Dance Center Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

“I've taken West Coast Swing, Buchata and Salsa here. The teachers are great, especially Brad and Jess. Brad really focuses on frame which has helped a ton! I love the way they break the steps down in a way that is helping to fix some of my bad habits and muscle memory from learning in a much less structured way many years ago. The classes are small enough too that you get just the right amount of attention, enough to”

— Denise A. · ★★★★★

“Best place to learn west coast swing in Chicago! Jess is everything you want in an instructor: clear, attentive, encouraging, and open to all your questions. Group classes are affordable, especially if you sign up for multiple. The monthly socials are also well-attended and fun for all levels.”

— Ashley M. · ★★★★★

“We took private lessons from Jess to prep for our first dance for our wedding. Jess was an absolute pleasure to work with and made our Dirty Dancing routine dreams true! She was always kind in her instruction and met us at our ability level. Our lessons were always fruitful and helped us progress quickly. We highly recommend her and this studio to all those looking to dance!”

— Ariel M. · ★★★★★ · 2024-3-2

“It's a good space for dancing. I enjoy the socials and workshops organized here. I think it would be a good idea if some padding is added to the iron pillars on the dance floor to prevent injury, especially in bachata turns.”

— Prathamesh S. · ★★★★★

“We love Jess! We have taken all of her swing classes and it was a no brainer that we wanted her to choreograph our wedding dance. We took private lessons before our wedding and she was so patient and encouraging. I felt like I had two left feet when I started but Jess gave me the confidence to feel great going into our first dance and have fun with it. It was one of my favorite parts of the evening and we got so many”

— Noga G. · ★★★★★

“Taking salsa and bachata lessons here and loving it. Jess, Olivia, Brad, Rafa and Jackie are not only talented instructors but seem like genuinely good people who create a welcoming vibe. You might find a studio closer or more convenient, but I doubt many match how much youu2019ll grow hereu2014your progress really matches the effort you put in. Great people, attentive instructors, great energy, and a great place to learn.”

— Steven S. · ★★★★★

“Jess is a great instructor. We've taken about 10 months of east and west coast swing with her and she is such a wonderful teacher we also asked her to choreograph our wedding dance, which was awesome.”

— Nick C. · ★★★★★

“We feel so much more prepared and confident now after doing a wedding lesson. Thank you to Jess for being such a fun and supportive teacher!”

— Ryan R. · ★★★★★ · 2025-2-8