Wings Dance Studio

Wings Dance Studio is a dance studio in Lockport, IL, offering classes in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and other styles for children and adults. The studio provides training through the Cecchetti Method, a structured ballet syllabus, and hosts birthday parties, youth theater performances, and community events. It serves students across the Lockport area and surrounding communities. The studio holds a 4.50 rating based on customer reviews.

Wings Dance Studio was founded in 2010 by Shannon Labus, who holds a Bachelor of Arts from Illinois State University and is an Associate member of the Cecchetti Council of America. The studio offers programs in ballet and early childhood dance, and its faculty includes trained professionals dedicated to student development. Students have performed with professional companies such as Ballet West, the Joffrey Ballet, and Moscow Ballet, and have pursued dance at the collegiate level. The studio has been recognized as an ADCC Studio of Excellence and is affiliated with the Soar Dance Company and Lockport Homer Youth Theater.

The studio is located on N State Street in Lockport, IL, situated about a mile from Legions Park and within a short distance of Ludwig Elementary School and the Lockport Golf and Recreation Club. It lies near South Archer Avenue and New Avenue, with North State Street directly adjacent.

Wings Dance Studio is known for its commitment to quality dance education, its emphasis on classical training through the Cecchetti Method, and its role in developing young performers for professional and collegiate opportunities. Its long-standing presence in the community reflects a consistent dedication to artistic excellence and youth engagement.

As a central hub for dance in Lockport, the studio supports both artistic growth and community connection through structured classes and performance opportunities.