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Lomastro Performing Arts Academy
“The instructors here are really supportive of their students and give them confidence in their skills to perform!”
Best Dance Classes near Waukegan, IL
2 of these studios are based in Waukegan; the others serve Waukegan from towns including Libertyville (8 mi), Mundelein (10 mi) and Gurnee (3 mi).
11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
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Alats Dance
“My daughter loves being in Alats dance, she is looking forward to the next session….”
Ballet Folklorico Tayahua
“Their performers and teachers are great !”
Lake Shore Dance Academy
“Anna is patient, but also able to push you to continually improve until all of sudden, you realize you are actually dancing!”
Ballroom Center
“Her personality is one of a kind and you can see her passion for dance.”
Dance Connection
“They focus not only on teaching exceptional dance skills, but emphasize responsibility, confidence and kindness.”
The 15 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 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 598 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 114 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 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 15 are, and the rest come from other towns within 15 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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O'Hare School of Irish Dance
“Irish dance is an incredibly challenging art and Veronica (a world champ herself) is a master at keeping kids motivated while empowering them to learn increasingly elaborate footwork.”
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Dancenter North
“If you, or your child, wants legitimate dance training with impeccable technique instruction, this is the studio you should be at.”
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Lincolnshire
“For 4 years I've been blessed to study Ballroom Dancing at the Lincolnshire Arthur Murray Dance Studio.”
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Elevate Dance
“We have been with Elevate dance for 3+ years now and all I can say is that they really care about their dancers's improvement.”
Elite Dance Co.
“The staff truly cares for each and every dancer, they only use age appropriate music and costumes, and you can purchase most dance attire and get fitted for shoes on site.”
Dance Academy of Libertyville
“Both my girls love it here”
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Lincolnshire Academy of Dance
“My daughter enjoys going to the classes and is learning very well”
Steps Performing Arts Center
“My daughter has been going here most of her life.”
Talent Forum
“I love every dancer who dances there especially the teachers.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Waukegan
- “Their studio classes are very professional, yet have personal touches that help the dancers with confidence and grow with their abilities.” — from a review of Elevate Dance
- “Best, professional recital! Worth every dollar, great community atmosphere, attentive teachers, accommodating owner, perfect balance of everything we were seeking.” — from a review of Dance Connection
- “My daughter has thrived in Irish Dance since she began 5 years ago and she somehow loves it even more now than when she started!” — from a review of O'Hare School of Irish Dance
- “My preschooler loves going to their enrichment classes prior to her preschool day to play, learn, tumble, and dance.” — from a review of Lomastro Performing Arts Academy
- “We came to Elevate just over a year ago and during this time my kids have learned/grown so much as dancers, have gained so much confidence and we have all created so many friendships.” — from a review of Elevate Dance
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