Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Sinclair Dance Studio in Peoria
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Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, US
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Phone: +1 205-586-4855
Site: http://www.sinclairdancestudio.com/
Site: http://www.sinclairdancestudio.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:6AM–10PM
- Tuesday:6AM–10PM
- Wednesday:6AM–10PM
- Thursday:6AM–10PM
- Friday:6AM–10PM
- Saturday:6AM–10PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (20)
Christyn and Allen are the best! My dance partner and I just started taking lessons for fun and before we knew it we were hooked! We love the energy and the exercise and the excitement of learning a trade from two professionals who do it beautifully. They even helped us choreograph a stunning cha-cha for my wedding - people were off their chairs and cheering! I would recommend this service to anyone who wants to learn to dance or to just enjoy something unique and exciting. There are now even clubs in the Peoria area to try your skills out if you want!Thanks Christyn & Allen! You truly are THE BEST!!
My wife and I took dance lessons with Christyn and Allen last year. Like so many others, we had never danced before but always wanted to learn. Yes, we both felt more than a bit of trepidation, but all of that vanished in the first few minutes of meeting this wonderful young couple. Kind, caring, funny, joyful, youthful people, they remain almost uncontrollably eager to share their love of dance with others. Their joy was (and still is) both comforting and contagious. Put simply, they make dance lessons a great deal of fun. And yes, to belabor the obvious, you do indeed learn to dance well.
I could not more highly recommend Sinclair Dance Studio. Between February 2011 and October 2012 I took lessons in everything from Salsa to Waltz and their flexibility and knowledge of a vast array of dancing styles is second to none.Their specially catered private lessons are perfect for all skill levels from beginners (picture a giraffe on roller skates... that was me) to the seasoned competitive dancer and whether your goal is long or short term instruction you will leave having learned far more than you paid for.Oh and did I mention they are a blast to spend time with?
Absolutely love the instructors and students at this studio! I moved here from another state, where I took ballroom dance lessons, and wanted to pick up where I left off when I came here. I not only believe I have improved, but after visiting my studio back home, my previous instructors were extremely impressed! I am so grateful for the privilege to be taught under such knowledgeable instructors.
We took one lesson in November about a week before our wedding, and it helped us so much and really prepared us! Everyone said our first dance reminded them of something out of Gone With The Wind, even though our song was by a 90s boy band :P5 stars and well worth the money!
We loved our time learning from Sinclair Dance Studio - everything is very professional while still being extremely fun and relaxed...neither of us would have ever considered ourselves dancers but we felt so comfortable and were made confidant that we can indeed dance!
I was born in this world with no real dancing skills, but these two dance instructors changed that! They are the real deal, and they are the best in Illinois! Its a shame that I had to leave town for school, but I hope someday I can come back to them.
Radiant, splendid, and Spectacular are some of the words to describe the Sinclair Dance Studio. Christy and Allen are truly engaged with their students. You will not be disappointed!
Do you wanna dance? This is great place to learn! You may start lessons to learn how to dance for a special event and continue to learn and develop for fun for yourself and your dance partner!
Fabulous opportunity for us to learn from someone so experienced with so much patience with our group of amateurs. Very enjoyable.
Total reviews rating 5
20 Reviews for Sinclair Dance Studio 2023:
Review №1
2017-09-20My fiance and I started our dance lessons in the Spring with Allen, to prepare for our wedding. Allen is one of the kindest, most patient people you could ask for when teaching a new skill (that does not come easy to us!) He took our ideas and reservations into consideration when we were constructing our dance. He would recommend moves based on how we felt as a couple and as dancers. He truly designs the lesson based off of the couple. We felt completely comfortable upon arriving and at ease and ready after our final lesson. We cant wait to showcase what we have learned. Thank you Allen!
Review №2
2017-06-30We asked Allen to help us with the styling that was missing from our dancing after 30 years of lessons at a number of dance studios. He went right to work and the results are amazing. Dancing is a lot more than knowing the steps and Allen understands what separates the casual from the accomplished. While building the dancers confidence, he hones the skills that set them apart. Hes fun and engaging. Most of all, he knows his craft and knows how to teach. Great experience!
Review №3
2018-12-06My husband and I took dance lessons with Allen for our first dance. Neither of us are very comfortable on a dance floor so we went in with fairly low expectations but we were pleasantly surprised with how much we were able to learn in just a few lessons! Allen was really easy to work with and we loved the way our first dance turned out! I would definitely recommend working with Allen!
