I had heard great reviews from customers from all over…read more after weeks of research i decided that this would be the dance school that i try for my 3 year old toddler. ( who had a burst of energy and can sometimes be tough to handle. ) The teachers in the "mini-movers" class is very patient with the children. especially mine. everyone we have worked with has been a very big help with answering any questions. the place might not be big and fancy but don't let the looks deceive you. inside it is filled with inspiration and very talented children.

I have now been taking lessons from Mahira for almost a year. I have NEVER stuck to anything for a…read moreyear - not a gym, jazzercise, or any other programs of that nature. I can't even stick to weight watchers! But I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Mahira's classes. I go religiously every week just because it is sooooooooo much fun! I hate exercise and hate sweating. But these classes kick a**! It really is a fantastic workout. I come out of there exhausted and sweating like crazy and had crazy fun doing it. I've performed three times already although if you just want to take class and not perform - its perfectly fine. I'm just a real HAM! For ALL ages - young adult to young-at-heart adult! She is GREAT! Patient and willing to work with you until you get a move down. She is outgoing, friendly, and a ball of energy. I've seen her fantastic performances and brag about her as a teacher. She is truly a wonderful person. I hope to see you in class!!!!!

Our family LOVES this studio!! we are so thankful with how involved the staff is with everything…read moreand how amazing they are. It definitely has the family feel atmosphere 10 out of 10 recommend Odyssey!!

I cannot say enough good things about this studio! My daughter started here in January and has…read moregrown tremendously as a dancer in every class that she has taken! Our daughter went from being shy and reserved to loving every minute of being in the spotlight and it has been so amazing to watch! As a parent who sits and waits for every class in the lobby, I can say that the staff is so amazing and constantly putting forth so much effort into making strong, confident dancers. We truly feel very blessed to have found such a wonderful studio with an amazing group of kiddos and hope that they continue to grow through the years!! Thank you Odyssey for being so awesome to our sweet girl!!

This is an excellent studio for children of all ages. It is family run (by Kristina and her mom,…read moreDiane, along with her brother Matt, and other professional teachers) and offers a wide variety of styles and competition opportunities. I danced here for over 10 years, starting when I was 5, and loved every minute of it. I highly recommend trying out this studio for a fun, social environment that always puts safety and fun first!

We visited the Improv Playhouse as a part of Mom's Night Out. Most of us had no clue what to expect…read moreand were surprised to arrive for our showtime and realize we were the only 5 people who would be in the audience. We all had a good laugh about this (both the performers and our group) and our group quietly hoped that the performance would actually be funny as there wasn't a huge crowd to buffer with. All of that to say, we were absolutely delighted by the show. The group of performers that evening were wonderful and truly funny. You could see their connection, adaptability and ability to think on their feet. It truly was an enjoyable experience at the Improv and we were happy to have gone. They have snacks and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase (cash only) which was a nice offering as well.

Total scam! Not as advertised! Not worth the money! Child was very disappointed! It is NOT about…read morekids, education, or theater! ALL IT IS ABOUT PROFIT. They put 50 kids in a gym with counselors that are not of legal age themselves (14 year old children). No structure! Chaos! Selling junk food to kids. My daughter was there the first day and it will be her last time at Improv Playhouse. Our 12 year old daughter wanted to take an acting summer camp. We called Improv Playhouse, a lady explained that our daughter should register for a version of the camp called showstopper, which is intended for 4th-9th grade instead of broadway bound which is intended for 1st-3rd grade. The lady suggested that we read more about their programs. We went on the website and found the Improve Playhouse channel on YouTube. We watched the video Improv Moana Camp (Link provided), which featured a group of about fifteen 4th-9th grade children taking acting classes and putting on a Moana Production. We read the mission statement. My daughter liked it, and said that is what she wanted. The camp was $755 for 10 days (two weeks), ran at the middle school. We thought we did our homework. We were expecting 4th-9th graders, groups of about 15-20 children, and acting activities. On the first day of camp, as we are walking in, all kids walking in are kindergarten through third grade. My daughter got nervous and said all kids are little. I told her that they probably have multiple camps running. Greeting the children were very young counselors. Most counselors were 14 year olds from the same middle school. They brought all the kids into a gym where they remained the entire day (9:00 am - 3:00 pm). There were about 50 children. They did not separate the children by age, there were no acting classes/activities, kids were not even taken to the cafeteria to eat lunch, but had to eat lunch on a dusty gym floor. There were no chairs, kids had to sit on the floor the entire day. They were selling junk food and candy to children at lunch. When my wife picked up my daughter, she was very disappointed and said It was very chaotic, unstructured, and a waste of time. She said it felt like the park district camp and is not what she was expecting and what we saw on the improv playhouse channel. Right away my wife asked if we can cancel the rest of the camp and asked to talk to someone in charge. Counselors went to get someone. When my wife explained that the camp was not what my daughter expected and we would like to cancel it, Mr. James said we can but we need to email the office. My wife emailed the office right away (administrative manager, Rachel Kwiecinski), but Mrs. Kwiecinski replied that there will not be refunds given. My wife called her and explained what was going on and asked her to refund the money, but to be prorated. Mrs. Kwiecinski said she will have to talk to the bookkeeping and will try to get a prorated refund. A couple of minutes later, the Creative Director of Youth Programming, Miss O'Leary called and said that there are no refunds. My wife asked her again very nicely to double check, and that it was not what was advertised and it was not for the age group that I paid for. Later that evening, the owner David Stewar emailed my wife saying they are an accredited organization and refunds will not be given, he also accused my wife of being disrespectful. My wife was very respectful to everyone she talked to, did not raise her voice or said anything disrespectful. My wife did not even ask for the full refund, which we should totally get because it was not what was advertised. In addition, he said that the video was from a local community house even though it was on their channel and suggested by their staff. According to his email "That video was from a small Highland Park workshop held years ago at a local community house, an entirely different format, group size, and production model. Our current camp format is a full-scale 10-day performance experience." Honestly, I am not totally sure what the difference is.

