American Dance Center
American Dance Center, 10464 W. 163rd Pl., Orland Park, IL 60467
About
American Dance Center offers dance and performing arts classes. The program includes nationally recognized programs from pre-school through professional levels. The American Dance Center brings recognition and performing outlets to the suburban area.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Thursday afternoons and evenings, and Saturday daytime, during the 2025–26 year
• Price: Current college students can take a Drop-in Class for just $10!
The American Dance Center was founded in 1971 and celebrates its 55th year in the Chicago Southland. In 1991, the school relocated to Olympia Fields as part of its 20th anniversary, and in 1997 it established a two-story, state-of-the-art studio and dance boutique in Orland Park. The ADC East studio and dance boutique in downtown Homewood opened in 2001.
The program is led by ADC directors Jack and Kathleen Villari, who have been recognized as “Outstanding Dance Educators of America” for their program of studies, literary works, and original productions featuring international dancers, including Bolshoi Ballet soloists. The staff is state certified to teach college-level classes.
The American Dance Center states that “Everyone is a Star and deserves a chance to Shine!” and emphasizes the joy of movement. Its progressive system of study includes student showcases, professional performances, scholarship opportunities, and career counseling. The American Dance Center notes its commitment and continued growth and looks forward to another year of dance education and performances.
The ADC dance complex includes multiple large studios with high ceilings, sprung floors, double mounted barres, full-length mirrors, and surround sound. It also includes a gift and dancewear shop, snack, video and dancer stretch areas, a seated lobby, executive office, costume storage, and a children’s party center. The dancewear boutique carries a full line of leotards, tights, dance dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories, with staff guaranteeing proper fit and selection of shoes. Dancewear purchases can be made throughout the year and during orientation week, and catalogue orders and group discounts are available to pom squads, dance groups, cheerleaders, skaters, and gymnasts, along with gift certificates and dance-related items.
The American Dance Center has received Congressional Recognition Awards for the Performing Arts and artistic honors from the Illinois Arts Council and the Office of the Governor of Illinois. It was selected outstanding dance school of Illinois by the Young Americans National Invitational and was the only school chosen to represent Illinois at the International Dance Festival in Los Angeles from 1995 to 2023. ADC was invited to perform its own show at the 1996 World Olympics in Atlanta and performed in the 2012 Orange Bowl Half-Time Show in Miami. ADC dancers have consistently received the overall “Best of Show” award at regional dance competitions.
Testimonials from parents, students, and audience members describe the studio as a loving and happy place, a second home, and a source of strong dance technique and lifelong involvement in dance. Several testimonials mention the welcoming environment for dancers starting at an older age and continued participation into adulthood. Reviewers also note the instructors’ passion for dance, solid relationships with students, and the legacy built by Jack and Kathleen Villari.
Last updated May 24, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Thursday afternoons and evenings, and Saturday daytime, during the 2025–26 year
• Price: Current college students can take a Drop-in Class for just $10!
The American Dance Center was founded in 1971 and celebrates its 55th year in the Chicago Southland. In 1991, the school relocated to Olympia Fields as part of its 20th anniversary, and in 1997 it established a two-story, state-of-the-art studio and dance boutique in Orland Park. The ADC East studio and dance boutique in downtown Homewood opened in 2001.
The program is led by ADC directors Jack and Kathleen Villari, who have been recognized as “Outstanding Dance Educators of America” for their program of studies, literary works, and original productions featuring international dancers, including Bolshoi Ballet soloists. The staff is state certified to teach college-level classes.
The American Dance Center states that “Everyone is a Star and deserves a chance to Shine!” and emphasizes the joy of movement. Its progressive system of study includes student showcases, professional performances, scholarship opportunities, and career counseling. The American Dance Center notes its commitment and continued growth and looks forward to another year of dance education and performances.
The ADC dance complex includes multiple large studios with high ceilings, sprung floors, double mounted barres, full-length mirrors, and surround sound. It also includes a gift and dancewear shop, snack, video and dancer stretch areas, a seated lobby, executive office, costume storage, and a children’s party center. The dancewear boutique carries a full line of leotards, tights, dance dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories, with staff guaranteeing proper fit and selection of shoes. Dancewear purchases can be made throughout the year and during orientation week, and catalogue orders and group discounts are available to pom squads, dance groups, cheerleaders, skaters, and gymnasts, along with gift certificates and dance-related items.
The American Dance Center has received Congressional Recognition Awards for the Performing Arts and artistic honors from the Illinois Arts Council and the Office of the Governor of Illinois. It was selected outstanding dance school of Illinois by the Young Americans National Invitational and was the only school chosen to represent Illinois at the International Dance Festival in Los Angeles from 1995 to 2023. ADC was invited to perform its own show at the 1996 World Olympics in Atlanta and performed in the 2012 Orange Bowl Half-Time Show in Miami. ADC dancers have consistently received the overall “Best of Show” award at regional dance competitions.
Testimonials from parents, students, and audience members describe the studio as a loving and happy place, a second home, and a source of strong dance technique and lifelong involvement in dance. Several testimonials mention the welcoming environment for dancers starting at an older age and continued participation into adulthood. Reviewers also note the instructors’ passion for dance, solid relationships with students, and the legacy built by Jack and Kathleen Villari.
Last updated May 24, 2026.
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