Fun, but structured, teachers. Wide variety of classes! My girls love it here. The only two…read moredrawbacks for us is having to cross thhe tracks ;) and a tight parking lot, which is annoying when filled with large SUVs in tiny spots.

My daughter had never taken a formal dance class and was very anxious to start. I searched all over…read morefor a beginning dance class that fit our lifestyle (read: had classes at times that weren't mid-day or too late) and fit my daughter's skill level. Often by age 6, most studios have assumed children have been dancing for 3-4 years and my daughter no longer fit into their "beginning" classes. EDS popped up a few times, and the location was fairly convenient, as were the class times and offerings. My daughter was VERY eager to start in Beginning Ballet and learn to dance. From the beginning we were impressed with EDS and their flexibility. My daughter couldn't attend her first class until the 3rd week of the season. They accepted her warmly and without penalty, and reminded me that the first class you take is completely free (so if you hate it, you don't pay for it.) She got a free dance bag (which is a pretty cheap drawstring backpack, BUT she loves it and is very proud of it) and got to paint her hand and put her handprint on the wall in the hallway, and she was so proud to do that. What I was VERY excited about was their willingness to accept her and work with her, regardless of her Austism diagnosis. Many studios said they weren't equipped, or they didn't have the staff to accommodate a special needs dancer. EDS goes above and beyond to accommodate and welcome dancers and families with special needs. They have a Special Olympics team, a unified dance team, special needs classes, and more. We've never felt out of place or unwelcome at EDS (and special needs families know that is an ongoing battle.) Miss Brianne is a wonderful teacher and has met my daughter at her skill level, and my daughter has been thrilled to go to class each week. The staff is warm and welcoming, and I've never heard an angry instructor or crying student. The studios are light and bright and airy and they truly go out of their way to make every student feel welcome and important.

West Suburban Ballet Conservatory offers an exceptional professional level ballet training…read moreexperience. My daughter loves the rigor and positive environment of WSBC. Kyle takes care to make sure his students are doing well both on a social/emotional and physical level. He is trained in Pilates, which allows him to teach them how to strengthen themselves in order to avoid injury. He also brings in a physical therapist on a regular basis to consult with each student on issues s/he might be having. My daughter and I could not be happier with WSBC. We feel she is receiving Joffrey level instruction without the hassle of driving to the city!

WSBC is an amazing dance studio that offers so much more than your typical dance studio. From the…read moreadded pilates equipment for body and core strengthening, the built in time for academics, and the well-rounded training incorporating a solid foundation of ballet technique (along with a myriad of other styles of dance including contemporary, character, variations, etc). This is incredible school!! Kyle and all of the dance instructors are attentive, kind, structured, and provide excellent training for dancers who love to express themselves through dance and those who want to pursue a professional dance career. In addition, the studio offers the opportunity to participate in dance competitions (YAGP and UBC, to name a few) to further develop the dancer's stage and performance experience. I cannot rave enough about how phenomenal this ballet school truly is for aspiring dancers! I'm pleased we made the transition and cannot say enough great things about WSBC!

Great studio!! The others I looked into were to advanced and to large for my girls. This place is…read moreperfect! Their Christmas recital was perfect just their studio and the dance had a story to it. I have been to my other granddaughter's recitals and I sit there for hours watching a bunch more dancers no story to it and my granddaughter for 3 minutes..

Impact is a pretty good studio, but isn't my favorite. The company is great and their dances are…read moreamazing. Although, my daughter recently took classes that are open to anyone and was not a fan. She also was on show stars for a little while but then left the year later. My daughter would come home with a pout face because teachers would yell or talk to her with dis respect. She also said that some teachers would comment on her technique constantly, even though my daughter was 6. I understand technique is a huge part in competitive dance, but this was not ok. My daughter would try to fix it, which I am unsure if she did correctly, but the teachers would not help with her mistakes and would instead embarrass her in front of the group of other girls and boys. Overall , not taking my child back. - Christy J.

My daughter has been taking lessons for a year and a half now. Elizabeth is amazing! They have been…read morevery proactive with COVID-19, and taking the dancers' health and safety seriously. I highly recommend!

