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

My family all loves Allegro! My daughter has been dancing there for the past 7 years and both my…read moreson and daughter take piano lessons and have even done some amazing summer camps there. We are thrilled with all the amazing teachers and excellent customer service!

This place seems like a dream come true until you're there for long enough. There are a lot of…read morefriendly staff here, but they can only do so much without proper leadership. While there are several class selections ranging from dance to music and theatre, they are overpriced for the quality they provide.

My daughter has been going to ADC for years, we were first at the Homewood location and now at the…read moreOrland location. Everything about the environment and experience at ADC has been amazing! Dance class is the highlight of her week. As a parent I love the focus on movement and skill building rather than always prepping for recitals. For the classes my daughter is in they do a recitals every other year which is perfect because it gives time to work on skills. The older kids are also always so kind and helpful with the younger dancers. We were also at a different studio when our daughter was really young and my wife and I felt the older girls performances and costumes were overly sexualized. The older girls at ADC are outstanding dancers and their performances are always tasteful. We love all the teachers and the delay of community, can't say enough good things about ADC!!

Absolutely the worst place for dance in the south suburbs. If I could give this place NO STARS, I…read morewould. They are totally insensitive to the cultural differences of their students, lack professionalism when speaking to parents and children and isolate children based on their beliefs. Because I didn't want to put my 5 year old in the street walker makeup that was recommended for recital, I was told that my daughter couldn't participate in the group picture because she would not be "uniform and the other parents would complain." I'm sure that other parents are like me and don't care what other children in the picture look like as long as their kid is cute. We are African American and my daughter's hair is not the slick-back-into-a-ponytail kind of hair. They made a point to say that no one should have braids or beads. No beads, I understand. But let's be reasonable about the hair. The teachers constantly talk to the student, not their parent, about things they should not serving to alienate them from their classmates. While they do this, they hide behind the statement that they are "teaching more than just dance steps." Well, they are right about that. They are teaching them that to take a stand for what they believe in could cause them to be ousted from the group and that what they hold as a personal or religious standard is inferior to the need to have uniformity in a group. If you care at all about your daughter's emotional well-being, do not take them to this dance school.

My daughters have been dancing at Synergy for 7 years. My girls started as shy dancers to bringing…read moreso much energy, skill, and passion for dancing on the stage. At Synergy, they learn much more than dancing. The amazing director, helpful staff and talented teachers give life lessons that serve them well beyond the dance floor. They learn about making and reaching for goals. They learn about working as a team and caring for others. They gain confidence while being kind. They learn how to be strong while being graceful. When you dance at Synergy, you have so much fun and you become part of a family!

My wife and I saw a young girl being mistreated by another beautiful young lady on stage this…read moreweekend. We were surprised that no adult came to the stage to defuse the situation and stop the young girl from touching and yelling at this poor girl. The girl was so close to her face, and I found myself upset as if she were my child. The girl got emotional, and we saw her crying at some point during the awards it seemed as if two women came to the little girls rescue and removed her close to the end of the ceremony. My wife and I were really bothered by this and came back the next day and asked around as we wanted to know the correct location Synergy is from because we noticed when we wanted to write about this, there are multiple locations. We also found out that she missed the award for her dance due to the situation. We wanted to look for her to tell her what a wonderful job she did and how she handled the situation gracefully, but we didn't see the young girl the next day. Due to what transpired we decided to write on behalf of those who noticed and on behalf of this poor girl that just broke our hearts. No one should allow a child to behave in that way this showed poor sportsmanship, and how there seems to be tension amongs the dancers as they were not united. I'm very surprised no one stopped it nor a parent came up sooner, if this was my child I would of given the young girl a few words of wisdom about her behavior before removing my child from an uncomfortable situation. Synergy, these kids represent your company, and I hope this is being handled internally and we do not witness another one at future compititions. I'm not giving you a 1 star because I do not know what is being done or what the companies values are (But I'm sure misconduct behavior isn't one of them). I hope the company is taking this kind of behavior serious for the sake of the children and for all parents that would be put in this kind of situation from both sides. I'm sure this is something that is being fixed, and I hope the company is fully aware of what transpired and that those two ladies who removed the child reported the incident so that this doesn't happen to another child. We wish Synergy the best of luck! May the children and parents be united and not divided.

Absolutely love this dance studio. Fachica has known me since a little girl and has always treated…read moreme like family. She loves children and what she does. There are also amazing dance instructors that care about these young people. This isn't just a dance studio, it's a family!!

From the owner: Dance With Me Productions is one of the finest children's dance schools, located in the Chicagoland…read morearea. We train students as young as two years of age and up. We offer Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, African, Tahitian and Hula Dancing. We pride ourselves on creating a POSITIVE environment for children to learn and have FUN!

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!

West Suburban Ballet Conservatory offers an exceptional professional level ballet training…read moreexperience. My daughter loves the rigor and positive environment of WSBC. Kyle takes care to make sure his students are doing well both on a social/emotional and physical level. He is trained in Pilates, which allows him to teach them how to strengthen themselves in order to avoid injury. He also brings in a physical therapist on a regular basis to consult with each student on issues s/he might be having. My daughter and I could not be happier with WSBC. We feel she is receiving Joffrey level instruction without the hassle of driving to the city!

WSBC is an amazing dance studio that offers so much more than your typical dance studio. From the…read moreadded pilates equipment for body and core strengthening, the built in time for academics, and the well-rounded training incorporating a solid foundation of ballet technique (along with a myriad of other styles of dance including contemporary, character, variations, etc). This is incredible school!! Kyle and all of the dance instructors are attentive, kind, structured, and provide excellent training for dancers who love to express themselves through dance and those who want to pursue a professional dance career. In addition, the studio offers the opportunity to participate in dance competitions (YAGP and UBC, to name a few) to further develop the dancer's stage and performance experience. I cannot rave enough about how phenomenal this ballet school truly is for aspiring dancers! I'm pleased we made the transition and cannot say enough great things about WSBC!

no big review on this place just know that it's an amazing place to go to dance and I really like…read morethis place when it comes to dancing and yeah, I'm gonna get signed up again in the summer 2025 but I think THE has some more business during 2025 dancing which will be really good for them

Great place to take dance. Both of my daughters have taken dance here since the age of 3 and they…read moreare now 26 and 24. The staff is like family, once you begin to take classes here, you never want to leave. They really care about all aspects of children and their development.