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Rootz
- Birthday
- Broadway
- Classes
“They have a great variety of classes depending upon your interests, and my three girls have taken various dance classes, as well as Broadway and Mommy & Me classes.”
Best Dance Classes near Waukegan, IL
2 of these studios are based in Waukegan; the others serve Waukegan from towns including Highland Park (13 mi), Libertyville (8 mi) and Mundelein (10 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Glenview
- Wedding
- Lessons
“They changed my life and, as I celebrate my third anniversary of being a student, I can not say enough good things about the professionalism and love of dance that the staff of this studio bring to the experience.”
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Lomastro Performing Arts Academy
- Club
- Confidence
- Skills
“My two elementary school aged daughters, who did not have very much dance experience, were able to be part of the Nutcracker, recitals and a competition.”
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Northshore Elite Talent Company
- Studio
- Classes
- Environment
“The classes are well-structured and the instructors provide clear and detailed instructions, making it easy for students to follow along and improve their skills.”
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Alats Dance
“Kenya thanks for noticing his love of dance and inviting him to take part.”
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Ballet Folklorico Tayahua
“Great performers !”
The 24 studios listed for Waukegan, 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: Waukegan, IL
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 537 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (95%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 114 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 21 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 Waukegan?
2 of the 24 are, and the rest come from other towns within 25 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.
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Lake Shore Dance Academy
“My dad and I took lessons for the daddy daughter dance for my wedding, and we had the pleasure of working with Anna, who is so knowledgeable, patient and funny.”
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Dance Connection
- Confidence
- Home
- Learn
“The instructors and students alike create a very welcoming and positive environment which will make any dancer feel at home and confident to be themselves in any dance they do.”
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Irina Makkai Classical Ballet & Dance School
“We re-located to Lake Zurich and still make the drive back and forth to HP because Makkai truly cares about their dancers and has been an incredible experience for our daughter.”
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Elevate Dance
- Son
- Toddler
- Classes
“The addition of the new teachers and the studio's resilience in dealing with the pandemic makes it an even better place for any dancer and the community.”
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O'Hare School of Irish Dance
- Learning
- Lessons
- Environment
“As a medalist in the World Championships, she is highly respected in the world of Irish dance - so much so that you don't hear her name and immediately associate her as our local legend!”
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On Your Toes Academy Of Dance
- Training
- Competitive
- Happy
“When both of my daughters dance in this studio many days a week, as parents, we care not only whether the studio teaches them dance well, but also whether they are happy at the studio, whether they are respected, and whether they can make good friend...”
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio Lincolnshire
- Ballroom
- Students
- Learn
“I can't begin to describe the value and the incredible experience we had, when our 8 year old daughter began taking ballroom dance lessons at Arthur Murray Lincolnshire.”
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Em's Dance Center
“EM's is an amazing new studio, taking the utmost care to ensure all safety and sanitation measures during this crazy time.”
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Elite Dance Co.
- Discipline
- Environment
- Studio
“There are so many reasons we come back each year, but what I appreciate the most is the amazing and dedicated teachers who inspire her to work hard to achieve her goals and to do her best both on stage and as a team member.”
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Dance Academy of Libertyville
- Students
- Studio
“I know many people who send their kids to classes here at a young age and then decide to continue with their academy program all the way thru high school.”
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Lincolnshire Academy of Dance
- High School
- Learning
“Some taught good technique but the environment was toxic, or there was not enough focus on technique and too much focus on competitions, or they made you choose between the studio or high school activities rather than allowing both, or the dress code...”
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Movement & Sound Dance LLC
- Passionate
- Safety
- Gold
“The staff is amazing and so friendly, and I love the way they are teaching fundamentals to build up their skills, especially for my little one who was 4 when she started.”
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Illinois Dance Conservatory
- Studio
- Students
- Ballet
“Classes from the earliest ages through Senior Company levels, provide high level technique and instruction in a friendly, structured environment with experienced, professional instructors in all areas of dance.”
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North Shore School of Dance
- Ballet
“Adult ballet has healed my back problems and has been a major factor in helping me recover from various other physical insults of aging, but even more than that, the adult classes at NSSD continue to offer adult dancers of whatever age, skill or expe...”
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Talent Forum
“Shelley is kind and encouraging with the little ones and she has assembled an outstanding group of teachers!”
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Ishana Dance Academy
- Students
- Guru
- Bharatanatyam
“Vasanthy is a beautiful dancer and is very passionate about teaching and kindling interest in the kids towards learning dance and has a beautiful knack to challenge them and help them perfect this beautiful art.”
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Soul 2 Sole Dance Inc
- Team
- Studio
“Look no further than Soul2 Sole if you want true professional dance instruction by teachers that are beyond amazing and truly care about all of their students.”
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Bataille Academie of the Dance
“I have known Dee Dee, the Owner of Bataille Dance for years and she always goes above and beyond for her customers, and for the community.”
Dance Training Services in Waukegan, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$172
Maximum cost
$1027
National Average
$457
Avg Per Hour Rates
$80
$400
$799
Average price range is based on 390 cost profiles
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