Teachers are really nice and it's an overall wholesome community. They offer many opportunity's to…read moreadvance your skill. Very great studio!

I have been going here almost my whole life. I cannot express the family I have made in my time…read morehere! The instructors make an effort to connect with you on a personal level and I have become close to many of them. They really care about technique here and, as I have visited other studios, I have noticed that DMA does a really spectacular job. Not only this, but they are really well-rounded. You can get a quality education in ballet, jazz, modern, musical theater, tap, and hip hop with teachers that are great in their field. They are home to even some professionally-affiliated companies like the Chicago Repertory Ballet Youth Ensemble which I was a part of for 2 years, and the Trifecta Youth Ensemble which I have been a part of for a while. No matter what style you're interested in, they have something for you. They have a musical theater program that brings in agents and gives help with self taps from working actors, they have a ballet conservatory, they have hip hop companies, a tap company, jazz company, and a modern company, as well as a mini Glenbrook South poms "prep" company and an Edgebrook All-Stars poms "prep" company. If you just want to take classes with no companies, they have that, too. Don't be fooled, just because they have many different styles doesn't mean they are lesser quality, because DMA puts care into every style they have. As a mainly ballet-lover, I am able to do a variation (dance) en pointe as well as be in the modern company. It's great because even though I did not like ballet as a kid, I grew to love it in the classes I took and was able to decide to take more of them because of the opportunities here. I was even able to go to the YAGP National FInals in Tampa because of the fantastic ballet company. Needless to say, please consider DMA. I am close to being a senior in high school and will cherish the time I had here. I really feel well-prepared as a dancer and a person because of my time here. They really instill in you that a dancer is worth more than their body, the titles they won, or what style they do. To us, dance is an art form and a sport. I have loved it here and feel like a part of a family. Please consider coming here! (also I know there are some negative reviews from a while ago but the place has come under new management)

Galina Dance Studio is nothing but the best. The owner is professional, personable and cares about…read morehelping her dancers progress in their studies rather than profits. Her advanced level dancers, particularly the ballet classes, are by far superior in terms of technique and artistry compared to any other local studio/program. I've seen many dance shows locally (being a retired ballet dancer myself) where there are students on pointe shoes who do not have the strength to be on pointe yet, and its scary because these girls could get hurt. Not at Galina- no one goes on pointe who is not physically and technically ready for pointe no shoes.Furthermore, you can see the passion and love of dance in the student's faces- no one would go through such a rigorous, Russian based training without truly loving to dance. The owner encourages this love of dance by keeping things fresh and exciting, and inspiring each student individually. All of the other teachers are alumi of Galina, so know they are teaching in the same proper way that they were trained. I could go on and on about how much we love Galina Dance Studio, but if you check out a class or one of their shows, you will see for yourself.

Move the Beat is a fantastic, welcoming, an energetic and friendly dance studio that is worth a…read moretrip even if you're in the city. We worked with Natalie and Krystal to learn a choreographed tango for our first dance at our wedding and they were so full of enthusiasm and warmth all throughout that we knew we were at the best place to create something special and memorable. We were looking for a location primarily in Chicago to learn a choreographed wedding dance just a month out from the special day. Due to the time constraint, most places were skeptical or only wanted to teach the basics. We were referred to Natalie and from the first introduction, you can tell she would not only be fun but also invested in your success and confidence when it comes to the performance. At times, it also felt like a collaboration as Natalie was always open to incorporating our ideas and also didn't shy from challenging us to go bigger with moves we might not have considered but she believed we could accomplish. We switched to working with Krystal midway as Natalie recovered from a broken ankle (but who still showed up!) and it was a seamless transition. We also got extra practice time thanks to Natalie's husband, who also helped capture video, opening the studio while there was a winter storm. There are not enough compliments to give the Move the Beat family for how personable and genuine they all are. Come wedding day, we felt prepared, comfortable and excited to dance thanks to the creativity and instruction from Move the Beat. Their ability to break down, encourage, fine-tune and guide you through everything was natural and great. Well worth the visit from the city!

I have been dancing with Natalie since 2014, and I highly recommend her and her staff. They are…read morevery patient and welcome dancers of all levels! Natalie is an incredible teacher. She is extremely knowledgeable and keeps lessons fun and upbeat. I love Move the Beat's group classes and private lessons.

Carla and Tina provided dance lessons and a bit of Polynesian culture education. They were great…read more Our guests loved them. Suggest you bring brochures with for folks who want more info.

