I love love love this studio. I started coming through ClassPass and have never had a bad class…read more The owner/instructor Ashley is the most badass, talented, and high-energy instructor I've ever had. Her women-centered playlists and shouts of encouragement during Kick & Punch are seriously empowering, and even though I have no rhythm and no coordination I feel so free and so confident. That woman had me SMILING while doing sit ups to Beyoncé yesterday!!! I dare you to find another workout class that makes you smile while doing sit ups. I haven't quite worked up the courage yet to go to a full on dance class (see my note about no coordination) but I do thoroughly enjoy the array of fitness options offered here. Even though they are no longer on ClassPass, I see myself switching over to a membership in the near future...because how could I not support this amazing woman-owned local studio!

I've been going to Free Mvmt Shop since 2018 and my love for this place has only gotten stronger!…read moreAshley (the owner) is the sweetest, most hardworking person i've ever met. Her love for movement shows in every aspect of this studio. Great selection of classes with friendly instructors who welcome every type of person/body. If you're interested in changing up your fitness routine or moving your body more, I highly recommend a visit!

After a fifteen year hiatus I'm finally back in the dance studio, thanks to The Hive! I've had the…read moreitch to take a ballet class again for a while, and The Hive is in the neighborhood and offers classes, so I decided to give it a go. I was nervous going into it, but our instructor Tiffany had such a fun and easy going demeanor that she eased any nerves right away. The class was beginner ballet, and I think for someone with no prior experience it can be a little tricky. With that said, Tiffany did a great job going over all the movements and combinations. There were dancers of all skill levels which made it a really welcoming environment too! The class was an hour and started with barre and then went into some floor combinations. I had so much fun and reminded me why I love dance so much! I hope to come back soon for more classes. Thank you so much Tiffany + The Hive!!

I've been enjoying the different class offerings at the Hive. The instructors are friendly and take…read morethe time to go over more complicated moves. Happy I found this space and looking forward to trying new styles of dance!

I regret I didn't know about this dance studio before but as the saying goes " when the student is…read moreready, the teacher will appear". We have an awesome teacher, Annie Sieg. She's just incredible. She makes the dance lessons simple but effective. She's one teacher who is both a very good dancer and a very good teacher.

Yoga Sound Bath Experience I've been regularly attending the…read moreyoga sound bath sessions as a complement to dance classes. Matthew has thoughtfully designed each session to be a high class experience, from the moment you walk in - you're greeted by a beautiful open space, mats, bolsters, blocks, weighted eye masks, and blankets. There's a printed card which covers the details of each session provided ahead of the class that outlines the experience. The session itself is calming, deep, and a much needed disconnect from the chaos of the outside world. Afterwards he offers herbal tea and some of us spend time socializing before heading out. It's a unique experience that benefits busy people with busy lives and offers much needed self care.

I've been dancing here for about 2 months. At first, I was nervous, since I have NO dance…read moreexperience. I have experience with music and a lot of energy, and I needed a new hobby since my work was taking up all of my time, and I needed a way to de-stress. When I found TextureDance in my neighborhood, I decided to give dance a try, since it was convenient for me, and dancing always looked fun. I have LOVED going here! I didn't really know what to expect when I started dancing, but this place managed to exceed my expectations. Damon is a fantastic dance instructor. Even though he's a very experienced and skilled dancer, he is great at explaining things to beginners, and encouraging everybody to do their best, regardless of skill level. Every time I go to a class, I leave feeling great, and my body feels excellent for the rest of the night after having a good workout. Since starting here, I have gotten myself back in much better shape. I use the monthly membership option, where I get unlimited classes for 30 days, then register again. This option has been great, as it's allowed me to go to 3-4 classes a week, as my schedule allows. They're great for people with busy schedules, since you can attend as many or as few classes as you can, and you can register for each one individually. Anyway, I just want to encourage anyone who's in Chicago and wants to learn to dance, or to get in better shape, try TextureDance! It's a great environment for everyone, regardless of your level of experience.

Listen - I don't ever offer bad reviews, and I try to be kind. I'm also aware that *my* specific…read moreexperience is rare, so I'm sure *you* will probably have a great time dancing here, but I just had to share my personal experience. Two vogue classes I've taken here were low-key kind of traumatizing for me. I've been dancing for a while and I normally enjoy my dance classes, but I hate the way that Damon often attacks the idea of masculinity in this class and it left me feeling deeply disrespected as an enby person. I hadn't felt that energetically misaligned and uncomfortable in a space in 10 years. I felt pressured to mask autistic traits because I was singled out for not masking those traits, making the environment very ableist. That day, I felt on the non-speaking spectrum and it was like he was trying to explain to me what was happening in the room socially, as if I didn't know. I *did* know, I just did not want to engage in the social dynamics as an autistic person who came to dance, not to socialize verbally that night. I feel perfectly fine not "fitting in" in a space, just let me not fit in! Just let me exist! I felt consistently projected upon instead of *seen*. I came in, confident and empowered as usual, and left feeling worse. My favorite vogue teacher here only teaches advanced classes now and I'm looking to figure out how I can test into her class so I can continue having an autistic-friendly, enby-friendly voguing space again.

