A really great option for getting your kids involved in theater locally and throughout the year and…read moresummer! There are themed weeklong summer camps for multiple age groups that end with a mini performance at the end of the week, which is super cute. During the year, there are the classes for all ages that also end in a showcase performance for families. The focus is on more than just the performance though, there is real developmental theater and music education throughout the weekly classes. Sunglasses are open to all, and there are audition based classes for more seasoned performers too.

My daughter has been dancing here for 5 years. She LOVES it. She has grown not only in her ability…read morebut her character as well. I appreciate the way they treat dance as an art. Costumes are never skimpy but respectful and songs are not trashy. They create beautiful artistic dances. Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, and Tap. Many classes to chose from.

I walk in to get help from the front desk and the lady was rude. She was unhelpful, unkind, and I…read morewould never bring my daughter to a place like this. I will find a dance studio who kind learn to treat people with respect and kindness. Very disappointed.

I am beyond disappointed in this dance studio. While I am very conscious about Covid 19, and the…read morechallenges that businesses such as dance studios have faced, I am beyond upset. First off, the dancing was fine. The teacher did a great job with the kids. I am not blaming her. When the studio re-opened in June, we received a letter explaining how the studio was handling keeping our children safe. It went from mandatory masks, which is the only reason I agreed to let my daughter go back, to student preference If they wanted to. It was over the limit of 10 people and no social distancing. The teacher didn't even set the example to wear a mask during class. Only a few girls wore a mask period. As I sat and watched the kids come out of the building after class, parents and children weren't wearing masks. It was a free for all. The last straw was the "recital." We were specifically told only 1 person per child could attend , again that rule wasn't enforced. I had my husband waiting in car while I went in and watched. Karyn, the owner, said she sent put a revised email the day prior, which I didn't receive. There were 22 people in a room yesterday watching with no social distancing at all. The number involved singing, which the governor has banned without a mask, and they were told to sing as loud as they could. If you are AT ALL concerned with protecting your children and keeping everyone safe, I would not recommend this studio. Maybe when this pandemic ends, it'll be a different story.

While I doubt either of my daughters will be the next Misty Copeland, Dorothy's Dance sure gives…read morethem an hour each week to sharpen their dancin' skills! Originally just my now-4 year old was enrolled in weekly intro to dance lessons (she started summer of 2016 and kept it going year round), but since my almost 2.5 year old was dying to get in on the action, I now have two dancers. Well, let's be honest, the little one does more hopping than dancing but whatever. The good news is that Dorothy's is affordable and the teachers seems enthusiastic. The studio itself is pretty bare bones - a narrow front lobby of sorts with three screens showing the dancers in action, one restroom, and a open locker room/shoe change area. While the main office has snacks and drinks for sale, there's not a water fountain in sight nor is there an alternative to the single restroom if you have to change/change your child. Communication from the studio is regular and consistent and prices for dance gear seem on par with Amazon. While I wish my daughters' recital costumes didn't cost an arm and a leg, it is what it is. Viva la Dorothy's.

We love Borne 2 Dance! My daughter started here when she was just 2 years old! She has learned so…read moremuch. Miss Jamie and her staff are kind, caring, and patient. We moved and were so sad to have to leave such a great dance studio. We tried another place and decided we would make the drive back to Palatine just to get back to Borne 2 Dance! Not only do they have a great dance program, they are involved in the community. They have a great family atmosphere and we are proud to be a part of it.

We love Borne2Dance! I have a 12 year old and a 9 year old in classes. They've learned a ton and…read moreenjoyed it immensely. This is the opposite of "Dance Mom" hyper competitive style dance classes. Instead, the teachers are kind and gentle, while still allowing the kids to learn and grow as dancers. My kids have gained confidence and maturity, as well as dance expertise. I can't imagine sending them anywhere else.

My daughter spent many years and spent countless dollars and hours at Dance Project. Was a very…read morepositive teammate and supportive of all students there. Once she reached high school, she notified her coaches that she was going to leave and focus on high school dance. Instead of gracefully accepting her decision, they sent her a nasty and catty form letter telling her she was no longer allowed to be at Dance Project. The letter was taking a disparaging shot at their character. What was the purpose of this? It's just disappointing and not a culture or studio I would suggest you would want your child to be apart of. Find schools that are supportive to all students as they go through their journey of dance as they outgrow their current teachers. I've heard they have treated many past students similarly. There is a disgusting pattern. Share your story.

