I originally put this on google reviews but after I posted it, they deleted their whole google…read morebusiness account so you can no longer view it. Please don't come here if you actually care about the way your child is treated. Long read but worth it. This was my 5 year old's 1st dance class experience. She is quieter than most kids. She started in February 2025 and her last class was early June 2025. We noticed right away that the instructor, who I believe is the owner, Vienna had little patience with kids but we wanted to stick it out. She is usually running behind on classes so you'll start a few minutes late for a 30 minute class but she makes sure that she's done on time. She's on her phone most of the time & trying to figure out what music to play rather than having it ready before class. When she was showing the kids the recital, she was constantly changing moves & making the dance up on the spot. At the last class my daughter attended, you could tell she wasn't feeling class and not doing her best moves. Vienna kept calling her out and telling the class they had to start over because my daughter was doing it wrong. Naturally, that brought my daughter down & she checked out (understanding since again, she's 5). Vienna kept calling her out the whole 30 minute class then grabbed her arms aggressively to do the move properly, mind you she almost never even acknowledges my daughter the whole time she's been enrolled. My daughter came out very sad telling me she doesn't want to come back & of course I don't want her back there either since I did witness everything. I emailed them the following week letting them know she won't be back & asked when we can get her recital costume since we paid for it & she loves playing dress up. Vienna asked if there was something we can work out so she can do the recital at the end of the month & said we can pick up the costume during open business hours if not. The manager, Camille, who is Vienna's mom called me & left messages. I honestly didn't want confrontation so I figured I would respond once we got the costume with the reason we made this decision. My aunt went to pick up the costume for me & they asked if I can call and confirm that my aunt is allowed to take the costume. When I called and told Camille that it was ok, she asked me what happened. I told her what happened & she got defensive & said kids need to be corrected. I agreed but said not to the extent Vienna went to & my daughter was no longer comfortable coming to their "Housee." She asked what I would do when my daughter was corrected at school & I told her she is already great in school & we don't have issues like this. I then told her that I felt Vienna was aggressive when moving her arms and she said she found that hard to believe. Then Vienna took the phone and said I needed to email that it was ok my aunt take the costume which I was trying to do but then she started yelling and I couldn't even understand what she was saying at this point. I told her I wasn't arguing with her & this is exactly why my daughter wasn't coming back & why I didn't tell them why until I got the costume because I KNEW this kind of situation would happen. My mom took the phone from me and told them this wasn't the time to do this since we were at gymnastics so Vienna put the phone down & Camille hung up on my mom. My aunt was cordial with them the whole time but they were being snippy with her. Then they were talking negatively about a 5 year old while my aunt was right there; saying she never listened anyways (which is not at all true plus she's been in gymnastics a year & has absolutely no issues, never wanted to quit either). Then again infront of my aunt, Camille told Vienna that they shouldn't give my daughter the recital shirt but Vienna said just to give it to her because we paid for it. I've seen and heard them acting this way to kids & parents & was hoping I wouldn't have to do this review but here we are. My family nor my daughter never gave them problems but they don't like being told they're wrong. A simple "I'm sorry you feel that way" would have been fine. Extremely unprofessional & I bet they will respond to this with something passive aggressive like their last negative review. This all just shows what kind of people they are.

Ms. V is an excellent teacher. My granddaughter loves going to little tip toes. She met new friends…read moreand is learning how to dance. The studio is very clean and very organized

I just came back from their Spring Dance Concert, and it was unbelievable. What a stellar…read moreproduction! My daughter started dancing competitively, and after a horrible experience in Palos Heights, we came here because it was more local to us. My daughter has grown as a dancer in such a short time. She's learning technique, something that was missing from the other place. Everyone is on task and there's little horseplay in the classes. The instructors actually participate and demonstrate what is being taught. My daughter is always excited to go to class. Ms Marylee runs a great business and she cares about her dancers. She puts out a great product. Highly recommended! I'm proud to have my daughter go there.

