Welcome to the Lincolnshire Academy of Dance celebrating our 29th Season!

We are a family friendly dance academy offering quality dance instruction to children ages 3-18. We moved to our Vernon Hills location in 2011 after we outgrew our Lincolnshire Village Green location after 13 successful years. Our priority is providing a safe, welcoming, positive and inclusive space for our students, families and staff. 'L.A.D'., as we are lovingly known, has been a second home for thousands of students for 29 years. Thank you for sharing your children with us! – Brenda Didier, Artistic Director/Founder

"We traveled an hour roundtrip to get to/from the studio for many years. LAD was life-changing for my daughter. She found her passion and joy for dance while thriving in a positive environment." Kathy B.

THE STUDIO IS CLOSED UNTIL SUMMER CLASSES BEGIN ON MONDAY JULY 6. WE WILL BE CHECKING AND RETURNING EMAILS AND VOICEMAILS WEEKLY.

  • OUR 2026 SUMMER (JULY 6-JULY 30) ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
  • 2026/2027 Class placements will be emailed to all families by July 8.
  • 2026/2027 Class schedule (September 14, 2026-June 7, 2027) will be posted on Tuesday, July 14 by 5pm. 
  • 2026/2027 Online Registration will begin on Tuesday, July 21 at 10am.
  • Our 29th Annual Performances will be held on June 12 and June 13, 2027 at Stevenson High School's Performing Arts Center! Save the Date!
  • Home of our Regional and National Award Winning Dance Company- LAD ENSEMBLE! 

New to LAD? Please either email or call us about class placements or to schedule an evaluation.

We offer 1 complimentary trial class per student. After the 1st trial class, the trial fee is $20.

OUR DANCERS PERFORM AND COMPETE ON 4 HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAMS FOR THEIR 2026/2027 SEASONS AT STEVENSON, VERNON HILLS, BUFFALO GROVE AND LAKES.

7 LAD ALUMS FROM OUR 2024 & 2025 SENIOR CLASSES ARE MEMBERS OF THEIR COLLEGE DANCE TEAMS AT THE UNIVERSITIES OF ALABAMA, TEXAS TECH, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, PURDUE, RUTGERS & NEBRASKA/OMAHA!

THE LAD DIFFERENCE

  • A FAMILY STUDIO

    Our staff has become a family. We see our students grow with us and become family. Each year we celebrate our seniors, students, alumni and staff achievements.

    We offer a unique scholarship program to give back to the community.

  • THOSE LITTLE EXTRAS

    From free costume alterations and open dress rehearsals, those little extras add up.

  • DANCE FOR EVERYONE

    From Ballet to Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip hop and Leaps & Turns, we offer over 10 different dance styles.

    We have 2 professional percussionists for our modern classes and a professional pianist for most ballet classes.

    LAD has always been and will always be inclusive and welcome to all students, families, artists, staff and teachers regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or ability. We aim to unite instead of divide.

  • RECITALS

    Our 28th Annual Performance Weekend will be held on June 6 and 7, 2026 at Stevenson High School's Performing Arts Center! Showtimes TBD!