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✨ Serving Illinois Families Since 2009
⭐️ Award-Winning Competitive Company
👶 Ages 18 Months to Adult
🎭 Age-Appropriate Music & Costumes
🤝 Inclusive & Adaptive Programs
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Our Story
Expression Dance Studio’s goal is to provide students with a safe environment in which they can express themselves through movement. All dancers will learn correct technique in a fun and enjoyable way. Instructors will encourage each student to express their own unique individuality and style. Students will develop an appreciation and respect for the art of dance. Expression Dance Studio has created a family friendly environment where kids can be kids. We use age appropriate music and costumes.
Everyone that joins Expression Dance Studio immediately feels a part of our dance family. Studio owner, Amber Saraceno encourages dancers of all ages and abilities to find their passion for dance. Whether a dancer is 18 months or 100 years old, there is a place for them at Expression Dance Studio. Students who take 1 class a week and students that are on our award winning competitive company are all treated as equal members of our studio and family.
Students are always welcome with a warm smile and great big hug! We invite you to come visit our studio and enjoy a free class on us to see what we are all about!
17+
Years in Illinois
10+
Dance Styles
800+
Active Students
100%
Family Friendly
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What Parents Say
Amber Saraceno has clearly taken her love of and passion for dance and created a wonderful dance studio full of talented, professional and enthusiastic teachers following their passion just like Amber. My daughter has loved every class she’s taken at EDS! We wouldn’t go anywhere else for a dance class!
Stacy
We have been blessed to have our daughter at Expression Dance Studio for a couple of years now and all we have to say is that Amber Saraceno and her staff are simply fantastic. They love what they do and they care about the dance education of the children. Amber is patient, sweet, and dedicated. We recommend her studio to anyone that is looking for a competent, fun, and wonderful dance studio!
David
The dance teachers at Expression Dance Studio have not only given our dancer the skills and technique she needs to dance well, they have encouraged her to be a good person. They provide opportunities to work toward written goals, have dreams, be part of a team, cooperate, show compassion, have confidence and perform. All of this while having a ton of fun! The enthusiasm they show every day is amazing. The friendships she has formed through dance are special.
Kierstin
EDS has provided my daughter with quality dance instruction, creative choreography, and an opportunity for growth as a dancer, but that is not why we are at the studio. We are at EDS because of the positive atmosphere, excellent role models, and focus on character development. My daughter dances 5 days a week and it is important that her teachers are not only teaching dance but also how to be kind, compassionate, and honest. I believe the real win at a competition is not the trophy but the lessons you learn along the way. EDS provides the winning lessons that will help my child grow into not only a beautiful dancer but also a beautiful person.
Cindy
My daughter is beginning her third year at Expression Dance Studio. She had been taking dance classes at other studios since she was four-years-old but when she began at Expression Dance Studio she went from “taking dance classes” to DANCING! The change is dramatic. She developed a true love for dance. Her technique and ability to pick up choreography improved rapidly. She enjoys being part of a cohesive group dedicated to a common goal. I attribute all of this to Amber Saraceno and the environment she has created at Expression. While being an amazing dance teacher and choreographer herself, she has surrounded herself with a stellar faculty. All the teachers are accomplished, friendly, and positive. They earn the respect of the dancers. This enables them to encourage the dancers to do their best and make good use of their time in class. Amber has created a warm, supportive atmosphere where the dancers think of each other as friends rather than competitors. When the dancers attend competitions with other dance studios, Amber makes it clear to our dancers that the focus is on doing their best, learning from the experience, and having fun. My daughter’s life has been greatly enriched by being a part of the family at Expression Dance Studio. She is always looking forward to the next time she gets to go dance!
Nancy
When trying to find a dance studio for my daughter Annie, I struggled. While she doesn’t need special needs per se she was born without external or middle ears. Imagine my surprise when we came in to talk with the front office and was told that the instructor would be willing to use a FM transmitter to make my daughters dance experience the best it could be. Flash forward to the first class. In our zest to get to the studio on time we left our FM transmitter at home. When I went to explain to our instructor Ms. Jess that we left it at home, imagine my delight when she asked me if Annie knew sign language. Our Annie does know ASL. Jess told me that she knew ASL and could help Annie through the class. I started crying with relief and knew we were where Annie was meant to be. I don’t know if you can use any of this. The only time I see/saw you was/is at the Recital and that is not the time to chat. I just wanted you to know how much your studio means to us. Annie loves her dance class and now we are taking classes with Miss. Lizzy and she has been equally as wonderful. Thank you from the bottom of my mommy heart.
Jamie
The absolute best dance studio! My daughter loves going to Expression Dance! The staff is amazing – they really care for each & every dancer. And to top it off she has met such great friends! A very positive experience for both dancers and parents.
Nicole
Expression Dance Studio has had an amazingly positive impact on my daughter’s life. The owner, Amber, is involved, available and fosters and environment for children that is fun and extremely positive. The choreographers are very talented, kind and get to know the children well. The performances they choreograph are classy, fun and entertaining while also being appropriately challenging. I’ve also had positive experiences with the parents at the studio, which is something that can be difficult to find. If you have the opportunity to send your child to Expression, you’ll never regret it. It’s the best investment not only for enhancing your child’s skills but also for learning teamwork, social skills and more. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!
Crystal
Expressions is more than just a dance studio. It is a family. You feel the love the moment you take your first class when the owner, Amber paints your hand and asks you to leave your mark (handprint)on the studio walls. My daughter started with Expressions over 9 years ago in a preschool recreational class. I fell in love with owner Amber’s contagious smile, energy and love for her “kids”. So we kept taking more and more classes, bc they were so much fun. My daughter has continued to dance at every level through the years and a few years ago, decided to dance in the elite company. She has many instructors through the years due to the different classes. But most staff has been there since the beginning. Never has my daughter been treated negatively to become a better dancer! She has always been treated with respect, love and positive reinforcement. (My older children were not so lucky at other studios.) We love how Expressions is not like other studios in that it is for everyone of all ages, all levels and and all abilities. Thanks to Expressions, my daughter has formed relationships with those in special olympics. You know this is an amazing studio when after being part of the studio for so long, i have only positive comments. If you are looking for a new dance home, or somewhere to just take a class, you can not go wrong with Expressions Dance Studio in Westmont. Kudos to Amber and her team for 10 wonderful years of providing dance to our community! A total blessing.
Katie
800+
Active Students
17+
Years in Illinois
10+
Dance Styles
100%
Family Friendly
Complete the form and a member of our team will contact you to answer all your questions!
Complete the form and a member of our team will contact you to answer all your questions!
Complete the form and a member of our team will contact you to answer all your questions!