AMA Academy of Performing Arts
“I highly recommend AMA Academy of Performing Arts to any family looking for a supportive and joyful dance community!”
Best Dance Classes near Des Plaines, IL
2 of these studios are based in Des Plaines; the others serve Des Plaines from towns including Chicago (18 mi), Niles (5 mi) and Arlington Heights (6 mi).
14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Kalapadma Bharatanatyam Dance Academy
“As a student, you learn discipline and make long lasting friendships that are carried through adult hood.”
May I Have This Dance
“They even have a program where Instructora go to different schools and teach the students dance and social skills!”
Latin Techniques Dance Studio
“After a few lessons he had us doing combos and feeling really confident in our ability to at least hold our own at a dance club on our upcoming trip to CMDX.”
Rise Up Academy
“Staff and all the instructors have been nothing short of top notch!”
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Dance Center Chicago
“Very open space, well maintained, and very kind and welcoming people to newcomers like myself!”
The 15 studios listed for Des Plaines, 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: Des Plaines, IL
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,171 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "patient". 14 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR). 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Are all the dance studios on this page in Des Plaines?
2 of the 15 are, and the rest come from other towns within 20 mi. With a weekly class and a rehearsal season on top of it, the drive is worth weighing carefully before you commit to a year.
Dance Mystic (Chicago Dance Factory)
“The studio is such an inviting place for anyone interested in starting their dance path or perfecting their technique.”
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Interclub Academy of Dance
“I used to take adults classes there several years ago when Monika was a teacher and I loved it!”
Dennis Pasamba Dance Company
“I've already learned so much within these past two sessions and look forward to learning more!”
Halau I Ka Pono
“I also wanted to commend the group on it's professionalism when the sound set-up wasn't it's greatest.”
Forevermore Dance & Theatre Arts
“My children have been going to Forevermore for three years and we are so happy with the dance school!”
Rootz
“She currently is in Tumbling III and Hip Hop Compete this year and can't wait to do more Performance Hip Hop stuff next year!”
Northwest Ballet Academy
“I wholeheartedly recommend Northwest Ballet Academy to anyone looking for a ballet studio that not only provides exceptional training but also values the well-being and growth of its students.”
Ballet Folklorico de Chicago
“The place is very good, not to mention the excellent teachers and very economical.”
Visceral Dance Center
“The teachers are very knowledgeable and design the classes really well to make sure you are improving your technique, strength, and flexibility.”
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