Attended Magical Munchkins Tap and Ballet Class with my 2.5 year old. Pros: Nice instructors and…read morethe curriculum thoughtfully attempts to teach real techniques (i.e. heel-toe steps, pirouettes, plies, etc.) in a simplified manner. Class size was also small - only 4 total kids - while I don't think this was by design, it made the experience more manageable for my child. However, we will not be continuing because the class lacked FUN. My hopes were for a more organic, free-form, dance atmosphere, but this class was more structured and technique-driven than what my particular little girl is ready for right now.

Checked out a free hip hop class for my toddler. She loved it! My only reservation is that the…read moreinstructor asked parents to sit outside of the classroom to wait. While I would understand this for families who participate regularly, as a new client, I did not feel comfortable with the arrangement.

First let me say that we are NOT dancers and NOT very coordinated - which is what makes Teresa and…read moreSway Dance Chicago so amazing. She was able to make both my husband and me feel comfortable - both during the lesson and then later on the dance floor at our daughter's wedding. I booked a small group lesson for my husband and me, my son and his girlfriend as something fun to do and to help us all feel better prepared for my daughter's upcoming wedding. I sent an inquiry from the website and because of COVID, I wasn't sure if they were open and what their hours would be. They were very responsive and got back to me quickly. I can't say anyone but me was very excited about the idea of dance lessons. However, by the middle of the session, we were all into it. Teresa took any awkwardness out of it and we were having fun. Then about two weeks before the wedding, my husband actually suggested that he and I go back for a private lesson! Teresa was very accommodating and helped us out. She even recorded us, sent us a list of good songs to practice with, and gave us tips to work out with the DJ specific to the wedding. I should also add that the studio itself also impressive. It is very clean and well kept. The floors are in great condition and beautiful glass and mirrored walls. I highly recommend Sway Dance Chicago for private and group lessons. My husband and I are even thinking group dance might be a great way to get some fun exercise!

Great place to learn some fundamentals, especially from Kat Feliciano! We learned East Coast Swing,…read moreJitterbug, Charleston, and are now learning Salsa & Bachata!

My fiancé and I really enjoyed our classes here. We signed up for the 4 week beginner salsa class…read more Alex, the building owner and lead instructor, and his co-instructor (whose name is somehow escaping me) were the nicest and most welcoming people. The progress we made in just 4 lessons was truly amazing. My fiancé did NOT like dancing nor the idea of dance classes (especially salsa) before we signed up but even he enjoyed it and was happy we did it. The studio was also very understanding and accommodating when we had to postpone our final dance class several weeks due to some personal circumstances. The prices are extremely reasonable. If you are looking for a good beginner dance class before your wedding, would highly recommend. Street parking in the area can be hit or miss but we never had to drive around the block more than a few times to find a spot nearby.

Our experience with Alex at Dance Connection was amazing! We took lessons with Alex for our…read morewedding's first dance, and we are so happy we did. We attended six classes over eight weeks or so, which for us, worked out great. My dance skills are limited at best, but Alex put us at ease right away - he asked about the song we chose, our experience, and anything specific we had in mind for the dance. We deferred to the expert, and he choreographed a beautiful dance for us. He also gave us opportunities to provide feedback or revisit parts of the dance. It really made us feel comfortable and excited about the finished product leading up to our wedding - the peace of mind was invaluable. Alex is a patient, kind and understanding teacher. Highly recommend. My wife and I will definitely be back. Thank you, Alex!

We've enjoyed a number of performances over the years- I ask for HSD tickets for my birthday every…read moreyear- and we always have a blast. Every time! The choreography is so innovative and the dancers are incredibly strong, each with breathtaking range and immense depth of expression. A night at the Harris Theatre watching Hubbard Street dancers perform followed by dinner at nearby Acanto is my absolute favorite thing to do in Chicago!!

I love this place. It's great for adults, whether or not you have prior dance experience…read more Signing up for class is really easy, especially your first time. Just arrive early and sign up & pay with the person at the front desk. I've been to the Intermediate Modern and the Beginning Hip-Hop classes. In both, people are very accepting -- I have not gotten any judgmental vibes from other dancers, which is awesome! (Because growing up in the dance world, competition is all around you.) I have been driving here form the northern suburbs, and there is free street parking in the evenings. Just read the street signs & you should be fine!

