We are in our first season with Illinois Dance Conservatory or known as IDC, it has been an amazing…read moretime! My wife and I have 2 daughters dancing with the school, they look forward to their classes every week and every time. Prior to IDC, they didn't get the education and training they deserved and the shocking part was we didn't know what they were missing until IDC. They are professional, knowledgeable especially on those little details that make a true dancer and they are fun of course! Hands down best dance school we've seen! They also have a non-for profit school that hosts the Nutcracker in Lake Zurich, Illinois Youth Dance Theater check that out too! ~Proud parent of two dancers!

From the owner: Illinois Dance Conservatory strives to create versatile dancers through equal parts art and…read moreathleticism by emphasizing technique, self expression, and musicality. Offering classes in Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap and Musical Theater. Registration is on-going. Come try your first week of classes for free!

My daughter has been dancing here since she was 4 years old and has loved every minute of it. The…read moreowners are former principal dancers/artistic director at The Milwaukee Ballet. Couldn't ask for a more supportive environment or better instruction. Highly highly recommend.

My daughter has been here since she was 18 months old and is now a level 3, as a six year old. I…read moreeven tried my son there and they were patience and understanding during his transition from at home all Covid to being a part of class with other children. They are patient and kind. They care about your child regardless of her level or talent. They give back to the community by holding a performance once a year where all profits go toward the chosen charity. The amount of dedication they show is incredible. Bashing small businesses on Yelp and Google because you didn't get what you want is classless and immature. Please stop ruining amazing people who have dedicated their lives to shaping our children. We are blessed to have our daughter in that studio with teachers that support, love and laugh with our daughter.

This is the finest dance studio in Lake County. Kind and talented owners, skilled staff and many…read moreclasses for your busy schedule.

This year was my daughter's first year in dance (pre-ballet). She had such a great time. She is…read morethree years old and managed to learn her routine for her recital!!! Ms. Bridget and her staff are so wonderful. My daughter looks forward to her dance day. Talking to some of the parents, not only do they have children who have started dancing with the studio since the age of three, but they themselves were once students with the studio.

My daughter has been dancing here since she was 5, she is now 12. We plan to stay with LAD all the…read moreway through high school. At LAD , the instructors stand out as true masters of ballet, blending rigorous classical technique with personalized feedback that elevates every student's progress. Their deep expertise, drawn from prestigious academies worldwide, ensures classes are both challenging and inspiring, fostering a supportive environment where dancers of all levels thrive. The quality of ballet instruction is exceptional, with meticulously structured curricula that emphasize precision, artistry, and musicality in every barre and center combination. I can't recommend LAD enough--it's the gold standard for anyone serious about ballet. Miss Kate is our personal favorite!

Lincolnshire Academy of Dance (LAD) is the best studio ever. The instructors teach excellent…read moretechnique in all styles of dance, are extremely experienced, and many of them still perform, choreograph, or direct in the industry. LAD's environment is positive and loving, and all of the instructors are personally interested in the physical and emotional well-being of all dancers, as if they are their own kids. My daughter took dance lessons for 15 years. When it came time to switch studios halfway through her career, she considered four other studios. Some taught good technique but the environment was toxic, or there was not enough focus on technique and too much focus on competitions, or they made you choose between the studio or high school activities rather than allowing both, or the dress code was not professional in the studio and on stage. Only LAD was highly recommended by one of my daughter's directors at the time. We read all of the LAD instructor bios to learn about the depth and breadth of their experience, attended a recital, and my daughter took a summer class. She was sold, switched to LAD year round, and traveled an hour roundtrip to get to/from the studio for many years. LAD was life-changing for my daughter. She found her passion and the joy of dance, thrived in a positive environment, and also made amazing memories and friendships that she'll cherish forever.

This place is HORRIBLE!!!…read more This is only a review of the children's ballet class: I had my daughter enrolled in the ballet class. She was so excited she couldn't speak when she found out i enrolled her, now i feel awful for sending her to this place. The class is very strict, which isn't a problem for me, as ballet requires a ton of discipline and drive. My daughter was in third grade when i enrolled her. The problem came in when i heard from my daughter what they say to them during class. She was called multiple names by the instructors, told she was fat, told her that her stomach wasn't in good enough shape etc. She also told me that this happened to other girls in the class, and is why she didn't think it was out of the ordinary. This wouldn't happen when parents were watching meaning that the teacher knew her actions were completely inappropriate. My daughter was told in front of the class by the instructor: "it looks like you ate a turkey dinner before you came in" "don't eat before you come in so your stomach doesn't show" "your legs look fat and wobbly" "i am in better shape then you and i am way older" "suck in your cheeks so you don't look so fat" All of these things made me horrified! When I brought it up I was told that ballet requires them to hold the perfect form and that was the reason for her words... to which i replied that you don't need to make personal comments on people bodies types, weight, etc to help someone hold the perfect form. Anyways i hope this helps parents make the right decision on whether to send their child there.

