I have worked with PDE, and most importantly Kim, the owner on and off for I think it has been seven years now. I was actually looking up the pde website to look at something real quick but yelp reviews popped up so here I am. Having read some stellar reviews and one star reviews I felt like maybe I should set the record straight. I have a unique perspective not having been a dancer but having been a subcontractor of this studio. ProDance is an phenomenal place. I have watched first hand the way Kim cares for each dancer, personally and professionally, inside and out. I ran into one of Kim's previous colleagues from years ago and she called her a "visionary", and to be honest I can't agree more. This isn't just an opinion, I have seen this woman in action time and time again, and I can tell you that prodance is run by someone who truly wants to better others. She consistently gives of herself, unbelievable amounts of time and effort to see others succeed. She is a beyond gifted dancer, teacher, and nurturer. Dance studios in general, any dance studio, will find a rotation in instructors from time to time just like employees anywhere else. They too are developing artists with different long term goals, opportunities, and interests. This is not a reflection of any specific studio. It just is. Additionally, I know Kim, her office staff, and some of her most senior dancers well and can tell you, they are the easiest most like-able people to surround yourself with. They are winners, total winners, super understanding and down to earth but on the flip-side they also don't baby people. There isn't enough time for it, Kim is frequently pulled in so many directions, teaching, meetings, designing and ordering costumes, organizing competition schedules and travel schedules. Honestly, when I stand in the pde office to have a meeting with Kim it is not infrequent that we are interrupted several times by parents and dancers and staff, questions or just stopping in to say hi to her. It can be extremely busy. Everyone wants a piece of her all the time, but to me thats a sign of someone who is doing it right. Kim and her staff aren't there for the drama, they are there to facilitate a great learning environment to give each dancer the most skill and opportunity possible. If dancing is what you want to be great at, this is the place. This is a family that will love you and develop you. I have also worked with Kim's husband Adam and can tell you with confidence that they are both stellar people whom thru entrepreneurial-ship elevate those around them. Both inspiring ambitious people. I can go on and on clearly but I just felt like I should put my review in the mix so that anyone who is trying to find a great studio to belong to for a class or two and yes, even the long haul, knows this can be that place. read more

My daughter, Catherine, started at PDE roughly a year and a half ago. She had no dance experience as she was a competitive gymnast for over 7 years. Leaving a sport where she was quite accomplished and starting something new with no experience was quite daunting but we took a leap of faith and I enrolled her in classes at Pro Dance Elite. Kim and her other instructors took Catherine under their wing. They instilled the confidence in her and worked with her in order to turn her into the amazing dancer that she is today. They brought out her hidden talent in such a short period of time to the point that people are so amazed that she hadn't been dancing her whole life. The studio is a family and we support one another. Kim and the instructors work each and everyday to provide an environment that is both positive and conducive to personal growth. Additionally, the studio provides its dancers with opportunities that other local studios do not provide ( professional photo shoots, master choreographers, and guest professional teachers, international dance tours, and other local dance opportunities). My daughter and myself have had an positive experience at PDE that I would encourage anyone reading my review to take a look at the studio and you will be amazed at what they can do for your dancer. read more

Not sure why all the poor reviews, I would ignore the one from the bitter irate parent who clearly didn't think his darling was getting the spotlight he thought she deserved. This studio is great. The instructors are professional dancers, the office manager is easy to work with, the owner is available and willing to talk and help whenever possible. We came from another studio (which we also liked) and were welcomed by all, including parents and dancers. Yes, there are busy times when it is hard to get a hold of anyone (right before a competition, tryouts or performances) but even then, I was able to schedule time to talk with the owner or a coach when I had concerns. Yes, if you child tries a class and the instructor has another class to teach immediately following the class your child just tried you may have to ask the instructor yourself for feedback. Every dance studio will have their star dancers, every studio will have busy times and every studio will have some type of "drama" created by the parents. Bottom line, this studio offers great instructors, master classes, all types of different opportunities to dance, so if you are looking for a place for your child to grow as a dancer, I would check them out. read more

