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Duet Dance Studio
2412 W North Ave #201, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
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Ca
Review №1

Stop, look no further, and book a dance lesson with MJ! My husband and I took a couple dance lessons with MJ ahead of our wedding - we had such a great time that we now take lessons with her post-wedding just for fun. MJ’s energy is infectious. She’s a great teacher and the sweetest human you’ll meet!

Mi
Review №2

We had Virginia as a teacher and I cant rave enough of how amazing she was. She was able to adapt very quickly to teaching us how to waltz based on our ability to learn choreography. She also was amazing at dissecting a youtube video we found and incorporating it into the song we chose :). My wife went home after every lesson on cloud 9 and the classes made her so happy. Our first dance for our wedding went AMAZING due to Duet Dance. Everyone was very impressed with our slick moves. I would recommend this place to anyone trying to learn a choreographed dance for their wedding.

Sa
Review №3

We took online dance lessons for our wedding first dance. They were pre-recorded, so we could take them at our own pace/time. It was so convenient and the teachers we very clear. We had so much fun learning and an amazing time doing our first dance. We got a ton a compliments about the first dance! Thank you!

Sh
Review №4

My fiancé (at the time) and I started at Duet Dance to choreograph our first dance at our wedding. We began lessons right at the beginning of the pandemic, and our instructor MJ did such a fabulous job demonstrating the choreography virtually. It gave us something fun and exciting to look forward to every week! We were luckily able to have a handful of in-person lessons before our wedding and MJ and the Duet Dance team really hyped us up and boosted our confidence as the pre-wedding nerves set in. Our dance ended up being a huge success and several of our guests said it was their favorite part of our wedding! If my husband and I could do it all over again, we would in a heartbeat.

Ti
Review №5

We learned a routine for our wedding first dance with Meghan. Neither of us knew how to dance but she put us at ease and helped us learn to lead and follow, and eventually put together a routine for us within a few months. Meghan has a bright, fun personality and is a great instructor. She’s very patient and communicative, and gives helpful tips and adjustments based on how you’re feeling. I loved working with her and would recommend Duet Dance Studio to anyone interested in learning to dance!

Ch
Review №6

My husband and I took lessons at Duet with Kaitlyn for several months prior to our wedding. It was such an awesome experience and Kaitlyn was an incredible instructor. At times she was teaching us new dances and at times she was a great therapist, too! She helped us through all the challenges of learning ballroom dance and made it so fun along the way. During our last few months with Kaitlyn, she created a choreographed dance for our wedding. We practiced with her several times a week and killed it on the dance floor at our wedding! Everyone was so impressed and was so excited to see our super fun dance. It was a great way to get people on the dance floor at our wedding. It was so memorable and we already plan to return to Duet for more lessons because we enjoyed it so much! Thank you, Kaitlyn!!!!

Pa
Review №7

My parents bought my wife and I dance lessons at Duet for our wedding. Were not big dancers so knew we wanted a first dance that wasnt overly choreographed but looked better than rocking in place for 2 minutes. Kaitlyn was our instructor and she was amazing. She asked us for a couple first dance song options and knew within seconds what dance we should go with. She was encouraging and provided great instruction that made it easy. We killed the first dance and couldnt be happier!

da
Review №8

We took online dance lessons from duet dance studio for our wedding first dance, and could not be more happy with it! We both did not have any dance experience, and by the end had a beautiful routine that we both felt confident dancing. And we had so much fun taking the lessons together! The lessons are easy to understand and the sample choreography is beautiful! I recommend having at least one lesson with the instructor, as Szewai was able to instruct us how to adjust our form to have an even more beautiful dance. Overall it was a wonderful experience and very good product!

Ki
Review №9

M.J. IS AWESOME. Mike and I decided to take dance lessons so that we would not look super awkward during our first dance as a married couple! We had been to Duet before, but for a group Valentines Day event. As soon as we walked in we knew that we had made the right decision. M.J. made us feel at ease...and who knew that with just a few lessons we would be ready to perform on Dancing with the Stars.. haha ..just kidding. Seriously, we had the very best time and learned a beautiful Waltz for our wedding day! Our guests were very impressed with our moves and we cannot wait to get back into the studio to learn Salsa with our favorite dance instructor! M. J. is So talented, patient, kind, and funny

Gi
Review №10

Duet Dance studio is the best! My husband and I took salsa lessons here to get ready for our wedding. Our instructor, Virginia, was so kind and patient - she made every lesson fly by! We looked forward to our weekly dance dates and also loved the routine she created for us. All of our wedding guests were extremely impressed with our moves :) SO happy we decided to spend the money on lessons and I would recommend Virginia to anyone!

