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Visceral Dance Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chicago, Illinois
Studio offering dance classes ranging from ballet to hip hop for children & adults of all levels.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 18–25 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (773) 772-1771
- Website & schedule visceraldance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–9 PM |
The programs they offer
“It’s definitely the best place I have ever attended for adult ballet classes!”
“The adult beginners classes here are top notch.”
“Everything from drop-in classes to pre-professional training, Visceral is THE best training facility in the country.”
What families & students say
“The teachers are very knowledgeable and design the classes really well to make sure you are improving your technique, strength, and flexibility.”
“The staff is really friendly and welcoming, and the teachers are exceptional :) Check it out for yourself and enjoy some dancing.”
“Everything from drop-in classes to pre-professional training, Visceral is THE best training facility in the country.”
“It’s definitely the best place I have ever attended for adult ballet classes!”
“It is kept very clean, and as a dancer whenever floor work is given, it feels great to know you are dancing on a clean floor.”
“Visceral is one of the best places to get solid training for any professional dancers, but also being able to enjoy some fun classes like hip hop, and jazz funk.”
From the reviews
This place is the BEST! I truly cannot speak highly enough about Visceral - I recommend it to so many of my friends. The front desk staff? All angels! Walking into a dance studio can be intimidating but they made me feel so welcome and even gave me a tour!
I love this studio. I was worried after COVID I wasn’t going to find somewhere to practice my craft when I was introduced to Visceral. Not only was the staff knowledgeable but extremely friendly. The studios are spacious and the sound system is fantastic. The instructors are very very very good! Beat of the best!
I have been attending classes here since this facility opened and frankly it is one of the most amazing dance studios I have ever been to. The facility is gorgeous, huge with perfect mirrors (no warping), the floors are excellent for dance, the bathrooms and changing areas are spotless, the front has a comfortable…
Visceral is one of the best places to get solid training for any professional dancers, but also being able to enjoy some fun classes like hip hop, and jazz funk. The facility is at an amazing location with a lot of parking, close to the highway and the city but without the city chaos.
Adult ballet at Visceral Dance Center
Visceral Dance Center runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Visceral 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.
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