• Ruth Page Center for the Arts
    Dance, Pilates

    Ruth Page Center for the Arts

    1016 North Dearborn Street, Chicago
    4.9
    (5000+)

    Adult - Ballet - Foundations

    Thoughts wrt recent reviews - unless you’re talking about a Wednesday class, these classes are not mislabeled. Tuesday classes ARE classes that require 0 experience, but y’all want 0 experience Day 1 class experiences when the term started 8 to 12 weeks ago. All the studios in the city start their fall terms in Aug/Sept and really slow it down during the first few weeks. After that, all the good teachers still go over basic positions, what a plie/tendu/degage is, and how to access turnout etc every few weeks, but it wouldn’t be fair to people who showed up on day 1, with or without experience, to go over the same exact things every single class because you wanted to start late. If you want a Day 1 experience, see you Day 1 in Jan, May, or Aug - but you are likely capable of more than you think. Most people who show up with 0 experience have a good time and learn a lot if they are *actually* chill about figuring stuff out as they go along. Half the “experienced” regulars in the class who make it a positive environment showed up in the middle of the term with no experience and just kept trucking. ALSO: Corrections in front of the class are a compliment (good teachers only give corrections to people who can handle them or to prevent injury) and a gift for everyone to apply, including more experienced dancers - most have been doing ballet for less than a year or two, which is how long most people need to stay in absolute beginner classes before moving up. You’ll see them practicing the same thing! I truly understand how anxiety inducing those are (I’d break out into cold sweats at first), but this class cured my anxiety and taught me how to focus on myself. Vannessa does have a very irreverent and humorous teaching style that may not be for everyone, using funny stories to make corrections memorable. Idk i love it though. Tl;dr adjust your attitude (haha, pun), just enjoy a fun class with good technical corrections, foundational barres, and challenging across the floors
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    An incubator of artistic energy. The center of Chicago's dance history. The Ruth…
  • AIR Aerial Fitness
    Aerial, Yoga, …

    AIR Aerial Fitness

    1317 S Michigan Ave, Chicago
    4.8
    (7500+)
    Safety guidelines

    AIR® Foundation (All Level Aerial Fitness)

    Sarah was a great instructor, clear in her instructions and helpful to newbies. People in the class were also friendly and helpful. Loved the class - unique and gives an extra challenge in stretching, strength, and balance
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    AIR® is recognized as the nation's leading aerial fitness training method. Designed…
  • Dance on Broadway
    Dance

    Dance on Broadway

    3126 North Broadway, Chicago
    4.9
    (2500+)

    Intermediate Hip Hop

    Great class! He moves fast so it’s a good push.
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    Dance On Broadway is the brand new state of the art training center now open in Lakeview…
  • The Rooted Space
    Dance, Yoga, …

    The Rooted Space

    1803 W Byron St, # 201, Chicago
    5.0
    (1000+)
    Safety guidelines

    Floorwork Fundamentals

    This class is the first class I have come back to (relatively) consistently. Cyrie is probably one of the best teachers I have ever had. She takes a very holistic and grounded to her teaching where it could be your first class or a professional and everyone will get something out of the class. The rooted space has become a true home and I have this class to thank for it.
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    At the Rooted Space we believe movement is for everyone. We offer full body work…
  • Collective Dance Fitness
    Dance, Barre, …

    Collective Dance Fitness

    1564 North Damen Avenue, Ste 302, Chicago
    4.9
    (500+)

    GROOV3

    So fun! I did Groov3 in another state and was so excited to see it offered here. For all the millennials out there who appreciate throwback hip hop you’ll love these playlists. While it’s not always the best workout/ not very high intensity it’s so fun and Lindsey had great energy. Please give it a try as the more folks the better! I hope it grows!
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    Whether you move everyday or have not moved your in years, there is no judgement…
  • The Hive Studios
    Dance

    The Hive Studios

    4706 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago
    4.9
    (1000+)
    Safety guidelines

    Adult Intermediate Ballet

    The lady who greeted me was super friendly. She even took the time to show me around! I loved the intermediate ballet class I took with Mike. He has great energy! I'll definitely be coming back
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    The Hive is a space created to bring dance education to the Greater Chicago community…
  • Chicago Movement Collective Inc. at Intrigue Dance & Performing Arts Center
    Dance, Pilates, …

    Chicago Movement Collective Inc. at Intrigue Dance & Performing Arts Center

    2525 N Elston Ave, Chicago
    4.9
    (100+)
    Safety guidelines

    Basic Ballet

    Fun and challenging class. Plenty of guidance but no judgement when I had to make huge modifications to get through the moves. Great place to learn.
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    A studio created to provide a home for the community's incredible teaching artists…
  • Urbanity Dance Chicago
    Dance

    Urbanity Dance Chicago

    1611 North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago
    4.9
    (100+)

    Open Level shuffle dance choreography

    I love this class! Elena is so patient and engaging as an instructor. Her choreo is so fun, mixing different styles while being approachable enough for beginners but still challenging for more advanced dancers.
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    If you’re looking for a studio with classes that are as challenging as they are fun…
  • Bernard Horwich JCC
    Strength Training, Dance, …

    Bernard Horwich JCC

    3003 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago
    4.4
    (37)

    Senior Fitness - Silver Sneakers

    The time for the class was incorrect on the class pass website so I went to a different class that was enjoyable.
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    JCC Chicago is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring a strong and vibrant…
  • Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater
    Dance, Yoga

    Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theater

    5500 North Saint Louis Avenue, Chicago
    Ensemble Español's mission is the preservation, presentation and promotion of Spanish…
  • Rhythm of the Street Dance Studio
    Dance

    Rhythm of the Street Dance Studio

    4301 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago
    4.9
    (8)
    Safety guidelines

    Adult Beginner Tap class

    Lyn is the sweetest! She teaches an informative class with a lot of tap dance history knowledge. Such a great way to spend an afternoon!
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    Lyn Cole has experience teaching Tap, Ballet, and Jazz dance for any ages. Classes…

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