Ja
Review №11

We were getting pretty nervous for our first dance and Kaitlyn was such an amazing teacher! She did such a great job of calming our nerves, explaining each step and getting us to a comfortable place where we felt confident in our dance, song choice and even helped with our shoes! She made what could have been a stressful moment something light and enjoyable. I highly recommend Kaitlyn and am thankful for her lessons!

Ba
Review №12

Virginia was amazing - she helped us be well prepared for our first dance at our wedding with 0 prior dancing experience. Shes patient and knowledgeable, and made it fun an fun time for us in our wedding journey!

Le
Review №13

We had visited Duet Dance Studio for our first dance lessons. Kaitlyn is an amazing instructor, very personable and easy to work with. we would highly recommend Duet Dance and Kaitlyn for any of your dance endeavors!

Ed
Review №14

Thanks MJ for the dance lesson! This was a great bonding experience for me and my partner. We are both beginners but MJ made the class so fun & easy! We can’t wait to go back :)

Be
Review №15

We received our first class as a gift when we got engaged, and upon meeting Virginia and experiencing the intro class..... we were sold and kept adding more classes to perfect our dream first wedding dance! Its a worthwhile investment learning to dance and communicate with your partner, not to mention really fun and a great date night! Virginia and the rest of the instructors are highly skilled and trained, offer great advice, but best of all want you to be your best selves. You truly feel like they are invested in you, no matter what you hope to get out of your experience. Cant wait to go back to learn more dances!

Ti
Review №16

Words cannot express how impactful Kathryns patience, encouragement, and expertise was to our first dance! We are so grateful for her and hope to have another opportunity to work together again on another dance! I will never forget the confidence she helped instill in us before our big day. Thank you Kathryn!

Be
Review №17

Inspired by the infamous scene from Scent of a Woman, learning how to tango had been on my bucket list for quite some time.  So, after going through a break-up, I decided it was a good time to finally cross that off my list.  Positive reviews and proximity led me to Duet.  Fate paired me with my teacher and partner, Hanna, and I couldn’t have been more blessed.I thought I’d take 10-15 tango lessons and cross it off the list, but I ended up taking weekly individual lessons from Hanna for well over year.  Not only did Hanna teach me to tango, she also taught me to salsa and rumba all while having a great time.  During that time, I’ve also had the pleasure of taking introductory group lessons in other styles taught by Virginia, Kathryn and MJ, attended Duet’s “Zombie Prom” (which was a blast), and had the honor and pleasure of performing in one of their student showcases with Hanna.  I cannot sing the praises of Duet as a whole or of the women Szewai has working there enough. All of them are amazingly talented and are wonderfully warm and friendly.  MJ will charm you with her sweet personality and Southern accent.  Virginia is wicked smart and confident and Kathryn is one of the kindest women I’ve ever met.  I don’t know where Szewai can find all these incredible women, but she’s really struck gold.  Any one of them would do an amazing job choreographing your first dance.  But, of course, I have to give a shout out to my girl Hanna…If you’re looking for someone to choreograph your first dance or just looking to learn how to dance and your schedule is compatible with Hanna’s, you’d be crazy not to choose her.  Not only is she a great dancer and teacher, Hanna is also the type of person who makes everyone feel welcome and wonderful around her.  She puts her heart and soul into every couples’ dance she choreographs and will work her hardest to make sure that it’s perfect for you.  Hanna takes a real interest in her clients and takes joy in seeing them happy on their big day or just seeing them grow as dancers and people.  She’s also incredibly intelligent and artistically talented – she’s the one responsible for most of the artwork and festive decorations around the studio.  In short, she’s a gem.  I was lucky to randomly assigned to her; Szewai is lucky to have her; and you’d be lucky to have her too.But the whole place is wonderful and you can’t go wrong with any of the people who work there.  My time there has been nothing but positive and I’m certain that yours will be too.

Se
Review №18

Shot a 50th birthday party here. Nice people. Taught the guests how to dance. Everyone had fun.