My daughters have been at the dance project for over 5 years now and couldn't be happier. They say…read morethat it's one of their happy places- and that makes my heart melt. The staff and families my girls are surrounded by week by week, are so supportive and encouraging and truly care about my kids. That means the world to me. We couldn't be happier with our Tdp experience and highly recommend it.

Lovely, intimate theatre with very good shows. Parking is a bit tight, though. I wish they had…read moreperformances more often!

It's obvious that favoritism is a big problem here. It's always the same kids getting the lead…read moreroles and spotlight even events like Geneva's Got Talent, over and over again. There are so many other kids who deserve a chance, but they never even seem to be considered. Disappointing and unfair. TERRIBLE experience overall.

My daughter has improved so much since she started dancing her ballet,tap,hip hop and jazz…read moretechnique has a a lot

My 18 year old daughter just finished 2 years with the Academy of Dance Arts and is about to begin…read moreher first season at a professional company as a trainee. Honestly, the only regret we have regarding ADA is that we didn't find it sooner. Shortly after starting here and experiencing the caliber of instruction they provide, our daughter was thrilled with the immediate improvements in her dancing. I was thrilled as well, but also a tad miffed at myself that we had wasted so much of her time/ our money for so long elsewhere. She had previously been commuting from Naperville to Chicago to a studio where she was treading water in a sea of talent. If you were not one of the top dancers in the room, you were lost. Under 1 of the instructors ( half of her time there), she only learned by listening to the corrections she gave to the "really good girls" (my daughter's words ). She loved it there, but we didn't know how much better things could be. When quarantine happened and commuting wasn't an option, we looked locally and found ADA; it was less expensive and so close to our home in Naperville and seemed too good to be true. As a nurse, I was nervous about her starting back in a studio full of kiddos huffing and puffing during Covid (pre-vaccine) but was amazed at the level of precautions in place. The studios at ADA are beautiful: spacious, new, and clean. They had thought of everything to keep the students safe and dancing back in the studio again rather than the sometimes necessary zoom dancing (which ADA also executed really well). Sherry Moray, the founder and Artistic Director, saw our daughter's potential but immediately recognized some habits she had developed that had never been corrected. Sherry quickly got to the root of problems that had been challenging our daughter for years, and she began to improve dramatically. Sherry, Irina, and Diana are amazing instructors who continued to fix the cracks in the foundation and challenge her in new ways, all in a manner that built her up. They believed in her, and that helped her to believe in herself. So much of succeeding in dance comes down to confidence, and that is what made the change exponential. ADA has a family/ community feel, and the staff was/ is truly invested in my daughters' best interests. Louise (Studio Manager and fellow dance mom) was amazing in helping our daughter navigate a new studio and the world of competitions. She's an incredible resource and a kind person. Sherry frequently checked in with our daughter regarding her future plans and what she thought would be best when it came to auditioning, etc. Their expertise was invaluable, but the staff's level of caring and investment was such a pleasant surprise and something which I believe to be a rarity. Our daughter has been dancing for 15 years, and we have experience with 4 different dance studios, never has she grown as much as she has in these past 2 years at ADA. It has truly been such a great experience!

I've been on both sides of the fourth wall in this little theatre, and all in all, it's pretty…read morenice. The seats are fairly comfortable, and the sightlines are mostly without issue, BUT they may add stools in the back for extra seating (which will be less comfortable), and anyone sitting house right should be aware that you might lose some of the action. Backstage, well, it's not exactly glamorous, but it's not exactly the Palace Theatre. And there ARE two separate bathrooms. For a small cast, you'll have room to stretch out. A large cast with multiple costumes and props, bless your hearts and good luck. If you see blood on the stage, I might know the owner...

Great local theatre. Comfy seats, easy-to-reach location. We went to see The Miracle on 34th Street…read moreRadio Play and had a good time. It's amazing what they do with limited space. The play was fun, and a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. Some great singing voices in the cast! And no, it's not a musical... LOL. We'll come back to see more plays. Support your local theater!