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Dance Center Evanston
4.6 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Ballet school in Evanston, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–7 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 847-328-6683
- Website & schedule dancecenterevanston.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter started here at 3yrs old & now at 5yrs old she still loves going here every Saturday morning for her ballet class.”
How they train
What families & students say
“I’m so impressed with their talented staff and the sense of community, but most of all the joy of dance is so contagious that you see it on each students face when they perform.”
From the reviews
I have been taking classes there for several months, and it is the best studio I have ever found. The teachers help you so much and everyone (other dancers and staff) is so nice there. The children that dance there are so talented as well. I only wish I knew and found the place sooner.
This is our second year of dance at DCE. The teachers are amazing. My kids are really happy here. Also, they've been wonderful with covid precautions. Love them!
My daughter loves dancing at DCE. I’m so impressed with their talented staff and the sense of community, but most of all the joy of dance is so contagious that you see it on each students face when they perform.
Great dance school for all ages. My daughter started here at 3yrs old & now at 5yrs old she still loves going here every Saturday morning for her ballet class. Miss Ally has taught my princess how to overcome her fears & now instead of having stage fright, she's excited to perform at recitals.
Adult ballet at Dance Center Evanston
Dance Center Evanston runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. 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 Dance Center Evanston
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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