Ballroom Dance Studios

This page lists studios where you can learn to dance from basics to advanced competition coaching.
For a list of dance instructors go to « dance instructors ».
For a list of social dance events that include dance lessons go to « dance clubs ».

	Location	Instructor	Web Site/eMail/Phone		Comments
	A&Z Ballroom Dance Studio [notation]				"Come inside and enjoy the world of ballroom dancing like you never [sic] seen before. We offer all styles and dances at a convenient location and the best price in the entire Chicagoland area. Our teaching techniques are always up to date so that you don't have to worry about looking good or competing against the best on the dance floor. Don't have the time? No problem. We are open 7 days a week. So come try us out!"
	280 West Palatine Road Wheeling, il	Max Kholostoy & Arturas Narbutas	www.anzdance.com www.anzdance@gmail.comwww.anzdance@gmail.com 224-532-8070 773-330-1235
	ARTango Dance Center				"ArTango Center is Chicago's brand new arts venue devoted to tango culture that offers milongas, tango lessons, performances, workshops, concerts, and other special events."
	4203 N Ravenswood Chicago, il	Maria Alferov & Burak Ozkosem	www.artangocenterchicago.com info@artangocenterchicago.com 312-823-4859
	The Ballroom Center				Ballroom Center is Chicago lands premier studio for kids Ballroom and Latin dance, offering private and group instruction for children ages five and older as well as adult group and private lessons.
	118 N. Milwaukee Avenue Libertyville, il 60048	Donald Johnson	www.theballroomcenter.com info@theballroomcenter.com 224-513-5999
	BallroomChicago				American style and latin instruction offering group and private lessons at both locations as well as monthly and weekly dance events. Also available for group lessons at other locations.
	1799 Green Bay Road Highland Park, il 60035	Bob & Penny Urbon	www.ballroomchicago.com bob@ballroomchicago.com 847-757-2227
	Ballroom City				Beginner, Intermediate [Silver level] and Advanced [Silver & Gold level] classes are offered in both smooth and Latin.
	207 South Villa Avenue Suite 250 Villa Park, il 60181	Norm Lucky & Mary Thygeson	www.ballroomcity.com nlucky@sbcglobal.net 630-834-7994
	Bravo Ballroom Dance Studio				"...Specializes in instructing dancers of all ages in preparation for competition, social events, or that big-day. [They recently began] to welcome adult groups looking to master the American Style of ballroom dance for social purposes."
	583 N Wolf Road Wheeling, il 60181	Evgeni Fridman	www.bravoballroomdancestudio.com bravoballroomdancestudio@gmail.com 847-541-7700
	Celebrity Dance Studio				Group classes and private lessons are available for adults and children in ballroom and latin.
	2115 63rd Street Downers Grove, il 60516	Ann Garvey	www.celebritydancestudio.com agarvey@celebritydancestudio.com 630-969-2800
	Chicago Dance – River North				Social and club dancing, wedding preparation, Chicago Dance KIDS, competitive dancing for both group and private classes.
	415 West Huron Street Chicago, il 60654	Tommye Giacchino & Gregory Day	www.chicagodance.com/ info@chicagodance.com 312-337-9503
	La Classique Ballroom				Providing quality dance instruction for Beginning Social Dancers to Advanced Dancers and Competitive Dancers. All Ballroom Dances Taught [International & American Style].
	Chicago Latvian Community Center 4146 Elston at Hamlin Chicago, il           — & — 400 N. Higgins Park Ridge, il	Dan Kanosak	www.laclassiqueschoolofdance.com kanosak@yahoo.com 847-564-1034 847-421-1269 (c)
	Dance Center Chicago				Dance instruction in Ballroom, Latin, Wedding and First Dance. Private and group lessons offered. Adult, student and children programs are offered.
	3868 North Lincoln 2nd Floor Chicago, il 60613	Julee Mertz	www.dancecenterchicago.com dance@dancecenterchicago.com 773-880-5044
	Dance Connection				Latin dance instruction for both group and private lessons.
	3117 Clybourne Chicago, il 60618	Alejandro Aldape	www.danceconnectionchicago.com info@DanceConnectionChicago.com 773-404-0006
	Dance for Fun Studio				Parties seven days a week, including group lesson Mon thru Fri. The studio is an unique combination of a traditional ballroom environment, a party atmosphere and an exercise center. Group and private lessons are offered.
	7905 Ogden Avenue Lyons, il 60534	Vito Bertucci	www.danceforfun.com forestmapes@yahoo.com 708-447-6969
	DeSarge Dance World				Being a slow learner inspired me to develop my teaching skills to a degree where I place myself in my student's position every time I teach. This makes me more aware of the student and the difficulties that they might encounter.
