I've been dancing since I was a wee one but my body's been on a bit of a dance vacation. I've taken classes at a few of the more professional studios (Joel Hall & Joffrey) which I enjoyed but wanted something casual and laid-back. Enter All about Dance. There are 2 studios but one studio connects thru another and there's a bathroom/water room/changing room, but it's only accessible thru the main studio too. The waiting room outside can be very tight especially if you come on a Saturday morning or for an early evening class (6 PM) when all of the kiddies are coming out of their classes. It would be nice if the times between classes were staggered (one class could end at 6 and another start at 6:10 to give some warm-up time), but maybe they'll change the schedules for future sessions. If you're looking for a fun way to exercise and even if you haven't had much dance experience I highly recommend the cardio strip tease. Hip-hop requires a little more skill but you repeat the combination enough that you should be able to pick it up quickly. Gara's a great teacher and very high energy which is key. read more

I take salsa dancing lessons here during the week and it's a lot of fun! It's a great activity to do with my friends as well as meet new people. I took hip hop classes last session, which I also enjoyed. I may need to try cardio strip tease next session after reading Andrea's review. read more

Love it! I live around the corner so I am here 3-4x/week. I was a dancer for 14 years so it is a great way to work out and have fun. I take mostly cardio strip and dance classes. read more

I heart this place and the teachers are so incredibly nice and wonderful. After only a few classes I had asked Whitney to burn me a copy of a CD, not only did she not hesitate when she said yes, but she had it for me the next week. Their monthly prices are a bit on the expensive side, but the classes are great and totally worth it. I suggest supplementing your dance classes with Tone & Tighten! read more

We love this place for the adult hip hop classes. So fun and a great cardio workout!

Jessica and Kate just threw my daughter the most amazing birthday party in the world. They were so easy to work with, took care of every single detail, and made the entire event so simple from start to finish. Not to mention that the guests had so much fun with Jessica and Kate learning/performing a total of 3 amazing dances during the party. As a parent I got to relax and enjoy the party knowing everything was being managed for me. I just loved watching the girls during the party while they danced all afternoon - it was so wonderful. I know I will be back again for my next party - and you should too! read more

I recently helped arrange a bachelorette "strip class" for a good friend at All About Dance. We were NOT disappointed! The instructor (Jacqueline) was SUPER fun and was very accomodating to what we were looking for. She made everything a lot of fun and we had a great time. They also offer you to bring in some champagne and have a very cute set-up when you walk in so you can socialize and "get a little loose" beforehands if you want. I would definitely recommend Jacqueline and All About Dance for this kind of class! read more

I'm new to the LP area, and I noticed the All About Dance studio as I was glancing out the window of the CTA bus on my way home from work. I used to dance since I was young, but in college I decided I wanted to be in the stands with my friends instead of on the field, and ever since I haven't really been able to find a competitive/professional dance outlet for adult women that used to dance but no longer do, and are looking for something comparable to what they used to do (as opposed to sharing a dance class with teens and trying to make it work). I signed up for a monthly unlimited pass for $125 and decided to give it a try; each class on it's own is about $14 so I figured as long as I did about 10 or so then it would be worth the money. Another bonus, is the monthly unlimited passes are good for one month from the day you register .. not just for the calendar month! After my first class, I thanked the instructor who I later found out was also the owner, Jessica, and cried as she hugged me and said how happy she was that I appreciated the class so much. It was undescribable the feeling to get back into an environment with 15 other women or so, sweat for an hour straight, and really get to feel the high and sense of accomplishment and cleansing that only a good hard workout can bring. I took 5 classes my first week alone, and I am officially hooked. Every single one of the instructors are absolutely amazing ... fun, motivational, inspiring ... and the range of classes available helps give me a way to not only get back into all types of dance that I used to do but also to switch up my workouts. I have recommended All About Dance to everyone that will listen to me rave about it - I can't wait to keep this a part of my new life in Chicago and my workout routine ... the emotional and physical benefits I get from the classes that these instructors lead are priceless and I would tell anyone that is looking for a fun, healthy, affordable way to spend their time, money, and energy that All About Dance is the place to go! read more