Coming to Dance Center is the highlight of our week and we can hardly express in words how much we…read morelove it. I started taking group classes and they were fun, engaging, and the instructors do a great job of making everyone feel comfortable. The best part was that you didn't have to bring a partner! After some convincing, my husband agreed to take private lessons for more personalized instruction and we are very pleased with our instructor, Jesus, for his knowledge and professionalism. We highly recommend coming here whether your interested in learning something new or wanting to progress you skills in a variety of styles. Dance Center and it's amazing staff has it all!

It's a great spot to learn dance. There's a main open large room for the bigger classes, and a…read morefew side rooms for smaller classes as well. There's 1 right across from the entrance, 3 in a hallway offset from the main open room, and then 1 more in the back, past the hallway and across from the bathrooms. As I was attending this venue as a rented space for a Brazilian Zouk weekender event, I didn't interact with any of the Dance Center Chicago staff-- but they have a great space!

All the shows I've seen at Newport boasted such a sultry, exhilarating atmosphere!…read moreThe creativity and the caliber of performances is absolutely incredible, and while you should definitely be prepared to step outside your comfort zone for some of the acts, rest assured that you'll be mesmerized by what you'll see. Definitely recommend this theater for a playful date or a night out with your (not too prudish) friends! Also, they have really creative non alcoholic options at the bar which is really thoughtful and awesome.

Intimate location. Great staff Good location to walk to…read moreneighborhood establishments I was there to see a burlesque show. warning You have a flight of stairs to get into the theater. Bar restrooms round tables stage That's it that's all.

This studio is not only visually fresh and clean but the teachers are so friendly and AMAZING with…read morethe children. Hands down the best dance studio in town. You will NOT be disappointed. The pricing is on point with most child courses in the city. The location is really the stunner for me. I can grab groceries, have dinner or meet up with a friend for a drink or coffee literally next door to the studio. Inclusive and diverse. Really wonderful programs for the real littles too! Can't wait for next season!

I took an adult beginner ballet class at Dance on Broadway. I've been taking ballet classes for…read morealmost a year now and wanted to try out this new studio. The classes are priced similarly to other adult drop-in classes in the area. The studio is spacious and welcoming with incredibly clean studios and tidy bathrooms. We were greeted warmly by reception when we walked in. The class itself was not my favorite. Their classes are only an hour long rather than the traditional 90 minutes. Our teacher also did not teach this class at a beginner level. It was definitely more intermediate. Many students in the class were struggling to keep up, so it was frustrating that the teacher did not adapt instruction. My friend did ballet for 15 years growing up and even she was struggling to keep up in this class. If you are new to the studio, it might be worth calling to ask about levels. I wish I had, as the class was too hard to be enjoyable for me. Overall, I would like to try another class here, but I will either wait until a different teacher is available for beginner ballet or I will come back in a few years when I'm at more of an intermediate level.

From the beginning, Nicole was short and sharp with my wife and I, and it was noticeable to my…read moreyoung 3 year old daughter. She clearly had favorites (we weren't one), and we observed her not even address my daughter despite her running toward her yelling her name out of excitement in class. Sure, you might have a couple favorite kids, but never show it. It got to the point that my daughter made comments to my wife and I at home that "Ms. Nicole won't say hi to me." For anyone with young kids or had young kids, for a 3 year old to say this, it must be a pattern of behavior. It broke our hearts. And to cap off the experience, the night of the recital, my wife and I admit we forgot to pay the remaining balance with everything else going on in our lives (expecting baby #2 in 3 weeks to name the biggest). Nicole greeted my wife and mother-in-law in quite possibly the rudest and most disrespectful way imaginable...."I don't have time for this tonight. She can't come in until you pay!" Thankfully we had enough cash to pay, but she released our tickets the day before and would have sent us home for an oversight we clearly were willing to pay. She caused a scene, and it was completely out of line. Her tone, demeanor, attitude, and overall treatment of people she doesn't care for is unbelievably disappointing and unfortunate. Not to mention, the lack of organization at the recital, the lack of food and drinks for young kids, etc. was all shocking (it was from 4-7p). Wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

My daughter has been dancing her for over a year and she LOVES it! I couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience - from her perspective, or mine! She started at 3 years and has been with the same group of girls since starting. They are now her pals! The atmosphere is welcoming, kind and supportive. Miss Nicole (her teacher and owner) is a savant with the kids. They love her and are always so excited to see her. She teaches a well organized class that covers dance basics in a fun and creative way. The location is super convenient - big parking lot with a Dominics, Old Navy, Marshalls and Starbucks in easy walking distance! The facilities are great and well kept. The business is run smoothly, efficiently, and the communication is fantastic! I never feel like I wasn't notified about something or that I'm out of the loop! I would highly recommend Collective Dance to anyone wanting to put their child into a dance class. What a positive, nurturing and loving place for a little one to learn to creatively express themselves!

THE GOOD: Great…read moreprogram for young children beginning ballet. Really captures the imagination and the beauty of ballet. Good teachers who are really good with young children. THE BAD: prograrmming could be expanded. THE UGLY: Nothing ugly. A really great idea. Well executed.

Do not yell at my daughter, telling me that you're trying to keep her safe and run out the door…read morewhen I (her mom) was standing right there. You could have spoke in a different tone to my daughter without making her cry. Was our 1st time here and won't be coming back. What is with all of the Fairytale ballet locations? The wicker park one was rude too. I'm sure the owner will have her "excuse"... parents - you were warned

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.