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The best ballet schools in Illinois

Ranked by the students and families who actually take class — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 9,426 reviews of Illinois studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true ballet schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

Ballet Folklorico de Chicago, ballet school in Chicago, IL

#1 Ballet Folklorico de Chicago

5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews · Chicago, IL

Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

Cultural organization and dance group providing classes for all ages plus folk performances.

“My toddler had been dancing with the studio for over a year and she loves the instructors she's had as do I. They're patient, kind and present age appropriate instructions and rout…” — Nina

The Joffrey Ballet, ballet school in Chicago, IL

#2 The Joffrey Ballet

4.4 ★★★★☆ 267 reviews · Chicago, IL

Adult classes Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersnurturing, non-competitivebeautiful recitals & performances

World-class ballet organization performing classical & cutting-edge pieces at Auditorium Theatre.

“Never disappointed with performance, beautiful theatre, you can purchase wine and other drinks and a little snacks and take it with you inside and enjoy the show. Chicago should be…” — Oxana

Forevermore Dance & Theatre Arts, ballet school in Chicago, IL

#3 Forevermore Dance & Theatre Arts

5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews · Chicago, IL

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons caring, skilled teacherswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

“Thank you Ms. Adele for all your hard work you in your classes itzayana enjoy so much every Saturday the ballet class. Thank you so much for your dedication to the girls. With love…” — Ericka

Dance Dimensions, ballet school in Bolingbrook, IL

#4 Dance Dimensions

5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews · Bolingbrook, IL

Free trial Adult classes Kids & teens strong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

“Dance Dimensions has been such an important part of our lives for the past 5.5 years. Charlotte started dancing there when she was just 4 years old, and it has truly become her sec…” — Niki

Ultimate Dance on the Move of Naperville, ballet school in Naperville, IL

#5 Ultimate Dance on the Move of Naperville

5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews · Naperville, IL

Free trial Kids & teens wonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitiveclean, beautiful studio

“We love Ultimate Dance on the Move! The teachers are so great and Ms. Cheyanne ROCKS! We are on year 3 and we also have hosted a birthday party (which was the best one yet accordin…” — Taylor

Center Stage Dance Studio & Tumbling, ballet school in Bloomingdale, IL

#6 Center Stage Dance Studio & Tumbling

4.9 ★★★★★ 74 reviews · Bloomingdale, IL

Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

“Center stage is an amazing studio filled with amazing dancers i attend this studio and i’ve made many best friends over the years. The teachers and staff are amazing and like famil…” — Kerri

LoMastro Performing Arts Academy, ballet school in Lake Forest, IL

#7 LoMastro Performing Arts Academy

4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews · Lake Forest, IL

Adult classes Pointe Kids & teens welcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

“I have two daughters 5 years apart who have very different dance interests and LoMastro is able to meet our needs through class offerings and camps. The teachers are professional, …” — Katie

Northwest Ballet Academy, ballet school in Schaumburg, IL

#8 Northwest Ballet Academy

5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews · Schaumburg, IL

Free trial Adult classes Pointe Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersnurturing, non-competitivebeautiful recitals & performances

“Northwest Ballet Academy is a gem of a studio. Lori Baduria, the owner, is an incredibly professional, hard-working, and kind person who is passionate about dance. She has created …” — Elizabeth

A&A Ballet, ballet school in Chicago, IL

#9 A&A Ballet

4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews · Chicago, IL

Adult classes Pointe Kids & teens Private lessons strong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginnersnurturing, non-competitive

“I trained with Anna and Alexei for 5 years and will always return when I come home. Amazing teachers that provide personalized ballet training. They have given me many performance …” — Grace

Xtreme Dance Center, ballet school in Naperville, IL

#10 Xtreme Dance Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews · Naperville, IL

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons wonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitivebeautiful recitals & performances

“I've been a "dance mom" through Xtreme for over 11 years and would do it all over again! Top-notch training, great team-building, and family-friendly environment.” — Lynn

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