My two girls have been dancing here since they were two (in Mommy & Me class). I was careful about…read morechoosing a studio, as I come from a performance background and I know how cutthroat the dance world can be. I was looking for a few things in particular and have been extremely pleased with HDA. Specifically, I was looking for: 1) Choreography and costumes that are age-appropriate. I have a huge problem with the sexualization of young children and I'm happy to say that I have never seen a child at HDA in anything that made me uncomfortable. (So, no five-year-olds twerking in bikinis.) 2) Promoting healthy body image. The dance world (ballet in particular) notoriously pushes dancers to be unhealthily thin. I have never heard of a dancer at HDA being told that they needed to look a certain way in order to dance and I've been happy to see dancers of all sizes and shapes in lead roles over the past several years. 3) Camaraderie among dancers. I have no patience for petty, backstabbing meanness. Dance does have a competitive element to it when it comes to coveted roles and I know how ugly behavior can stem from jealousy. I'm not quite sure how she's done it, but Jennifer has managed to create an environment where the students all genuinely cheer for each other, the older students nurture the younger students, and the younger students admire their leaders. 4) Performance opportunities. I think that publicly putting yourself out there -- in any way, on stage or in a business presentation -- is one of the most terrifyingly vulnerable things someone can do, which is why it's a skill that is good to develop at a young age. HDA finds a way to include even their youngest dancers in their productions (e.g., Reindeer in "The Nutcracker," mice in "Cinderella," guppies in "The Little Mermaid," etc.), which is not true of some other studios in the area. 5) Excellent training. Finding a studio that emphasizes good technique is extremely important, as ballet is the foundation for so many other kinds of dance. My oldest daughter (11) started en pointe this year and I will say that the evaluation to see if she was physically ready was excellent. The studio also encouraged us to see a doctor if we were hesitant, who also gave the green light. And quick note: starting en pointe doesn't mean immediately doing pirouettes in the center. The class moves slowly to properly develop the technique. On the other side of this, both of my girls have repeated dance levels in the past because the instructors didn't feel that they were physically ready to move up. I appreciated that they were looking out for their development and, while my daughters were disappointed, it gave them extra incentive to work toward improving in certain areas so that they would be ready to move up the following year. 6) Nurturing teachers. The fastest way to burn out is to hate going to class. That's never been the case for my daughters at HDA. Starting in the Young Children's Program, the classes are so much fun and so joyful. It really did instill a love of dance early on. Moving into the upper level classes, I see the instructors correcting and challenging the dancers, but never with a hardened rigidity that I've observed elsewhere. Each instructor has their own style, but the constant is the care that they show each dancer as a human being -- and how much they love to teach. I found one studio that had everything on my list: Hinsdale Dance Academy. I haven't been disappointed. Dance at HDA has given my girls confidence, a strong work ethic, opportunities for leadership, and a spirit of sisterhood. They have learned to overcome obstacles, to deal with disappointment gracefully, and the exhilaration that comes with obtaining a long-term goal. I highly recommend it.

Wow this is an AMAZING dance school! My child started taking classes at a very young age and loves…read moreit so much. My daughter comes home from dance and always has a joyful smile on her face. The studio is VERY clean and sanitized. Faculty is great, understanding, and kind. Everyone treats each other with respect and no judgment is made. I have taken my daughter to previous dance studios and she did not love it as much. Hinsdale Dance Academy is amazing. 1000% recommend taking your kid here. Also, I saw a couple of boys taking the class as well and they were treated the same way. Love HDA!

Excellent, just excellent! I love how the coaches take…read moretheir time with the kids really seriously, my daughter feels comfortable and challenged at the same time. She had such an improvement in such short period of time!

Even after 8 months, owner Neil Palmer, has still not refunded the $180 to hard working family and…read morefriends, who supported our daughter's gymnastics. What kind of man and business owner steals from a child and adults. This is unacceptable no matter the circumstances. He came up with a bogus claim that he couldn't refund this money because of future NCAA regulations and "paying" an athlete. Such BS!

This studio is absolutely amazing and I cannot recommend it enough…read more The Offerings: Whether you are a complete newbie or beginner at aerial fitness or an advanced student who has been involved for years, there are classes tailored for both your skill and comfort level. They have quality classes for pole fitness, aerial hammocks, aerial hoop (lyra), hula hoop, stretching, cardio dance, aerial yoga, and more. I came as an advanced pole fitness student, and they worked with me to place me accordingly between pole, lyra, and hammock. The Staff: Not only are they incredibly knowledgeable about what they're teaching, they're some of the most genuine and nicest individuals I've had the pleasure of being instructed by. They are also constantly celebrating their students through different ways, including events at the studio, outings at fun places, holiday celebrations, or small personal notes. The Vibe: Not only are the instructors amazing, so are the students. At no point did I ever feel unwelcome when I was new to the studio or taking a class out of my comfort zone. We are always laughing, having fun, and constantly encouraging one another. Not only have I made new friends here, but it's always fun to be a personal cheerleader (and have them) in class! Body positivity is also a thing. We also have students of all ages, shapes, and sizes, and they are all truly beautiful. Bottom-line: If you are on the fence about trying classes, you absolutely should give it a go.

