Love this place. Kathy and Joe are excellent instructors and fun to be with. We began taking…read morelessons when my husband gave me a gift certificate about 5 years ago and continue to take lessons because it has been such a great time. It is nice to have a night out with dance and dinner. I highly recommend DeMaira Dance.

My daughter started dance class and after about a month, 3 out of 5 children quit…read more The studio is pretty small, they only have two dance rooms and there is a waiting area in the front by the desk. I would say that this place is kind of dirty and needs a good vacuuming and dusting. There is also a room in the back with a rod to hang jackets and some cubby holes and some chairs. There is a paid parking lot a few stores down. I don't know what's going on that all of your students quit and you're left with one student, but now my daughter doesn't want to go anymore with only one other child in the class. I would also say that the music is not age appropriate , maybe you should stick to music with no lyrics? Teacher played songs with lyrics about sex and mental illnesses: Sweet But A Psycho, Despacito and Call Me Senorita: All about sex, whether or not it's in English or Spanish. Mr. and Mrs. Demaira are certainly nice enough people but you guys need to watch your teachers better. But it does make me wonder why everyone is quitting your class all of a sudden.

After moving from the city a friend recommended this dance studio. My daughter had tried another…read moreplace in Chicago when she was two and she seemed much more comfortable at the Dance Center of La Grange. She began pre-ballet classes when she was three and now she is four and in the tap and ballet class. There is always more than one teacher and in the afternoon classes we had three teachers (which was great). The recital did not require overpriced costumes and it was broken into different age groups (3 recitals rather than one super long recital). We have had a very positive experience at this dance studio. Honestly any sport or activity before the age of four can be challenging for everyone and Miss Robin works hard to help the children and parents.

This is not the place for little ones!…read more My 2 1/2 year old was in the pre-ballet summer session and on the first day she started to cry when I left the room and was trying to leave. So, I brought her back to the circle and sat down with her. Ms. Robin yelled across the studio that I couldn't sit there and this is not a mommy and me class. She said I should let her cry and leave the room. However, every time I tried my daughter followed me and was able to open the door to come out. The teachers made zero effort to engage her or keep her in the studio. At that point Ms. Robin said I could sit in the corner with her and observe quietly. We sat and watched and still the teachers made no effort to include her in the class. They acted as if we were not there. After class Ms. Robin said not to worry and that some times it can take a whole session for them to get used to the class. The 2nd week it was more of the same. My daughter didn't want to participate and didn't want me to leave so we again watched from the side and were completely ignored by the teachers. Later that night Ms. Robin sent me an email saying that we can come to one more class but if my daughter cannot separate and stay in the class on her own we can't come to class and she will give me a partial refund. Never in my life have a heard of a 2 year old being kicked out of any recreational activity b/c of separation anxiety!

Great studio!! The others I looked into were to advanced and to large for my girls. This place is…read moreperfect! Their Christmas recital was perfect just their studio and the dance had a story to it. I have been to my other granddaughter's recitals and I sit there for hours watching a bunch more dancers no story to it and my granddaughter for 3 minutes..

Impact is a pretty good studio, but isn't my favorite. The company is great and their dances are…read moreamazing. Although, my daughter recently took classes that are open to anyone and was not a fan. She also was on show stars for a little while but then left the year later. My daughter would come home with a pout face because teachers would yell or talk to her with dis respect. She also said that some teachers would comment on her technique constantly, even though my daughter was 6. I understand technique is a huge part in competitive dance, but this was not ok. My daughter would try to fix it, which I am unsure if she did correctly, but the teachers would not help with her mistakes and would instead embarrass her in front of the group of other girls and boys. Overall , not taking my child back. - Christy J.

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.

not professional don't waste your time or money here…read more I don't like the way they excluded my daughter, so I'm paying full and my daughter was not taking classes because she start too late for the recital Teacher focused on the other girls and excluded my 5years old daughter, she loves to dance but this is not the place, I understand I didn't enroll my daughter at the beginning but why they did take my daughter and took my money they don't care, they just want the money even if they not capable to teach I believe miss Peggy was a good dancer but I don't think she knows how to run this place

Peggy Rose Academy of Dance is the studio to be at! Everyone…read morefrom Peggy herself, the student dance aide, and the receptionist are all so friendly and welcoming. Not to mention there is open enrollment throughout the year for a very affordable price. There are many different events throughout the year such as Halloween parties, Christmas parties, a parade, and a few holiday performances followed by the big spring recital at the end of the year. My daughter wasn't able to perform in the holiday shows because I enrolled her right beforehand but we're looking forward to enjoying a full year of dance here in 2019! The highlight of my daughter's week is attending hip hop/ballet class, she can never wait to go back!

