Northwest Ballet Academy

Reviews

• RP

  Ron Prazu

  Aug 27, 2025
  5.0
  I came to NWBA as an adult male beginner several years ago. I appreciated the welcoming environment, and continue to enjoy the physical and mental challenges.
• MJ

  Mandy Jay

  Aug 27, 2025
  5.0
  Love this studio, both as an adult dancer and as the parent of a younger dancer. The teachers are incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging, and the studio community as a whole is incredibly supportive. So glad I found this studio!
• BK

  boston k

  Aug 27, 2025
  5.0
  NWBA is THE place to go for adult ballet in the Chicago suburbs. I have tried several studios and none even come close to the rigor that NWBA offers. If you start as a true adult beginner, expect to be in the adult beginner class for the unforeseen future, because you are expected to build your foundation like a true ballet student should. But if you truly are more advanced, they offer several adult classes at higher levels, too. This not only creates class environments where dancers are more or less on the same level, but also provides inspiration and room to grow. Lots of corrections from extremely skilled and personable instructors. I drive far to come here- it is worth it. The prices are comparable if not cheaper to other studios offering adult dance, too!
• JK

  Jen Karsbaek

  Aug 4, 2019
  5.0
  Wonderful studio!
• CD

  Clarissa Day

  Jul 23, 2018
  5.0
  I started classes here in January as an adult student with very little prior experience (just a couple of ballet classes as a kid). This studio has everything I was looking for - classes for adults that actually teach technique and help you progress, multiple classes per week, and the opportunity to perform. In just 6 months there, I have had the opportunity to work with numerous teachers who have helped me develop my skills as a dancer, AND I got to perform in a recital. Everyone who came to see the show commented on how professional the students were and what a high-quality performance the studio puts on. This studio offers classes for children as young as 3 and is also one of the few studios in the area that offers Cecchetti classes. I had the opportunity to take a modern/jazz class in additional to ballet this summer, and I am amazed at how much my confidence has grown by doing something out of my comfort zone. Your child (or you!!) will be welcomed here and will learn so much! I highly recommend this studio!