Create the best moves for you
A dance studio in Bannockburn, on Chicago’s North Shore.
We teach you how to dance
Studio18 Chicago is a dance studio in Bannockburn on Chicago’s North Shore, founded and owned by Alissa Deutsch. We teach all styles of dance for ages 18 months to 18 years, from a first preschool class to the competition stage.
Studio18 is the home of The Company at S18 jazz and lyrical teams and the FUSION hip hop competition companies, competing since 2001. Our new location has three studio rooms and one dance community.
Dancing is a way of life
Studio 18 is committed to providing a well-rounded, high-quality dance education in all genres of dance. Our highly-trained professional faculty will instill proper technique, creativity, respect, and an admiration for the art of dance in all students. Every student will feel special, gain self confidence, and talent each time they step into a class. Studio 18's goal is to provide students with a safe environment in which they can express themselves through movement. We strive to help our dancers discover their individual strengths and reach their personal potential, while excelling through team work and making lasting friendships.
We don't practice till we get it right, we practice until we never get it wrong.
Attitude is Everything!
Girl power at its finest
Home of FUSION Dance Company
FUSION Dance Company is composed of experienced dancers in the 2nd-12th grade who specialize in hip hop dance and choreography. Through hard work and practice, its members excel in providing high-energy performances packed with innovative style and attitude that is sure to keep their audience on the edge of their seats. The group travels, performs, and competes throughout the Chicagoland area year round, re-auditioning annually in early June. The company is open to anyone who has a passion for dance and is an experienced hip hop dancer. Each FUSION performance is guaranteed to be power-packed and full of life.
One studio, every style
Dancing with the feet is one thing... Dancing with the heart is quite another...!