Sa
Review №19

Duet Dance Studio is in one word; Perfect!My wife and I have gone to the studio for a few fun nights and we also booked a few private dance sessions for our wedding dance with Hanna. Hanna was professional, kind, and amazing. She worked perfectly with our demands and made us both feel comfortable dancing. She helped me gain enough confidence and at a same time enjoy my dance.I absolutely recommend Hanna and Duet Dance Studio!

Sa
Review №20

My husband and I went to Duet Dance Studio to prepare for our wedding dance. We purchased a 10 class package and were paired with Virginia as our instructor. To say we were happy with our experience would be an understatement.Weve never danced before, and Virginia made us feel like everything she taught us was obtainable. She broke things down, went at the perfect pace for us and built up our confidence throughout the way. Duet was laid back, allowing us to sip on wine and have fun, all while practicing for our big day.We loved our experience with Duet and know that our wedding dance wouldnt have been a success without Virginia.

An
Review №21

We cannot sing Kathryn’s praises high enough. She provided a comfortable and safe atmosphere, discerning, perceptive and intuitive pedagogy, attunement to our pace of learning and desires and tastes, and sheer, brilliant competence. In twenty weeks she took us from never having ballroom danced together (and one of us having no prior dance experience of any kind) to not only having a fabulous first dance at our wedding, but moreover discovering a new experience together and opening the way to dance as an integral and beloved aspect of our marriage. Kathryn is a peerless teacher and we are so grateful for our time with her and at Duet.

Co
Review №22

Our experience with Duet Dance was absolutely amazing ! Our instructor Virginia was a pleasure to work with. She is extremely talented and professional. She individuated an entire wedding dance for us with 3 different songs and styles of dance in about a month’s time. It was truly amazing. Duet Dance also hosts a lot of fun events where you learn a lot and enjoy yourself mingling with others. We HIGHLY recommend this studio to anyone wanting to further their dancing abilities :)

Mi
Review №23

Kathryn, and the rest of her team at Duet, was amazing to work with! We wanted to do a waltz for our first dance and thought taking dance classes would be a fun way to learn on top of giving us a great date night each week. We did 10 lessons and LOVED the dance that Kathryn choreographed for us. It was a hit with our guests and we had so much fun! I have recommended, and will continue to recommend, Duet to so many people.

Je
Review №24

I really love this place. My partner and I took a few classes here with Szewai in 2014, and when we got engaged in 2017 we knew we wanted to go back to work with her on our first dance. Szewai creates a very personalized and thoughtful experience in her private lesson instruction, so you know no matter what you will improve, reach whatever goals you might have for dancing, and you will have also have a lot of fun -- Szewai is absolutely delightful to be around. Going to Duet in the months leading up to our wedding was a great way for my fiancé and I to connect and Im so glad we invested in these very affordable classes. Thanks Szewai, well be back!

No
Review №25

Duet Dance Studio is amazing. I literally cannot stress enough how great they were and how flexible. My wife (now) and I were planning our first dance for our wedding and both lived in Chicago at the time. We went to Duet 2x a week and met with Virginia. Now only was she incredibly talented and professional, but also a genuine joy to be around. The studio was never packed so we had plenty of space to move around the floor! However, what puts Duet above and beyond is the fact that when I moved to San Francisco they worked across the country with my finance in Chicago and myself in SF to coordinate a routine. They coordinated with instructors at a desperate studio I was working with in California and vice versa. This is a testament to their flexibility and willingness to help out their students!

Je
Review №26

We subscribed to Duet Dance Studios online dance program for beginners with only three weeks to go until our wedding day - within that time, we were taught all the components for a basic dance via a series of quick, easy-to-follow videos that highlighted each step and how they all fit together to make a rewarding performance. We practiced, practiced, practiced and if our wedding guests are to be believed, that practice paid off! We nailed our first dance to Garbages The World Is Not Enough and we have Duet Dance Studio to thank!

Vi
Review №27

My now husband and I went to Duet Dance Studio to learn our first dance and it was the best decision ever! Our instructor, Meghan was beyond amazing! She was patient with us and taught us the steps and dance in such a way that it was easy to learn and fun!My husband was hesitant at first to go to the lessons, but hes even open to continuing to learn dance because of how much fun we had at each class and how awesome Meghan was. If youre looking for help learning a first dance or just learning how to properly dance - then I cant recommend Duet Dance studio enough. They are really the best - everyone is so nice and supportive, it feels like a family every time you walk in the door.

