LOVE this neighborhood studio. What a refreshing change from a stuffy gym to get in a variety of…read morefun and challenging workouts. The space is beautiful and the staff is friendly and personable. The owners get to know you by first name which puts such a nice personal touch on a workout place. My favorite is 'kickin it cardio' at 6:15 am with Kate. She truly gets you sweating before seven and you just feel great and toned. I also like barre fit on Monday night, it is a great change to my typical workouts. I highly recommend checking out this place!

Literally the only part of my kids' childhoods I wanted to fast forward through was their time at…read moreDovetail over the last year, previously in classes there it was better tho!. The teacher had the kids sign a contract about commitment, teamwork etc (cool!) my daughter took it super seriously bc she's like that. The teacher himself then proceeded to come late or not show up at class at all (no notice or group txt would even come from dovetail after the fact- we just show up and it would empty the majority of times. After months of this they gave us a $100 credit and 1 email about it. They transitioned it to a new teacher who was really dependable. They told my daughter they "thought we would place in top 10, like 6 or Better." My daughter is type of person who latches onto that so when they didn't place, she felt it more Than needed. It was clear her time at park district (McFeteridge) brought out waaaaay more talent and she grew waaaay more there and with very strong routines. Great artistry from Dovetail tho. Teachers were nice. They txtd us during paid sessions they wanted to walk the kids to 7-11 instead of class time. The other families were nice and we vibed with them- not competitive etc. did pizza with them couple times over year. my wife took a class at dovetail for adults and loved it. My daughter had classes (not completion) that went well and she really loved all the teachers.

For anyone that wants to learn Aerial Silks, I highly recommend Aerial Dance Chicago!…read moreTo be honest I kind didnt want to review it because I dont want the classes to fill up to quickly (how selfish of me) haha. but I couldn't help myself. I have tried various Aerial silk classes but nothing like this. The instructors are wonderful, they are patient and they explain everything. I can definitely see my progress and look forward to going to class every Saturday. It is also right off the Irving blue line, so super accessible and they take PayPal as a form of payment online.

As a beginner who has never taken a fabrics class, this was an amazing first experience and will…read morecontinue to attend classes. Angela, one of the instructors was patient, very nice, encouraging and knowledgable. She broke everything down in such a basic way that I could understand. Kept the class moving along and was mindful of everyone taking their turns. This is by far an excellent space to take class for aerial art. The studio is clean, beautiful and private. I will continue to be a student here and recommend to give it a try. No matter what level. I am a beginner and look forward to continuing. Adults and kids! Great place!

I found Studio M while I was looking for a new exercise routine for the spring and summer. I love…read morethe convenience of parking and studio location, but more than that, I love the adult beginner ballet class. Dina, the owner and instructor, gives us a good workout and challenges us each class but never makes us feel inadequate or like we shouldn't be there (especially nice since we are adults in a beginning ballet class, most with absolutely no experience). She does a great job of explaining the steps and making a fun atmosphere. Each week brings a review and a new lesson and the class is definitely becoming addictive. I also get to see the end of her kids' classes and love seeing the smiling faces of the little ballerinas leave each week. Studio M offers great classes for kids and adults and I can't wait to bring more friends to class

This is a hidden Gem. I've been looking for an adult ballet class for months and I'm so happy I…read morefound this one. Dina is a great teacher because she isn't afraid to challenge you especially when she knows you are ready to try a new move. I have little to no experience as a dancer but Dina is right there to make the proper corrections. So don't be shy come and try the adult ballet class. There are also classes for children.

I love this studio. Lyn is an excellent teacher. The community is so supportive and welcoming and…read moreyou can't find better quality dance classes. I highly recommend.

This is an excellent studio. I've been talking Jazz for 9 months. Lyn is an great instructor. I…read morebelieve many of her classes are tap dancing but I know she instructs ballet as well. It a very comfortable environment. All the other students I've met at the studio were fun to meet.

