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Dance On Broadway
4.7 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chicago, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 773-661-9252
- Website & schedule danceonbroadwaychi.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am–2 pm |
The programs they offer
“I’ve been regularly taking adult classes (mainly ballet) here for over a year and love this studio!”
“I love Dance on Broadway's beginner adult ballet classes on the weekends!”
What families & students say
“I love the teachers I take with here and feel that they do a good job balancing explaining technique to newer dancers while also challenging and correcting dancers so we improve.”
“Adult drop-in classes at Dance on Broadway have been a wonderful opportunity to get back into beginner classes after a long time away from dance.”
“My daughter loves going here.”
“I even had the opportunity to perform in a recital this spring with DOB, which was really special.”
“I’ve been regularly taking adult classes (mainly ballet) here for over a year and love this studio!”
“It is easy to sign up for only one class to try it out or to purchase a package and pick multiple classes from a variety of styles and levels offered.”
From the reviews
learning ballet for the first time as an adult. this studio is so friendly & approachable where others may be a little more intimidating. but you get great instruction & learn good technique! Rachel is great. class is a highlight of my week & id highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn:)
Adult drop-in classes at Dance on Broadway have been a wonderful opportunity to get back into beginner classes after a long time away from dance. It is easy to sign up for only one class to try it out or to purchase a package and pick multiple classes from a variety of styles and levels offered.
A wonderful dance studio - warm, friendly front of house and fantastic teaching staff. Great & efficient communication as well. My daughter, who is in 5th grade, told me yesterday that Dance on Broadway feels like a second home to her - something she has never said before about any of her after school activities.
New and spacious dance studio. Good location in the heart of Lakeview. Professional teachers have dynamic and fun classes! Long-awaited addition on Broadway.
Adult ballet at Dance On Broadway
Dance On Broadway 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 On Broadway
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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