Je
Review №28

Hannah was the best instructor we could have asked to help with our wedding dances! She met with my now-husband and me, my dad and me and my husband and his mom to practice our dances. She was encouraging, direct and made us feel comfortable dancing in front of everyone. Would absolutely recommend this studio!

El
Review №29

MJ was amazing to work with! We were told that by our band leader that our first dance required a waltz and realized taking dance classes would be vital because we had absolutely no clue how to do the waltz. We did several lessons in the couple weeks leading up to our wedding and loved the dance that MJ choreographed for us. Our guests thought it was cute and we had fun learning it. I absolutely recommend Duet to anyone, especially engaged couples.

Je
Review №30

We worked with Kathryn at Duet Dance Studio leading up to our wedding and had a fantastic experience! We had very modest goals for our dance lessons - we just didnt want to sway through our first dance. After just five sessions, we were fox trotting and swinging through the whole song with confidence and big smiles! Kathryn made every lesson a fun experience for us and we will be going back for a date night once everything settles down post wedding! Thank you Duet!

Er
Review №31

We were researching studios for our first dance and thankfully found Duets. It’s in a great location and usually there was one other couple practicing at the same time. Our instructor Grace was absolutely incredible. My wife explained to her that she has two left feet and dancing does not come naturally. The first dance was more nerve racking to her than getting married. I on the other hand will dance all night long. We are complete opposites when it comes to dancing and we both were nervous about how this would end up. Grace was patient and step-by-step taught us to dance as a couple. We both thoroughly enjoyed each lesson and my wife found that she in fact does have a left and right foot! The night of our wedding we were confident and really enjoyed our dance!

Ca
Review №32

It was such a pleasure to work with and get to know the duet dance team while my husband and I took lessons for our big day!The team always greeted us with a warm welcome and we always left with lingering smiles and a few laughs to share on the way home. Every lesson was thought out and organized so we could learn new moves while mastering customized choreography at the same time.When we danced at our wedding, we knew what to expect and flowed easily through the 4 minute song without faltering; a true testament to the patience and training of the dance duet team! Our wedding guests complimented us on the dance and we even inspired a couple, getting married in a month, to take lessons prior their big day!We owe it all the Duet Dance team and hope to return for additional lessons just for fun in the future!

Je
Review №33

My wife and I took lessons here prior to our wedding. The team is fantastic. We highly recommend Duet Dance Studio to anyone looking to learn any kind of dance! We worked with Ashton and she was a great instructor that worked us through a variety of different dance styles. She made the classes fun and easy to learn a variety of different moves.

Da
Review №34

Duet Dance Studio was one of the best parts of our wedding! My husband and I are not great dances at all, but somehow Hanna made us look so good, we didnt even know it was possible! Hanna was so patient with us, never gave up, and was so comfortable to be around. Our guests could not stop raving about how amazing our dance was and we owe it all to Hanna! Unfortunately, my husband and I moved out of state, but if we hadnt, we would be taking lessons from Hanna all the time just because of how much fun it is! All of the dancers/teachers there are so amazing and supportive and made their studio so fun and lively to be in! Best experience ever!

Br
Review №35

Love this place! Reasonable prices and a variety of styles to choose from. Our instructor was patient with my two left feet. The private lesson was just the right amount of time. Definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking to try a new style of dance or hone their dancing skills.

Ca
Review №36

Ashton was wonderful! Neither my husband or I are anything close to dancers, but we had an absolute blast learning our first dance. It was one of our favorite parts of planning.

Ca
Review №37

We first met Szewai and Katherine at Duet Dance Studio, while we were looking to hire a salsa dance teacher for a birthday event. They cordially invited us to stay and watch one of their dance lessons, and we knew immediately we had come to the right place.Szewai was very accommodating to our needs and we quickly signed a contract for Katherine to come to our birthday party location and give a memorable 1 ½ hour salsa dance lesson to all our guests. We had a blast! Katherine is extremely kind, gracious and contagious. Not one single person remained sitting. They all jumped onto the floor -old and young- and we had a lot of fun dancing.We strongly recommend Duet Dance Studio for any type of event or just for you to learn how to dance or improve your dance skills. And we particularly recommend Katherine as THE BEST salsa dance teacher and the nicest person!Carlos L. and Angela Ch.

