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24 studios listed · all 24 in Chicago · 21 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+

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Latin Techniques Dance Studio

Latin Techniques Dance Studio

(48)
  • Learn
  • Lessons
  • Schedule
“The instructions are booth group and individual, and there is a lot of opportunity to practice moves and turns with people of various experience levels, which helps with learning how to read cues when and which way to turn no matter the person one da...”
In Business Since 2018
Coupons & Offers
Accepts Cash
Transparent Fees & Pricing
5844 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
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May I Have This Dance

May I Have This Dance

(40)
  • Lessons
  • Parties
  • Sunday
“As a dance school that prides itself on the "respect the comfort of [their] students", it's disheartening to have an amazing experience provided by dance instructors, then ruined by injudicious front desk personnel”
In Business Since 2013
Coupons & Offers
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
5941 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
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Dance Center Chicago

Dance Center Chicago

(19)
  • Patient
  • Wood Floors
  • Salsa
“Is this place for sale or rent because my sister is trying to make her own dance class for little girls and maybe boys shes thinking about it so someone please anyone reply.”
In Business Since 2004
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
3868 N Lincoln Ave 2ND FLOOR, Chicago, IL
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Dance Academy of Salsa

Dance Academy of Salsa

(48)
  • Patient
  • Skill
  • Latin Dance
“From learning their basic steps and fundamentals, to song selection, brain storming, mixing the music and choreography - we worked together in less than 2 months before our wedding to put everything together, meeting only once a week.”
In Business Since 2002
Transparent Fees & Pricing
2246 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
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Kareena--Sweet Magic Studio

Kareena--Sweet Magic Studio

(12)
  • Belly Dancing
  • Yoga
  • Classes
“I've also taken tai chi classes here and it was very enjoyable, but now they are only offered one day a week, I would take more classes here but it dosen't seem to work with my schedule.”
In Business Since 2008
Accepts Cash
Coupons & Offers
6960 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL
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Dennis Pasamba Dance Company

Dennis Pasamba Dance Company

(47)
  • Confidence
  • Social Dancing
  • Rhythm
“I started with private lessons which has helped me feel comfortable to ask questions specifically tailored to my ability and notice the small and big cues to perfect the craft.”
In Business Since 1992
4429 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
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The 24 studios listed for Chicago, IL teach dance. Which styles and age groups each one runs comes from what it publishes on its own site; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Chicago, IL

All 24 studios we list here are in Chicago itself. We have 93 studios in Chicago on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,102 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (77%) and value (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "patient". 21 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 17 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 are the dance studios on this page rated?

All 24 studios on this page are rated 4.5 or higher. Dance reviews are worth reading rather than counting, because they tend to say a lot about communication, fees and how a studio treats a child who is struggling.

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Mayambo Dance Academy

Mayambo Dance Academy

(48)
  • Salsa
  • Patient
  • Energy
“I never ever in my life danced salsa before, I right away got hooked to salsa but one of the main reasons why I was liking it so much was because of the way I was learning, The way Del was teaching me, he was patient with me, he wouldn't mind explain...”
In Business Since 2020
2539 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
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Forevermore Dance & Theatre Arts

Forevermore Dance & Theatre Arts

(48)
“She is very kind and patient to all the kids in her class and from the way she talks to us, parents, you can tell that she wants nothing more but for our kids to succeed in dance!”
In Business Since 2009
CPR Certified
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
7466 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
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Windy City Wedding Dance

Windy City Wedding Dance

(42)
  • Lessons
  • Patient
  • Studio
“Both bride and groom were beginner level, and Vaneza choreographed and taught us a dance to match our custom song remix (~3 mins) which included elements of bachata, salsa, and rumba.”
In Business Since 2013
410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
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Chicago Dance

Chicago Dance

(46)
  • Lessons
  • Studio
  • Skills
“We're two middle-aged men without any formal training and I can't say we were surprisingly good or anything, but Chicago Dance never made us feel amateurish or unwelcome, even when it was obvious that we weren't practicing that much in our free time.”
In Business Since 1997
409 W Huron St 5th Floor, Chicago, IL
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Gus Giordano Dance School

Gus Giordano Dance School

(49)
  • Summer
  • Skills
  • Intensive
“I studied with several of his dancers, including Marcus Alford, before I even came to Chicago, in New York and at North Carolina School of the Arts, and the classes were at least as challenging and beneficial as my advanced ballet curriculum.”
In Business Since 1956
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Family Business
5230 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
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Texturedance Studio

Texturedance Studio

(13)
  • Classes
  • Yoga
  • Environment
“What makes TEXTURE Dance unique is not the push and drive to make you this manufactured technique ridden dancer but an honest approach to making you a dance artists that is unique to the devices and idiosyncrasies you already have in/on your body.”
In Business Since 2015
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
4140 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL
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M.a.d.d. Rhythms