Love the owner of the studio here. Marylee Sinopoli…read more Extremely dedicated to her students progress and brings in all styles of dance: Tap Ballet/Pointe Jazz Modern Hip Hop Music Dance Theatre Lyrical Ballroom Creative Movement Yoga (Yep, even yoga) And the list goes on, I've probably forgotten several other classes that are taught as well. There are two separate dance floors, so two classes can run at the same time with no interference. My Sister-in-law teaches tap here along with both my nieces that are dancing students and they love it! I got to peek in on one or two of their classes and it's amazing to see how much they've progressed. Along with all the wonderful dancing that goes on here there is also amazing art work displayed, all of it is completed by the owners mother. Great feel of unity here at the studio, which can be difficult to come by these days in most studios. Truly a positive place to come and learn to dance, at all ages. The owner, you can tell, has put great work, care and time into creating a huge success here at the Dance Gallery.

Absolutely love this dance studio. Fachica has known me since a little girl and has always treated…read moreme like family. She loves children and what she does. There are also amazing dance instructors that care about these young people. This isn't just a dance studio, it's a family!!

From the owner: Dance With Me Productions is one of the finest children's dance schools, located in the Chicagoland…read morearea. We train students as young as two years of age and up. We offer Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, African, Tahitian and Hula Dancing. We pride ourselves on creating a POSITIVE environment for children to learn and have FUN!

Has amped up the sexy the last couple seasons. Legally these are children. There are plenty of…read moresongs outside of "Dirty Diana" and "Baby Got Back" and moves outside of booty bumps to the audience. The solo negligee costuming is unnecessary. Is this all due to the daughter taking ownership?

We absolutely love the stage door dance academy! This is my 5 year old daughter's first time doing…read moreballet. She says she cannot get enough time at dance...the moment class ends, she is so eager to go again the next week. Thank you to all the amazing and talented staff for your hard work and professionalism. This dance studio is top notch!

I am up to trying anything kinda a dare devil. My experience…read morewas different than I expected I have done flirty fitness before which I loved This class is not for the shy or timid It's very in your face and adult graphic language all throughout If that does phase you then you are in the right spot enjoy and be ready to sweat and use every muscle in your body!

I'm trying to find the words to express how amazing Kookie and her dance studio are. The whole…read moreexperience is a vibe. They are so warm and welcoming offering a variety of dance classes. So far I have taken 3 types of classes and love them all. My bf surprised me with a Valentine's Day lap dance class as my first class. You can only imagine how nervous I was, but it was great I didn't want to leave once it was over. I'll share that I love to dance and I've always gravitated to some form of dance fitness in my adult life: jazzercise, zumba, pole dance, aerial hammocks, etc. so this was a natural fit for me. I love the sexy style and free spirit Kookie brings. You can let everything go and just have fun no matter your age, race, size, none of it matters when you take a class at this studio, just have fun! I plan to return and maybe become a full member once my schedule calms down later in the year.

We attended an art exhibit here. The staff are amazing and the building is cool and comfortable in…read morethe heat. The exhibit space was roomy. The neighborhood is nice and clean. parking quite easy. ADA ramp to the door was welcome. It's a bit to drive from Evanston.

Great intimate venue. The view is great in every area. There are very good acoustics throughout s…read morewell. This facility hosts many free and reasonably priced events. There are also lots of affordable classes for children. Over a wonderful venue.

I am a women in my 50's and started with the 2 month special about 6 months ago. Was very impressed…read morefrom the beginning. I go at my own pace with the encouragement of the instructor and I have to say I have seen a huge improvement. The weights are getting heavier, I am lasting longer and doing more reps. Love the instructors they are all so motivating. The place is clean and they even recycle Thank you and keep up the good work.

Barre It All will leave you wanting to barre it all! I came to my first class on Sunday...and it…read morewill definitely not be my last. I can tell the results are going to be seriously addicting. The class is 50 minutes and trust me you are working just about every minute of that. Kelly the instructor is a great motivator! If it wasn't for her energetic attidute and genuine excitment to get our butts moving, I don't think I could have gotten through it on that sleepy Sunday morning. The classes are small whichs allows for a more personal feel. Kelly will take the time and make sure you are doing the moves correctly in order to get the most out of your workout. She is extrtemely knowlegdable in both fitness and nutrition...I'm telling you, this girl knows what she's doing. She also makes sure to learn all the participants names to help encourage you along the way....how cool is that? Not only are you getting a personalized workout but did I mention it's affordable? These classes will not break the bank like some of the other downtown gyms...and also you do not need to sign a contract which allows for a lot of flexibilty within your schedule. I couldn't be happier with the workout that I recieved from Kelly at Barre it All. I am still feeling the affects of it two days later (no joke). I think this gym is a great addition to the area and I can't wait to try some of the other classes offered:)

Thoroughly unimpressed with this place. I just wanted to give them my money and learn how to dance…read more I sent them an email. No response. Actually spoke with the proprietor on the phone and asked to schedule some private lessons and nobody ever got back to me. This seems like the status quo over with them according to the other comments here. I guess I'll be finding another choreographer/instructor elsewhere. 2 thumbs down.