After seeing some of these other reviews, I am very surprised to read other's experiences and had to write a review as a current and active part of the studio. Pro Dance Elite is hands down a five star studio. My daughter has danced for nearly 10 years, and Pro Dance Elite was her third studio. We have danced at two other studios in the area. The instruction combined with the investment in the growth and development of the students far exceeds other studios. These are award winning dancers (at all age levels), that perform internationally, philanthropically, within the community, at televised events, in addition to regional and national dance competitions. They consistently achieve top accolades and recognition. Not only does PDE develop stellar dancers, the students and families are wonderful! They support each other, cheer on one another, and aren't competing against each other. This attitude starts at the top with the owner, Kim. She stands behind her students, is committed to excellent instruction in all genres of dance, and has a standard of "no drama" amongst the students. Which is why Pro Dance Elite is a FIVE STAR studio and has been such a great experience for our daughter! read more

Normally I don't take the time to review but we saw the negative review a family that left gave and the fact that so many amazing reviews don't show up as "recognized". We have been with the studio for a little over 6 months and our little one (lol...not so little now that she is 9) LOVES the classes and instructors. We took class at the park district and never felt the connection we feel with this studio. The instructors take the time to come out to greet the parents and dancers and the owner comes out to talk to the parents during each class and takes the time to watch each dancer in class each week. We have seen such progress in such a short period of time and with classes with Avnun Bella has learned more in ballet in 6 months than in 5 years before. So as a parent and a customer we recommend that you take the time to read all the reviews including the non-recognized reviews that give the real background on how incredible this studio is for the dancers attending. Keep up the great work!!! If it helps we attend the Ballet, Contemporary, Technique, Lyrical and a Hip Hop class (which they have many) on Thursday. read more

Great dance experience for my daughter who's been dancing since she was 2 and competing for several years. Program offers something for everyone from recreational classes to competitive dance teams and performance companies that have travelled to China and Europe as well as adult classes. Prices are reasonable and studio owner works with families to find an affordable plan that works for each Dancer and family. Company dancers can train with unlimited class pricing to encourage training in all styles of dance. Family friendly environment. Knowledgeable professional instructors. Older dancers are encouraged to mentor younger students and to foster a love of dance in every student. Great developmental environment! We started at another studio that at the time didn't have competitive dance companies and we moved here for the competition companies. Our daughter will dance here the next three years before going to college because she loves it so much. read more

Easily the best dance studio ever. This will be my 5th year being a part of the dance studio, and I can't think of a time when I didn't love it. Every single instructor puts so much time and love into each student, and they also serve as amazing role models for the dancers to look up to. All of the students look out for each other and support each other, and everyone at the studio is like family. This dance studio offers classes and companies for dancers of all ages and levels, and being a part of the studio is an amazing experience. I am a senior in high school, and sadly this is my last year competing, but I could not imaging spending soon to be 5 years with any other studio. Each dancer is able to grow in many ways at this studio with the help of the AMAZING instructors, and I would easily recommend this studio to anyone. A huge thanks to Kim and all of the instructors for providing a safe space for any dancer to learn and grow! read more

We have finally found a place where we belong and love! Pro Dance Elite has been the best experience we could have ever found. My daughter suffers from health issues and the doctor has told us we need to keep her active. The instructors are always so aware of the dancers and their infectious energy just takes over and the kids want to give their all. My daughter leaves class each week smiling so hard and so excited.. I love it!!!! We are taking class 2 to 3 times a week. Can say enough and amazing location. We are thankful for all that the studio offers. This year they added Mr Avnun who has brought even a higher level of training. Can't say enough about how detailed he is in the ballet classes. Worth ever minute of the hard work and I have seen so much growth. read more