Pr
Review №38

Preparing for a wedding can be a long process full of ups and downs, with periods of stress and periods of anxious anticipation, and if you are the man in the relationship, its usually much less to worry about than the bride to be. However, as a man, there is the prospect of prepping for that first dance in front of hundreds of people at your reception. Most first dances at weddings are fairly bland and forgetful, as the bride and groom come together and simply cradle each other for 5 minutes while the guests pretend to be entertained. But if you actually want to entertain the the people who took time out of their lives and traveled to see you get married, and leave them impressed and grateful they attended, then I highly suggest getting trained on a few simple dance concepts and learning how to dance to a memorable song. It will leave a major impression, and add to the entire experience. Duet Dance Studio is the place to learn. Kathryn was our instructor and she was amazing. The first few lessons she made a considerable effort to get to know us as a couple, to make us feel comfortable and develop rapport. She was always incredibly kind and easy to work with. We started small, and slowly built on each skill week after week, with Kathryn taking the utmost care and patience in our ability to understand the steps. She was deliberate in making sure we were comfortable with each segment. Slowly but surely, I gained confidence on the dance floor, and Im not a dancer by any means. It was from 0 experience and confidence that Kathryn had to work with me. And by the end of our lessons, we were actually excited to go out and perform what we had worked hard to learn. Its extremely rewarding to learn a new skill with your partner and then deliver it on your wedding night. If you want to kick-off your wedding celebration and do something special for your guests, go to Duet Dance Studio and learn something you can take with you the rest of your life. And for any guy out there, it will instantly earn you points with your partner anytime you return for a date post-wedding. Duet Dance helped me gain confidence in something I had little interest in, and by the end of it, I can honestly say I look forward to learning new dances to use when I take my wife on vacation or out on the town. I give my highest recommendation.

Am
Review №39

My sister bought us pre-wedding dance classes as a gift, knowing I was nervous about the prospect of our first dance in front of all of our guests. We went in as complete novices not knowing what to expect, just hoping wed be able to feel a little more confident and at ease on the dance floor. Kathryn helped us learn a basic dance to our song that looked natural and comfortable for us. After just a handful of classes, we werent expert dancers by any means, but we felt totally confident walking onto the dance floor at our wedding and actually looked like we knew what we were doing. Kathryn was an absolute delight to work with, and after being trepidatious about our first class, we had a blast and looked forward to coming to class every time. Beyond preparing for our wedding, it was a fun date night activity for us to get us out of our comfort zone. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend Duet & Kathryn to any other couple nervous about their wedding dance, or just looking for something fun to do together to switch up the routine!

Eu
Review №40

I have taken two group classes here - tango and salsa and both times it was a lot of fun. The teacher is very patient with everyone and starts out very simple. Great spot to take someone on a date or learn a few new moves to impress your friends.

Am
Review №41

Me and my husband took a few classes with Ashton at DDS leading up to our wedding. They FAR exceeded our expectations! The lessons were completely personalized to our level of experience, and Ashton provided the perfect amount of guidance while also letting us choose the ~style~ we wanted for our first dance. They had our first dance song all queued up when we came in, and the ambiance and vibe of the studio wasnt intimidating at all which was really important for us as we learned our steps :) On top of the quality it was reasonably priced too! Highly recommend checking them out.

S
Review №42

My boyfriend planned a night out with our family and friends to Duet Dance and it was the best surprise ever. We had a terrific time! The instructor was so sweet and made us feel like we didnt really have two left feet. I would do it again in a heartbeat. It was a great time!

J
Review №43

My wife, April, and I had a blast learning our first dance with Szewai, Mariel and Brennan. We had 2 months to prepare and went to Duet weekly to get our dance routine down. We had so much fun with everyone and laughed a lot. It was a great experience and we will be coming back to learn more!

Ni
Review №44

Just went to one of the beginners lessons that occur on Fridays. It was fun! Our instructor, Megan, was great! Seemed really knowledgeable and supportive. Im thinking that I might get private lessons at some point in the near future.

