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DuPage Dance Academy
4.5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Elmhurst, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 7–11 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- Phone (630) 279-1445
- Website & schedule dupagedanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“If you are looking for any kind of dance classes, especially ballet (for kids or adults) it doesn’t get any better than Dupage.”
What families & students say
“They are beyond knowledgeable in ballet technique and create the most wonderful ballet dancers.”
“This is not a fluff and puff type studio, the student will be taught correctly, and be able to perform in usually two performances a year at a minimal, if any, additional cost!”
From the reviews
Been dancing at Dupage since I was four, I am now a senior. Dupage has been the highlight of my upbringing in Elmhurst. The nutcracker is the highlight of my year, as well as the spring recital. The instructor are amazing. They are beyond knowledgeable in ballet technique and create the most wonderful ballet dancers.
The instruction at DuPage Dance is awesome! The instruction makes for a STRONG foundation for ANY future dance endeavors! Some of the students have gone on to places like American Ballet and Joffrey, or danced professionally.
Dupage has been my favorite part of growing up in Elmhurst, I have been dancing there since i was 4 and now i’m 15 and I have loved every minute. If you are looking to start ballet at any age Dupage is the place to go.
Your first ballet class at DuPage Dance Academy
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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