I love this studio! It is a breath of fresh air in Chicago. As an adult trying to get back into dance, it is nice to know that there is a place where you can just drop in, take a class, get a work out, and not feel judged. A lot of other studios in Chicago have a professional snotty vibe that makes you feel out of place if your not a want a be professional dancer. All about dance is the opposite. I recommend any of the cardio dance classes. They are all so fun and a great way to get your dance fix. I have taken jazz and ballet as well and all of the instructors are supportive, kind, and energetic; not judgmental. I will continue going here until I am old and gray! read more

Can't say enough about this place. My kids have been going here for years. The teachers are amazing. My girls take to them as if hey were part of the family. Ms. Shannon is talked about ALOT around our house. I'm definitely glad to have All About Dance as part of the after school program for our family!! read more

I took a drop in cardio hip hop class here with a friend. While it was definitely a good work out for me (note that I don't really work out all that much), I was a bit disappointed w/ the facilities overall. We came straight from work, like many others. We got there early with an extra half hour to spare before the class started. We asked if there was a bathroom to change into and the front desk attendant said that it was in the studio but that there was a class. On top of that, the class before us was running behind. By the time, we finally made it into the studio, there were quite a few of us who were rushing in and out of the bathroom to change and the instructor started before everyone was done. I actually think the instructor did a great job incorporating hip hop and cardio into the class. However, it was a bit disappointing that she didn't have a mic bc it was hard to hear her over the music blasting. There was also a vertical wooden bar in the middle of the mirror and depending on where you stood, it was nearly impossible to see what she was doing. The classes are also a tad bit pricey. While I think this is a great idea, I think there are a few more things they could do to make it better. read more

I started my daughter here at two taking the Mommy and Me classes and I couldn't be happier. My daughter has really come out of her shell and loves Miss Carly. Everyone is very welcoming and they make you feel like family. read more

I'm in my second session of Cardio Strip Tease at All About Dance, and I just have to say that I LOVE it! It is a great non-intimidating place to take a dance class. I've found Cardio Strip to be a very good total-body aerobic work-out, but more importantly, it is so much fun. My fantastic bridesmaids also set up a Cardio Strip private class for my bachelorette party, and it was an absolute blast as well. Everyone, from my friends who love to dance to those who have two left feet, had a great time. Between my bachelorette party, my 2 sessions of strip classes, and some make-up classes I've taken, I've experienced 4 different teachers at All About Dance, and I can honestly say that they've all been great. If you don't understand a move or need them to slow down the teaching a bit, they are very receptive to that. The only drawback to All About Dance is that the space is a little small. The waiting area can get crowded between classes, and there is only one small one-person bathroom. The studios are fine for the most part, but the "blue studio" does get a little tight if there are more than 9 or 10 students, at least for Cardio Strip. The "pink studio" is a bit larger, and so they usually try to put the bigger class in there. Also, at times my Cardio Strip class will start a little late because the bathroom adjoins the blue studio, and we've often had to wait for the little girls in the classes before mine to finish changing and giggling with their friends in the bathroom before we can start. All in all though, I love All About Dance and would highly recommend it! Sign up early because I've found that weeknight session classes seem to fill up pretty quickly! read more

As a former dancer this place has been on my list to check out for years. I finally stopped in a few weeks ago and took the weds night Cardio Dance class, taught by Pam, and I've been going every week since! Don't be fooled by the fun choreography you will be tired and sore after this class, which is exactly what I need. The studio itself is nice, and the lady at the desk is always really friendly. As someone who grew up in a studio I feel right at home here. While I haven't ventured into any of the other classes yet, I'm sure I will some day. For sure worth checking out the Cardio class with Pam, it won't disappoint! read more