THIS PLACE DESERVES TO BE OUT OF BUSINESS ! I would have loved to give this place the most NEGATIVE…read morestars if I could, even zero. PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY HERE ! My family unfortunately had finished paying the so called "choreographer" JESUS ESTRADA, to not only leave us hanging two weeks before my sister's quince, but always cancelling, making excuses, never replying, etc. JESUS ESTRADA is LAZY, UNPROFESSIONAL, INCONSIDERATE, AND A LIAR. Please DO NOT be fooled by "good" choreography that has been done by him REPEATEDLY ! Avoid this place at all costs. THEY WILL SCAM YOU ! This place only cares about money and has total disregard for customer service. On another note, he says that he will provide suits for the chambelanes, but at the end he either makes up excuses as to why he "did not" get the suits or tells the family last minute to provide the suits themselves. Yet again, he had chambelanes work for him and never ended up paying them for their part as promised. Even if he ends up providing suits for your chambelanes, it always ends up being black and nothing to match the color of the quince. With our experience, he always ended up showing up late, never finishes the dances (which follows up with repeats of other dances that have been "choreograph" by him). The amount of times we tried to contact him through texts and calls, he never ended up answering and if he did it was to notify that the practice has been cancelled HOURS when it should have started. Or simply because "SUPPOSEDLY" he FORGOT. JESUS ESTRADA overbooks himself and never provides his part of the contract. At the end of the day they will simply IGNORE you on PURPOSE because they know how to fool their customers. The staff could care less if you are wasting your time waiting on them to show up. In addition, if you are one of the lucky people he texted back it was only to request for an additional payment prior to the "contract." As always DO NOT get fooled by this message, it always benefits HIM for the MONEY. This is his ways of gaining trust for his "customers." Again, if you are looking for a professional choreographer PLEASE DO NOT HIRE JESUS ESTRADA FOR YOUR EVENTS! YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED ! If for whatever reason you ended up paying a deposit or more, please STOP WASTING YOUR MONEY BECAUSE YOU WILL NOT GET IT BACK ! The staff will either not answer you or will keep delaying time for a "refund." THIS "BUSINESS" IS A FRAUD !!!

Verletta is THE BEST! I got in contact with her via the Valeo Spa at the JW Marriott and was…read moreinformed of her dance classes. I was organizing a bachelorette for my lifelong best friend and really wanted each planned event to be a great experience. Verletta exceeded all of our expectations; we had SO MUCH FUN! Verletta was easy to work with and showed flexibility with our scheduling. The class was a complete surprise to my best friend and she was thoroughly surprised and entertained. And importantly, we now have some new moves {wink}! Soultry Fuzion is perfect for a ladies event or if you want to spice up your moves on an individual level. You won't be disappointed!

From the owner: Soultry Fuzion is a "one stop shop" dance fitness source dedicated to fun, exhilarating,…read morealternative workouts in Chicagoland. We put the fun in fitness while offering workshops and classes that improves your flexibility, help you gain strength, lose weight and keep you feeling sexy and confident! ~ WERQ ~ Body by Vee ~ Sensual Movement/Exotic Dance (Video Vixen, Lap Dance, Striptease) ~ Line Dancing Aside from the weekly scheduled classes at various locations, we bring the fun to your venue! Class and party options for any format listed and ANY occasion, team-building event, fundraisers, retreats, challenge programs, etc. Need a special class for a group of friends? Have a workshop coming up and need a hot fitness segment? Wanna spice things up with your mate? How about just getting your sexy back? These are just some of the questions that Soultry Fuzion can answer with a "HECK YES!" Experiences can be totally customized by your definition. Now LET'S DANCE!