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Here are some quotes from our present and former students. They tell about their experiences at our school and what they like best about their classes.

"What a wonderful staff at AAD! I suppose the fact that these teachers have had their own training through AAD accounts for their exceptional ability and overall feeling of comfort. I travel further for my girls to attend AAD, however, I feel that the family-like environment makes the extra miles well worth the trip. I have been overjoyed to see the wonderful benefits my daughters have received through dance."
D.O. - parent of 2 dancers ages 8 & 9, Cary

"We have always had very positive experiences with the AAD teachers and staff. I wanted my daughters to be involved in dance. My daughters return here year after year because they are improving and having fun. I return to the adult class because it is my night out, it is great exercise and because it is fun for me!"
M.F. - parent & adult student, Marengo

"We like the fact that students are not limited to one kind of dance. I also think your music program is great. I like the idea of going to one place for dance and music. My daughter has learned so much since she has been here, it is wonderful. I also love the retail store; I can purchase anything I need without having to run all over town. I can't say enough about the staff. Everyone is so proffessional and friendly. They make you feel like family."
K.J. - parent of dancer and musician age 10, Crystal Lake

"It feels like family. Everyone is always helpful. It is far for us to drive, but it's worth it! I've been very happy with the classes. There seems to be something for the whole family. We love the recital!"
L.S. - parent of dancer age 12, Elgin

"I send my daughters to this studio because they are taught with kindness, patience and encouragement regardless of whether they are the best dancer in the class or whether they can do all the steps perfectly, and over the years I have watched their love of dance grow and along with it their self esteem blossom. My children are involved in many activities both in and out of school, the combination classes offered allow them to get ballet, tap and jazz instruction in a class once a week without having to make the difficult decision whether to give up some of their other activities or to only take one area of dance."I don't feel that my daughters would be the dancers they are without all three. In addition to learning to dance, getting some exercise and increasing their overall physical fitness, they have developed self esteem, poise, the ability to perform and appear in front of groups of people and I believe that they learn and memorize new things more quickly than they would if they had not had the years of dance training."
W.M. - parent of 3 dancers ages 7,13, & 17, Algonquin

"I love the fact that the classes are combination classes. The Academy's tuition is most economical compared to other programs in the area. The kids like the variety that takes place during the class time and they look forward to their class each week. Their love of dance and appreciation for this art grows stronger each year."
M.O. - parent of 2 dancers ages 8 & 10, Algonquin

"After going through four dance programs, we really searched for one that would have 100% interest in our children's welfare as well as maintaining a professional program. And the facility is great! Our oldest daughter has been in dance for eight years and she has truly excelled in the atmosphere at AAD."
J.K. - parent of 2 dancers ages 7 & 14, Algonquin