I used Tiki terrace and dancers from this school came to dance at our Luau. They were amazing. They…read moregot the crowd involved and they danced so beautifully! I want to hire them for all my events !!

I am so happy with this Academy! You get to learn so much about the culture and of course, the…read moredance! Ale and David, the instructors of this dance school is super dedicated to spread Aloha spirits to Chicago! If you are interested in the polynesian dance, this is the place to be!

I can't believe no one else has reviewed this place. Its phenomenal. My daughter loves her…read moreteacher. They have so much fun in the class. The teacher does such a great job incorporating fun into skills. She plays fun appropriate music. I loved that she play the Disney princess CD while they had a "tea party" and practiced leaping. They have you purchase basic leos and no tutus. The facility is clean and the staff is friendly. I am extremely impressed with them after being too some other studios that seem to be more flash. They have 3 level of classes: primary, student and academy. They also have the Evanston Dance Ensemble. They have been featured on PBS. Did I mention one of the students here was just accepted to The Juilliard School. Just checking this school out would not be a waste of your time.

My daughter started with pre- ballet at this school. She has loved it from the beginning. They take…read moreskilled learning and make it fun for the kids. The environment is very inclusive and welcoming to everyone based on sex and race and body. Will continue to have my daughter take classes from here and she's more than excited!

My daughters have been attending LBP for two years, and it has become both of their favorite…read moreextracurricular. Many of the teachers are senior dancers themselves, so they hold the kids to a high standard while still keeping class fun. My oldest joined the LBPDC dance team last year and had a really positive experience with it as well. I highly recommend LBP for lessons and a warm, inclusive dance community.

My kids have been coming to this studio for the past 8 years. It's a supportive community that…read morecelebrates dance and community. We're so grateful to be part of the LBP family.

The staff is so friendly and always there to help answer any questions.:…read moreThat's why I came back here after taking a small break. My daughter loves it and can't wait for class to come ;) The owners and teachers are so good with the kids..

They deserve NO star !! My daughter was attending the…read moreclasses but she wasn't happy there. The atmosphere at the classes is very sad. No one is even smiling to each other and the students looks like they not enjoying to be there. Very weird !! Also they called off the classes at 4pm because of the "bad weather " while the schools are open in the morning and all the roads are clean. Of course no refunds !!! Just make up classes which most people never show up !! I m very disappointed.

SNAP is an amazing studio!!!! Very nurturing to each dancer, at all levels. Also appreciative of…read moreany girl who loves dance no matter what their skill is (you are appreciated as a dancer even if you are not a "perfect ballerina type"). My daughter has been there now for two years, after moving from another Evanston studio. We have found all the teachers to be wonderful! Very skilled and supportive and able to move each dancer along as individuals instead of doing just one thing for the class as a whole. The classes often are smaller than other studios which allows for more individual attention. The owner Pamela sets the tone of the studio as friendly, welcoming and kind. She knows each girl and their family, and greets EVERYONE. This attitude pervades not only the classes and the teachers, but also through all the dancers. So even though my daughter came into the studio as a 5th grader knowing no one (and not going to school with any of the girls), it has been a warm welcoming place. Dancers of all levels and ages interact with each and there isn't any snobbery between girls who are in company and those who are not. And even though they have very high level dancers/performers, there is still a place for everyone here----and purely recreational dancers are valued (which i have found to be an unusual trait in a dance studio). I HIGHLY recommend SNAP!!!!!!!!

Tapping was my absolute favorite thing to do as a child and I even continued taking classes thru my…read moreearly adulthood. Then my children and work got in the way and my tap shoes spent a decade collecting dust in my closet. Months ago one of my Pilates instructor was raving about her adult tap class at SNAP and a fellow tap lover and I decided to check it out. They have 2 classes during the week - Fridays at 1230pm and Tuesdays at 715pm. Both aren't ideal with my work and carpool schedule, but I was able to make it to the class twice. We had 2 different instructors and both were great. There were a handful of other adults in the class who were clearly regulars, but very welcoming to use newbies. We warmed up and learned a routine (even broke out the jazz hands). While I can't quite move my feet like i used to, I did my best to keep up. To be honest the hard part was remembering all the steps. My memory isn't quite what it used to be! They do always do the same routine 2 weeks in a row so if you can swing 2 weeks in a row you should have no issues nailing a routine. Drop in classes are only $18 possibly making this the most affordable workout in the north shore. And based on my Apple health app I certainly got my steps in that day. I keep meaning to go back and even bought brand new tap shoes. The scheduling times are tough, especially during the school year, but I hope to make it back soon!

