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R & B Dance Center

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in Wilmette, Illinois

Ballet school Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday 2–9 pm
Tuesday 2–9 pm
Wednesday 2–9 pm
Thursday 2–9 pm
Friday 3–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 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 R & B Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“My daughter and quite a few good friends' girls have learned dance there, and it served them all very well as (now) young adults.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 6 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“Classes are well organized, and the studio does an excellent job creating a positive experience for both dancers and parents.”

From the reviews

My daughter and quite a few good friends' girls have learned dance there, and it served them all very well as (now) young adults. Seasonal dance shows are a blast for parents. Don't plan on parking -- unless you use the lot across/down the street on Ridge Rd. -- drop-off only in front.

★★★★★ — Bill, Jun 2018

R&B Dance Studio is a wonderful, supportive environment for kids. The instructors are talented, patient, and great at building both skills and confidence. Classes are well organized, and the studio does an excellent job creating a positive experience for both dancers and parents. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Scott, Apr 2026

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Your first ballet class at R & B 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 R & B Dance Center

807 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL60091

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