Nice & clean facility! Parking can be tricky if there is a…read morelot of overlap happening at the studio!

The owner of this studio really cares deeply and is welcoming and inclusive to different types of…read morekids. She and the other teachers are so sweet and my daughter really loves her teacher. The parent community is also great, and I enjoyed my interactions with other parents at the studio. If you're looking for a dance studio for the reasons I was, which is as an enriching activity that teaches kids great skills and gives great exercise, this is definitely the only one I'd recommend. I'll let any other reviewers who are hardcore dance moms comment on the competitive aspects, because my daughter is 5 and we're not trying to go to nationals or something, so I don't know about that aspect!

My 10 year old daughter asked to be signed up for an experience of acting in a play, so we chose…read morethe Broadway Arts Studio for a two week camp with the play, The Descendants. A couple of days before starting she was sent a script to practice for the audition, which she did. It turns out she was never asked to audition, instead she was give a minor, brief dance role for the play. Needless to say, she was disappointed, and I felt somewhat deceived having paid nearly $1000 for this two week training. It certainly appeared to us that they signed up way too many kids for number of parts available in this play. So in summary, I don't feel this was a good use of our time and money and I would not recommend this business.

All three of my children attend this school ballet, tap and improv Acting. It is a top-notch…read moreschool. Amazing communication if I need to change or schedule a make up class. Top-notch school I highly recommend!

My daughter is only 4 years old, and she has been attending this dance school for almost a year…read more She truly enjoys every class and always leaves with a big smile. The teachers are patient, caring, and great with young children. We are very happy to be part of this school.

My daughter loves the Acro Dance class at Dance Lova. She was terrified to go into class on the…read morefirst day and Heather the teacher made her feel welcomed and comfortable. Thank you Heather and Dance Lova!

As an ex-pro dancer returning recreationally at 52 with an unpredictable schedule, I needed…read moreflexibility. I signed up in April 2025 after being told one enrolled class would allow unlimited drop-ins, with 30-day makeup windows. The teachers, class variety, and student culture are genuinely excellent. The management and policies, however, are another story. Policies grew increasingly restrictive over time -- drop-ins shifted to a text-based reservation system with advance scheduling requirements, an extra $7 fee for makeups, frequent confusion, and eventual pushback. I was repeatedly pressured to enroll in more classes despite being clear about my limitations, and denied access to advanced classes without enrolling in their ballet class, even though I was enrolled in ballet elsewhere. The studio hosts bi-annual showcase performances that some of the classes participate in and the 6-8 weeks prior include rehearsals. Before this month's showcase, I requested makeups for the two prior weeks knowing they'd be rehearsal-focused rather than full instruction. I scheduled 1 makeup and for the 2nd makeup was told other classes I requested were closed -- including a class with only 1-2 students -- and asked to stay after class for a conversation. The pattern made clear this was less about following policy and more about something that was never transparently communicated. Deciding this no longer aligned, I submitted 30 days' notice to unenroll per policy. The owner immediately refunded me and told me not to return -- then in the next message said I was valued and welcome to reenroll anytime. When I received the refund, I noticed my monthly rate had increased without disclosure or receipt. You have to catch it on your credit card statement. Best for students who commit to enrollments, skip makeups, and embrace the showcase model with costume costs -- no flexibility expected. One studio has an uneven, sometimes slippery floor that raises safety concerns.

After seeing an ad in FB I reached out to take a trial class. I spoke with Janell who was very…read morepushy. I was hesitant about giving my money at that time because I was going out of town and wasn't sure when I would be able to take the intro class. Upon returning from my trip I got Covid. I received an email from Janell that my trial week had ended. Of course I was upset because I hadn't taken a class yet. She said: "SDC trials are non-transferrable and non-refundable. Your original trial was scheduled for 3/29. While we typically don't offer transfers, we made a one-time accommodation to shift your start date to 4/15, per your request. We reserved your spaces in classes throughout these two weeks, which closed the spots to other interested dancers. It sounds like our program may not be a great fit for what you're looking for in dance. We wish you all the best in your journey and if in the future you're interested in committing to 12 month program, please reach back out!" This place is a scam.

We love PD! We have been dancing here for a few months now and all the teachers here are so…read morewelcoming and friendly. The front desk staff is very professional and helpful. We love how easy it is to schedule make-up classes via the website forms and adding a class is easy. They are really organized here! My child dances here and I also take adult ballet here and love it! Highly recommend!