Gus Giordano Dance School teaches all of the the ideals and qualities I want for my kids…read more They work to treat all people the same and treat them well, they are positive and happy, community involved, fun and they make kids pay attention and listen all while being nice. Our 5 year old started nearly 2.5 years ago and we have been very happy with the program and what she has learned. She is not a dance pro but has basics down and still wants to go to class. She is super excited about her big show each year and is confident on a HUGE stage and being in front of people. She feels important and feels proud. I went to college with many ex dancers and have heard how awful balet can be and Gus has ballerina looking kids, smaller kids, bigger kids, boys who can dance, boys who can't dance and all kinds of kids all having fun. Her teachers Nicole Weingarten, Lauren and Amy have all been so sweet and amazing. I just cannot say enough about how thankful I am that they are in Andersonville and part of our community. I am not a person who intrinsically trusts people's intentions and I have made the mistake in the past of thinking nice people cannot really be that nice but these people really are. I have been late to pick up and they are amazingly nice. I am on the board for our school and they support our local school. These people are good even when they don't have to be. I appreciate them as a place that teaches children, as a local business and as a community member.

My 16 year old son visited from NY for their summer jazz intensive, and it was the most incredible…read moreexperience for him! He was challenged with working with the best choreographers, and can't stop talking about it. He really felt like he was part of a family after the first day! He's already looking forward to next summer!!

Salsa, Cha Cha, and Foxtrot...Oh My!…read more You...yes you, sitting there reading this review wondering if you should take dance lessons at Arthur Murray Glenview. Well, you've taken the first step in the right direction by doing your research and learning more about the studio. Why dance? Why not! Wedding... Looking confident on the dance floor... Exercise...Next Mirror Ball Champion on Dancing with the Stars (well, that's my reason)... The fun, friendly, and talented staff at Arthur Murray Glenview will help you accomplish all your dancing needs. When you come to the studio, you will be asked what you expect to accomplish from dancing. Based on that information, you will be paired with an instructor who will make sure you achieve everything and more. In addition to one-on-one private lessons with your instructor, there are group lessons and practice parties. Arthur Murray Glenview provides an amazing learning environment for the beginning student to the advanced. And this is a direct result of the staff. While you will have most of your lessons with one instructor, you will have the opportunity to work with other instructors during group lessons. Additionally, the more seasoned students will be more than happy to show you a new move at a practice party. Who am I? I began taking lessons at Arthur Murray Glenview in January 2010--thanks to a gift certificate from my (I think she finally got tired of me talking about taking lessons ad nauseam). While I have 17+ years of tap and jazz, I had absolutely no ballroom experience. Lead and follow? Ha! Not this girl! However, my very skilled and very patient instructor Steve somehow got me to learn this very important aspect of the dance in no time. In May 2010, I did a Tango routine at the Medal Ball...and yes, I let Steve lead! I will be upfront and tell you that what you get from dance lessons is what you put into it. But, once you step in the studio, you won't want to leave. If I could, I'd be at the studio every single day. Take advantage of the group lessons and practice parties--the fun in these classes is infectious! So, if you are still saying the following: I have two left feet... I don't have a partner... I have no rhythm... There's no way I can learn to dance... Enough with the excuses! Go to Arthur Murray Glenview!

Arthur Murray Dance Studio is completely IMPRESSIVE!! Definitely take on their first dance for $30…read moredollar offer. You will want to sign a contract on a stop. Yes, they are a bit pricey but you will know how to move and groove by the end of your experience with them. I'm a fan of Charles (Charlie) he has a great personality and the moves to make you want to dance all day long! The studio is open and big. There is a big room in the front with wall to wall windows to see on anyone driving on waukegan. Great feature because any time of day or night you can see people dancing and they pretty much entice you to walk in and just DANCE! The room in the back is a bit more private but both are turly great spaces that make you move across a wooden floor like dancing angels! I would definitely reccomend this to a friend, family member and anyone on the street!! :)

Lynette's School of Dance is a wonderful studio to learn ballet and other types of dance. It is…read morelocated in South Park, Park Ridge and always has easy parking right in front for drop off / pick up. The studio is very inviting and decorated to make the young girls feel at ease when they start to learn to dance. Pricing is on par with other studios in the area. Miss Lorena is an excellent instructor. She is kind and really helps the kids to focus on dancing. Our daughter has really enjoyed learning basic ballet here and she has made some good friends there in the process. They have classes from 3 year olds all the way up to high school, so kids can work their way through the program and stick with the same group of friends. They put on 2 recitals per year and the girls get fancy outfits to wear. It is awesome to see all of their work pay off and perform in front of a large audience of family and friends. I highly recommend Lynette's to help your child learn dance.

I would consider this an average dance studio. My daughter has taken classes here for the past…read moreyear and while she enjoys the class and teacher, I had hoped for more from a dance studio. The preschool classes do not have a limit on the number of kids enrolled which makes the small classroom feel tiny by the spring time (for example, my 4 year old's class started with 10 girls in the fall and ended with 23 girls in the spring, with only 1 teacher and 2 school-age helpers). Miss Lorena is great with the children and is the reason I kept my daughter at the school for the entire year. I will now be looking for a new studio that limits the size of their classes so that my child can actually learn some things about dance.