It's disturbing that people will post negative reviews because their children didn't get placement in routines that the parent's wanted. I don't usually take the time to review BUT in this case I am. PDE changed my dancer. She danced with another studio in the area and never felt the confidence she feels with all the instructors at PDE. They believe in her and more importantly they are teaching her to believe in herself. They truly have the most talented instructors and Ms. Kim teaches from her heart with a passion that any parent with two eyes can see makes a difference in their child. Keep up the amazing work...and yes...Haters are gonna hate...but the facts are they bring confidence and life long tools for these kids. read more

Can honestly say we are proud to be part of the Pro Dance Elite Family. There is a reason the last year performance company slogan was "We R Family".....proud to work with some of the most talented professional instructors in Chicago. Ms. Missy and Ms. Jo were an amazing add to the staff this year. Ms. Nora always warms the hearts of her dancers and Ms. Nicki brings her talent and style from performing back to all her hip hop dancers. SO EXCITED PDE added Avnun Yakubov this summer and that he is now on the full time schedule.....his ballet is sure to push all the dancers to the next level of talent!!! read more

Posting another review because we notice that so many great reviews are not recognized and not showing. Pro Dance Elite stands above all the other studios in the area. Ms Kim has the top instructors and choreographers and takes the time to know each dancer and push them all to their best level of confidence and success. Take the time to read all the post in the non recognized ... this studio has changed our daughter and given her so much confidence. Ms Kim tells the kids to believe in themselves like she does and from her heart she means it. Great location, positive energy, high level of training . read more

PDE has become a second home to my family. With over 10 years of training my daughters not only dance but in confidence and strength. Each dancer and instructor has become family to all of us that we look forward to seeing each day. With so many styles of dance to train in, my dancers have become so well rounded in dance as well as in auditioning and preparing for the dance world after high school. Their competition companies make sure to build strength in all genres of dance from jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet (with Avnun Yakubov), tap, (with Ms. Nora), Tumble, and definitely technique. read more

Our daughter has been dancing with the studio since she was 2 1/2. Has been a Twinkle Toe dancer for two years and NOW we are so excited they started a new performance company for little ones. Excited to have our daughter as one of the 1st year Rock Stars. Giving younger dancers the opportunity to perform on stage and compete helping to give our daughter confidence. She is no longer afraid to walk away from Mommy and eagerly walk into class each week. read more

We were looking for a studio with hip hop classes and the studio had more styles of hip hop then we even knew existed!!! My two boys love to freestyle and were nervous about "studio life"....we were immediately welcomed in and the office staff quickly introduced our boys to several dancers and made them feel right at home. SO excited to have found Pro Dance Elite, the boys have grown so much over the summer!!! read more

Pro Dance Elite is one of the best dance studios in the area! The atmosphere is super positive and they do a great job making the studio a safe place for everyone to learn and express themselves. Pro Dance Elite also provides amazing and unique opportunities for aspiring performers! This studio is absolutely a great place to send your children to learn to dance and have fun! read more

My son has grown exponentially as a dancer since attending classes at Pro Dance Elite. The instructors have taken him under their wings and really pushed him to expand his dance knowledge and learn new skills. The other dancers and other parents are equally as supportive. The range of classes available is impressive. read more

I have danced since I was 4 and wouldn't be the dancer I am today if it wasn't for PDE. Not only have a become super well rounded but Pro Dance Elite has given me so many amazing opportunities in dancing, acting, and modelling. Every style is awesome and each week I learn more and more!! Gotta be PDE :))) read more

I've seen multiple videos of my friends routines and I can truly say the choreography is AMAZING!! My friends have expressed how much they love dancing there and the atmosphere with that!! If I was remotely good at dancing I would go here no doubt!! read more

Just switched studio this summer and a friend told us about PDE. So glad we made the switch Brea has grown so much since June. The instructors are all positive and helpful. Great studios, very big. Wish it was closer to home but no complaints. read more