The Academy of Dance Arts, founded in 1999 by Sherry Moray, offers a world-class dance education, with performance opportunities, in a nurturing environment that allows the mind, body, and spirit of each dancer to thrive.  Our brand new state-of-the-art facility boasts 6 large dance studios and easy access from I88 and the surrounding Chicagoland area and serves Warrenville, Naperville, Downers Grove, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, and Hinsdale.  As a premier dance school, our internationally trained faculty has developed dancers with exceptional technique and artistry.  Our wide variety of dance classes offer something for everyone, from the pre-professional to the tiny tot, fostering a love for the performing arts through the exhilarating joy of movement.

Performance opportunities for students include full-length ballet productions, the Youth America Grand Prix, regional and national dance competitions.

The Academy of Dance Arts has been recognized as a premier ballet studio for its excellence in Ballet Training and received “The Outstanding School Award” from the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix (2000, 2003, 2013, 2014, and 2017). Artistic Director, Sherry Moray, received “Most Outstanding Teacher Award” in 2000, 2009, 2012, 2017, and 2019 at YAGP.