I came here to Chicago all the way from Austria for a vacation. I wanted to dance, because I love…read moreit, I tried out some Dance schools but none was as welcoming and charming as Joel Hall's Dance Center! I entered the studio everybody was so nice from the first minute that I attended classes there everyday 3 weeks long! The teachers are all really professional and push you to your limits, but still they are strict in a caring way and motivate you to keep on working! Joel Hall himself still teaches classes and I attended his Jazz Dance Method, which is really hard work! He himself said: "We're gonna kill you, but you're gonna love it." and that's just the way it is! You develop such an ambition that you keep on stretching and tightening your tummy and it's the best work out you can get! The Jazz, Modern and HipHop classes with Will Gill were absolutely wonderful too! I always did 2 classes in a row, although I was already soaking wet, but he keeps making you want to dance more and more! I can recommend this Dance Center to really everybody! No other dance studio in Chicago makes you feel at home so quickly and every class is worth attending because I've never learned so much technique and also feeling for dancing and music before than I did in this 3 weeks at Joel Hall! I'm gonna miss it in Austria! I hope I'll come back soon!

A great adult jazz class. The teacher was really understanding to the fact that I had never danced…read morelike this before and the class was clearly geared towards beginner adults looking for a workout. My only complaint would be that the studio was way too hot and there is no water fountain. I know that studios are supposed to be warm but we were in the room by the front window so it got really hot really fast. I almost passed out only to find that there was no drinking fountain. They do, however, sell water from a refrigerator which was a saving grace. Overall, they were very welcoming and organized, and I would definitely come again!

Best studio ever..!!…read more I am a total newbie to Tango and recently started taking tango lessons with Daniela & Hernan, they are amazing, great personality, vibe, they are very patient with you and take their time teaching you. If you want to learn tango, I'll say this is the place to come and teachers to see. So far I love every lesson I have taken and I will continue my journey with them. Their Almagro studio is amazing, inviting and feels like you are in a piece of heaven where you forget about any negative energy and all you want to do is unwind and dance. Fridays they have Milonga which is a social dance event and you can come and show off your dance moves, great for socializing and meeting great people. I highly recommend this place along with the instructors.

I started to take Argentine tango lessons with Daniela and Hernan almost 3 years ago. They have…read morebeginner, intermediate and advanced classes offered in their Almagro studio which is a cozy and warm venue. Their teaching 'style varies to accommodate their audience. They emphasize on clean form, style and musicality and will present us different argentine maestros teachings in an easy to grasp method . They know how to mix instruction with fun and playfulness . They are generous with their 1 on 1 guidance and corrections and are both very nice and caring of their students. It is always refreshing to be surprised with the creativity they bring to a class . Sometimes Hernan starts sharing his historical facts on the argentine tango music and the great orchestras of the time ,or would tell a story on a specific song origins or translation. Neat isn't it! I encourage you to try this form of dance with Daniela and Hernan.They will work their magic on you too.

I regret I didn't know about this dance studio before but as the saying goes " when the student is…read moreready, the teacher will appear". We have an awesome teacher, Annie Sieg. She's just incredible. She makes the dance lessons simple but effective. She's one teacher who is both a very good dancer and a very good teacher.

Great place to learn dance and also a great place to dance at their social nights. Very friendly…read moreand all levels welcome. Great date night idea too.

We are so pleased with our experience at Duet Dance Studio. We knew we needed lessons prior to our…read morewedding to prepare for our first dance and we are so happy we chose Duet. We were paired with Madison as our instructor and she truly is a fun, skilled, and kind, teacher. She helped us choose two dance styles that worked with our song and taught us both styles step by step and we ended up creating a beautiful unique dance for our wedding day. Madison knows how break things down for beginners and how to give gentle feedback to help us improve with each lesson. We were so happy with how our dance looked and felt. We are very appreciative of Madison's help!

We had a fantastic experience working with Madison on our first dance for our wedding over about 10…read moreclasses. She helped us develop a dance that was perfect for our skill level and our song, and she had a really effective and warm style of teaching that made learning easy and fun for us. She helped us get to the point where we were confident enough in our dance to fully enjoy the moment during our actual wedding. Thank you Madison!