Do not yell at my daughter, telling me that you're trying to keep her safe and run out the door when I (her mom) was standing right there. You could have spoke in a different tone to my daughter without making her cry. Was our 1st time here and won't be coming back. What is with all of the Fairytale ballet locations? The wicker park one was rude too. I'm sure the owner will have her "excuse"... parents - you were warned read more

Love, love, love A Fairytale Ballet. I was desperate to find a drop-in ballet class for a visiting three-year-old this summer, a task that is not easy to do in Chicago, despite the plethora of ballet studios for kids in the city. Most require that students sign up for the entire session, and our little one was only going to be in town for two weeks. After consider Yelping, I found A Fairytale Ballet and discovered that they offered summer camp options in the summer. After a brief email correspondence, I learned that A Fairytale Ballet offers a la carte options during the summer, meaning that children can go once or twice a week for as many weeks as they choose. It's perfect for families going on vacation or testing the ballet waters with a little one. What I really love about A Fairytale Ballet is that they bring literature to life. Each week, the summer camp classes focused on a particular story, such as Beauty and the Beast and Angelina Ballerina. The teacher reads parts of the story each day, and then the students act out the scenes from the book with props that they make themselves. For example, during Beauty and the Beast week, the students decorated notebooks with foam letters and stickers, then danced as Belle, visiting the "bookstore." They put on shawls to "search" for their father in the woods. It was such a wonderful way to help expand children's imaginations and instill a love for literature. And the studio! Absolutely adorable! They've painted the walls with bright, colorful murals that just make you happy to be there. They even have a little door for the students to walk through. Parents can watch the class through the windows, which isn't always allowed at ballet studios, but very much appreciated here since we wanted to take lots of pictures. The teachers are wonderful too. Miss Ashley was absolutely delightful - we really appreciated that she approached us after class to tell us how our little one did. And Miss Dana...well, our little one just loved her. I really cannot say enough good things about the teachers, or the studio for that matter. read more

A Fairytale Ballet - Entrance for "prima ballerinas" only - Performing Arts Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We sent my 4 year old daughter to Fairytale Ballet and had the most wonderful experience. The classes are fun and the recital was very age appropriate. Her teacher, Miss Alaina, was wonderful and sweet as sugar. She's danced at other studios in the neighborhood and Fairytale is by far the best! Can't recommend enough! read more

What a waist of Time the instructors can't keep the kids engaged. They have books in the corner and the kids end up playing there. Sad read more

THE GOOD: Great program for young children beginning ballet. Really captures the imagination and the beauty of ballet. Good teachers who are really good with young children. THE BAD: prograrmming could be expanded. THE UGLY: Nothing ugly. A really great idea. Well executed. read more

I paid $80 for a ballet camp this week. The teacher did not have patience with the girls and was very loud with them. If you don't have patience with the younger age group, please don't teach the toddler class. Also, the teacher didn't have good customer service skills; she didn't say hi or smile and was very cold and short with me. I noticed that the ratings were better up until this year. Perhaps a review of the teachers this year is a must. I will not be returning for the second camp session or in the future. read more

Yes, this place is so friggin cute. Just had 2nd class for my little one and she loves it. It's all she talks about all week. We attend the one in Old Irving (on Irving). read more

This place is ADORABLE, my little girl loves going to ballet & tap here! Her teacher, Ms. Eleana, has the patience of a saint.

Leslie S's review really said it all. The literature, the costumes, the adorable studio. It's all great. Even parking isn't bad during the day. I really love the small class sizes too. I will say that we did have one teacher who didn't seem to have a lot of experience with small children, as evidenced by the language she used to give directives and by the moves she attempted to teach 2-3 year olds but that was isolated. All teachers since have been top notch. read more

I was so excited to sign my 2 y.o. up for ballet this summer. I thought the concept was cute & that my daughter would love it. She loved getting ready every Saturday and enjoyed her time dancing there & would dance once she got home. However, while we were there, the teachers were strict and cold. My daughter picked up on it right away. Sure she is high energy, but she is also a two year old. For whatever reason, she would not sit during the story time, which blew my mind because she'll sit forever listening to books at home. I started to hate going because of the looks I would get and how the teachers would just brush her off. There was also one teacher (Molly??) who shushed my daughter & was making side comments about her not sitting still. I was like are you freaking kidding me?! I'm constantly trying to control her and I don't need your rude commentary. She is, again, TWO YEARS OLD. If you do not have the patience and skill to handle toddlers, don't offer a toddler class. I was very disappointed in the treatment of those who do not "stand perfectly in line." You really need better teachers for the younger classes. read more

This place is adorable! We were there for a birthday party that was one of the cutest parties I've ever seen. The instructor was so patient and 100% into the little guests enjoying themselves. The space itself is clean and decorated so cute. There is a tiny little door the dancers go into to enter the room, and parents watch through french doors or can go in and sit on benches. They have costumes that are really beautiful and well made, the girls got all dressed up to dance and LOVED them. A great variety of dances and activities kept the girls busy. I understand they have themes for the classes, complete with dresses/costumes for each class. Overall a very unique and cute party place, but I would consider ballet here as well! read more

We really love this place. My daughter took classes for three years (up to age 6) and my 2 year old son is now in classes. We need to see how we can donate some boy costumes because they are all princess outfits (which our son loves nonetheless), but I am super tickled that they are as accommodating of him as they are. We have attended classes at both the Lakeview studio and the new one in Bucktown, which is closer to our new house. Both are great! read more

I enrolled my child in the academy ballet program at the Southport location for multiple sessions. Their customer service is remarkably bad, and I don't feel like the instruction was great either. Their pricing was much more expensive than what I was accustomed to, and there are so many upcharges after the initial lesson fee. This may be great for the tiny tots, but should be skipped if you are looking for real dance skills or if customer service is important to you. read more

My 4 y/o dd takes classes at the Irving Park location and it is GREAT! A wonderful introduction to ballet, classical music and time honored stories coupled with beautiful costumes and patient teachers. She is excited to go to class, practices the different positions and they've mastered the happy medium between structured setting and playtime. It was the perfect venue for her birthday party, the drop off princess camps are wonderful & we are thrilled to have A Fairytale Ballet in the neighborhood. read more

This is our second dance studio and first official ballet class and OMG it is by far the cutest class I have ever seen! The studio is absolutely adorable, looks exactly like a fairytale! The instructors have all been so sweet and fun! Each week is a new fairytale which is read to the ballerinas then reenacted using costumes and props, every girls (and moms) dream come true! There is street parking right by the studio, very convenient! Highly recommend this class, my 2.5 year old LOVES IT! read more

My daughter (3) really enjoyed their summer classes! We will definitely try AFB again. :)

Truly a gem. Very imaginative fun and great for kids who have trouble with following exact classes like gymnastics . Creative and loving staff. My daughter loved her camp and special classes and is now starting the regular yearly class read more