Best Ballroom Dance Lessons in Chicago, IL

16 studios listed · all 16 in Chicago · 14 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

May I Have This Dance

May I Have This Dance

4.5 51 reviews
“I'm glad they don't push you to learn fast & that you don't even need a partner to enjoy the classes!”
Coupons & offersFrom $299/moSince 2013
5941 N Milwaukee Ave
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Dance Center Chicago

Dance Center Chicago

4.6 32 reviews
“Jess was an absolute pleasure to work with and made our Dirty Dancing routine dreams true!”
Free trial classCoupons & offersAges 6–14Since 2004
3868 N Lincoln Ave 2ND FLOOR
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Windy City Wedding Dance

Windy City Wedding Dance

5.0 86 reviews
“We entered dance not knowing a thing and we left as stars”
Free trial classSince 2013
410 S Michigan Ave
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Dennis Pasamba Dance Company

Dennis Pasamba Dance Company

5.0 129 reviews
“Dennis's passion for the art of dance and understanding how to teach and be patient really makes it so easy and fun to learn.”
From $15/classSince 1992
4820 W Irving Park Rd
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Dance Academy of Salsa

Dance Academy of Salsa

4.7 74 reviews
“Really taking the time to ensure everyone has the technique locked down and gave us extra 20mins at end of class.”
From $25/classSince 2002
2246 N Western Ave
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Argentine Tango Villalba Private Studio

Argentine Tango Villalba Private Studio

5.0 56 reviews
“Having studied the Argentine tango extensively in Buenos Aires, Eduardo Villalba is a knowledgeable and detailed teacher.”
Since 2008
5063 N Glenwood Ave
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The 16 studios listed for Chicago, IL teach ballroom and latin. Which styles each one teaches, and whether it runs social nights, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Chicago, IL

All 16 studios we list here are in Chicago itself. The studios on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,448 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "skills" and "atmosphere". 14 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 16 of the studios on this page; all 16 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.

How do I check which ballroom styles are taught?

All 16 listings carry a website on file. Studio names are no guide at all: a place called a ballroom often runs mostly latin and salsa, and a dance school with no ballroom in its name may teach it three nights a week.

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Mayambo Dance Academy

Mayambo Dance Academy

5.0 120 reviews
“He breaks down the steps in an easy to understand way and never stops us for asking for clarification.”
Free trial classFrom $229/moSince 2020
2539 W North Ave
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Chicago Dance

Chicago Dance

4.8 78 reviews
“We started with ZERO experience and learned so much from Nikki, who made us feel super comfortable along the way (even as we changed our song multiple times)!”
From $20/classSince 1997
409 W Huron St 5th Floor
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Chicago

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Chicago

4.7 30 reviews
“Sophie and Michael were an excellent team and worked with us on each step of our dance (literally)!”
Trial class $50BBB A+Since 2004
116 W Illinois St
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Ballroom Dance Chicago

Ballroom Dance Chicago

5.0 101 reviews
“The staff was warm and welcoming and David always made us feel so safe, and he has a way of walking you through things so that before you realize it, you're”
Since 2008
4039B N Ravenswood Ave
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Dance Connection

Dance Connection

4.6 33 reviews
“He was incredibly patient and kind as we worked through the steps and really helped us feel confident on the dance floor on our wedding day.”
From $20/classSince 2001
3117 N Clybourn Ave
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Arthur Murray Lakeview Dance Center

Arthur Murray Lakeview Dance Center

5.0 40 reviews
“This is a great part of training for dance because you rotate partners around the class and therefore learn to take smaller or larger movements based on your new partner.”
Trial class $50Since 2015
3301 N Lincoln Ave
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Sway Dance Chicago

Sway Dance Chicago

4.6 20 reviews
“All the instructors are fun and easy to work with and they have a casual approach which makes everyone at all levels feel comfortable.”
Since 2006
3317 W Irving Park Rd
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Dance Gallery Chicago

Dance Gallery Chicago

4.4 29 reviews
“Second grandchild learning the art of dance now!”
Since 2003Online lessonsPrices online
10628 S Western Ave
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La Mecca Dance Chicago/La Mecca Dance Club

La Mecca Dance Chicago/La Mecca Dance Club

5.0 12 reviews
“You will leave there feeling confident in your ability to dance bachata and a smile on your face because of how charismatic Destiny is and how fun she makes the course!”
From $170/moSince 2020
937 N Western Ave
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Christine Belpedio's School of Dance Est.1978

Christine Belpedio's School of Dance Est.1978

4.9 8 reviews
“The teachers put 100% in there teaching and the kids love it.”
Free trial classSince 1978Insurance accepted
5945 W Belmont Ave
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