For more than a decade, from a toddler to my tweens, I studied dance. I think my mother hoped it…read morewould make me more graceful and less klutzy - fail. Epic. Fail. Even though I loved dance and had no fear of performing, the one that always made me feel uncoordinated and self-conscious was any sort of unscripted booty shaking in front of others. It's still rare that you'll finding me dancing with reckless abandon outside the confines of my home unless there are serious amounts of booze involved. Until now that is. I entered the DDPP studio full of excitement and trepidation, still unsure if I could really let loose in a room full of strangers without some liquid courage. All my nervousness quickly melted away as I saw women of all ages, colors, shapes and sizes filter into the studio; the veterans full of excitement and positive energy. I paid my $5 and figured that worst that could happen was that I'd give a room full of mostly strangers some comic relief. As has been mentioned before, the studio is nothing fancy, but for this it really doesn't need to be. There are a few mirrors, some rope lights along the floor and a light machine. The music is courtesy of guest DJ's, not pros, but fellow DDPP'ers; you only need to attend once before becoming one. There aren't many rules to DDPP, but the two key ones are no judgment of yourself or others and no talking (singing along is ok). I'm still working on that first rule; I was truly wowed by the other ladies in the room and silently quite critical of my own, but the dimmed lights helped me work on my inhibition. A warm up and cool down song sandwich the non-stop dance party. You can move with as much intensity as you like, but it's hard not to get caught up in the infectious energy in the room. As far as apparel is concerned, anything goes. However, I would strongly suggest layers and breathable fabrics, leave the denim at home but defo bring a water bottle and maybe even a hand towel. I consider myself to be in decent shape and it wasn't long before I was crazy sweaty and a touch winded. If you're looking to work out some emotions, burn some calories or simply get your grove on, you've got to try it - it probably will cost you less than some fancy Starbucks drink. I may never convince myself that I look any better than Elaine Benes on the dance floor, but I'm working on not caring.

DDPP makes my life. For $5, you get to dance your heart out to a great dance mix for an hour. This…read moreis great exercise, very calming, and just a joy. No one if judging your for poor rhythm (me) or awkward moves (also me). Very supportive. Cash only, water available on-site for $1. Bathroom in the studio. Free street parking usually available nearby. Dance hour only 7-8pm Wednesdays and 3-4pm Sundays. Only ladies allowed.

took private classes with Alina to learn some moves for my first dance for my wedding. the entire…read moreexperience was fantastic and our instructor was amazing. She worked with our schedule and our availability. We felt confident and really put on a show :) thank you Alina you are so so awesome and we are so happy with how our first dance turned out

Abc dance is awesome for kiddie dance classes. I highly recommend Ms. Cari who teaches ballet, hip…read morehop and does some cool choreography work for events. This place has it together and they do a good job of mixing business and fun. It's affordable and fun but the kids learn a lot and it's a win-win for everyone. This is one of the best values for me.

I started with two left feet and currently have been told that I look like "I've been dancing for…read moreyears"... All in less than 10 personal lessons with my wife. I cannot recommend Dennis Pasamba enough!!! This guy is the real deal and I only wish I found him sooner. He will give you the personal attention you need and take you as far as your dancing goals are. As an added bonus I'll mention learning to dance has been a massive confidence boost and something to look forward to in this Corona Virus pandemic. If your still thinking about making the leap please do yourself a favor and just book a SINGLE session with him to get you off the fence and onto your feet! Happy dancing!

Great studio, fun atmosphère, Dennis is a very knowledgeable instructor. He knows many many dance…read morestyles

I recently discovered the Puzzle Box through a series of Instagram videos. I noticed they did kpop…read moreclasses. My daughter loves kpop. I signed my daughter up for this past weekend and she had soo much fun. It was a bit crowded and the air conditioning wasn't working (minus 1 start) - but she really liked it: She is looking forward to more classes in the future!

I cannot rave enough about this place. I take Andrew's bimonthly hip hop class and it is so much…read morefun! He's an amazing teacher!

Juanita is the BEST teacher and is so talented! Our best decision of our wedding was booking dance…read morelessons with Juanita. It was so fun and gave my now husband and I a reprieve from all the other wedding day stress! Our first dance went from the thing that I was most scared of, to the thing I was most excited about. My husband says it was his favorite part of the wedding and he is not a dancer!! We cannot thank you enough Juanita!

