DeForest Dance Academy

DeForest Dance Academy offers a Recreational Dance program with one or more classes per week in a variety of dance styles. It also offers an hour-long dance class once a week and Steppin’ Out Dance Company, an award-winning competitive team with year-round training across multiple dance styles; students audition for the company.

Programs

• Recreational Dance program — One or more classes per week · Students can take one or more classes per week in a variety of dance styles.
• Steppin’ Out Dance Company — Year-round training · Award-winning competitive team with extensive year-round training across multiple dance styles; students audition.
• Hour-long dance class — Once a week · A student can take an hour-long dance class once a week.

At a glance

• Facility hours: Elmhurst Office Hours (September — May): Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-9:00pm; Friday Closed; Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm; Sunday Closed. Glen Ellyn Office Hours (September — May): Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-9:00pm; Friday 4:00pm-6:00pm; Saturday By Appointment Only; Sunday Closed.

About the provider

DeForest Dance Academy is owned by Ashley DeForest-Goletz. The academy is celebrating its 20th year at its Elmhurst location. Its mission statement says that she believes that everyone can dance and has worked to create a fun and welcoming environment while growing a love for the art of dance.

• 2026-27 Registration closing — Registration will close January 4, 2027 to begin Recital Prep.

Last updated August 23, 2026.