iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%95+55.8Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%83+12.6Experts Score= 93Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.93SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#7 of 20 ballroom dance studiosiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 68%
5.0★★★★★20 Google reviews · 7 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Reviewers describe the dance school as having a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with instructors who are skilled and effective at teaching. Customers highlight that lessons are easy to understand, allowing them to learn moves quickly for events like weddings, and consider the pricing worthwhile for the instruction provided. No common criticisms appear in the available excerpts, which consist entirely of positive feedback regarding the teaching quality and social environment.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 20 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 20 Google reviews (12 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 40% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 25, 2026.
Service: Ballroom Dance Studio serving Tolono, Illinois.
Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.
Score profile vs other ballroom dance studios
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: value.
This companyBallroom Dance Studios median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Regent Ballroom & Banquet Center: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
95
ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Regent Ballroom & Banquet Center: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
95
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Regent Ballroom & Banquet Center: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 81.A
83
MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Regent Ballroom & Banquet Center: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 31.–
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Star ratings
20 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars20100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 12 written reviews
100%praise
Praise6100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
3topics
Staff & attitude467%
Price & value117%
Would recommend117%
What customers talk about
We read 12 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“David was kind, skilled, and gave us exactly the right tools in just two hours to make sure we had a good dance.”
“Definitely worth the price”
“Highly recommend”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
AAbbyLocal Guide · 20 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
We visited here for first dance instruction for our wedding. Neither of us have ever danced in any capacity, but he taught us moves we could easily understand and in two lessons we had it down! He was even able to teach us to dip successfully (pictured). Would reccomend to anyone looking for some extra flair or cohesion to their first dance!
Private lessons
LLacyLocal Guide · 171 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Wonderful cha cha mini lesson! Friendly and helpful crowd at the dance. Highly recommend
Reasonable priceService not listed
SSamuel&ValerieLocal Guide · 29 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
We took two hours of lessons with David in preparation for our first dance at our wedding. David was kind, skilled, and gave us exactly the right tools in just two hours to make sure we had a good dance. In fact, our dance was the thing we were most complimented on at our wedding reception! Definitely worth the price
Great priceBeginner's classes
DDwain4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★
Great place to learn to dance, fun , easy going, and friendly. Lots of people know how to dance but David, the instructor , knows how to teach dance. Ellen and David are the best dance instructors I have ever seen.
KKimberlyLocal Guide · 244 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★
David offers great tips. Ellen is a delight. The dancing is always a great time!
DDanLocal Guide · 34 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★
David is an amazing teacher! I started a few years back and have been enjoying every day learning and progressing I. The different ballroom. Classes they have to offer!
We visited here for first dance instruction for our wedding. Neither of us have ever danced in any capacity, but he taught us moves we could easily understand and in two lessons we had it down! He was even able to teach us to dip successfully (pictured). Would reccomend to anyone looking for some extra flair or cohesion to their first dance!
Services: Private lessons
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Lacy WarfelLocal Guide · 171 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Lacy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Wonderful cha cha mini lesson! Friendly and helpful crowd at the dance. Highly recommend
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Services: Service not listed
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Samuel&Valerie HallLocal Guide · 29 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Samuel&Valerie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We took two hours of lessons with David in preparation for our first dance at our wedding. David was kind, skilled, and gave us exactly the right tools in just two hours to make sure we had a good dance. In fact, our dance was the thing we were most complimented on at our wedding reception! Definitely worth the price
Price assessment: Great price
Services: Beginner's classes
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
We appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure to help you shine bright on your big day.
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Dwain McDaniel4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dwain has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Great place to learn to dance, fun , easy going, and friendly. Lots of people know how to dance but David, the instructor , knows how to teach dance. Ellen and David are the best dance instructors I have ever seen.
Response from the owner · a year ago
We are honored by your kind words. As you know we LOVE to share the FUN of dancing!
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Amber BarcroftLocal Guide · 35 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Amber has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
David is an amazing teacher! I started a few years back and have been enjoying every day learning and progressing I. The different ballroom. Classes they have to offer!
Response from the owner · 5 years ago
Thank you very much Dan. We appreciate having you as a student!
