My son and I have been attending music classes here for over a year (since he was 10 months old)…read moreand we both look forward to it every week! Celeste is a wonderful teacher, singer, and guitar player, and her classes are perfectly tailored to the ages they serve. The children have opportunities to play, sing, dance, ring bells, beat drums, and much more! In addition to having fun, the kids are also learning -- from sharing, to taking turns, to rhyming and keeping tempo, the kids pick up all sorts of early learning skills through her well-planned weekly lessons. These classes are a very fun, educational, and affordable way to keep little ones busy!

Celeste's class has been so important to our family for the last 7 years! She truly has a gift for…read moreconnecting with children in a profound way. While keeping a similar structure each week, every class offers new games, puppets and songs. Unlike other kid music classes where the teacher simply sings/plays kid-versions of adult songs, Celeste connects deeply with children, at their level, and they grow in surprising ways because of this connection. My children love to move and sing, and I credit Celeste with helping to develop this love of music. I am so grateful for the time we have spent with Everybody Move.

Tapping was my absolute favorite thing to do as a child and I even continued taking classes thru my…read moreearly adulthood. Then my children and work got in the way and my tap shoes spent a decade collecting dust in my closet. Months ago one of my Pilates instructor was raving about her adult tap class at SNAP and a fellow tap lover and I decided to check it out. They have 2 classes during the week - Fridays at 1230pm and Tuesdays at 715pm. Both aren't ideal with my work and carpool schedule, but I was able to make it to the class twice. We had 2 different instructors and both were great. There were a handful of other adults in the class who were clearly regulars, but very welcoming to use newbies. We warmed up and learned a routine (even broke out the jazz hands). While I can't quite move my feet like i used to, I did my best to keep up. To be honest the hard part was remembering all the steps. My memory isn't quite what it used to be! They do always do the same routine 2 weeks in a row so if you can swing 2 weeks in a row you should have no issues nailing a routine. Drop in classes are only $18 possibly making this the most affordable workout in the north shore. And based on my Apple health app I certainly got my steps in that day. I keep meaning to go back and even bought brand new tap shoes. The scheduling times are tough, especially during the school year, but I hope to make it back soon!

My daughter has danced at SNAP since she was 2 years old. At 9, she still calls it her "happy…read moreplace." They create a great community for the children. The teachers are wonderful, and Mr Mike at the front desk is beyond delightful!

This studio is such a great environment for students to learn and grow. There is a positive…read moreatmosphere and provides a wonderful space to make new friends and have fun. You can tell the owner puts a lot of attention to detail and care for her teachers and students. She strives to make the studio not only a high quality dance center but a friendly and exciting place for all.

The passion for dance is alive and well at R & B Dance Center! We moved to the area recently and…read moreare thrilled to have found R&B. Our daughter absolutely loves her instructors and can't wait to go back for more each week to see what new challenges await. Very lucky to have such a gem in our area!

Our daughter has been attending Skunkworks for several years now. Jana and her amazing team of…read moreinstructors run the this class act. Skunkworks has been a saving grace to our daughter. We have tried other dance schools but Skunkworks is in a league of its own. Our daughter became so invested with classes and all of the camaraderie and positivity that Skunkworks exudes. They not only teach dance techniques but also mentor the students to be become better people. The dance performances by the students has been nothing but amazing. The shows are so well choreographed and performed that my chin dropped the first time I watched. We never knew our daughter even had this talent prior to coming to the school. Her self-confidence has grown stronger since being part of the Skunkworks. We owe it all to Skunkworks for their wonderful influence. We highly recommend Skunkworks!

My daughter, Cecilia (Ceci), has been dancing with Jana for many years. Jana and her staff are…read moreamazing. My daughter has excelled in not only dance, but her confidence and self esteem is at a level most parents don't get to see in this day and age. Jana has not only taught Ceci how to be an amazing dancer (in many disciplines), she has walked/talked her through challenges and skill building that is far beyond anything I've ever seen any studio/company achieve So thrilled for Jana and her company!! Even more thrilled for my daughter! Cheers to you Jana!! Any child would be lucky to join your amazing group of dancers!!

My wife and I took a package of 6 private lessons with Sylvia. Our goal was just to become more…read moreconfident social dancers, and boy did Sylvia deliver! She helped us choose dance styles to focus on. We would focus on 1-2 dance styles per class, and build from basic steps to more advanced ones when we were ready. Sylvia was endlessly patient, extremely nice, and very easy to reach if classes need to be rescheduled. We also went to several group classes that were included with the private lesson package! Everyone we met (instructors, dancers) was super nice and never judged you no matter what the ability level. Highly recommend!

We could not have landed a more wonderful and professional dance studio at which to take our…read morewedding dance lessons! Our first trial lesson with Sylwia immediately sealed the deal and we had a large portion of our dance choreographed within the first couple lessons. Our package enabled us to have sufficient time and instruction before our big day, and we were very confident - although we have never danced before. Sylwia's professionalism, knowledge and patience made each lesson worth its while and enjoyable, and we could not have asked for a better instructor. She was very flexible in scheduling and understanding when conflicts arose during our busy pre-wedding season. She also offered a myriad of studio events in which we could participate; such as programs and socials. That way, if you wanted to continue dancing after the wedding, you had a taste of what the studio had to offer (which was alot!) Whether you are a seasoned dancer or a beginner, Sylwia caters to your needs and skills and crafts lessons and routines based on you. The quality and instruction you get at this studio is unparalleled and you will be exceptionally prepared and enthusiastic to dance the best dance of your life!

