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
(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, Saline • (734) 883–4751
Since 1998. Private lessons in guitar, bass (electric & upright), drums, voice, piano, banjo, trumpet, trombone, mandolin, ukulele, and violin. Rock and jazz band classes for age 7–adult. Workshops, clinics, summer camps, custom-made guitars, and guitar repairs. All skill levels welcome. Closed Fri. 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
The Quilting Season
7025 E. Michigan Ave., ste. A3 • (734) 429–2900
Sewing classes for all ages, and open sew. Prices vary from $5–$50. thequiltingseason.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
