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Rootz - Dance, Theater, Fitness & More!

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Vernon Hills, Illinois

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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 +1 224-269-0004
  • Website & schedule getrootz.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

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 Rootz - Dance, Theater, Fitness & More!, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 10 mentions

“My daughters look forward to going to their gymnastics class every week and I feel comfortable and secure dropping them off weekly, which is very important as a mother.”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet

“When a child has autism, it is sometimes hard to see if they are understanding what they are being taught.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 12 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“It’s been a joy to watch my child’s confidence grow in such an encouraging space!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“It’s been a joy to watch my child’s confidence grow in such an encouraging space!”

From the reviews

My child's experience has been amazing at Rootz. When a child has autism, it is sometimes hard to see if they are understanding what they are being taught. Over a short time it has been very exciting to see these classes expand her world.

★★★★★ — Mark, Feb 2026

We had such a fantastic experience with this theater class! From the moment we walked in, the environment was incredibly inviting and low-pressure, which was exactly what my 7-year-olds needed. Miss Stacey is remarkably upbeat and has a natural gift for making every child feel welcome.

★★★★☆ — Alison, Feb 2026

Rootz has been an integral part of our daughter's growth and enthusiasm for dance at such a young age! Miss Jordyn, Miss Stacey, and Miss Bailey are nurturing, joyful, and engaging.

★★★★★ — Emily, Apr 2026

I cannot say enough positive things about Rootz. The teachers are engaging, kind, and enthusiastic. My daughters look forward to going to their gymnastics class every week and I feel comfortable and secure dropping them off weekly, which is very important as a mother.

★★★★★ — Zora, Apr 2026

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Your first ballet class at Rootz - Dance, Theater, Fitness & More!

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 Rootz - Dance, Theater, Fitness & More!

656 Hawthorn Ctr, Vernon Hills, IL60061

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