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Beyond Words Dance Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lyons, Illinois

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 708-447-0700
  • Website & schedule beyondwordsdancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–9 pm
Tuesday 3:30–9 pm
Wednesday 9:30–10:30 am, 3:30–9 pm
Thursday 3:30–9 pm
Friday 9:30–10:30 am, 3:30–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Beyond Words Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“We’ve been so impressed with how our daughter’s talent has blossomed under the artistic direction of Kate Jablonski.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

From the reviews

We've tried a few different dance studios and this is by far one of our top one. the staff is super friendly and the students are awesome and very welcoming we know this first hand because my daughter's pretty shy and she really loves coming here and hanging out with her friends, she'll be competing this year so we…

★★★★★ — Ruben, Sep 2022

Excellent studio, safe positive environment for girls, artistry is amazing. Kate leads a kind, caring and exceptional staff.

★★★★★ — Jason, Jul 2022

Our experience at Beyond Words Dance has exceeded our expectations! We’ve been so impressed with how our daughter’s talent has blossomed under the artistic direction of Kate Jablonski.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Aug 2022

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Your first ballet class at Beyond Words Dance Center

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Beyond Words Dance Center

7933 W 39th St, Lyons, IL60534

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