The greedy money grubbing daughter took over this place and now they treat every child like they…read moreare cash. Every child is supposed to get a full recital dance regardless of their skill level but at this school they pretend they are too good for that. They will admit to this in their reply. They will say my daughter is a beautiful dancer (yes) but she was not good enough to get a recital dance (no). They don't actually care how well your daughter dances, they care how much money the parents spend. This is not a great school it is a snobby school. I was the worst dancer at my ballet school and I was better than all the dancers at this place. When I took a class at Metuchen dance the teacher said WOW. My daughter danced at Metuchen dance center for 4 years. This is not a lie. I also took a class there for a year. I know this place well. This year they did a ballet. My daughter was in the hobbit dance, or so I thought. Just before the recital my daughter noticed that she and 2 other kids were standing still for most of the dance, while the rest of her class were dancing. It gets worse. At the actual performance she and these 2 girls were at the far far back of the stage, by the back curtain. They were separated from the rest of their class by a huge distance. They weren't in the second row, they were way way back there. They were background decoration. The rest of her large class were dancing at the front of the stage and for a much much longer time. When I complained about how upset we were that my daughter had to stand still and watch the rest of her class dance her dance, a teacher and the head of the studio insisted that all the dancers were dancing for the same amount of time. It's not possible to lie about objective facts. Everybody can see the video and everybody can count. The rest of the class danced for much longer than my daughter. Then Miss Kerri actually told me that my daughter was lying about being upset about this, because she knew the dance was done a month ago. How awful can you be? Don't give your money to these people. They will treat your child like trash and they will not apologize.

My fiancé and I are getting married in 2 weeks and after trying out our first dance routine in our…read moreliving room we realized we needed some help. I emailed Metuchen Dance Centre a few days ago and received a prompt response. We set up an appointment with Alessandra and with very little notice she helped us out with a beautiful routine that we are now excited to perform in front of our friends and family. I highly recommend this business as well as our instructor who had a great energy that helped me get past my "two left feet"!

I took my 4 year old son here for 3 Bollywood dance classes in total. When my wife called up the…read moreplace initially, we were told that we could bring him for a trial class. This is the first time my son is taking any classes, so we weren't sure. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place given the following facts: - The 2 instructors (who take turn) are very strict and cold to the kids. I think younger kids need more attention and need to be encouraged rather than be spoken harshly. My elder 9 year old daughter has been going to an American Tap school for the last 6 years and I have seen the difference. - The place is unkempt. The three Saturday mornings I went, I found the carpet in the lobby to host all kind of trash and never vacuumed. Maybe the place operates on a lean staff and they do not have this covered. But not a good impression to give newcomers especially. - We had a tiff with the center on the fees. We were charged for the trial class even though we weren't told initially that this class would be charged (In my opinion a trial class is normally free unless stated specifically). Upon pointing this out, we were reimbursed the money in again a very cold hostile way. Hope the center realizes its mistakes in dealing with newcomers and takes this review in a positive constructive manner.

A great place for Adults and kids of all ages . they have the best choreographers and their…read moretraining program and dance teachers are very friendly , dedicated and can make anyone dance . Everyone is so dedicated which is the key differentiator and wins awards . been here for last 2-3 years and always look forward to be a part every year and have fun while we dance. Jeanie is THE BEST and once you are a part here you will not go anywhere else. They can make anyone dance .

Kalamandir of NJ is a Classical Kathak dance school located in central New Jersey which aims to…read morepass on the rich history of the North Indian classical dance as well as the specific technique of the Lucknow gharana. Under the guidance of Malabika Guha, students undergo rigorous and enlightening weekly training with the ultimate goal of becoming mature, poised "Katthakas," or those who tell a story. While reflecting on the vast, mixed history of Kathak, which draws its influence from Hindu temples, Persian culture, and Mughal courts, Kalamandir also seeks to place Kathak on a progressive platform where the traditional aspects of its movement are intact, but the form is placed on both classical and classically-based contemporary music. With special weekly classes based in "nritta" (pure dance), "natya" (expressive dance), and contemporary composition, Kalamandir of NJ has successfully been running since 1986 and seeks to continue spreading the rich culture of Kathak for years to come.