THE institution for ballet and dance training, in Mchenry County…read more Professional. I took classes taught by Mrs. S. back when I was a child. And have taken adult ballet here as a well-aged adult. The professional and polite atmosphere had not changed one iota from childhood to adulthood. Always respectful, yet disciplined. This is THE place to send your children (or yourself) if you truly want to learn the art of ballet. I still reap the benefits of beautiful posture and poise, and I'm pushing 40!

Our daughters have been attending this studio for several years now, and I cannot say better things…read moreabout the instructors and positive environment they cultivate for these young ladies.

Wonderful dance school!!! my daughters have truly fallen in love with the staff and friends they've…read moremade here. It's a true "you don't know what you've been missing until you have it".

I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate and thank you all for another beautiful performance…read moreyesterday. My daughter isn't a dancer, but we've been coming to your performances as one of our favorite holiday traditions since she was 5 and she's now 11. Your production values get better every year and it's so special to have this incredible, intimate and affordable option to see the Nutcracker. The skill and passion throughout every aspect of this production are apparent, your ticketing is user-friendly and everything is very well organized. While I never have a dancer in your shows, I always tear up a few times thinking of all the hard work and training that goes into each performance. There is something so powerful about the way you tell this lovely story through music and dance. Thank you for all you do for promoting fine arts in the Northshore; it is much appreciated!!

YAYAY!!! For Adult Ballet classes! For beginners! I haven't taken ballet classes elsewhere, so I…read morehave nothing to compare this to. This place does seem to be one of the few in the area that offer ballet for adults.

My daughter did a Hip Hop class here and also did the show at the end of term…read more They made her feel so welcome and she had a blast. It was really nice to have a local business that cares about the children they teach. The performance was awesome and my daughter looked forward to going to class and learning new choreo. The confidence gained here was simply the best!

Absolutely Love this studio! Very professional from the Instructors to Owner. The love of dance is…read morefelt throughout the dance family! Top Instructors are brought in to teach not just dance, but how to do it correctly & safely while using correct dance language & etiquette! If your dancer is looking to expand their training intensity, there is plenty to choose from! Between a Competitive Youth Dance Team, 2 PreProfessional Companies, Hip Hop Squads your dancer will definitely find their niche!! The Summer Intensives are packed with Highly Sought after Instructors to enrich a dancers training and expose them to new styles! As soon as my daughter switched to Talent Forum she knew this was where she belonged!

I hosted an Intro to Aerial class for my Meetup group at Flight Fitness on 07/23. We were given the…read moreoption of trying silks, hoops or hammocks, and the majority voted for silks. Michelle was very patient with our group, and helped us maneuver around the unknown of aerial fitness. The studio is split in two: one side for aerial fitness, and the other for poles (both are offered in 8 week packages). The studio also hosts various other classes such as women's self defense and hula hooping. The workout was definitely challenging, but we all had so much fun! I highly recommend this studio for anyone interested in trying aerial fitness or pole classes!

I initially wanted to sign up for an aerial yoga class, but was prompted to take a "beginner" pole…read moreclass instead because it started sooner. It turned out the class was a Beginner II rather than an intro, and the instructor was more of a demonstrator than a teacher. Despite struggling, I still enjoyed the class enough to sign up for a second session. That session was oversold, as the only pole available had a huge floor flaw that was TAPED over. Over the course of the class, the tape and adhesive became tackier and eventually ruined the shoes I was wearing for the first time. This resulted in my shoes literally sticking to the floor, so I couldn't complete a move and ended up painfully smashing my knees against the edge of the pole base, resulting in bruises on both. Despite being oversold and unsafe, the studio refuses to refund my session fee. I had two credits from signing up for the first session, and I asked for a refund after the 2nd class of the 2nd session. I should have my entire fee refunded, but they took two weeks to write me back and let me know that because the semi-present instructor didn't know I was in pain, they are going to KEEP MY MONEY?!?! The instructor saw me trying to remove the tape and goo from my shoes, but they are literally going to try to weasel out of being accountable with this. They should refund me for my session, replace my shoes, and acknowledge that their studio is UNSAFE, their classes are oversold, and their practices are shady. Really disgusted by the entire experience, it's a shameful way to run a business, and the lack of concern and support is negligent and irresponsible.