Never in a million years did we think we'd be ballroom dancing on a Friday night with a bunch of…read morestrangers--and actually loving it. But then we met Daria. From the moment we stepped into Fred Astaire, Daria made us feel like we were born to dance (even if we were initially just born to trip over each other's feet). She choreographed our wedding dance to our favorite country song, and somehow managed to turn two left feet into something romantic, graceful, and genuinely us. Every dip and spin she taught was filled with encouragement, laughter, and just the right amount of sass. Daria doesn't just teach you steps--she makes you feel like you're starring in your own version of Dancing with the Stars. She builds your confidence with every compliment, and before you know it, you're dancing like no one's watching... even though everyone totally is at those Friday night parties she convinced us to join (and we're glad she did). We learned our first dance so quickly that she went ahead and taught us a second one-tailored to our strengths. So if you see us out there hustling like it's our job... blame Daria! Fred Astaire is a wonderful studio, but Daria is the reason we'll never forget this experience. She's magic in motion.

Fred Astaire's Madison CT is a great place to learn how to dance from excellent instructors Daria…read moreand Khrystyna. They are remarkable dancers that will teach beginners to expert dancers skills that you will be able to use to give you the confidence to dance, dance, dance for ever !!!

I have been to 10 Jazzercise classes now and have found every class really FUN! The instructors…read morehave all been fantastic, and no class hour has been exactly the same. Hand weights, bands, and dance... A great combination! The room is big, well lit, and the people who go to class are friendly. The scheule of classes gives you many optional times of the day to go. The room is air conditioned when it is hot outside, and occasionally we're even treated to cold "spa towels" (washcloth size) to cool off at some point during the class. The hour goes quickly, and the music and instructors are great! They have a college student special for the summer, which makes starting-up price very reasonable to try it for a month or two!

Plagued by injuries this year, I've been on the hunt for a new delivery method for my daily dose of…read moreendorphins. My yoga practice just hasn't been cutting it for me. I've been walking with a friend and pedaling away on my exercise bike, but I'm a girl who needs the espirt de corps of a class. On the spur of the moment, Laura and I (Zumba lovers from way back), decided to give Jazzercise a go. I know, I know...but it's not what you think. This is super fun, old school, low-impact aerobics set to a current soundtrack (Bruno Mars! Ed Sheeran!), and the lot of us (young, old, and in-between) chassed and step-tapped for a happy forty minutes before turning to light weights, crunches, and floor exercises. We were sweaty and grinning and the hour whizzed by. At $55 for unlimited classes a month, plus lots of class times to choose from, this could be my new thing (daycare, too). It's too bad my old Jane Fonda-ish thong is long gone, but I am most definitely pulling out the sweatband for this one. Pricing is month by month, no joining fees. The best deal is $49 a month unlimited classes automatic funds transfer, that can be canceled anytime. Regular price is $55 for a month of unlimited classes and $15 walk in. We went to Old Saybrook but find Jazzercise in Niantic, Killingworth, and Madison, too.

I am a proud parent of a student. My daughter danced with Julie for over 10 years and is a honor…read moreroll student at Hofstra University and I would think it has allot to do with the skills she learned at Westbrook Dance Academy. Team Building, Leadership, Organization, Time Management, an the list goes on. Dancing and Competition was always fun, exciting and challenging. Julie is a mentor to all of her students and helps them succeed not only in dance but in life. The studio is also among the least costly around. Competition can get expensive but Julie bears that in mind and helps make all the costumes. If you have a son or daughter interested in dance, this studio is a great choice. You will feel like family and miss it when their out. I could go on and on, but by now you get it.

I brought my daughter to the toddler summer camp. We are new to the studio and new to town. No one…read moreintroduced themselves, no one helped my daughter feel better when I tried to leave, and it was just chaos. I've never come across such rude women, especially those who work with children. We left before the program began. I would not recommend this studio for those little girls who are just hoping for a fun, friendly and warm "toddler summer camp."

