My 8 year old daughter attends ATDW and I cannot say enough good things about the studio, the…read moreteachers or the owners. ATDW and the owners Michelle and Jerome could not be more different from the typical LI dance school. If you're looking for a studio where your child can learn from real experts (not just graduated former students), be groomed like professionals, be surrounded with positive & supportive influence and make great friends (both kids and fellow parents) - this is the place. For a brief background, my daughter started ballet classes at 3 years old at another school. We liked the school but the variation of classes beyond ballet was limited and most attention was given to competition dancers. If you weren't on the competition team or being groomed for it, you were not a priority. I've since heard from many friends that this is the case across many Long Island dance schools where the focus is on competition or the end of year recital performances. This is NOT the case at ATDW. This past fall my daughter attended an open house where she quickly fell in love with the studio, enrolled in 4 classes and has never looked back! To say my daughter's experience moving to ATDW has been transformational would be an understatement. Before moving to ATDW, she liked to dance but felt very insecure about her body, being very tall for her age and a bigger build. She was also struggling with some bullies in school and we were dealing with the typical elementary-school afternoon battles over homework, snacks, screens, etc. The changes we've seen in my daughter since moving to ATDW go well beyond her dance capabilities. The kindness and encouragement she has experienced from Michelle, Jerome, Miss Wendy, Miss Olivia and Miss Allie have given her a true passion for all things dance and performance. Her passion and love for attending ATDW have given her a shocking level of motivation for an 8 year old. Knowing she needs to leave for ATDW, she is motivated to do her homework right after school and she has a positive, active understanding of how to be healthy and take care of her body so she can feel better dancing. Her sense of self confidence has exploded in ways that have extended well beyond after-school dance - in her reading, her grades, her friendships and in-school activities. Perhaps most importantly, my daughter has met and made friends with kind and wonderful children whose parents clearly share the same values we do: kindness over competition, the value and joy of performance, respect, responsibility and confidence. The dancers and families that are part of ATDW feel like a community, particularly for students who take more than one class. Passing each other in the hallways before/after, they make friends with older/younger kids they aren't even in class with. The older dancers are positive and supportive role models for the younger dancers. The amount of joy they all have seeing each other is so sweet and at points comical... they hug each other like they haven't seen each other in weeks. ATDW is truly my daughter's favorite place now. She ended the 22-23 season enrolled in 5 classes and participating in the production of Alice in Wonderland. Looking forward to next season, she's now asking to add more. She can't get enough. We are so thankful for this studio and for the community of dancers and parents that Michelle and Jerome have created. Thank you, ATDW!

My daughter has attended American Theater Dance since she was 3 and I have been beyond impressed…read morewith the instruction and her growth as a performer. Michelle and Jerome have created a wonderful environment for young dancers and I couldn't be happier to have my daughter at the studio. They also do top notch productions for kids! Additionally, my 3 year old also just completed a year in the tiny dancers program and the teacher was AMAZING at helping us to get her to feel comfortable dancing on her own. Highly recommended!

I have been studying with Miss Joanne for around a year. She is an amazing teacher, very patient,…read moreknowledgeable, and understanding. I started ballet "late" as a 17 year old and was very nervous to find a teacher who took me seriously and could provide a serious grounding in the basics and had a true passion for dance. This has been an incredibly inspiring year. I look forward to seeing her every week. She's flexible and kind with scheduling and makes every lesson a joy. It has also encouraged me to be more active and involved in daily life.

I take adult lessons here on tuesday and private lessons on fridays. Joanne is a great teacher!read more

My 3 year old completed her first year here. The recital was amazing and it was wonderful to see my…read moredaughter dance the songs that they had been practicing.

Great dancing school ! Really teaches the kids well! They come out dancing like pros! The end of…read morethe season they put on a big production number. The only problems I find is that the waiting room is very small and the price is a little high

*~BEAUTIFUL ENERGY~*…read more This studio is a wonderful experience for children and parents alike!

If you want to learn to dance, then Miss Colleen is the place to go! Great staff, great owner! We…read morelove Colleen!

Owner, Sarah, and the front desk lady are not professional. Their classes are too full and kids run…read morewild and their classes are not good. On the first day when we trialed there also was no parking and they expected everyone to park in the back and walk through mud as it is not pathed. Wasn't impressed and we didn't sign up. I would not recommend and would recommend Elite any day over this studio. Elite is much more organization

My 3 girls have been dancing at Impressions since it opened in 2009 and I know their love of dance…read morehas everything to do with how amazing the director Laura Sculco and all the teachers are!!!! I highly recommend this dance school if you want your child to love dance

I took adult ballet classes with Erin. I enjoyed the company of the other adult students, and the…read moreinstructor was fabulous! Erin is a certified ballet teacher who danced with the NY Dance Theatre in principal roles. She was an excellent teacher, and I loved the pretty music she played. It was fun, relaxing, and probably good for balance and to strengthen my bones.

I will echo the sentiments of other reviews of the rudeness of the owner. I have also been asking…read morefor signed agreements since being charged $588 and have not received any

I took a bit of a hiatus from pole fitness and recently got back into it. I'm still impressed with…read moreThe Aerial Loft and am glad to be back. It's a real gem and I'm happy to see some of the same instructors, especially Jackie, who is not only talented, but also patient and encouraging, and breaks the moves down into digestible steps. I always enjoy her classes, and all the instructors, and this space provides a safe and lovely community. Looking forward to my next class!

Listen!! My 2 girlfriends and I decided to try an Intro to Pole class and Baby.... A TIME was had…read more That pole is a lot more difficult than I thought but our instructor was super patient and super fun and got us totally into it. It's a great workout and a nice way to feel sexy about yourself. She taught us ways to enhance our assets depending on our body types and I got some cool moves to try at home- wink!

I have called over several times to get dancing lessons for a wedding and has experienced…read moretremendous rudeness from the secretary. I think for a business in the town of Hempstead where I have contributed for over all my life and have been a pillar in the community this business representing the community should be a little bit courtesy. I am offering free class on customer etiquette. SMB

From the owner: All Techniques of Dance, Music: Piano, Drums, Guitar, Voice Class, Martial Arts, Nutrition, Fitnessread more

We came here for a birthday party, and the kids had a blast! It's an excellent location, especially…read morefor toddlers. They require everyone to wear socks in the playground, which is great since there are small children crawling around. The facility features a fun slide and adorable mini-rooms themed as a veterinarian's office, a doctor's office, and various kitchens for pretend play. There is also a separate area to sing 'Happy Birthday' and a convenient café station. I was very impressed with the venue and am excited to return again soon! Vinimos aquí para una fiesta de cumpleaños y los niños se divirtieron muchísimo. Es un lugar excelente, especialmente para niños pequeños (toddlers). Es obligatorio usar calcetines en el área de juegos, lo cual es bueno ya que hay niños gateando. Tienen un tobogán y pequeñas habitaciones temáticas con artículos de veterinaria, de doctor y cocinitas para jugar. También cuentan con un área separada para cantar el 'Feliz Cumpleaños' y una estación de café. Quedé muy contenta con el lugar. ¡Estoy emocionada por volver!

The cutest spot for playdates and birthday parties! The play area is gated in with a separate space…read morefor younger babies which is a big plus! Added bonus they have a cafe and you can sit and enjoy coffee/food literally 2 feet away from the gated play area! They also host fun events so our girls hve fun and the mamas get to catch up & hang out