Extensions Dance 3933 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618

"My daughter has been in Ballet at Extensions since she was 5. While she does enjoy her lessons, she especially loves it when we stay after class to watch the older dancers. Their talent and discipline is amazing and inspiring. I love watching her watch them, and I’ll be thrilled if she continues at Extensions and grows up to be one of these beautiful dancers someday."

"Extensions Dance Company is a truly amazing studio. Lizzie and the team of instructors are not only incredible dancers and teachers, but they also foster a caring and positive atmosphere in which young dancers thrive. The environment is so open and compassionate – all the dancers support and encourage each other, both in and outside of the studio. I cannot recommend Extensions enough. We are so lucky to have found it. We are in our third year now, and my only regret is that we did not find it sooner!"

"Joining Lizzie and her team of professionals at Extensions is absolutely the best decision we have made for our daughter's dance education. Lizzie's disciplined focus on solid technique as a basis for expansive creativity is the key to its success and the students become friends and support each other as they excel individually. These students get the very best in dance education in Chicago. Come see what these young dancers can do and you will be amazed!"

"Behind the unassuming door on Elston Avenue, is a place where a magical level of dance artistry is achieved by youth dancers of all ages. Extensions provides one of Chicago’s best youth dance education opportunities, with classes for beginners through advanced, a highly awarded youth dance company, and a friendly family feel. The studio hosts a full schedule of open classes to come and try. Parking is great; close to the Kennedy at Irving or Kimball. Our daughter found Extensions when she was a freshman in high school, and we could not have had a better experience. “Graduates” have gone on to dance training programs at highly respected schools and universities across the country. Many are dancing professionally. We highly recommend Extensions!!"

"It is probably the best dance studio in Chicago if not for the entire Chicago metropolitan area. All teachers are phenomenal. The director is very professional. Parents are supportive to each other. My kids have improved so much in the past six short months! We thought we sent our kids to a good dance school...until we watched their solo and group pieces at recent ASH competition event. Wow! EXD is certainly among the very few best schools that produces top-notch well-rounded child dancers! It does take practice to be good at it. Therefore, getting in the Company group (instead of only taking a couple classes) will make a major difference."