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.

After moving from the city a friend recommended this dance studio. My daughter had tried another…read moreplace in Chicago when she was two and she seemed much more comfortable at the Dance Center of La Grange. She began pre-ballet classes when she was three and now she is four and in the tap and ballet class. There is always more than one teacher and in the afternoon classes we had three teachers (which was great). The recital did not require overpriced costumes and it was broken into different age groups (3 recitals rather than one super long recital). We have had a very positive experience at this dance studio. Honestly any sport or activity before the age of four can be challenging for everyone and Miss Robin works hard to help the children and parents.

This is not the place for little ones!…read more My 2 1/2 year old was in the pre-ballet summer session and on the first day she started to cry when I left the room and was trying to leave. So, I brought her back to the circle and sat down with her. Ms. Robin yelled across the studio that I couldn't sit there and this is not a mommy and me class. She said I should let her cry and leave the room. However, every time I tried my daughter followed me and was able to open the door to come out. The teachers made zero effort to engage her or keep her in the studio. At that point Ms. Robin said I could sit in the corner with her and observe quietly. We sat and watched and still the teachers made no effort to include her in the class. They acted as if we were not there. After class Ms. Robin said not to worry and that some times it can take a whole session for them to get used to the class. The 2nd week it was more of the same. My daughter didn't want to participate and didn't want me to leave so we again watched from the side and were completely ignored by the teachers. Later that night Ms. Robin sent me an email saying that we can come to one more class but if my daughter cannot separate and stay in the class on her own we can't come to class and she will give me a partial refund. Never in my life have a heard of a 2 year old being kicked out of any recreational activity b/c of separation anxiety!

not professional don't waste your time or money here…read more I don't like the way they excluded my daughter, so I'm paying full and my daughter was not taking classes because she start too late for the recital Teacher focused on the other girls and excluded my 5years old daughter, she loves to dance but this is not the place, I understand I didn't enroll my daughter at the beginning but why they did take my daughter and took my money they don't care, they just want the money even if they not capable to teach I believe miss Peggy was a good dancer but I don't think she knows how to run this place

Peggy Rose Academy of Dance is the studio to be at! Everyone…read morefrom Peggy herself, the student dance aide, and the receptionist are all so friendly and welcoming. Not to mention there is open enrollment throughout the year for a very affordable price. There are many different events throughout the year such as Halloween parties, Christmas parties, a parade, and a few holiday performances followed by the big spring recital at the end of the year. My daughter wasn't able to perform in the holiday shows because I enrolled her right beforehand but we're looking forward to enjoying a full year of dance here in 2019! The highlight of my daughter's week is attending hip hop/ballet class, she can never wait to go back!

Evolution is an amazing studio! Every detail from the fun colors they chose, to the amazing custom…read morewood table at the party room! I have had two birthday parties for my daughter there. Amazing! All the girls had a blast! Plus the price was great! I went to a moms dance party as well and we exercised and had the coolest evening! Elmhurst is really lucky to have such a great studio! The owner and staff are so talented and professional!

Our youngest started with Evolution Dance last year. She LOVED it and for the 1st time was excited…read moreevery time she had class. When Covid-19 closed everything she was still able to take her class via zoom, see her instructor AND her classmates. The studio has fantastic protocols in place to protect all the dancers AND instructors but still has the warm and welcoming feel. Cannot wait to start another season with EDC!!!

I started taking classes at Halau i Ka Pono to 'escape' an especially bitter cold winter -…read moresomething fun and creative to try out and a way to make friends as an adult. It was a slow start for me, but eventually I integrated into the classes and the community surrounding Halau i Ka Pono and wouldn't trade it for the world. She offers a plethora of classes - from kids all the way to 'chair' hula (for those that can't be on their feet)!! This isn't your average exercise class, either. June teaches the far depth of the Aloha and Hula spirit; bringing culture, dance, history and language into one sacred space. It feels like a secret treasure trove hiding in plain sight on the edge of Oak Park.