M.a.d.d. Rhythms

(2)
“Your rendition of Nina Simone's Feeling Good still makes my heart sing!”
In Business Since 2001
Coupons & Offers
4701 S King Dr Use 47th Street Entrance, Chicago, IL
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The Puzzle Box

The Puzzle Box

(29)
  • Studio
  • Environment
  • Party
“The staff is really friendly and chill and can easily help you with dance moves that you are struggling with which is especially good if you're a beginner in dancing, and then studio is pretty huge so you have a lot of space to practice.”
In Business Since 2017
Transparent Fees & Pricing
3360 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
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Dovetail Studios

Dovetail Studios

(47)
  • Classes
  • Space
  • Theater
“Marcus is wonderful with the kids - it's just the right amount of structure, fun, and expertise that will inspire the most talented as well as motivate the apprehensive student.”
In Business Since 2014
2853 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL
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Fempress Fit

Fempress Fit

(31)
  • Bachelorette Party
  • Working Out
  • Learn
“One time there were going to be men in the studio to finish some work and Francesca called me ahead of time to let me know this, which I highly appreciated because I had an uncomfortable experience one time with men.”
In Business Since 2017
2150 S Canalport Ave Suite 5C6, Doorbell 285, Chicago, IL
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Chicago Multicultural Dance

Chicago Multicultural Dance

(13)
  • Adult
  • Art
  • Hip Hop
“During my daughters's first class, the teacher asked me if she could keep her after the class was over (we joined mid-session) and she reviewed with her the steps and routine.”
In Business Since 2013
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
47 W Polk St, Chicago, IL
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Dance Connection

Dance Connection

(30)
  • Studio
  • Wedding
  • Lessons
“I have taken classes with Alex for more than 20 years (off and on) Alex is a superb teacher, excellent in breaking down the dance so that you can learn it.”
In Business Since 2001
3117 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL
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Ballet Folklorico de Chicago

Ballet Folklorico de Chicago

(30)
  • Organization
  • Classes
  • Passion
“We were able to participate in the 2023 annual performance and it was one of the best experiences to see all the classes (adults, young adults and the kids) perform the routines that represented so many different regions of Mexico.”
In Business Since 2018
4910 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Chicago

Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Chicago

(14)
“We just left the AM studio on Illinois St in downtown Chicago for a one-time dance lesson to help my daughter and I prepare for our wedding dance.”
In Business Since 2004
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
116 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL
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ABC Dance Academy

ABC Dance Academy

(38)
“We reached out to a few other birthday party venues and they all acted downright rude, dismissive, indifferent or completely unresponsive; overinflated prices with non-existent to the point of being insulting client service, for 2 rushed hours (or ev...”
In Business Since 2007
Accepts Cash, Debit, All Major Credit Cards, Check
4444 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
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Glenwood Dance Studio

Glenwood Dance Studio

(22)
  • Students
  • Community
  • Adult
“There's also opportunities for students at all levels to perform, which is a unique chance for those who are interested (and there's no pressure in case you are not interested!”
In Business Since 2013
Transparent Fees & Pricing
7017 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL
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Extensions Dance

Extensions Dance

(34)
  • Studio
  • Students
  • We Love This Place
“Lizzie, and her staff (most of whom are current or former professional dancers) have very high expectations for their students and there is a developed culture of hard work, excellence, and respect, which is equally balanced by positivity, comradery,...”
In Business Since 2006
3933 N Elston Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL
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Arthur Murray Lakeview Dance Center

Arthur Murray Lakeview Dance Center

(27)
“Whether you're coming in as a couple to work on a dance for your wedding, or someone with no prior experience at ballroom but just curious to learn more, each and every one of the instructors here are more than happy to work with you and help out!”
In Business Since 2015
3301 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Dance Training Services in Chicago, IL Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$188
Maximum cost
$1125
National Average
$500
Avg Per Hour Rates
$88
$438
$875
Fair price range is based on 465 cost profiles
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Average Cost $500
Minimum cost $188
Maximum cost $1125
Avg Per Hour Rates $88

Fair range $438 to $875 is based on 465 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about studios in Chicago

  • “The instructor did such a great job tailoring the lesson to our goals for our first dance, and we feel much more confident going into the big day.” — from a review of Arthur Murray Lakeview Dance Center
  • “The instructors are patient and fun, the space is clean, and you get to meet a lot of people and dance with them; the nerves instantly drop when you walk through the door—that’s how welcoming it is.” — from a review of Dance Academy of Salsa
  • “I love all the different types of dance classes available here and the warm and welcoming community that never fails to brighten my day.” — from a review of Texturedance Studio
  • “Highly recommend. If you’re thinking about taking your dance to the next level or want to start with as solid foundation, Mayambo is the place to be.” — from a review of Mayambo Dance Academy
  • “The classes they provide for the students are taught by top notch teachers who share incredible dance technique knowledge as well as advise on life as a dancer.” — from a review of Gus Giordano Dance School

Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.

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