Never would have imagined my daughter taking irish dance and loving it, but that's exactly what…read morehappened! Take a chance on something different and see how your child will blossom! We have been part of many local dance studios. What sets this studio apart is the owner, the award winning teachers and the individualized attention. You just don't have that at regular dance studios. Classes are very active and engaging. Your child isn't waiting for their turn in a class of 20 kids. It's excellent exercise! They are properly trained in stretching and core strengthening before they dance. Irish dance is intense in a fun way! Lots of skipping, hopping, jumping moves that kids love! There's NO PRESSURE. This school has won National titles with their competitive team. Joining the competition team is optional. Encouraged, and no pressure. There is also a performance team, which does not compete but rather dances at local events, nursing homes, schools and charitable events. The best part are the RECITALS. You will never experience recitals like this. Winter showcase in a theater setting, Spring showcase includes brunch at a catering facility. It's not an obnoxious 3-4 hour show like all the other studios put on. 2 hours or less. Your child dances for a whole song, not a 3 minute clip. You get your money's worth, and leave loving irish dance. Take a chance on this studio! Your child can take a class for free to try. TRY!!! Girls and boys 5 years and up. Studios in Shoreham (where we go) and Cutchogue.

Absolutely 100% i would recommend dance unlimitted the staff is amazing your child will learn and…read moregrow so much my daughter has danced 2 years recreational and 3 years competition.

Year seven of dance and year three with Dance Unlimited. My…read more9 year old is so happy with the family she has here and the high level teachers. Took just one year to learn some amazing acro tricks and so enjoyable. They have the best recital ever, High quality, professional and decades of experience. While isolated during Covid they did double duty to make sure our kids still had some sort of programming. Doors are now open and the level of cleaning that they do to ensure our safety gives me zero worries! Try them out ASAP and it's worth it! My six year old also does acro so he can be a super ninja and uses these skills to rock in his martial art classes. My daughter loves competition and the friendly group with amazing talent and prove themselves!

If you're from around the area, you might have noticed a familiar barista at a few independent…read morecoffee shops. His name is Taki Tanaka, and he's a master at crafting any coffee you might desire. He can be currently found at the very unique space combining dance and drinking coffee, Garage Dance Studio & Coffee Lounge. While the dance studio and the coffee lounge share the same space, they don't share the same hours of operation. I was here a few months ago, to find the coffee portion in the dark and the dance floor in full bloom! I came again yesterday afternoon, to find the opposite. This time the coffee lounge was open, and no one was on the dance floor. The inside is set to look like you're in somewhere in Madrid amongst the colorful buildings, where the tables are all adorned with red tablecloths. Of course, the barista working was Taki Tanaka. We chatted briefly and he made me the most delightful Honey Fig Latte. It was creamy, foamy, with a beautiful rose art design he hand poured himself. This was mildly sweet, rich in coffee, utterly satisfying with each sip. I just wish there was dance to see.

My friend introduced me to this spot while we were out for a Yelp event. The coffee shop is owned…read moreby her friend, and he makes everything from scratch. I decided to order a Chai Latte because I had never tried it before. I don't drink coffee, but the Chai Latte was good. For me, it needed to be a little sweeter, but all in all, it was a Chai Latte. There is also a dance studio located inside the coffee shop. They offer dance lessons, and the inside, from the dance clothes to the others hanging from the window, gives off a Latin vibe.

I have been looking for a kid silk class for months and it wasn't until we came across this little…read moregem we feel in love with it. Grace is just a whole vibe as my 11 year would say. She is great with the kids and very patient. The studio is very cute and clean. We have no complaints

Last week, a friend and I took our 1st pole dancing class at Shimmy Shimmy Dance Studio in Medford…read more We had the absolute best time. I laughed the whole class and what a work out! Heather is so amazing! And she was so patient with me as I am not the most coordinated LOL! If anyone has ever thought about trying pole dancing, definitely go to Shimmy Shimmy. She also has other amazing classes to try which i can't wait to try (check out her page). And if anyone is looking for last minute gift ideas, gift certificates for classes is a great option. I would definitely love if anyone is trying to figure out what to get me. Thank you Shimmy Shimmy for an absolute amazing work out!