I am very impressed with my daughter's ballet class with Mrs. Lehman. Mrs. Lehman is a classic,…read moregraceful, elegant dancer. She sets high expectations for her dancers (even the tiny ones), which I love. This isn't like the class my daughter took elsewhere where they ran around, dressed up and pretend to princess-fairy-ballerinas. This is real ballet - learning poise, grace and the proper French terms. Mrs. Lehman is so loving with the girls, my daughter adored her right away. The prices are very reasonable. I love how much she is learning and that she is having a great time doing it.

From the owner: The role of the arts in our lives is a MOST important one…read more All things come and go: governments, fashions, all living things; but ideas and their expression remain. Performing Art is special because it is living and active expression. We learn by practice and, in the arts, we practice and grow, we can achieve a sense of our being and have the ability to express our spirit/soul. We each develop differently. We like to see our students as individual flowers: each beautiful, but "blossoming" in his/her own time. In our current society, our imaginations are often not used as they once were, and, sometimes, an individual and his/her achievements can get ""lost"". That is only one of the many reasons it's so very important to give this opportunity to your children, as well as to yourself. For proper development of mind and body there is nothing better for anyone than dance. It teaches so many skills that, literally, volumes have been written about it. It improves all mind/body functions, builds confidence and self-esteem, all the while teaching the disciplines we need all through life. Other than love, there is no greater gift you can give to your children than to allow DANCE, MUSIC, and THEATRE to become integral parts of their lives. Thank you for giving them that opportunity to grow so specially with us.

**Update: JEN!! Totally different place with Jen at the helm. Better music, better pace n power,…read moregreat chatter! No wonder Jen's classes are sold out! ** I've been to Spynergy twice now and plan to go back often in the future. I live in CA but visit the North Shore where I grew up often, and Spynergy will be part of my local exercise routine. This studio has a great sense of community around it. Many of the riders seem to know each other and there's always lots of happy friendly pre- and post-ride chatter. The instructors tell personal stories during the rides, and when I went just before Christmas they had a keg of beer outside on the sidewalk for everyone to enjoy on the way out. That was really fun and a total surprise! The bikes are nice: new, easily and intuitively adjustable and equipped with electronic read outs for pace and power. They pack 45-50 of them in a small air-conditioned room but it's not too crowded. The only less than awesome facet of Spynergy for me is the music. I know that's an instructor variable, and Jen is definitely better here. Yet the two times I've been it has been sprinkled with a good amount of old 1980s stuff and "white radio rock." Like you could definitely run into some Hall & Oates, Johnny Cougar, and Elton John. That can be okay once every dozen workouts I guess but when Cat Stevens is the beat you're trying to catch, you just turn up the tension and ride on your own, I guess. SoulCycle has playlist ownage over Spynergy!

During my search to find a new spinning studio in the North Shore (RIP Flywheel) I discovered…read moreSpynergy on Yelp. I went to sign up online for a 9:30am class with one of the owners, Jen, the very next day and discovered that even the waitlist was full. The sign of a great spinning class? I was determined to find out and so I booked a class with Jen a full week later and scored a bike (phew). I arrived 10 minutes early for class and lined up airport security style with a few dozen women outside the studio. Thank goodness it was a "warm" winter day (by Chicago standards) because no spinning class is worth standing in the cold for. The infamous Jen herself made her way thru the line to say hello to everyone. As soon as she saw me (not a typical member of her cult) she asked if I was new and welcomed me to Spynergy. Loved the warm welcome! There's nothing fancy about Spynergy (especially in comparison to flywheel & some other spinning studios), but doesn't make it any less of a good workout. Jen had amazing energy and after a few minutes on one of her bikes I understood the cult following. The music was good, but I would have loved some more current hits. Then again the ages in this class ranged from women in their 60s to New Trier students (why were they in school?) so she did a good job of choosing music that appeals to everyone. The minute I left Jen's class I booked it again for the following week (the schedule opens online one week in advance) so clearly I was a fan. I've also now tried Michelle's class, which was also a good workout. They have a large TV in front of the spinning studio where they show you which song they are playing. I'm surprised they don't use the TV to play the actual music videos, but perhaps they do in the other classes that I haven't had the pleasure of attending (yet). The walk in rate for a class here is $20, which is a bit steep for spinning, but if you buy a series of classes it averages out to almost just $13/class. Great deal based on the workouts I've experienced! I'm still bummed that Flywheel didn't cut it in Highland Park, but do think I"m going to be a very happy spinner at Spynergy.

I stayed for both Cumbia and Salsa clases and it went very well! Will continue to go!read more

I have been attending classes with Candace for a couple years. It is obvious she is a retired a…read moreteacher because she does such a great job of explaining and correcting. There is lots of practice and repetition so that eventually muscle memory kicks in. The people who come to the school are super nice and we have a great rapport. Also, it is hard to find places that teach Cumbia and she does such a great job. Highly recommend!