It's always fun visiting studios in other cities! Whenever I book a work trip, I look to see what…read moreclasses I can take while I'm staying local. There weren't many intermediate or advanced pole classes I could drop into at Rising Goddess (mostly seems to series over a few weeks) so I took an intermediate hammock class instead. Easy to book but bummed that the level changed from advanced starting the week I was there. I was given the grand tour when I arrived. This is a MASSIVE space! Love how many pole, aerial, and dance rooms there are, as well as a kitchen for special events. Everyone was super friendly, to the point where I had to excuse myself from conversation because I was a few minutes late to class. Oops. Audrey was the instructor, and she taught so many fun and accessible combos! Not sure when I'll be back in Oak Brook again but would love to take more classes in the future.

This place is ok. The facility has rules about not wearing shoes, and that's understandable, but…read morethey don't enforce them. I took my child for classes and there was one adult that would enter the "no shoes" area with shoes that were dirty and leaving grass and dirt everywhere. Also, some adults are barefoot, now I understand why children should be barefoot for gymnastics but it's unnecessary for adults to be barefoot unless you are the coach. Adults can have bacteria, fungi, etc on their feet and should be required to wear socks. Maybe that is part of the reason the place smells like feet. That being said, some of the instructors and front desk staff are pretty nice. My child enjoyed the classes with Ms.Paulina, she was great.

For the price this place charges you would think there would be a better teacher:student ratio. It…read morewould also be nice if the mats were cleaned or updated. I cringe every month when the payment comes out because it's so overpriced and not worth it but my daughter likes going so eh. Plus enforcing rules would be cool. I always see people with shoes on in the gym.

I first came across Tumbling Times a few years ago, when looking for tumbling classes for my cheer…read moreteam. The Gym Manager was very accomadating and helpful. The created a class for the kids in my league which everyone loved. They also rented us mat space as we needed it throughout our season. The gym was always clean and the staff welcoming. After our rec season ended, my daughter joined their Xtreme cheer league. The coaches were very knowledgeable, and you can tell they really care about the kids they are coaching. They take the time to get to know each kid. My daughter improved as a cheerleader and tumbler under their direction. I would recommend this gym to anyone.

Busch league! . We did the parent tot class and it was pretty bad. They told us to do a a little…read moreroutine (if you can even call it that), no real instruction, just hop over this, walk on that, do a somersault. We got in a line, and that was it. It was a mess and just not really fun. Call it what it is, an open gym for toddlers, we'll go back because we paid for the series but will be looking for alternative locations.

I was a first time parent and I switched my 3 year old to a different gym after 4 classes, here's…read morewhy: 1. The moment I signed up online I expected a "Welcome" email, telling me gym rules, where to go, where to park, etc. NOTHING. 2. I never saw one adult. I saw the teen "coaches" and on our first day I had no idea what to do, there's no one in the lobby welcoming incoming kids or guiding them to the correct line to stand in. 3. My daughter was doing her somersaults on the wedges wrong and there was no one walking along side correcting her. My coach would smack the back of my head 30 years ago to make sure I had it straight and did it right. 4. They collect payment info online and it's reoccurring until your request to drop. This place is out for the money not teaching. 5. Find a different gymnastics place!

Hard to find perfection. But if you are looking for a super clean gym, this is it. The atmosphere…read moreat this gym is very professional. Our gymnast is only 7 and I have found that the personnel go out of their way to keep the experience fun. From the very beginning the coaches pay attention to the little things (hands, landings, the primary foot the child uses entering a skill, etc.) Parents are allowed to observe. I am blown-away at the conditioning the older girls follow.

Couldn't ask for a better dance experience for my daughter. We've done one year end recital and…read moredoing company for the first time. We have loved all the teachers and couldn't ask for a warmer, more welcoming environment!

From the owner: Ultimate Dance On The Move has been serving the Chicagoland area since 2013 with their early…read morechildhood dance classes. We offer a fun and age-appropriate curriculum in dance, tumbling and cheer for ages 2 through adult. All instructors are trained with the Twinkle Star Dance ™ curriculum & have experience in the dance world leaving children with the technique and skills to continue into more advanced dance classes. We also offer birthday parties, performance dance team, camps & more. Locations of classes... Mobile classes around the Chicagoland area(Yorkville,Oswego, Naperville, Plainfield & more) Plano IL studio location Please refer to our website for more information on classes, pricing and details.

I never really liked this school,there was always bullying that none of the teachers would stop…read moreunless if it got too bad. The principle told my mom that I had austism even after I got checked for it.There is way better schools than this one.