Providing professional, safe, inclusive, and community-supported dance instruction in Grayslake for over 50 years!

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Dance Connection , formerly Peggy Leah’s School of Dance, has been serving Grayslake and surrounding communities for over 50 years!  Throughout its history the Dance Connection has endeavored to be to be a community-based studio where each student can achieve their own personal best.

Dance Connection offers structured dance education with a creative twist, fostering a lifelong love of dance and expression in students aged 2-18 in Grayslake and surrounding areas. Our inclusive and supportive environment encourages students of all abilities and aspirations to reach their full potential, inspiring the next generation of dance enthusiasts.

Kids Dance — Group Of Kids Practicing in Grayslake, IL


At Dance Connection, our team of professional instructors fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where dancers can explore their unique potential. We challenge our students to reach their personal best by balancing enthusiastic encouragement with structured classes, all while incorporating traditional dance techniques and performance opportunities.


The annual recital, held at The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts in Grayslake, is the culmination of our Recital Season. Each student can perform in a traditional stage production with professional audio/visual support.

Dance Connection hosts classes for students starting at the age 2. We encourage you to view the different classes and styles we have to offer. Class schedules, pricing, and registration information is available and regularly updated. Availability is limited, so check back often. 

Dance Connection is proud of our annual Spring Recital Production. Our students take this opportunity to showcase their skills and routines learned throughout the year. Each year our audiences leave raving about the performance!

We invite you to read the stories of our instructors at Dance Connection. Varying in styles, and backgrounds, our instructors are a big part of our students foundation at Dance Connection. See more about our instructors on our "About Us" page.