Review №4
2017-10-18We cannot say enough wonderful things about Sinclair Dance Studio and its owners, Allen and Christyn. My husband was afraid that he might embarrass our daughter on her wedding day, so we enlisted Allens help to prepare him for the father-daughter dance. What my spouse imagined would be an unpleasant, but necessary, dance tutorial turned out to be a fun, relaxing, confidence-building journey. Allens patience, encouragement, and quiet professionalism, coupled with his dancing skills and knowledge provide a foundation for success, regardless of the students level of ability. After just a few one-hour lessons, the bride and her dad were able to relax and enjoy their special dance to an old Sinatra favorite....and they nailed it! As an added bonus, after 36 years of marriage, I have finally acquired a lifelong dance partner.........Many thanks, Allen and Christyn!
Review №5
2013-02-21My husband and I decided to take dance lessons at Sinclair before our wedding for our first dance. We wanted something unique and we certainly got it! Our guests were floored by our routine. We liked it so much we have continued to take lessons to learn more dancing styles.If you are looking for something fun and relaxing, Sinclair is the place to go! Christy and Allen make the perfect pair to teach you to dance. HIGHLY recommended!!!
Review №6
2013-03-07Christyn and Allen are awesome! They helped my wife and I choreograph a special Rumba dance for our wedding and the guests were blown away! We loved the experience so much, we are trying out other dance styles. It is a great workout and a lot of fun to do with your significant other. I highly recommend you stop in for a lesson!
Review №7
2013-03-05My husband and I have been taking dance classes with Christyn & Allan for more than the last 3 years. Were older dancers and didnt expect to have so much fun and get such good exercise. They are wonderful partners and instructors and know how to break dances down into learnable chunks. When we started, we had planned on taking lessons for 8 weeks... and were still there 3+ years later. Our daughter and son-in-law took 2 classes with them before their wedding and felt very confident with the dance that Christyn and Allan helped them work out for their wedding. Love it!!
Review №8
2019-09-11“The one thing that can solve most of our problems is dancing.” – James BrownPrior to working with Sinclair Dance Studio, I was never taught how to dance (unless you count some loosely-defined square dancing in middle school). Tired of not being able to confidently move on the dance floor at weddings and social settings, I decided I wanted to get some formal training and take a few dance lessons. When I called to schedule the first lesson, Allen was warm and extremely helpful; going so far as re-arranging his schedule to accommodate mine. At the first lesson, he took the time to thoroughly explain the different styles of dancing that he taught as well as the social settings where they would be most appropriate to dance. We then discussed my goals for dancing and how many lessons I wanted to sign up for (at the time I thought I only wanted four), so that we could spend our time wisely. At no time did I feel pressure to sign up for more lessons than I originally wanted. It was clear that Allen was genuinely interested in helping me get as close to where I wanted to be in the time-frame of my choice.Deciding I wanted to learn Rumba, we were able to cover the basics and a couple steps in the first lesson. Allen did a great job of breaking everything down into manageable bits in a way that was fun and exciting to learn. He listened to my questions and observed where I was struggling, providing me with detailed instruction on how I could improve (not just giving me a cookie cutter lesson). By the end of the fourth lesson, I could perform several Bronze-Level Rumba steps.Not only that, but I noticed my confidence had increased, I was standing up straighter, and I could finally hear the rhythm in songs (something I had struggled with for a long time). I found out that when I danced, all my outside worries would melt away and I could focus on what I was doing.I enjoyed working with Christyn and Allen at Sinclair Dance Studio so much that Ive continued to take lessons and have learned new styles of dance including Cha-Cha and Waltz. Christyn and Allen are so fun, supportive, and passionate about what they do. Working with them is the highlight of my week.I would highly recommend Sinclair Dance Studio to anyone who is serious about wanting to learn how to dance. Their professional and individualized instruction made it easy and fun to learn. Working with them has been such an amazing and transformational experience in my life.
Review №9
2013-04-11Christyn and Allen Eskridge are great teachers, and I really enjoyed my time with them. They have a gift for being able to take a step or dance and break it down and make it simple and easy to understand. They do a great job of catching potential problems and correcting them right away so that you dont have to fix them after theyve become bad habits farther down the road. Not only do Christyn and Allen do a great job covering the basic steps and giving you an overview of the dance if you dont have any prior dance experience, but they also have the skill and expertise to teach advanced students and get into the detail of the dance as well. I had a great time and would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to learn to dance for any occasion.
Review №10
2018-08-27100% would recommend. We learned a dance for our first dance at our wedding. Allen did a fantastic job with our song. He was super nice and made it so fun. My husband even want to continue the lessons (which is saying a lot lol). We learned so much and everyone loved our dance and thought it looked great.