Sa
Review №45

Duet is the best.My husband and I signed up for 10 wedding dance lessons and ended up taking 20 because Grace (and all of the Duet staff, really) was beyond wonderful. Our lessons were a high point of each week. Graces humor, clear instruction, and patience (in droves!) made each session enjoyable and stress-free. Grace planned out a great routine for our first song, helped us learn the basic steps that wed need to get there, and then got us to bring it all together. We also enjoyed being able to practice our dance in front of a crowd at one of Duets seasonal parties.Taking dance lessons ended up being one of our favorite parts of wedding preparation. We not only learned how to dance foxtrot and swing; dancing helped us become better communicators in both verbal and physical senses. To that end, the dance lessons proved to be an investment in our relationship, not just some additional expense of wedding planning. We would both take the classes again (and do more!) in a heartbeat.We moved away from Chicago right after our wedding and saying goodbye to Duet was especially bittersweet. We hope our trips back to visit family overlap with some of Duets great Friday night dance classes!Duet is a great place. The instructors are WONDERFUL, both as teachers and as human beings. And learning to dance is a gift that goes far beyond looking good on your wedding night.

Mi
Review №46

Szewai helped us put together a perfect, specifically tailored first dance for our wedding. Shes an incredible teacher (and very very patient). Money and time very well spent!

Na
Review №47

Kaitlyn is amazing!

Ch
Review №48

DDS was amazing. Had me looking like the love child of Fred Astaire and Channing Tatum. Would highly recommend to any guys wanting to polish up for their big day.

Mi
Review №49

Cant say enough great things about Duet (especially Brennen)! My wife (fiancé at the time) took classes to prepare for our first wedding dance together. We chose Duet because of the great reviews as well as close location. We only took classes for 2 months, which made us nervous as it really isnt enough time. But Brennen took us under his wing and turned a couple amateurs into a couple who looked like they had been practicing for years. Based on the rhythm of our chosen song, he picked a blend of styles (swing, foxtrot) that worked very well. He was a great teacher and very personable, along with the rest of the instructors at Duet. The new location has a lot more space as well. We look forward to signing up for more classes in the near future!

Da
Review №50

Amazing experience and Ashton helped up lead the way to a great first dance on our wedding day which we are so thankful for! Thanks Duet Dance Studio for making us feel comfortable on the dance floor for our big day!

Ni
Review №51

I’m going to put this out there before the review - I did not want to take dance lessons. My (now) wife insisted that we get at least one, and after reading some reviews of Duet Dance Studio we decided to do their introductory lesson. I could not have been more wrong, and we ended up getting 10 additional lessons. Working with Brennen was awesome, and he transformed our dance from the usual boring rocking back and forth in place with a spin or two thrown in into an incredible mashup of foxtrot and swing. More than just learning a scripted dance though, he taught us how to dance, so rather than having anything defined ahead of time we did the entire thing on the fly at the wedding. The best compliment of all - our guests thought it was choreographed ahead of time. Taking dance lessons turned out to be a great idea, and I can’t imagine having done them anywhere else. Brennen and the rest of the gang at Duet contributed an incredible part of our magical day.

ch
Review №52

Last Spring/Summer Jane and I went to Duet Dance Studio to learn how to dance for our wedding. (We didnt want to settle for the sway) Within a few minutes of meeting Grace, Brennen and Szewai we knew Duet Dance was the place for us. They have amazing energy, great personalities, and are passionate about teaching people how to dance. We found them easy to work with in scheduling our lessons, choosing music and choreographing a dance to fit. All in all we ended up taking 11 or so lessons. In addition I had so much fun preparing to perform the routine with my wife that I ended up scheduling another lesson with my mother for the Mother/Son dance. Szewai was able to create another routine for us using the music my mother chose. Total Pros at Duet. We will be back for more. If you are thinking about taking lessons to dance, as they say, Take your first step and go to Duet Dance.

Ca
Review №53

My husband (then fiancé) and I were both on the fence about taking dance lessons in preparation for our wedding. I was definitely more in favor than he. Our wedding was not very formal and it’s not our style to do a highly rehearsed/choreographed dance.After doing some browsing online we stumbled upon Duet, were pleased with the pricing we saw online and requested a consultation. We met with Grace and after a brief “getting to know you” questionnaire we explained that we wanted to look like we knew what we were doing but not look too overly choreographed or formal. Grace had already listened to our song and knew exactly what types of dance she thought would work with the music. We started right away with the foundation of form and leading/following.Grace made us feel totally comfortable stepping all over each other that first day and we really enjoyed the free session. We both felt totally excited to learn more and decided to scheduled a weekly lesson time. By the time our wedding day rolled around we had had a total of 11 1-hour session with Grace. We finished up feeling comfortable dancing together and confident in our routine. Grace taught us foundation dance moves (for both the fox trot and swing) and provided us a sequence of steps to help move us through our selected song. There were several sections of the dance that were freestyle - this was perfect for us and exactly what we wanted!The atmosphere at Duet is perfect for beginners. The studio is unimposing and the staff is so friendly and fun. There was never any pressure on us to be better than we were - we admittedly did not practice more than once a week on our own.I would highly recommend duet for anyone whos intimidated by the idea of dance lessons. There were several times when another couple or single person were taking lessons at the same time as us, so we saw how advanced some of the students are. But as I mentioned there was absolutely no pressure on us - Grace wanted us to get what we wanted, an informal yet polished first dance!