I purchased a Groupon to take four classes at the Hula School of Chicago. I thought this would be…read morea wonderful way to learn about Hula dancing and perhaps find a new hobby. The first class was very enjoyable and I left feeling relaxed and in a good mood. The instructor, June, has a wonderful personality and her peaceful energy is contagious. The only problem I had with the class is that at the beginner's level, the classes are drop-in. Every week that I went, there was someone new in the class and so we always started from the beginning, with the same explanations and reviewing the same dance moves. Week after week-this eventually diminished my enthusiasm over the class. It felt a little like Groundhog Day. My suggestion would be more structure and perhaps a syllabus of some sort. I've taken other dance classes and for example, you sign up for six weeks of classes where there is a progression of training. I would've been willing to pay more for a class with more dancing and less repetitiveness.

My daughter has danced at Pure Vibe for over nine years, starting as a recreational dancer and soon…read moreafter becoming part of the competition team. Pure Vibe prepared her to become a four‑year varsity dancer at her high school, but they did so much more than help her make a team. They helped her develop confidence, discipline, work ethic and grace - the kind of life skills that stay with her far beyond the studio. The teachers genuinely care about each dancer as a person. Pure Vibe feels like a second home, a place where dancers grow up, learn to work as a team, take feedback, perform in front of people, and believe in themselves. They focus on proper technique, but they also teach compassion, teamwork, confidence, and character through dance. This is what makes Pure Vibe different from other studios: the way they support the whole dancer - mind, body, and heart. They encourage dancers to be well‑rounded both inside and outside of dance, which is rare. It's a wonderful studio with great teachers, strong values, and a genuinely positive atmosphere. We are incredibly grateful for the role Pure Vibe has played in our daughter's life and the foundation it has given her - both as a dancer and as a young woman.

I have two daughters that have been dancing at Pure Vibe for over 10 years. First recreationally,…read moreand then both joined the competitive teams when it was right for them. We had been at another local dance studio before and definitely found our fit at Pure Vibe. They are professional and organized; schedules and classes communicated early and clearly. My girls are very different personalities and learning styles, and they both thrive there in their own way thanks to the teachers. The studio focuses on a kind and non competitive environment; They aren't pitting dancers against each other and instead focus on personal growth and technique mastery. I appreciate that they work to strike a balance between understanding that dance is one component of these dancers' worlds, but also giving them opportunities to lean in when they want more. My oldest made her high school varsity dance team as a freshman and felt prepared and confident. So many strengths!

We had my 7 year old's birthday party there and I can't recommend Jo's Footwork enough. They were…read moreso thoughtful and accommodating. All of the girls had so much fun and they made it as easy as could be.

I've been taking TAP classes here and performed in every Spring dance show for 20 years now and…read morehave loved every minute of it. Such a joyous feeling during and after class. It's a happy and very satisfying workout for body, soul and mind. Have you ever seen a sad tapper? You won't here, that's for sure. Jay Fagan is the best, and he has helped me come such a long way, especially having never taken dance classes as a kid.

We worked with Meg on learning the first dance for our wedding, and the end result was a dance so…read morespectacular that our guests are still raving about it. We have been asked multiple times how we learned such a complex showstopper dance. I had never really done any sort of dancing before, and we had selected a waltz. Instantly, we were impressed at how effective of a teacher Meg was, making complex movements seem easy. More importantly, she put me at complete ease. Our weekly dance practices ended up being the highlight of our week. She broke down everything into basics and helped create and teach the choreography in chunks. As the weeks progressed, we decided to add more length to the song since we were enjoying it so much. She worked on creating the mix and crafted the additional choreography as well. We then decided to practice with our actual wedding clothes on as well, and we learned limitations two weeks before the wedding date. Meg helped us find professional dance shoes and adapted the choreography to work around those limitations, completely making the song feel comfortable even in the limited movement of the clothing. Throughout these lessons, Meg was extremely flexible in scheduling and often going out of the way to work around our travel. She even helped us book a time slot when the entire studio was empty so that we could practice our dance using the whole space in private. Her and the rest of the instructors were warm, welcoming, and caring. We honestly had such a great time that we are thinking about going back to learn other dances as well.

Private party place is very nice, plenty of parking , clean, organized I would definitely have a…read moreparty here