Dance Center Chicago
Rent a Private Dance Studio
Professional rehearsal and teaching spaces in the heart of Chicago's North Side. Mirrored studios with sound systems, available by the hour.
Book a StudioPricing
Simple, Occupancy-Based Rates
All rentals are full-hour blocks, starting on the hour. No half-hour bookings.
1–4 people
$25
per hour
5–6 people
$30
per hour
7–10 people
$35
per hour
11–15 people
$40
per hour
16–20 people
$45
per hour
20+ people
$50
per hour
Main Ballroom
$200+
per hour
Main Ballroom note: The ballroom is a shared space used by multiple teachers simultaneously. Private reservations must be booked well in advance. Contact us for event availability.
24-hour cancellation policy
No-shows charged $25/hr booked
Full-hour blocks only
Main Ballroom
Practice & Teaching
The Main Ballroom is a shared space open to dancers for practice and to instructors for teaching. With 3,000 sq ft of floor space, there's always room to move — whether you're working solo, running a class, or warming up before a performance.
For dancers
Practice
Drop-in
$15/hr
Monthly unlimited
$80/mo
For instructors
Teaching
Per lesson
$25/lesson
Full buyout
Workshops & Events
Exclusive use
$200/hr
Booking a full buyout? Ballroom closures must be arranged well in advance so all instructors can be notified. Contact us to check availability and reserve your date.
Our Spaces
Six Studios to Choose From
Private studios range from 750 to 1,400 sq ft. Every room features mirrors and a sound system with Bluetooth and 3.5mm connectivity.
Shared space
Main Ballroom
A stunning 3,000 sq ft dance floor open to multiple teachers and practitioners simultaneously. Can be reserved exclusively for large workshops, events, and parties — contact us to book in advance.
3,000 sq ft
Up to 300 people
Event rental available
Unique character
The Loft
1,400 sq ft with dark hardwood floors and exposed brick walls. Additional mirrors along the brick wall. Ideal for large classes and private events.
1,400 sq ft
Up to 80 people
Popular choice
Studio 1 & Studio 2
Two identical 750 sq ft studios with two walls of mirrors and windows. Studio 1 includes ballet barres. Great for groups up to 30.
750 sq ft each
Up to 30 people
Studio 1 has barres
Studio 3
An 800 sq ft triangular studio — 50 ft long and 25 ft wide — with floor-to-ceiling mirrors along the full length and windows lining the rest.
800 sq ft
Up to 30 people
Studio 4
An 800 sq ft windowless studio with two full walls of mirrors and one partially mirrored wall — ideal for focused, distraction-free practice.
800 sq ft
Up to 30 people
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What's Included
Every Studio Comes Equipped
Full Mirror Coverage
Every studio has at minimum one full wall of mirrors, with most rooms having two or more.
Sound System
Bluetooth and 3.5mm audio in every room. Bring your own adapter if your device lacks a headphone jack.
Sprung Dance Floors
Professional dance floors throughout. Studio 1 includes installed ballet barres.
WiFi Available
Free WiFi is available throughout the studio for all renters.
Ready to dance?
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Reservations required. Drop-in requests accommodated when available.
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3868 N. Lincoln Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago IL 60613 · 773-880-5044