The Academy of Dance Arts

"My daughter just completed her first Trimester of Beginning Ballet and we could not be happier. The staff is top notch, from the teachers to the front office. The facility is clean and modern. It is clear that everyone takes pride in this studio and goes out of their way to make new students feel welcome. My daughter enjoys watching the Pointe class and it's served as a great motivator for her. Looking forward to many more years here!"

"Academy of Dance Arts was an incredible experience for my daughter. She just finished there in August and has been accepted as a trainee at a professional company. Sherry, Irina, and Diana are amazing instructors who immediately recognized some bad habits which my daughter had learned over the years and had never been corrected at her previous studio in Chicago. Upon my daughter starting at ADA (due to not being able to commute to the city during covid), they quickly got to the root of problems which had been challenging her for years. They continued to fix the cracks in the foundation as well as challenge her in new ways, all in a manner that built her up. They believed in her, and that helped her to believe in herself. So much of succeeding in dance comes down to confidence, and that is what made the move to this studio exponential in her progress. The studios are beautiful: large, bright, and clean. The cost is less than anywhere else she had been and it was so really easy to get to. Academy of Dance Arts has a family/community feel and the staff is truly invested in my daughter's best interest even now that she is gone. Their expertise was invaluable but the staff's level of caring and investment was such a pleasant surprise and something which we have found to be a rarity. Our daughter has been dancing for 16 years, and we have experience with four different dance studios, never has she grown as much as she has in these past 2 years at ADA."

"The Academy of Dance Arts was a place I am lucky enough to call home for 7+ years. It is a place that gave me some of the best lifelong friends, and among my favorite memories, helping me develop into the person that I am today. The incredible, top-notch training program and supportive, loving environment was something I am profoundly thankful for and cherish very dearly. I am very grateful for the strong work ethic I learned, which was instrumental in contributing to my successful college dance and academic career. It also helped me to learn how to manage priorities in my daily life, which has transcended college and is also allowing me to thrive in my current professional career. Being able to have had such a healthy physical outlet, with an extra group of friends outside of school, benefitted me both physically and mentally. I feel extremely blessed to have learned from some of the most talented, dedicated dance teachers in the country, who genuinely care about me and with whom I still stay connected. I am extremely proud and honored to say I danced and trained at the Academy of Dance Arts, and I want to strongly encourage other families and dancers to be a part of the amazing, supportive family that awaits inside their doors. Whether your goal is to take a few classes to enrich your life, or if you have college or professional aspirations, this is definitely a positive environment that will help you thrive."

"Our experience at The Academy of Dance Arts has been life changing for our daughter! The teachers, under the direction of founder and artistic director, Sherry Moray, are superb and offer excellent instruction in a very positive and nurturing environment. From the day we stepped foot in the studio and met the staff and teachers, we knew this was the right place for our daughter to continue her training as a ballerina. ADA has a very welcoming atmosphere that promotes positive relationships with faculty, staff and other dancers. The focus in not only on ballet technique, but also on other disciplines within dance that help to create a well-rounded dancer. In addition, the training focuses on opportunities to compete in elite competitions that help advance dancers into their career. We believe this is the western suburbs premier dance studio with an excellent reputation on a national level."

"I credit my daughter’s love of dance and now pursuit of ballet in Europe to her training at The Academy of Dance Arts under the guidance of Sherry Moray and her faculty. The focus is on technique over tricks, and there is great concern for correct placement and execution to avoid injury. Beyond technique, I am grateful to the teachers for developing our dancers' character, love of dance, respect, and dedication which will take them so far in life. Whether you are interested in pre-professional development (several of Sherry Moray's students have become professional ballerinas), competitive or recreational dance, there is a place for you here. The friendships and mentorships are unparalleled and studio has become a second home for many. The new location in Warrenville has 6 studios and has easy access to I-88 and is only 8 minutes from downtown Naperville."