Our family has been with Pacific Dance for the past 12 years. We started when our oldest daughter…read morewas 3 years old and she took recreational classes for 5 years, and now our youngest daughter who also started at the studio at age 3, is a competitive dancer starting her 3rd year with the Performing Groups. In the decade that we have been with this amazing studio, we have always had such a wonderful experience as both a rec and a competition family. We have participated in 11 recitals and in recent years, numerous competitions. In my experience they are all run like a well-oiled machine. They have rules and processes in place primarily to keep our children safe and to ensure everything runs smoothly and to create a great experience for the hundreds (thousands?) of students and parents. If you have common sense and are a decent person, it's not hard to understand why the studio runs things the way they do. ALL of the staff and teachers are exceptional and I love having the peace of mind that my children are receiving excellent training in a loving, safe and positive environment. This studio is truly my daughter's second home and there's nowhere else we'd rather be. We are so grateful for our wonderful dance family!

I love love love Agape Dance Lab for my inspiring 9 year old dancer. We have searched quite a few…read moredance studios in Lake Forest and Agape immediately won our hearts! My son is so happy here, and in a short 6 months he has thrived in breakdancing & hip hop. The coaches have helped with my son's confidence, and ability to dance. He spends most his time when we are at home practicing the newest choreography in the mirror for fun, and is loving it. I'm really happy we gave this studio a shot, he's building great friendships with the other dancers in his class, and he really likes his coaches Chris and Coach D.

Agape Dance Lab is such a Fantastic dance studio run by owners Chris and Ria…read more They offer a variety of classes such as Hip Hop, Ballet and Tap. There passion for dance shines through each time as we are always welcomed with a big smile. My daughter loves her dance class and looks forward to it every week! She enjoys interacting with kids around her age as well as learning some ballet/Tap fundamentals. I definitely recommend Agape Dance Lab!

Very cute. You can watch through the windows and the teachers are very nice. Just wish they had…read moremore times for older kids then we would take their classes but limited hours.

My daughter enjoys this place the ballet instructor are amazing and very patient with the little…read moreones and the tap dancing is just adorable. I love that my daughter can enjoy this. And the Recitals are amazing.

My girls are starting their third season at SCF. They've improved so much due to having a great and…read morecaring coach. Lonna, the owner, has a very talented team of coaches with a vast experience in all-star dance, ballet and tumbling. This isn't a studio that plays favorites. It's all great coaching, choreo and hard work that the girls put in individually and as a team. I absolutely love the team atmosphere and support my girls get.

Just recently joined the SCF dance family and could not be happier. This studio has welcomed our…read moredancer and family with open arms ! The coaches and administrators are great communicators and have made our transition to this studio seamless. If you are looking for a change - I encourage you to give SCF a try ...you won't be disappointed!

We've been coming to this ballet studio for many years, and while the instruction, teachers, and…read morecurriculum are absolutely amazing, the parking and drop-off situation is a nightmare. During peak hours--especially between 4 to 6pm on weekdays--the area around the studio becomes chaotic. Parents frequently block the red zone in front of the building to drop off or pick up their children, causing serious traffic congestion. To make matters worse, vendors are selling prepackaged food, fruit boxes, and other perishables directly from their vehicles--both in front of and behind the studio. This draws long lines of customers who often stand in the middle of the road, blocking parking spaces and making it difficult and unsafe for cars to get through. Even more concerning is the lack of supervision for children in the parking lot. Kids often dart out into traffic without looking, and drivers are forced to slam on their brakes to avoid hitting them. Many parents appear distracted and are not paying attention to their children's whereabouts. This situation has persisted for years and only continues to get worse. As much as we love the studio, the surrounding chaos and safety risks are making us seriously question how much longer we can continue coming here.

My daughter has attended a few ballet classes before but wasn't satisfied. She is very eager and…read moreexcited to go to this ballet class.

Dance Works is the cutest little dance studio in Lake Forest…read more Located in a tiny business district off a busy street, this location is made up of 2 large rooms lined with mirrors and barres lining each wall and a small lobby/waiting area. Viewing windows are allocated where possible so you can see your little princesses leap and bound across the floor with the boundless energy you wish you still had. They offer many courses in tap, ballet, hip hop & many other dance styles for ages ranging from 3-17. The little girl I nanny is 5 and she is in a tap/ballet combo class taught by the ever-patient Miss Megan. Miss Megan is very sweet and truly loves teaching the girls teaching form and routine to help them grow on their dance journeys. It is probably her sweet teaching ways and her ability to create a relationship with each girl that makes this small studio feel more like family. The monthly tuition is very reasonable for once-weekly, hour long classes and the pictures and memories will be priceless for you and your little darling for years to come.

My daughter has been dancing at Dance Works for the last 3 years, since she was 3 years old. She…read morehas taken ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop classes and she just can't get enough! Sending a huge thank you to Lori for your support and encouragement. We appreciate your passion, hard work, dedication to the recitals, and all of the opportunities you provide for your dancers. Can't wait to see the next show in a couple of weeks!