Dance Connection Studio is located at 3117 N. Clybourn Ave. just southeast
of the Western / Belmont intersection on the north side of Chicago.
A Brief History
In the spring of 2001, Dance Connection became the next in a line of
interesting businesses adding to the building's rich history.
Built in 1921, the building was first used to build the right wing of
airplanes that were eventually flown in World War II. The left wing
of the planes were built at another facility on Irving Park and the
planes were finally assembled at Midway Airport. The original hoist used
to haul heavy machinery in and out of the building still remains in the
north room as a hallmark antique of the building's past.
After the building's tenure with the aviation industry, the building
was the home of several other businesses including an engineering firm,
a photography studio and now Dance Connection Studio.
A New Era
Throughout the years, the building has been through many internal changes
and Dance Connection's arrival was no exception to the trend. Upon
moving into the building, the studio's owner committed to remodeling
the interior to ideal specifications fit for the students that would
dance on its floors. The building's interior provides an environment
conducive to learning, artistic inspiration and expression.
The studio features large windows spanning the two sides of the building
and reaching the 12 foot ceiling in height. During the day, students
can enjoy rays of sun streaming through the glass falling in line on
the dance floor. The gleaming hardwood floors and the building's exposed
brick give the studio a comfortable, lofty look & feel while
providing a cool oasis of fresh air in the summer. The studio's
approximately 5000 square feet of dance floor space extend over two
floors and give adequate room to the dancer who tends to drift.
A wall of mirrors in every room gives the dance studio its signature
attribute reflecting the life, light and artwork they see around them.
Original antique paintings are displayed throughout the studio urging
passersby to stop and take a look.
In addition to the interior features of the building, strobe lights,
stereo speakers, track lighting, a disco ball and contemporary lighting
fixtures adorn its walls and ceilings.
Overall, the studio creates a comfortable, unconstrained, airy
environment fit for those who exercise their passion to dance. As it
provided a place to reach the sky in the making of wings, so shall it
provide a place to reach the sky with the experience of dance excitement.
