This review is for the Adult classes, specifically the ballet class. When I first started going it…read morewas a monthly fee for 2 classes of your choice. It then moved to 1 class for the monthly fee. This is a little pricey considering the fees for the other studios in the area that offer adult classes. If you took ballet as a child and want to get back into it and grow, I would not recommend this studio. The training of the teachers they select for this class is wishy washy. Sometimes they have teachers that are professionals or former professional dancers, which is great. Sometimes they have teachers that trained as a dancer so they took ballet classes, but ballet isn't their thing, or in the case of 1 person they would use to sub doesn't even like ballet. I signed up for ballet. I don't want a hip hop fusion or jazz, but ballet. There doesn't seem to be any mentoring of the younger teachers so they can grow and develop. I don't see the younger students exhibiting studio etiquette. Also not sure if it's even taught to them. When I was a young student, when the class ended, you needed to gather your things and leave and the class helpers made sure you were with your parent/guardian. There's a lot of lingering so the next class starts very late, but still ends on time, so we are cheated out of time and money. They also need to be more transparent on their money practices. They would sometimes randomly cancel class or breaks in the middle of the month, with no mention of giving a credit unless you specifically call or email to inquire. If you don't inquire, they have no intentions on offering a remedy.

Good dance studio. Good teachers. Very sympathetic to adult dancers by making accomodations for…read moreany physical issues. Problems with the studio - no locker rooms, they turned them into storage it looks like, very small waiting areas/hallways with kids' bookbags everywhere, you have to bring your coat/belongings into the dance studio because no lockers and hang your stuff on the bar because ants will crawl into it. It takes 30 extra days after you cancel your membership so they can charge you one more time.

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!

Becky was amazing! She helped my wife (fiancée at the time) and I choreograph our 1st dance at our…read morewedding and we did great. Becky is a very kind and patient teacher with lots of experience!

I stopped by Diamond Dancesport to try just one time if I can learn Ballroom Dancing and Becky made…read moreme feel so welcome that three years later I am still dancing. Becky and Rachel made a place filled with friendly atmosphere where can choose groups or private lessons for a very reasonable price. You will experience professionalism mix with accommodation to your talent and expectations as well as clean and glamorous place where after a lesson you can have some coffee and a little snack and chat with other dancers and Becky. I highly recommend this place to anyone.

Momentum Dance Studio is wonderful, offering a wide array of well taught classes. My Little loves…read morethe teachers, the owner and the girls. I love the fact that in addition to the skills taught there, there is an emphasis on professionalism, kindness and inclusivity. The passion Lauren, the owner has for bringing Dance & music into everyone's life is demonstrated by her commitment to, and inclusion of Adaptive classes even at the competitive level.

My daughter has danced here since she was 3. We love Ms. Lauren and all the teachers. They…read morepromote dance as a way to have fun, make friends, and be proud of who they are. The studio has a number of Adaptive Classes and now a Adaptive Dance Team. It is a great place.

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.

Owners Bobby and Julia are a pleasure to learn from; I took classes with Bobby for my upcoming…read morewedding. His approach is natural and he makes learning fun. The studio is spacious and classes are competitively priced. The instructors are great at what they do, the environment is alive and friendly, and I look forward to taking more classes in the future.

My wife and I have been taking private dance lessons at Arthur Murray Dance Center Orland Park…read moresince February 2017. We initially attended their open house in January and liked what we saw. Bobby and Julia are excellent instructors who are skilled, friendly and patient with their students. We found these lessons to be a healthy activity to do together as a couple and a lot of fun. The instructors are skilled and constantly finding ways to help us improve our dancing skills. They offer many opportunities to learn with private classes, group classes and awesome parties. I can't believe the transformation in our dancing as a couple. We are thankful we found this gem in our backyard in Orland Park!

The performance of beyond the nutcracker was far from normal. First, the dancers were awesome and…read morethe symphony was great. But the storyline was poorly modified and very implemented. Gothic churches in most of the country images? It seemed like it was Vietnam instead of China? South Africa flag? I will be not returning to see this next year. I will be going to be going to another traditional performance of the nutcracker next weekend because I don't want to miss the regular story.

The dance was very boring and not even related to the nutcracker. Only the music was related.read more

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.