I love this place and I am horrible at dancing! I bought a month of unlimited classes and my faves are cardio hip hop, cardio strip tease, and cardio dance (mtv hip hop was kind of hard!). The sculpting class was a good workout too but I prefer the dance classes. The instructors were great (some better than others but still all great). The classes do get pretty full and you dont have a lot of room to move around but it's fine, everyone makes room for each other. I even love the warm up exercises - great ab workouts! read more

If you are looking for a fun way to work out and if you like dance as well then you should definitely give All About Dance a try! It is so fun that I don't even think about the cost per class or session. I specifically love the cardio strip classes. There is always a fun new routine and fun music to get you going and ready for a workout. read more

Mr. Dan is a great teacher with a lot of patience. Always smiling and energetic. The staff there has always been a pleasure to work with. They are flexible with family schedules and have no problem crediting back missed classes for kids if you are unable to make them up. Can't say enough. read more

I went to All About Dance to try out a free class pass that I got from the studio's participation in the 2011 Chicago Yoga Fitness Pass. I went to the Hip Hop class. Even though I'd never been to a class before the instructor was very patient and the teen boys in the class clearly had learned a lot from their previous visits. I did not feel in any way out of place or unwelcome. The guest pass I had offered two free visits, when I went to go back and use the other pass I was told by the receptionist that the pass was invalid and that I couldn't use it, period. Bottom line, good class, poor management that is suspicious of the promotions they participate in in order to attract people to the gym. I'd rather go somewhere that is more welcoming to potential clientel. As the fitness pass book offers classes at 80 othre gyms, I will be joining somewhere else instead. read more

I love love ,love all about dance. .Despite being a klutz and not a good dancer,I decided to take a chance and attended the drop in sessions. Well to my surprise they can even teach me to dance . The teachers are sooo compassionate and make the sessions so much fun. The vibe is so positive there and not at all pressured. There were people of all levels and ages who attended. In my experience this place is really unique and very comfortable. What a find.. I would recommmend it to my friends ,relatives and even strangers. See for yourself. read more

All about dance is awful! I tried to call them so many times, no one ever answered the phone, so I left them messages, no one ever called me back! I was so confused, but was deceived by their internet apperance that they are the best dance school in Chicago, so I registered a class on their website anyway. The next day I found that schedule would not work for me, so I called them again, of course it went to their voicemail again, I left another message, explained the situation, asked to call me back ASAP. NO ONE called me back. The first day of the class should be 6/1, no one calls me reminding me that. I did not show up for the first class because of conflict schedules, no one calls me back... I thought they went out of business, but today I checked my credit card transactions, they charged my credit card!!!! What kind of business is this? I had to go through all the work with my credit card company to get my money back. So this was my experience with them, do you think you can trust them with your money or credit card informaiton? read more

still love going here, new location is less convenient for me but i recognize it is awesome for the business. however... instructors... please... you do not need to blare the music for us to have a good time! i promise! it can be a moderate volume and we will still have fun! i love your classes, but the headaches i keep getting from the pounding rhythms are making it a little less enticing to keep attending! read more

I started going to all about dance on my 30th birthday having no prior dance experience but I always had it in my heart. I've been going now for a year and I am simply addicted! I can't say enough amazing things about the studio and the awesome instructors. Not only are the instructors phenomenal dancers but they are great teachers who inspire and motivate you. It's such an amazing alternative workout! When you are on a treadmill all you think is "run" but cardio dance gets your heart rate up and forces your brain to workout at the same time! This is getting a bang for your buck- exercising both your brain and your body. And believe me when you leave you'll also leave feeling you worked your spirit because it's exercise for your soul too! I highly recommend All About Dance and I've been to many other studios in Chicago but nothing even comes close! I only wish I discovered this place sooner so I hope other people read this review and do not have to wait to discover it as long as I did. You won't regret it! I'm so grateful for All About Dance. I'm sure you will be too! It's changed my life! read more