I came here to Chicago all the way from Austria for a vacation. I wanted to dance, because I love…read moreit, I tried out some Dance schools but none was as welcoming and charming as Joel Hall's Dance Center! I entered the studio everybody was so nice from the first minute that I attended classes there everyday 3 weeks long! The teachers are all really professional and push you to your limits, but still they are strict in a caring way and motivate you to keep on working! Joel Hall himself still teaches classes and I attended his Jazz Dance Method, which is really hard work! He himself said: "We're gonna kill you, but you're gonna love it." and that's just the way it is! You develop such an ambition that you keep on stretching and tightening your tummy and it's the best work out you can get! The Jazz, Modern and HipHop classes with Will Gill were absolutely wonderful too! I always did 2 classes in a row, although I was already soaking wet, but he keeps making you want to dance more and more! I can recommend this Dance Center to really everybody! No other dance studio in Chicago makes you feel at home so quickly and every class is worth attending because I've never learned so much technique and also feeling for dancing and music before than I did in this 3 weeks at Joel Hall! I'm gonna miss it in Austria! I hope I'll come back soon!

A great adult jazz class. The teacher was really understanding to the fact that I had never danced…read morelike this before and the class was clearly geared towards beginner adults looking for a workout. My only complaint would be that the studio was way too hot and there is no water fountain. I know that studios are supposed to be warm but we were in the room by the front window so it got really hot really fast. I almost passed out only to find that there was no drinking fountain. They do, however, sell water from a refrigerator which was a saving grace. Overall, they were very welcoming and organized, and I would definitely come again!

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.

Glenwood Dance Studio truly is an amazing place! I took my first dance class of my life in March…read more2023 and I can absolutely say I am a happier and healthier person because of it! This is a safe space full of friendly knowledgable instructors and a warm welcoming community! I have loved every class I've taken! Truly Glenwood Dance Studio has changed my life!

My daughter loves her class. Everyone is supportive and attentive. I'm excited to see my daughter's…read moreskill develop.

Miss Sheri is such a wonderful teacher. She truly cares about each student. It's worth trekking…read morehere for her warmth and passion.

Some friends took me to the Saturday afternoon adult class with Melanie. We had a blast! I hadn't…read moretaken a ballet class in over a year so I was definitely rusty but I felt very comfortable just doing my best and enjoying the class. Melanie and the other dancers were very non-judgemental. I loved her floor combos. Will definitely come back to this class again when I can!

If you want a place where your girls are huffing, puffing, and gasping for breath like the big, bad…read morewolf because they are still forced to wear m-a-s-k-s, if you are more concerned with maintaining p-a-n-d-e-m-i-c standards in normal times,  and if you don't mind your children NOT doing serious ballet for who can really do ballet when they are so focused on huffing and puffing in m-a-s-k-s, then CBA is the dance  place for your children.   Also, if you want a school that is ignoring s-c-i-e-n-t-i-f-i-c data on c-o-v-i-d virus levels and making personal interpretations of the data, CBA is it. Needless to say, I was disappointed by what I saw during their observation week when I went there to find a place for my child next year. But don't worry, I heard that there are other classical ballet studios, one in Highland Park and another one in Schaumburg.

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!

I love this studio! They are such a wonderful beautiful group of women. They take the artform of…read moreEgyptian Belly Dance very seriously but they have a lot of fun sharing their passion. The classes are filled with women of all sizes, backgrounds, ages & levels of coordination. Don't feel intimidated. After a few weeks you'll nail that shimmy and you'll be shimmying as you brush your teeth or waiting in line. Also check out their website periodically. They have seasonal performances by pros and students that are lots of fun. I will encourage you to try out a few different instructors. They all definitely have different styles. They all teach the same choreography but each one has a little different style. It's all an issue of compatibility. Don't feel pressured to buy all of the lovely accessories. I have a serious coin hipscarf habit. I have to keep taking classes to justify buying for so many.

Shimmy your way into Oasis Studio to learn and finesse your belly dancing skills. I've had an…read moreinterest in belly dancing for quite some time but struggled to find a studio that would be a perfect fit. I found this studio while driving around the area and decided to give the beginner's level a try. I'm so glad I did because a year later I can say that my skills as a belly dancer and in choreography have improved! Jasmin who owns the studio is a fantastic teacher! She has years of expertise and really breaks down the steps for you so you can learn the proper technique of the dance. She's also very passionate about belly dancing which is great because I'm also learning the history and different styles of belly dancing beyond just focusing on technique and moves. Jasmin offers three level classes of belly dancing: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. You meet once or twice a week for a 6-8 week class session. Other classes are offered outside of belly dancing that focus on a well-rounded workout of conditioning, strengthening, and toning. I'm currently in the intermediate level of belly dancing classes and love it! Also all the ladies in class are wonderful and welcoming! There's still so much to learn but I've come a long way and have more of an appreciation on the art of belly dancing!

I have been studying raqs sharqi with Phaedra since 2020. It has been just an awesome experience…read morelearning with her! Phaedra's approach is well-rounded and her classes encompass more than just movement. She provides robust compositional, linguistic, and cultural context for every type of dance we work on in class, which is my favorite part about being one of her students. The expertise she brings to teaching dance is so valuable. Highly recommend!

I love Phaedra's bellydance classes! She has extensive knowledge and is a constant learner herself,…read moreand I walk away from every class learning something new. She breaks down moves very clearly and puts together combos that are fun and really help to understand the movements. I also appreciate that she listens to feedback from students and incorporates music/moves that are requested. She keeps the atmosphere light and fun. Additionally, Phaedra works hard to provide performance opportunities for students that wish to! I have really enjoyed the community aspect that she has built by extending the learning beyond class time.

Supreme is a wonderful dance studio with a lot of heart and enthusiasm for what they do. I cannot…read morefathom the number of performances the Supreme kids do on a monthly basis, but each performance is done with passion and gumption. The owners of the studio, Gino and Elmo, as well as the variety of staff teachers have a lot to do with that. They have fostered a wonderful positive culture here at Supreme and it really pays off. If you're looking for a place to send your kids to get into hip-hop choreography, Supreme is my number one recommendation in the Chicagoland area. They deal with young children to high schoolers, so as long as your kid is old enough to walk and talk and young enough to not be able to legally buy lottery tickets, you can send them here! I myself am NOT a kid, contrary to popular belief, so you might be wondering what exactly Supreme has to offer since it's primarily a place for youth instruction. Well, the studio is a top-tier choice for various pop-up classes, workshop sessions, and team rehearsals due to their low rates, accessibility, and fantastic customer service. This place is like home to me because of the hundreds of rehearsals and classes I've been to here. It can also be rented out for non-dance events as well; just inquire about it. The one downside of the studio is the neighborhood. This isn't a problem with the studio itself, but the neighborhood is extremely uptight and FREQUENTLY makes noise complaints to the Skokie police when stuff goes past a certain time. The neighbors have been super problematic from my experience and kind of frustrating; it's not a nice experience when the cops are showing up once a month because of a noise complaint. Can't really do much about this though; the boomers just need to deal with it. You will not find a better recommendation from me for a youth dance studio in the area. Please go and support this wonderful studio!

Super friendly owners, convenient location with lots of street parking, and a really clean and well…read morekept studio! All of the instructors (both regular and pop up) are always super well versed and teach amazing classes. The kids' program is bomb, but there's classes for people of all ages. Studio rentals are also very organized and reasonably priced. Overall, Supreme is a super cute neighborhood business where dancers of all levels can come and learn !