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AMA Academy of Performing Arts
216 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States
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Pa
Review №1

My daughter took Music Fun Time classes here since age 2, and has now progressed to private piano lessons. When I dropped her off for her lesson this week she literally said I love this place. Its so exciting, you never know what youre going to learn! I agree. Miss Ann Marie does an excellent job engaging and motivating the students, and she communicates so well with the parents too. Shes also done an amazing job adapting to Covid protocols. AMA is a great asset to our community!

Am
Review №2

Our family loves AMA! My son takes dance and tumbling and thoroughly enjoys every class. Hes grown so much in his skills since he started. I take adult tap and its a blast! Helps keep the mind sharp and is great exercise. All of the staff is kind and caring. They come up with creative ways to make every student feel special! Even with COVID they found ways to do recitals and keep classes running.

Ca
Review №3

My daughter is on her third year at AMA in ballet, music, and tumbling and I honestly couldn’t see her learning anywhere else. Miss Ann Marie, Miss Kendall, and all the amazing help and instructors at AMA truly care about their students. It’s not just about learning the skill of dance, music, etc., but they work on teaching kindness, inclusivity, and so much more. I have noticed such a positive light shed on my daughter since first attending. They adapted to COVID by offering hybrid (remote or in studio) options and they always practice cleanliness and make sure they are making the best choices for their students and families. Thank you AMA family!

Su
Review №4

We have been nothing but impressed with AMA! Our daughter just began her third year in the dance and music programs. I cant get over how much she has grown as a dancer in just her two years with Ms. Ann Marie. We cant speak enough about how great the classes are for any child interested in exploring a creative side through dance and music.AMAs staff has done a great job handling the pandemic and going above and beyond in their communication and safety measures to make familys feel comfortable during this time. It has been a blessing for our daughter to have a safe place to attend in person.I really appreciate how they stay on top of keeping parents in the loop with whats going on with newsletters and a facebook group. I love how they send photos of her during class time and always greet her by her first name EVERY TIME she walks into the building. The extras throughout the year (parents appreciation week, holiday parties, celebrating birthdays, princess camp during the summer) are all so well planned and executed too! We highly recommend AMA to any parent looking to be part of a premium studio.

Sa
Review №5

We have been with AMA for several years and enjoy all the teachers weve had. The staff always puts on such creative and exciting recitals for the kids. Highly Recommend!

Me
Review №6

AMA is a great dance and music community. They encourage great values and manners in their staff and students. They also give back to the community by provided lunches for the homeless on a weekly basis. Love AMA!

Ch
Review №7

Great organization and helpful for my sons development. Began years ago with tumbling, now moved onto piano and loving it. Thanks Ann Marie and crew!

ch
Review №8

Super clean and they have done everything right since COVID. They were able to safely host their Holiday show virtually which everyone loved, they allowed the immediate family into the room for the performance in small safe groups. It was incredible. This is a private dance studio that goes above and beyond! Miss Ann Marie and Kendall are awesome. They have a wonderful music program as well as dance program

Ma
Review №9

My son started taking piano lessons at AMA Academy since he was 5 years old, 12 years later he continues at AMA. He enjoys every class and recitals.

Ga
Review №10

Thank you AMA for amazing experience!My son loves AMA!You have amazing people, amazing teachers!You are so professional and reliable!

Do
Review №11

I am Trying to get the Link to see the Photos Of Summer Camp.I am Dolores My Grandaughter Stella Vela Attends Camp..I asked Today But All I remember Is Amazing AMA....? Thanks Appreciate it.

He
Review №12

We have been a part of AMA for 4 years now, it’s an AMAzing school!! They offer so many classes for different ages and they really go out of their way and make every student feel special (they have cute awards at the end of the year for every student in the class which I love).My daughter loves her classes and always comes home so excited! And the owner miss Ann Marie really does a wonderful job making sure families still feel connected in way one or another during COVID.

Al
Review №13

If someone told me at age 30 I would start taking tap class, I NEVER would have believed them. One year later, it is what I look forward to most in my week.I will forever be grateful to Ann Marie for adapting SO quickly to everything 2020 threw her way. Not only does she provide a safe and happy environment for all of her students, young and old. But she did everything to make sure our weekly classes happened, without interruption, throughout all of 2020. Virtual or in person, I leave each week with a big smile on my face. THANK YOU for all you do!

Me
Review №14

The greatest dance school around! All of the teachers, staff, and performers care for one another as they would their own family. The owner takes her time with each family, getting to know them and listens to all of their concerns. Weve never felt more welcome at an extra curricular activity. My daughters love their dance teachers and the friends they have made. And now they do it all virtually which they perfectly transitioned to in snap.

ir
Review №15

Where do I start? By far the best place ever! I was reluctant at first to enroll my kids to start any program. I was not sure if they will like it and I was afraid to get stuck to enroll them all year long. However, Ann Marie, the owner was very accomodating and very professional. She responded to my questions promptly and gave me the options to do a 1 month trial class. She even offered to do the classes together. I have 2 girls ages 5 and 7 but they are shy so I wanted them to be on the same classes to start. Ann Marie made that happen with ease. She tried to hard to put them together. She promptly gives me feedback and photos of my girls after class. My girls also said they really enjoy coming to AMA. I definitely made the right choice!

Di
Review №16

If you love to dance or want to learn, AMA’s adult classes are fantastic! The instructors are so friendly and fun, and the entire staff make you feel like family. They even host fun adult dance events that include WINE! Try a free class, and I’m sure you’ll want to come back for more.

Ji
Review №17

I want my 200 dollars refunded ! When is the recital and where is my costume??? Dissapointed ! Due to COVID 19, the owner would not give me a refund for the 200 i had paid a week earlier ( march 5th) for < recital $120 and costume $80 ..... ( on top of the hundreds of dollars i paid in registration and monthly tuition only 3 months earlier !!! Yes we had only started in January and March 15th when this happened the owner suggested my daughter had a sponsorship afterwards for april and may saying other people are paying for it ? Oh by other parents for the next two months ( obviously just pocketing money given during donations for covid by rich park ridge parents as donations for her business which IMO she does not need ) and has not given me the costume Ive paid for as promised. Will be reporting her practices with the BBB this is not okay... btw this business has recieved sba loans so what gives ? Yes i checked- SINGLE Mother of daughter registered only 3 months and paid upwards of 800 at least !IMO do not come to this place unless your ready to get screwed and have a fat check book...Plus she legitimately does not have any REAL tumbling coaches ... they are all related to her ....

Me
Review №18

This is a great place with caring and knowledgable staff! They go the extra mile. Highly recommend!

BR
Review №19

Great school, fun teachers,this Is the place to go for kids love them

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  • Address:216 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States
  • Site:http://amaclasses.com/
  • Phone:+1 847-299-2233
Categories
  • Dance school
  • Music instructor
  • Music school
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:No
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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