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All About Dance
4.6 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chicago, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 773-572-8701
- Website & schedule allaboutdance.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–12 pm, 3–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–4 pm |
The programs they offer
“Dance forever classes for adults are a super fun way to get a work out in without feeling like you are working out!”
“This studio is wonderful and does such a good job engaging kids and igniting their love for dance--especially Ms.”
“Adaptive to different abilities and needs and connects incredibly well with the kids.”
What families & students say
“Amazing teacher - Ash deserves a raise!”
“However, for a more serious dancer, All About Dance does not provide the intensive ballet training that you can find at other, more established studios.”
“Dance forever classes for adults are a super fun way to get a work out in without feeling like you are working out!”
From the reviews
All About Dance is a great studio with classes for all ages. As a budding dancer, I feel that the teachers have supported me, and the owner, Jessica Goldman, is very involed with her students progress, even teaching classes herself.
I'v taken the FYD 12 class with both Megan and Julia. The studio recommends having prior dance experience for this class and I couldn't agree more. Megan is a great instructor. She went at a quick pace but kept drilling the steps over and over again.
Warm and welcoming atmosphere and wide variety of classes for kid’s. Dance forever classes for adults are a super fun way to get a work out in without feeling like you are working out!
I have been taking classes here for the past 3 months and absolutely love It! I definitely have my favorite instructors, especially Jessica. Her zest for life and passion for dance are inspiring and addicting. I love her class the most, she always gets me pumped for my day and ready to get my sweat on.
Adult ballet at All About Dance
All About Dance runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at All About Dance
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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