Love the philosophy of Intuit ! The many ways they encourage self- expression and feelings through…read moredance!!! Thank you Intuit, for providing this safe place and environment for so many different ways to show self-expression!

This newish dance studio is a nice addition to the artsy atmosphere on Harrison Street. If you…read morewant traditional ballet or jazz, head over to the Academy of Movement and Music, this has a more "alternative" feel to it. My daughter takes a Jazz/Hip-Hop class that she really enjoys. I was a ballet girl, so I feel like her instruction is better preparation for the high school drill team than the concert stage, but that is just me being an old fuddy-duddy. You can drop in and pay for one class, or sign up for a series. A nice variety of classes for children, teens and adults -- In addition to jazz/hip-hop there is also ballet, tap, yoga and even belly dance (try it, it's fun). The space is small, but well-lit and airy. The mirrors are spaced panels and not the wall-to-wall type, so watching yourself and the instructor can be tricky if you aren't properly situated in the room.

Has amped up the sexy the last couple seasons. Legally these are children. There are plenty of…read moresongs outside of "Dirty Diana" and "Baby Got Back" and moves outside of booty bumps to the audience. The solo negligee costuming is unnecessary. Is this all due to the daughter taking ownership?

We absolutely love the stage door dance academy! This is my 5 year old daughter's first time doing…read moreballet. She says she cannot get enough time at dance...the moment class ends, she is so eager to go again the next week. Thank you to all the amazing and talented staff for your hard work and professionalism. This dance studio is top notch!

Absolutely amazing dance school. the director, Miss Kristi, is so passionate and kind. She takes…read moreher craft very seriously, but still manages to make it fun and accessible for children. There's a love of dance felt all throughout this program that is infectious. The programs they put together are just breathtaking. The most recent one was an Alice in Wonderland themed one and I just could not believe that it was children performing! This is not just a school, not just a community, but a family. If you're looking to get your children into dance in this area, no need to look any farther, you've found the best.

My daughter has been in two recitals already and absolutely loves this program! The classes are…read morewell ran and she really connects with the kids. As soon as my other daughter is ready, she will be attending too.

I love this studio! They are such a wonderful beautiful group of women. They take the artform of…read moreEgyptian Belly Dance very seriously but they have a lot of fun sharing their passion. The classes are filled with women of all sizes, backgrounds, ages & levels of coordination. Don't feel intimidated. After a few weeks you'll nail that shimmy and you'll be shimmying as you brush your teeth or waiting in line. Also check out their website periodically. They have seasonal performances by pros and students that are lots of fun. I will encourage you to try out a few different instructors. They all definitely have different styles. They all teach the same choreography but each one has a little different style. It's all an issue of compatibility. Don't feel pressured to buy all of the lovely accessories. I have a serious coin hipscarf habit. I have to keep taking classes to justify buying for so many.

Shimmy your way into Oasis Studio to learn and finesse your belly dancing skills. I've had an…read moreinterest in belly dancing for quite some time but struggled to find a studio that would be a perfect fit. I found this studio while driving around the area and decided to give the beginner's level a try. I'm so glad I did because a year later I can say that my skills as a belly dancer and in choreography have improved! Jasmin who owns the studio is a fantastic teacher! She has years of expertise and really breaks down the steps for you so you can learn the proper technique of the dance. She's also very passionate about belly dancing which is great because I'm also learning the history and different styles of belly dancing beyond just focusing on technique and moves. Jasmin offers three level classes of belly dancing: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. You meet once or twice a week for a 6-8 week class session. Other classes are offered outside of belly dancing that focus on a well-rounded workout of conditioning, strengthening, and toning. I'm currently in the intermediate level of belly dancing classes and love it! Also all the ladies in class are wonderful and welcoming! There's still so much to learn but I've come a long way and have more of an appreciation on the art of belly dancing!

was disappointed in your production of the nutcracker. I have seen it multiple years now and this…read moreyear was disappointed. there was very little dancing for Clara and godfather drosselmeyer. And they are the main characters. Clara just sat mostly the second act which is my favorite part. And did no dancing. She is supposed to dance with the nutcracker but she did not. It felt like more like a play than a ballet. My mom was even falling alsleep cause it could not keep her attention. Please do better next year. we pay for the dancing not the acting.

This is a review for the Ballet Legere's the Nutcracker…read more I advise you: do not waste your money! This should be a free performance, or a "donations encouraged" performance. Heck, they should have paid ME to attend the performance! This performance of the Nutcracker is advertised as the "longest performing Nutcracker in Chicago." With "acclaimed guest artists" and "special effects". At less than half the cost of a ticket to the Joffrey, I knew it wasn't going to be as spectacular. I knew they wouldn't have an orchestra, but man, I could have never predicted it being so terrible. The play was supposed to start at 7:00, but then started at 7:30. I was suspicious right from the start with the announcer, who made it sound like a circus performance with a loud, "Welllllllcome ladies and gentlemen to Ballet Legere's performance... of... the... Nutcracker!!!" The audience hooped and hollered. Like who cheers like this is a stadium game at a ballet?! I later realized, most of the audience was just parents and relatives. The first act was only a half an hour, with appended versions of the songs. Almost all performers were young kids or teens, who didn't have much talent. It was a kid's play. There were literally two adult dancers, who were decent, but couldn't make up for everything else. Costumes were to be desired: the dresses were really long, and you couldn't see the dancer's legs. Call it modest or call it what you want, I think they didn't wear the traditional tutus because they wanted to hide the mistakes in the dancing. About the only good thing was the auditorium, which was in decent shape. Parking was also good, and free! But that's beside the point to this review. The performance totally ruined my boyfriend and I's Saturday night. He agreed, it was awful. After the performance, I tried calling Ballet Legere to request a refund. The lady on the phone seemed confused, and said, "Uhhh I don't know if we can do that." I explained my disappointment and asked again, at which point I got more floundering, and then was hung up on. I called right back, thinking this was a mistake, then no one picked up. I left a voicemail. No one returned my call. I am working it out with the credit card company to get my money back. I wish there had been a review out there so that I could have known before purchasing tickets. I hope this provides that for you, my fellow yelper!

My daughter loves her class. Everyone is supportive and attentive. I'm excited to see my daughter's…read moreskill develop.

Miss Sheri is such a wonderful teacher. She truly cares about each student. It's worth trekking…read morehere for her warmth and passion.

My daughter has been taking classes with Yvonne's Dance Academy since kindergarten. We have loved…read morebeing part of YDA for these past 8 years and plan to continue indefinitely. My daughter has taken tap, contemporary, ballet, hip hip and participated in the Elite team. We traveled with YDA to Disney World Florida to dance on stage and in the big park which was an amazing experience. There have been weekend workshops and competitions. My daughter is has a wonderful connection with Yvonne, the owner, as well as Paulina and the other amazing instructors. This is a dance school that teaches dance but also prepares dancers for other areas of life through the example of their teachers. Every performance is breathtaking. We have so many amazing videos, photos and memories. I am very happy knowing my daughter is in such good hands and watching her grow and dance so beautifully. Thank you YDA!!!

Le'gere is such a wonderful dance studio! The teachers are talented, supportive, and truly care…read moreabout the kids. The environment is positive and encouraging, and it's clear they focus on building confidence as well as strong dance skills. We've had a great experience!

Two of my daughters have been attending classes here since 2009. They've become excellent dancers!…read more And the atmosphere is like a family. We love this Studio!