We have attended this studio for 6years and tried many different types of dance…read more Every dance class has been well done, very professional and the recitals are always beautiful and fun to watch! Check it out and see for yourself!!! :) Madonna

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

Thoroughly unimpressed with this place. I just wanted to give them my money and learn how to dance…read more I sent them an email. No response. Actually spoke with the proprietor on the phone and asked to schedule some private lessons and nobody ever got back to me. This seems like the status quo over with them according to the other comments here. I guess I'll be finding another choreographer/instructor elsewhere. 2 thumbs down.

THIS PLACE DESERVES TO BE OUT OF BUSINESS ! I would have loved to give this place the most NEGATIVE…read morestars if I could, even zero. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY HERE ! My family unfortunately had finished paying the so called "choreographer" JESUS ESTRADA, to not only leave us hanging two weeks before my sister's quince, but always cancelling, making excuses, never replying, etc. JESUS ESTRADA is LAZY, UNPROFESSIONAL, INCONSIDERATE, AND A LIAR. Please DO NOT be fooled by "good" choreography that has been done by him REPEATEDLY ! Avoid this place at all costs. THEY WILL SCAM YOU ! This place only cares about money and has total disregard for customer service. On another note, he says that he will provide suits for the chambelanes, but at the end he either makes up excuses as to why he "did not" get the suits or tells the family last minute to provide the suits themselves. Yet again, he had chambelanes work for him and never ended up paying them for their part as promised. Even if he ends up providing suits for your chambelanes, it always ends up being black and nothing to match the color of the quince. With our experience, he always ended up showing up late, never finishes the dances (which follows up with repeats of other dances that have been "choreograph" by him). The amount of times we tried to contact him through texts and calls, he never ended up answering and if he did it was to notify that the practice has been cancelled HOURS when it should have started. Or simply because "SUPPOSEDLY" he FORGOT. JESUS ESTRADA overbooks himself and never provides his part of the contract. At the end of the day they will simply IGNORE you on PURPOSE because they know how to fool their customers. The staff could care less if you are wasting your time waiting on them to show up. In addition, if you are one of the lucky people he texted back it was only to request for an additional payment prior to the "contract." As always DO NOT get fooled by this message, it always benefits HIM for the MONEY. This is his ways of gaining trust for his "customers." Again, if you are looking for a professional choreographer PLEASE DO NOT HIRE JESUS ESTRADA FOR YOUR EVENTS! YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED ! If for whatever reason you ended up paying a deposit or more, please STOP WASTING YOUR MONEY BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT GET IT BACK ! The staff will either not answer you or will keep delaying time for a "refund." THIS "BUSINESS" IS A FRAUD !!!

This review is only for the space as I experienced it as someone who was invited to participate in…read morea dance-themed birthday party for an adult, which took place on the second floor in the dance space. Beautiful sound system, high ceilings, ideal floor for barefoot dance. I didn't see a changing space and it was much too hot for the people in our class (mostly 50 year old women) as it looked like the space is kept at 76 degrees for the benefit of the folks who usually take dance class there. That makes sense that you would need to keep students warm; however, for our crew, it was just too hot and I had to keep taking breaks to cool off. Parking was very limited and confusing, and I accidentally parked in a non-approved spot; however, thankfully, was not towed in the hour I was in the building. I think I'd rent out to space myself for a birthday dance, if there was a way to lower the temperature to 68 degrees for the hour we were using the space.

This is a wonderful dance school. My child has danced there for 11 years and loves it. The teachers…read moreand staff are excellent, the director Stephanie Clemmons is phenomenal. For the students being at "The Academy" is like being part of a family. This is a real dance school of very high quality, it is an Oak Park treasure as is it's dance company Momenta. Momenta's evening performances are exceptional for anyone who likes dance. Treat yourself.

I stayed for both Cumbia and Salsa clases and it went very well! Will continue to go!read more

I have been attending classes with Candace for a couple years. It is obvious she is a retired a…read moreteacher because she does such a great job of explaining and correcting. There is lots of practice and repetition so that eventually muscle memory kicks in. The people who come to the school are super nice and we have a great rapport. Also, it is hard to find places that teach Cumbia and she does such a great job. Highly recommend!

Such a wonderful place for little dancers! Miss Mickey is amazing with them and they so obviously…read morelove her. Great experience for beginners.

Miss Mickey is the best! My daughter is very shy and really has a hard time doing activities if no…read moreone she knows is there, but Miss Mickey puts her at ease and is wonderful with children. The recitals are cute and her prices are reasonable. The dancing is fun and there is no pressure on the children.