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!

Such I a nice studio! My daughter just started classes and I was so impressed with the instruction…read morehere. They are very age appropriate and work hard to make sure everyone is engaged and having fun!

Really great place to enroll for ballet classes. The instructors here are wonderful. They are…read morededicated and really work with students. My little cousin took classes here and I went to one of her sessions -- I was amazed with the attention she got and the great instruction she recieved. They have small class sizes and a great staff that makes this place not only really good instructionally, but its lots of fun too!

i called this school to find out what age group they start to accept students for their ballet…read moreschool and i got a very disrespectful response and a dial tone. all i wanted to do is get information. guess who isnt sending their kid to this dance school? me. if i'm a possible new customer and thats the treatment i received, i would not like to see the treatment i would receive after becoming a customer. no proper customer service -_-

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!

My daughter has danced at SNAP since she was 2 years old. At 9, she still calls it her "happy…read moreplace." They create a great community for the children. The teachers are wonderful, and Mr Mike at the front desk is beyond delightful!

I've heard about Chicago's dance history and I was looking forward to learning more about it. For…read moreme in particular, it was the hustle scene. It may not be as big as bigger cities (LA, NY) but I'm glad they had one. Here was my experience here. AMBIANCE: It's in more of a suburban area of Chicago. Relatively close (15 minutes) away from the airport and from downtown. The place itself is on the 2nd floor of a building. It seems like a pretty historic brick building with a spacious layout. The layout is basically one big floor to dance on with ceiling lights and string lights to bright up the place. The class consisted of a lot of talented 40+ which was cool as they had a lot of knowledge to share. The size is great for group practices and socials. Parking - Pretty much just street parking. Customer Service - Awesome! My instructor was Dawn Lara and she was great! Knowledgeable and friendly. I felt pretty welcomed in this place. TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. I had a great experience here! The instructors were awesome and my classmates were pretty fun. One of the main things for me was always feeling will people be condescending and whatnot, but the vibes were pretty welcoming here. This was a good start to learning more about the dance community and scene here in Chicago, I just wish I stayed longer to learn more! Advice: * Check out their schedule online and on social media for events.

Went to one of their SOS events and it was super fun. Danced the whole night and was only $20…read moredollars. Plenty of street parking and a great place to learn some WCS.

Great studio! Nice open space in the studios, plenty of room! Teachers are very friendly, and give…read moregood corrections. They offer classes in ballet, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, acro, kick, technique, and conditioning. The only thing I would suggest is maybe adding classes in pointe, tap, or hiphop? My daughter has been taking class there for a few years now and is on the Youth Allstars team. I highly suggest checking them out!

From the owner: Drop in Classes - Studio 22 High TeK offers Drop-In based classes throughout the week. These…read moreclasses are a pay-as-you-go based OR you can register for the whole session, securing a spot in class each week. Recital Classes - Recital classes are tuition based classes in which you register for from September through April. Each class will perform in our Studio 22 High Tek Recital in April 2016. Competitive Dance Teams - This program is Audition-Only and dancers are placed on teams based on age and skill level. There are five competitive teams with ages ranging from 5 to 15 years old. Teams train several days a week and compete in a variety of styles. The Youth All Star and Jr. All Star teams are our elite level teams that compete at the UDA National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, FL. Our Junior All Stars are the 2015 National Jazz Champions. The Studio 22 High Tek progam is the first and only Illinois youth competitive dance program to have a UDA National Champion Title. Company 22 - Company 22 is an elite dance company that competes regionally and nationally. Members are hand selected based on precision, technique, and skill level. Dancers train heavily for performances in a variety of styles and perform as soloists, duets, trios, and group numbers.

I have found Glenwood Dance Studio to be a much needed component in not only the Far Northside…read moreChicago area, but in the arts community in general. Started by a group of dance students with no extensive professional experience, GDS has managed to cultivate and grow pretty much exactly what a good dance studio should be: a welcoming space with a variety of classes taught by capable and professional instructors. GDS is an adults-only studio which can be nice for students who are in a different headspace than their younger contemporaries. This also means that class times are purposefully created to be accommodating to most's usual 9-5 weekday schedule. There's also plenty to do on the weekends, so you have the option to dance every day if you want to. The bulk of the students tend to be beginners and non-professionals so this can help provide those who have no professional/performative aspirations a less-stressful environment in which to learn. Shy and new dancers don't worry - you're not the only one. However, despite this, GDS is also very welcoming and able to accommodate dance professionals and has had students from various Chicago-land companies come through. The studio is quite small - fairly wide though only roughly 3-4 panels deep, but for the most part (of course depending on enrollment) the teachers do their best to keep it a safe and effective learning experience - even for long-limbed dancers over 6'! I've attended classes at GDS for about seven years now and though I of course take classes elsewhere every now and then, I am happy to call it my dance home.

I love this studio! I appreciate that it's geared toward adults of all abilities and bodies. I…read morealways feel supported and never judged and feel totally comfortable being in the space. I also love that they will still honor your class spot even if you have to miss it. They also have a fantastic deal for new students, and I recommend them to everyone. It's right off the red line and is fairly easy to find street parking (depending on when your class is!).

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!! :)

We had such a great time with Shirley! We had several sessions with her leading up to our wedding,…read moreand it was so much fun to learn to dance with Shirley's instructions. My wife and I had so many compliments during the wedding on how well we danced, and we really enjoyed the entire process being taught by Shirley. Highly recommend Shirley to any couple learning to dance together!!

From the very first phone call I had with Shirley to set up some lessons, she was extremely…read moreprofessional and put me at ease. We had our first appointment with Shirley a few months ahead of our wedding. We had picked out "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers as our first dance song and wanted to have an elegant, classy dance. Shirley listened very carefully to our goals from the dance and taught us a very nice dance with classic moves, but also incorporated a few moves that that "felt right" to us as couple :). We did three 1-hour classes and one shorter "tune-up" class two weeks before the wedding. My husband had no experience with dancing, so I was nervous at first on how this would go. Shirley is a GREAT teacher and worked with us so well on the steps, coordination and timing. She was always patient and helpful. In the end, we were very comfortable performing the dance at our wedding. We heard compliments from everyone, including the venue management who watches first dances basically every weekend, and of course our guests. They couldn't believe that we only took a few dance lessons! We highly recommend Shirley to any couple looking for excellent instruction and someone who truly cares what you want as a couple and ensures both of you are comfortable with all of the steps!

Seems like she runs a good class her instruction is well understood l have done back.read more

Janet has a fantastic energy! I went to a basic 2 line dance class and it was a full hour and a…read morehalf for a very low price compared to other dance classes. She is great at reading the room, challenging the group and then giving a simpler dance to let you regain your bearings. If you don't have dance experience you definitely want to start at the most basic level, because she really knows her stuff and you could get overwhelmed if you jump in too deep. If I had time I would definitely go regularly to her classes and events.

We love this venue! Smaller than the big stadiums, more intimate, better overall sound…read more We've been to a half dozen shows so far and sat in almost all areas of the theater. I believe there is not a bad seat in the house. Parking is easy, plenty of dining choices in the immediate area and drinks available in the lobby to take to your seats. Totally recommend looking into their calendar and if you see an event you like, jump on it.

Nice venue and not over sized and has fun people like Don McLean what a great concert and they are…read morestill playing strong!