades 1–12 performs two shows a year. Winter shows are musical theater; summer shows in July are show choir. Varsity cast also performs a tour show each June at a national venue. salinevarsityblues@gmail.com, salinevarsityblues.org

Salt Valley Arts, 400 W. Russell, rm. 2372 (EHM Professional Bldg.). Community group dedicated to inspiring individuals to explore their unique creativity. Guilds in the areas of fiber arts, art inspired by nature, writing, and community service. Open Studio every Fri. 10 a.m.–noon. Community service projects include making mittens for Saline Area Social Service, Valentine’s Day cards for Brecon Village Evangelical Homes, and Christmas ornaments for the Evangelical Homes of Michigan Foundation. info@saltvalleyarts.org, saltvalleyarts.org

Whitepine Studios, 105 W. Michigan Ave. (734) 330–2079. Art gallery featuring Midwestern artists. Art classes for ages 3–adult, private lessons, adult & kids painting pARTys, glass fusion and ceramic workshops, and art camps (ages 5–13). Venue rentals. Mobile studio options. info@whitepinestudios.org, whitepinestudios.org