Looking for kids dance classes in Arlington Heights, IL? There are 3 studios in town offering ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, modern, ballroom, creative movement, and Latin. ACADEMIE DE DANSE, INC. currently leads local ratings at 4.9★, with Rise Up Academy - Dance Center close behind at 4.7★.
Of the 3 studios in Arlington Heights, 3 offer both recreational and competitive programs.
For the youngest dancers, 2 of Arlington Heights's studios offer creative movement or preschool programs, so kids as young as 2 or 3 can start with music, rhythm, and basic coordination before moving into ballet, tap, or hip hop around ages 4 to 6.
Before enrolling in Arlington Heights, ask studios the unglamorous questions: what's the full cost with costumes and recital fees, how large are classes, what happens if your child wants to switch styles mid-year, and can you watch or trial a class first. Studios that answer these easily tend to be the well-run ones.
2310 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
★ 4.9 (32 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Ballroom
924 Arthur Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
★ 4.7 (20 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Modern
25 S Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
★ 4.6 (16 reviews)
Recreational & Competitive · Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern
Studios in Arlington Heights currently offer ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, modern, ballroom, creative movement, and Latin. Several also field competitive teams alongside recreational classes. Availability shifts by season and enrollment, so check each studio's listing for current programs.
KidsDanceMap lists 3 kids dance studios in Arlington Heights across 2 ZIP codes, including ACADEMIE DE DANSE, INC. (4.9★) and Rise Up Academy - Dance Center (4.7★). Availability shifts by season, so check each listing for current schedules.
By published ratings, ACADEMIE DE DANSE, INC. leads at 4.9★, followed by Rise Up Academy - Dance Center at 4.7★. "Best" still depends on your child — a 5-star competitive studio may be the wrong fit for a 4-year-old beginner, so match the studio's focus to your child's age and goals.
Creative movement and preschool classes at 2 Arlington Heights studios welcome dancers as young as 2 or 3. Structured ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop typically start around ages 4 to 7.
Yes — look for classes labeled beginner, introductory, creative movement, or preschool dance, and ask about trial classes before committing.
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