tr
Review №54

Great atmosphere, instructors are great.

Mi
Review №55

If youre looking for something different for celebrating your birthday, I would suggest dance lessons at Duet Dance Studio! I got a group of my friends together to do a private salsa class and Szewai was awesome! For the space rental, they have everything you need (aside from the food and beverages), but love that it was BYOB. The space is large enough for a group of 10-20 and intimate enough for a private class. Szewai was also our instructor and she was very easy to follow and really helped my beginner friends. She also threw in some harder moves for the more advanced dancers, so it was a great experience for all. She also was very accommodating especially since we started late (friends arrived late) and let us stay a little longer to make the most of lesson. I would definitely come back here for private and group lessons!

Bo
Review №56

Ive taken the Beginner Salsa class as well as a private group class with Szewai. Both were super fun, Szewai is a great host and teacher!! I would highly recommend for a date night or as a unique BYOB event with your friends.

Mi
Review №57

We studied with Duet for four months prior to our wedding. The DJ at our wedding said that in his 30 years of DJ-ing, that he had never heard a couple use our song for their First Dance. We studied with Szewai, who put together a simple routine for this unique piece that eventually wowed our guests. We blew their minds, or so they said :-) Szewai was very patient during our early lessons and very accommodating throughout our work with her. We will continue our lessons with Duet well into the future as we look to broaden our variety of styles and moves! We recommend Duet to anyone getting ready for wedding or simply looking for a fun date night!

Er
Review №58

Had a great time for Valentines Day. Great place for a date night.

Da
Review №59

When we decided to get dance lessons to make our first dance at our wedding look nice, I figured it was just something Id have to go through to get it over with. However, after working with Szewai for a couple months once every other week or so, I got really into it. My wife and I were by no means good dancers, and probably were slow learners. Thanks to Szewais patience and great teaching skills we ended up with a really nice looking first dance. The dance itself ended up meaning a lot more to me than I thought it would so Im really glad we went through the trouble to practice so much and really get it down. Im especially glad that we chose Duet as the place to do it because of how awesome Szewai is!One of the crucial things Duet offered which helped us get comfortable with the dance was a chance to practice it in front of a large group at one of their dance parties. We were super nervous but ended up doing okay. Once it came time to do it at our wedding we were totally confident and comfortable.To top it all off, Szewai has clearly taken a personal interest in us and really wanted to know how it all went even though all of our paid lessons were over. We can tell that teaching dance is truly her passion!

Ch
Review №60

Ive been taking ballroom and Latin dance lessons with Szewai for two years and highly recommend her studio, Duet Dance Studio. Initially, I decided to work with Szewai because I was able to get authentic instruction from someone who committed her life to this discipline. I like that the instruction was personalized in an environment that felt non-commercial.I like that my only responsibility is to show up with open mind ready to learn and that Szewai has a structured program ready that builds on the previous class. I also sense that she puts in extra time planning choreography outside of class to learn in our lesson so we dont waste time. Szewai also organizes BYOB parties which are a good time and give an opportunity to practice what you learn.

Ko
Review №61

Thank you for helpful dance lessons and amazing parties!

Er
Review №62

Duet is Cool Beans

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  • Address:2412 W North Ave #201, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
  • Site:http://duetdancestudio.com/
  • Phone:+1 312-823-8199
Categories
  • Dance school
  • Ballroom dance instructor
  • Dance company
  • Event venue
  • Party planner
  • Wedding planner
Working hours
  • Monday:4–10PM
  • Tuesday:4–10PM
  • Wednesday:4–10PM
  • Thursday:12–6PM
  • Friday:1–5PM
  • Saturday:4–10PM
  • Sunday:4–10PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:No
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