When I first met with Juanita about helping us with our first dance, I had ABSOLUTELY NO experience…read morewith ballroom dancing, and a general fear of looking ridiculous at our wedding in front of ALL of my family and friends. We had Initial Consultation with 2 other local studios that provide similar "first dance" programs. Juanita's priced are extremely competitive, and she came high recommended from our wedding planner. We decided to take a chance on the Initial Consultation 3 months before the wedding, and I'm so glad we did. I'm a slow learner, and had very low expectations of what could be accomplished in 10 weeks. At the initial consultation, it was clear that we made the right choice. Her questions were thoughtful - got us to think about what we wanted, and what was really possible. No "cookie cutter program," she was going to build a plan just for us. She got through her questions, and then got us dancing. Before we knew it, our 45 minutes was up. So much fun...I didn't expect that dance lesson could actually be enjoyable! No hard sell from Juanita, like we experienced from other studios - but once I heard the price for the 10-pack of lessons, I was sold. Juanita "raised the bar" for what was possible, choreographing a first dance that was far more challenging than I believed was attainable. Each week, step by step, she led us through the learning process. She started with the basics, and gradually adding complexity throughout the 10 week program. Her energy (Juanita is SO MUCH FUN!) and positivity made us look forward to each lesson, and her encouragement got us through the learning process. The weekly "videos" Juanita posted from our lessons were really helpful, making our practice time much more valuable. The detailed outline of the choreography she shared with us helped as well, ensuring we were practicing the right thing based on the overall plan. After 8 weeks, we had the entire routine down. The dress rehearsal at the studio gave us the confidence we needed going into the big day. Her depth and breadth of experience became obvious when we hit the "tough" parts. She knew exactly what to say / do to get us "unstuck," and even made changes to the routine to simplify parts that were just too tough for us. In the end, our family and friends were so surprised that our first dance was more than just "The Sway." Incredible value - one of the best decisions in our wedding experience.

We attended Trickery on Saturday 04/18/26. Aaron was adept at working with a diverse audience to…read moreinclude them and maintain control of his performance in a very intimate setting. Because it's BYOB you'll get the 20-somethings that feel they have to get loaded beforehand and then act the fool while attending (do you hear that "Neil"? No one wants the focus on you acting like it was your first experience with alcohol) but Aaron was skilled at bypassing them without causing tension or escalating bad behavior. Aaron's attitude is one of someone who has worked hard to make this little venture work, and he deserves respect and recognition for his obvious commitment and work ethic. His act included variations of tricks performed by other magicians, with his own twists. He is an expert at sleight of hand and distraction, which is considerably more difficult in a room about the size of an average residential living-room. He had an appropriate sense of humor aligned with an audience coming to Boystown, an overtly gay neighborhood in Chicago (if you're not familiar). However he wasn't garish, flaming, flamboyant, or offensive; he managed a perfect balance of innuendo humor and audience engagement without being cheap or ingenuine. The snarky one-liners will likely go over your young kids' heads (although bring them to an early show, your 9 year old doesn't belong in Boystown at 10 pm on a weekend), and he carries himself with class avoiding the use of profanity or graphic terms. Again, I can't overstate that his tricks were amazing, impressive, and captivating - as magic should be. You leave the show shaking your head and wondering how it's done - which truly makes it "magic". You would be hard-pressed to spend $36.36/person for an hour of live entertainment that can match Aaron's performance. Pro-tip: If you're driving there you will need to use an app to reserve parking, as there aren't garages like downtown Chicago and every street is filled with so many signs there's no way you will return and find your car not-towed or not-ticketed. Chicago does this on purpose to generate revenue; you'll see "street cleaning" on Tuesday from xx hour to xx hour, no parking when snow is over 2 inches OR any time from Dec 1 through April 1, loading zone, 15 minute stopping/standing with flashers, no parking, residential permit zone only, bike lanes, bus stop restrictions, etc. If you find street parking and think you've beaten the system, think again. Nobel Prize Laureates, Rhodes Scholars, Ivy League PhDs, Mensa members - you can meet them all at Chicago Central Auto Pound retrieving their vehicles. Stephen Hawking couldn't drive, but if he could and he parked in that neighborhood all the quantum mechanics in the world wouldn't make his towed car reappear from the Chicago Parking space-time continuum. The nice thing is if you do reserve parking and give yourself enough time you can walk to many, many restaurants and bars in the area that are open even after the 10 pm show ends. Thank you Aaron for a wonderful experience, you made my wife's birthday memorable for both of us.

I've attended this show twice now and really enjoyed it both times. It's always a great experience…read more He takes time to thank everyone for coming and even asks how you heard about the show, which makes it feel very personal and welcoming. He's genuinely nice and engaging. I plan to come at least once a year. I also love having a local, neighborhood option instead of having to go downtown to see similar acts.