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Academy of Ballet Wauconda
4.7 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in Wauconda, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (847) 487-4700
- Website & schedule dancewauconda.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“They coach the kids well and it's worth the money.”
What families & students say
“What a great experience for my daughters. We love everything about dancing here.”
From the reviews
Amazing owners/teachers who genuinely care about their students and provide the highest quality of instruction to dancers of all skill levels. It is clear that for the owner, dance is not just a business. It is her passion, which she loves sharing with their students.
The Academy of Ballet Wauconda is the best dance studio in the area, with professional, caring instructors and fabulous results. What a great experience for my daughters. We love everything about dancing here. A+++!!!
This is a wonderful dance studio with a variety of classes at every level. The owners and staff are fantastic. My daughter loves it here.
They run a nice facility here. The owners are good people and hire good people. They coach the kids well and it's worth the money.
Your first ballet class at Academy of Ballet Wauconda
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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