VERY technical and a storehouse of knowledge like any great teacher should be like. It might be a…read morelittle too much, too fast of a learning curve, and too technical of a class for beginners, but I bet if you stay with it you get really good really fast. Great teacher.

This evening was my fiancé and I's first dance lesson with Cinnamon. We decided to take some dance…read morelessons for our upcoming wedding as both of us have two left feet. I was nervous going into the first lesson because neither of us have any experience, but Cinnamon made both of us SO comfortable. Not only did we learn some good moves (and easily learned them too due to Cinnamon's amazing teaching style), but Cinnamon also helped us choose our first dance song (something that I have actively been trying to choose for the last 2 years (not exaggerating here)). He asked us a couple questions, read our energy, and played a song...right then and there, I knew it was the one we had to go with! But most importantly, Cinnamon made it FUN. My fiancé and I left our first lesson feeling more connected than ever and so excited for our wedding. I can't wait for our next lesson!

We met Holly a Timothy OTooles in Gurnee in their kids night. She was so friendly and engaging with…read morethe kids. But the best part is her unique balloon animals. We are not talking your standard dog, flower, sword, etc. She was making all sorts of balloon figures that we had never seen before. A Chiquita Banana style fruit hat, hammerhead shark, super cute baby dolls, and she had some other unique ideas like superheroes and sports players. She showed us some of her portfolio as we were talking, which included huge balloon sculptures she had made, such as dinosaurs at the Field Museum. She also had examples of team building exercises she had done as corporate events. Really interesting!

I see a lot of balloon artists being in the field that I'm in, and I have to say that Holly Nagel…read moreis one of the very best I've seen. She's a genuinely kind and warm person and her style of balloons are fun and innovative. Definitely a good choice if you're contemplating balloon artists.

We're new to CL and my daughters wanted to take dance lessons. Being a new dance mom (so exciting,…read moreright?) I didn't know what to expect. We signed up for Hip Hop and ballet at All That Dance and had a terrible experience since day 1. My daughter would leave class each day, crying. She said the girls were being mean to her and the teacher would do nothing about it. Fine. I get it, that's not 100% the teacher's job, so I made my daughter suck it up and continue on. But then the owner, Ellen, is very disorganized. Limited mode of communication on big events, important dates, and will call you out in front of God and everyone if you are behind in a payment. We were behind on $48 because we didn't realize the month was prorated and she shared it out in front of all of the parents and kids. That is not professional. You pull the parent to the side and tell them OR send a statement (printed) in the mail or physically hand it to them. Not all parents are stuck to their email. If you are like me, Gmail shows 1,000 missed messages. ....and don't get me started on the disorganization of the dance photos - missing accessories, and hair accessories that did not compliment my daughter's ethnic hairstyle. I also feel like what my daughter learned was subpar...but it could be the first time dance mom in me...I don't have much expectations. This company may be best for some, but not for us due to our experience.

We have been attending All That Dance for the last 10 years. This place has been a home away from…read morehome for my daughter, a place where she can truly be herself and shine. The owner, Eileen, knows every student's name and treats them with kindness and respect. As a parent, I am consistently included and asked for my input. One of our favorite parts of this studio is that there are many different kinds of dance classes to explore. As my daughter progressed, she got trained in ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop. Now as a high schooler who loves being involved in the plays and musicals, she is highly equipped to handle any form of dance they throw at her. In fact, as a freshmen, she was cast in all the productions at her high school which is rare. I credit the training in dance and poise she received from All That Dance. Overall, we couldn't be happier with our experience there. If you want dance instruction in a low pressure, fun environment, you have found your place!