Ruth Page

1016 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA

Address:	1016 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Phone:	+1 312-337-6543
Site:	ruthpage.org
Rating:	4.6

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Alice C.

I took an open adult beginner ballet class. Registering and paying for class was simple and quick. The gentleman at the front desk was polite and friendly. The studio space has radiator heat and newer windows compared to the age of the building, but was a bit drafty. The sprung floors are covered with marley. This class featured a live pianist. The barres are wooden in wooden mounts; they felt a bit creaky. In class, the teacher made a point of meeting each new student before class began and adjusting placement to have each "newbie" surrounded by regular students. The teacher also made a point of arranging the newcomers during center work and assigning partners for cross-floor traveling steps. The class was challenging, but not difficult beyond a beginner level. It is important to have previous dance experience--positions and moves will not be explained, but they will be practiced. The center work built up gradually, with "easy" and "harder" options (ex. "easy" - sous-sous vs. "harder" - full turn in sous-sous). The cross-floor movements also advanced from basic to more involved, adding a little bit of something new each time. The teacher provided attention and correction for all students. Her manner was serious, but not severe or unkind, and she did have a few jokes to share throughout the class. The womans dressing room was rather untidy. I felt a bit like younger students were treating it like an extension of their own messy bedrooms: clothing and coats all over the floor. There are limited lockers to use, so you will want to bring your wallet/keys/valuables into the studio with you.

Jonas Tutaj

THIS SCHOOL IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!also, THE TEACHERS ARE AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ellen Valentine

Horrible place. Miss Patty who teaches the little kids is too old and too miserable to teach small children. She is like a character out of some Victorian era child labor novel. My daughter, who is 7 and is wonderful and enthusiastic had been in her class until the old beast Miss Patty asked me, in front of my child and the other parents and children "if there was something wrong with her". What a rediculous horrible thing to say about a child. My daughter who is smarter than the old battle ax, said "well, she wont get anything for Christmas this year!". I think the people over there are nuts. Ballet may be a discipline art, but it should be tought by thoughtful people with a conscious. Not psychotic old ladies.

Jacqueline Lerner

My daughter started taking dance classes here when she was three years old, and it was always a great experience as a parent to bring her here. She had wonderful teachers, and her classes featured live piano music, as opposed to the digital versions that are often used. Although my daughter did not continue in dance (she evolved into more of a soccer-type in her tweens), she has fond memories of her time at Ruth Page. I credit much of her discipline, confidence, and good posture to the classes she took here. We still go back for shows on occasion just because we love the school so much!

Elizabeth C

Longest lasting dance studio in Chicago, offering professional ballet classes every weekday. Also home to the cities dance companies including Civic Ballet of Chicago, DanceWorks Chicago, River North Chicago, and three or four others

sandra pratt

The best studio for Ballet, hands down, for children and adults. The teachers are MASTERS at what they do. One class and you will know the difference. It does not get any better, than Mrs. Patty and Ruth Page.

Blair Burkhalter

Hard to find the combination of fantastic training and family-like environment. Love the teachers and its easy to park in their lot. Check it out for the serious dancer to the casual dance enthusiast.

Anonymous User

Excellent dance academy, well regarded nationally. Great for both children and adult classess

Arnell Givens

website is on point easy to find

Teresa Henning

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