This is our third year at JJDA, and we've had a wonderful experience from the very beginning. Our…read moreseason began with Miss Carly and Miss Kaylee as the lead teachers for pre-ballet, with support from Miss Lily. My daughter was thrilled to have Miss Carly again, as she had loved her class the two year ago. When Miss Carly went on leave in March, Miss Kaylee stepped in seamlessly, ensuring the class stayed on track while preparing for the recital. My daughter is now also a huge Miss Kaylee fan! She has been absolutely fantastic--patient, encouraging, and skilled at teaching the fundamentals of dance to a group of energetic 4- to 6-year-olds, all while keeping it fun. We feel so fortunate to have Miss Kaylee this season--she's been instrumental in keeping my daughter excited and engaged in dance.

My two daughters and nephew take classes here and love it. My youngest daughter and nephew (4 years…read moreold) can be handfuls but Miss Jessica is so professional and patient and kind. This gentle but intentional patience is balanced with expertise in teaching young minds how to understand their bodies and how to move. It's great to see them thriving and learning while having fun. My oldest daughter consistently chooses to take more and more classes. She also had Miss Jessica, who I credit to molding her and starting her on her dance journey, and has flourished under the wings of Miss Vanessa, Miss Felicia, Miss Jen, and Miss Jill. Whether or not your kid wants to do dance for a short time or a long time, you can't go wrong starting here at JJDA.

I enrolled my daughter in the toddler ballet class for ages 2-3. She had just turned 2, so she was…read moreon the younger end of the age range. After dropping her off, we had only been gone for about three minutes when we received a call saying she wasn't separating well and asking us to come back. When we returned, the staff member at the front desk simply handed us our check and said, "Maybe next year." I was really disappointed by how quickly the decision was made. I believe a better approach would have been to give us the opportunity to stay and let her adjust to the environment, or even allow her to participate with me nearby to see if she became comfortable. Many toddlers need a little time to warm up to a new setting. Instead, it felt like they were more interested in refunding our money than helping her succeed. Unfortunately, because of this experience, I won't be returning. It's especially disappointing because I have two daughters and was hoping to support a local business, but we'll be looking for a program in another town instead. The place was super cute though!

I recently signed my daughter up for the 2-3yr old ballet class. The studio is immaculate and a…read morebeautiful environment. The ballet instructors teaching the class were warm, inviting and very enthusiastic and I felt very comfortable, not an easy task to have 12 toddlers and expect them to follow directions on the first day. Looking forward to our next class!

When you visit the Edison YMCA, please don't judge the facility by the front desk staff who scan…read moreyour card. I've been a regular member at the Edison YMCA for the past 15 years. The classes and instructors here are truly some of the finest in the industry. A special shoutout to Sandy, Ruth, Reena, and Payal for world-class Yoga classes; Sakshi, Aanchal, Hollia, and Srividya for Zumba; and EJ, Marilyn, and Angela for Pilates and Total Body. Full credit also goes to Christine, who is a great leader and manages a wonderful team overall. The only downside is the front desk; they lack warmth and look unhappy to see a member walk in. But the rest of the activities in the club and the other wonderful staff more than make up for the hostility at the front desk."

JCC is attached and nice. Lots of people so it can be crowded after working hours. Give it a try…read moreand see if you like it.

Would you like to learn to dance or upgrade your current dancing and feel like part of a warm…read morewelcoming fun loving family while doing so? Then rush right over to Arthur Murray Highland Park NJ and make it happen! This is my eleventh year with them and I still have not run out of things to learn and great experiences in the studios and at parties. Lola K

Great instructors and a fantastic program for learning all different dance styles. My wife and I…read morehave really enjoyed learning new styles and going to the parties to practice them. There are a lot of great options for group classes as well so you can reinforce what you are learning in private lessons. Can't say enough good things about the staff too. They are fantastic!