	632 Amersale Drive Suite #104 Naperville, il 60563	Edward Sargent	www.desargedanceworld.com/ chicagodancersdelight/dancing.html sarge@desargedanceworld.com 630-309-9256
	Diamond DanceSport				Diamond Dancesport instructors welcome social, competition and performance students from pre-teen through adult.
	7767 West 96th Place Hickory Hills, il 60457	Becky Simon	www.diamonddancesport.net ballroomdancer@netscape.com 708-23-swing
	Heart and Sole Dance Studio				Teaching West Coast Swing; other dances available. "Private lessons, monthly classes, specialty workshops and regular dance parties. Call for more information TODAY! Get yourself onto the dance floor and having the time of your life!."
	7038 183rd Street Tinley Park, il 60477	Maren Oslac	www.heartsoledance.com info@heartsoledance.com 708-5-DANCES
	Interclub Dance Academy of Dance				Iwona and Erwin Rybczyncki " are in the top 24 best dancing couples in the United States. They received the title of Champions of Northern Poland in Ballroom & Latin-American Dances. [They] were in one of the top positions in the world-renowned German Open Championship."
	7350-52 North Milwaukee Niles, il 60714	Iwona & Erwin Rybczynski	www.interclubdance.com contact@interclubdance.com 847-600-0088
	Kasper Dance Studio				Kasper studio courses cover steps to international cha-cha, samba, jive, tango, quickstep, rumba, foxtrot, and English and Viennese waltz providing a solid foundation in international style ballroom dancing.
	3201 North Long Chicago, il 60641	Kris and Ela Kasperowicz	www.kasperdancestudio.com dance@kasperdancestudio.com 773-545-0222
	Légere Dance Centre				"Légere Dance Centre strives for excellence in dance training while providing a creative and positive learning atmosphere."
	7377 North Avenue River Forest, il 60305	Allen Desterhaft	www.legeredancecentre.com abdance@rcn.com 708-771-9500
	Tina Mangos Dance School				Public dance classes offered in three locations – Jefferson Park Park Building and Broadway Armory in Chicago and Glenview Park Center. Instruction in Mambo, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Slow-Dance and all the Ballroom & Latin Social Dances are offered.
	P.O. Box 30180 Chicago, il 60630	Tina Mangos	www.tinamangosdance.com tinatango@aol.com 773-282-5108
	Master Dance Studio				Master Dance Studio, Inc., offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced dance classes for students of all ages, as well as private lessons. The concept behind the studio is a dance school where anyone can grow from a novice to a pro while enriching their life through dance.
	297 N. Northwest Highway Palatine, il 60067	Alex Tecza & Katja Lindholm	www.northavedancestudio.com/ instructors/index.htm mailbox@url.com 847-359-8062
	May I Have this Dance				"We strive to create an environment whereby all our students and patrons can feel a connection to the music, their partners, new friends, the community, and to the fulfilling and exciting world of social dancing."
	5246 North Elston Second Floor Chicago, il 60630	Nino DiGiulio	www.mayihavethisdance.com info@mayihavethisdance.com 773-635-3000
	My Dance Hub				"Our services include Ballroom lessons, Swing lessons, Salsa lessons, Wedding lessons, Fitness and more! We offer everything from private lessons, group classes to weekend dance workshops and other special events."
	4332B Fox Valley Center Dr. Aurora, il 60504	Jaana Lillemagi	www.mydancehub.com 630-236-8400
	Greg Rykowski Dance Studio				At Greg Rykowski Dance Studio, our goal is to help you reach your dancing goals. Whether you have two left feet or have a passion for competitive dancing, we will lead you… to your dreams come true.
	9801 West Lawrence Schiller Park, il 60176	Greg Rykowski	www.gregrykowskidancestudio.com greg@gregrykowskidancestudio.com 630-709-6725
	Sterba's DanceSport				"We offer the best quality group and private instruction for both social and competitive dancing. We not only specialize in Ballroom, Latin and Swing dancing, but also in other forms of dance such as Ballet, Jazz and Hip-Hop."
	572 Weston Ridge Road Naperville, il 60567	Tom Sterba	www.sterbasdancesport.com 630-548-2930
	Tango Argentina Club				"The vision of the program is to reach all the tangeros of the world through the noble music of the Tango, to form a great family and to add to the long lines of those who love the Tango."
	179 W. Washington West Chicago, il 60185	Ruben & Marie Carrasco	www.tangoargentinaclub.com tangoargentinaclub@yahoo.com 708-903-6612
	Tango Para Todos				Tango and Argentine Tango from beginning level. Also, tango at your wedding.
	Various Locations Chicago, il	Erica & Douglas Rivera	www.tangoparatodos.com erica@tangoparatodos.com 773-505-1577 [Erica] drivera218@yahoo.com 773-218-9516 [Douglas]

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