Not only is a great place to learn how to dance, sing and act; the owner, Elizabeth Bender, is a…read morenatural born leader and a wonderful person.

My son has been on the boys hip hop dance team going on his 7th year this year. This has been the…read moremost amazing experience. We have an incredible leadership team in our choreography and studio director. The communication for the team is amazing and we the team of boys has grown together over the past few years so much that it has led us to compete and win First Place of World of Dance and we have traveled to CA for the past 2 years. It has been an incredible experience and moving into our last year is very emotional to think we have to leave the studio when he graduates.

My granddaughter has danced at Soul2Sole since she was 11/2. She finally moved into the preschool…read moreprogram and has had a wonderful experience with the preschool team! They are warm and friendly, they have an amazing energy and work very hard for each child to have a positive experience. I couldn't be more pleased with them and Soul2Sole.

Absolutely phenomenal kathak teacher and school. I am inspired to dance by them and my learning…read morejourney continues for more than 5+ years with this school.

An amazing Kathak and Bollywood dance school! Learn from…read morethe best and the most authentic Kathak guru, Guru Kiran Chouhan. I have been learning from her for the past 11 years and couldn't have asked for a better guru. She is an amazing dancer, teacher and choreographer. I-RADHA follows a very authentic, structured and rich Kathak curriculum. Students can earn a degree in Kathak dance after completing a 6 year course. If you want to learn this wonderful Indian Dance form from the best, this is the school for you!!!

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 took my daughter out of this program because the school was too strict and not fun. I wanted my…read moredaughter to have a great time learning how to dance and the teacher was most concerned about the students being quiet and not socializing. The teacher spent more time yelling at the students verse teaching. Good luck finding a parking spot too.

We've been dancing with ADA for about 18 months. The instruction has been the best we've ever…read moreseen. Sherry Moray, Ricky Ruiz and their highly talented training staff run a tip top facility from the high end floors, to A plus technique classes. Our daughter has blossomed under their guidance and we will be forever grateful for their support and mentorship. We strongly recommend this studio to anyone who is considering recreational, team and elite dancing programs. We are so glad that another instructor from a different recommended we explore this studio.

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!

The McAninch Arts Center (MAC) at College of DuPage (COD) in Glen Ellyn, IL, is a vibrant hub for…read morethe performing and visual arts, offering an array of professional theater, music, dance, comedy, and family-friendly performances. While the MAC hosts a wide range of cultural programming year-round, what has drawn us back time and again, now three times, are their exceptional, large-scale art exhibitions, presented every two years. The most recent of these is the 2025 exhibition Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World (on view from May 31 to September 21). This immersive experience transports visitors to the lively and refined world of 17th-century Edo-period Japan. The exhibit vividly captures a time when Edo (present-day Tokyo) thrived as the cultural and economic heart of the nation, defined by its devotion to the arts, nature, and the pleasures of daily life. A highlight of the exhibition is the U.S. debut of the Museum Galleries - Chiossone Collection, featuring a remarkable 70-piece selection of ukiyo-e masterpieces. Among these are 53 original paintings and woodblock prints by renowned artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige, alongside 17 beautifully crafted objects. Together, they offer a captivating window into Japan's "floating world." The MAC consistently excels in delivering these world-class exhibitions. The experience is not only visually stunning but also engaging and educational. The staff are welcoming, knowledgeable, and always ready to enhance your visit. Last, but not the least, there is a very nice gift shop there. We bought some cute Japanese noodles and rice bowls with the "floating world" art theme from the gift shop. Attending an art exhibition there is truly a joy, and we look forward to each new one.

We came for the Hokusai exhibit on a Friday. It was a little hard to find, the address on the flyer…read moredidn't direct us to the right area. Saw some signs near campus but not enough. Was finally able to find it by searching McAninch Arts Center (MAC). The exhibit is cool, loved the eki (train station) stamps for the passport you're given. I wasn't expecting much and it lived up to expectations. After experiencing it do I think it was worth the $27/per person admission? Not for me. But it's still cool and definitely worth a visit if you're an art enthusiast.