I first fell in love with Hawaiian culture the first time I saw the Barefoot Hawaiian dancers…read moreperform at the Tiki Terrace restaurant. I was so impressed with the dancing and the colorful costumes that I looked at their website and found they offered dancing classes, plus the classes were very affordable. The school is located in Des Plaines and have two Dance Studios. They also have a Hawaiian store that sell an extensive collection of Hawaiian shirts and dresses; as well as all things Polynesian. The classes are separated by Women's, Men's, and Children's dance classes, and they also offer Ukalele and Polynesian drum classes; as well as Fire knife Dancing for men. Shortly after seeing the Barefoot Hawaiian dancers perform at Tiki Terrace, I enrolled in their Kane (men's class) Dance class every Monday night. The owner and instructor Gwen Keneddy was very nice and patient and really knew her Polynesian culture. The classes were taught in a fun and safe environment, and I learned allot of the dances in a short amount of time. After a few weeks of taking classes, I was invited to perform with the Barefoot Hawaiian dancers at local outdoor events and parades, while pretending to be a Hawaiian native. Lol. The school provided the materials to make the Polynesian costumes, and we paid and assembled the costumes ourselves with help from the more experienced older girls (or the Hula Nazis, as they were nicknamed). I have been with this Dance troop a little under two years before I decided to retire from dancing, but overall, I enjoyed this part of my life. I will never forget the people I met and befriended during my time with Barefoot Hawaiian; it was like joining a member of a large Hawaiian family and Gwen was our mother. If you have an appreciation of Polynesian culture; I suggest you enroll in their dance, Ukalele or drum classes. You will come out with a more appreciation of Polynesian culture, and walk away with a new family. The classes are held one day a week, during the evening, and a normal semester is 8 weeks and only $10 per class.

I have taken classes here for a while now. It used to be fun, and everyone supported each other. My…read morebody was getting really strong, and I learned a ton. But in the last few weeks, two girls were told to leave the studio. I didn't know one very well, but the other was like the heart of the studio. So sweet and funny. She taught me a lot, and she wasn't even an instructor. The mood has definitely changed. Everyone's kind of worried that they're next. I was honestly scared to put my real name... that I might get kicked out for saying this. I love pole dancing, but I think I'm going to find another studio that's a bit more stable... less drama.

I have been taking classes here for 3 months and have never felt better about myself. I feel more…read moreconfident, strong, and sexy. The feeling of family is what brings me back each week and the warmth I felt from all the girls when I first started. I ask every one of my friends to join me for an introduction class because I know they would love it. The instructors are all about safety and never push you too far if you don't feel comfortable. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to try out pole dancing.

I have been taking Pilates with Sue Garcia Fitness for about 3 years. I love the class and how it…read morevaries every week. The instructor incorporates bands, balls and other equipment into the class so I feel I am using different muscles every week. I definitely would recommend this class to anyone interested in Pilates.

From the owner: We offer studio quality fitness classes at park districts and community education centers in the…read morenorthwest suburbs of Chicago. You can find our classes in Schaumburg, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove, Wheeing, Barrington and Des Plaines. We are able to keep prices affordable, because we work with community centers and park districts. Some of the classes we offer are Zumba Fitness, Zumba Gold Fitness, Piloxing Fitness Classes, Pilates Fitness Classes, Yogalaties, Yoga, Bar Body Sculpting Method Fitness classes, Belly Dancing Fitness Claasses, and Leslie Sansone's Walking Fitness Classes

DTWF is a place with warm and friendly atmosphere, very accommodating with great ballroom music…read more It's like our second home. Highly recommended to learn ballroom dance.

Excellent place to learn ballroom dancing, excellent teachers . Highly recommended for those who…read morewants to learn Latin and smooth Dances

Dreams has been a godsend for us! My daughter expressed a lot of interest in gymnastics and after…read moredoing a winter entry level class at our park district, they agreed she was too advanced for her age level program, but couldn't put her in anything different until the following fall! We didn't want to wait that long to pursue her interest so I quickly did some research and moved her to Dreams. We have been doing classes now for 5 months...she has moved up 3 levels and about to do a pre-team class this coming fall! The amount she has learned in such a short time has been amazing to see. Coach Paige is fantastic! Andrew, Amy and Arthur have also made it such a positive experience. Highly recommend!!

I do not have personal experience with myself or anyone I know taking a class here, and I am sure…read morethey are wonderful. However, I called to see if one of my students on the autism spectrum would be able to join in a class with the support of an outside aide. Dreams was not open to even meeting this student or having her try a class. They said they "Tried it once and it didn't work out." It is incredibly disappointing that there are still places in this world, and in our local community, who are not accepting and open minded to differently abled children. As the rest of the world works to become a more inclusive and tolerant place, I hope Dreams takes a look at themselves to figure out how they can be a part of it. My experience with them was not positive, and they should be ashamed.