My daughter has attended Logrea Dance Academy since was 5 years old. She is now 12 and I have…read morenothing but positive things to say about this Studio and the Logrea Family. She is taking 14 classes a week and never complains about going to the studio. This studio is like a second home for her. Mrs. Logrea is still the heart and sole of the studio and continues to set the bar high for her students. Nick Logrea is always present and always makes time to talk things out and ease any concerns I have. Mr. Logrea is still teaching ballet classes and is one of my daughter's favorite teachers (He truly cares about hos students and always has a smile on his face when he walks into the studio). All of the teachers at this studio, especially Ms. Rebecca, Ms. Natalie, Ms. Jane, Mr. Billy, Mr. David, and Mr. Josh are all amazing and have helped my daughter grow so much this year! The training at this studio is unmatched. The Spring Concert, the Gala, the Cabaret, and of course Ms. Logrea's Nutcracker are all so amazing! I have no regrets about joining this studio and Dance family:)

It makes me laugh when I read the filtered reviews for Logrea and how interesting...Everyone rated…read morefive stars...Of course that means its totally legitimate, I mean come on! NOT I watched a family member slowly lose confidence after attending this 'academy' and I could not urge more, to really pay attention to your child's behavior if they are a part of this school. The place is freezing, and on one of the worse street corners, accompanied by maybe TWO parking spots. The others are clearly and boldly marked for other businesses, or the Logreas themselves; and otherwise they will tow you. I witnessed many younger children just sitting around while some select few were given the most attention inside; the cramped inside space it was as well. If you were not 98 pounds and the lightest on your feet, forget having a chance. Logrea is queen at playing favorites. I applaud talent, but come on, recognize the other talent around you!!! Some girls were not allowed to graduate to point, one of the most rewarding and exciting times a young dancer can experience, when they are ready; unless you are of course, Too Fat. And by standards of fat, they mean an 8 yr old weighing 62 pounds and at a decent height. I know you need to have 'strong ankles' but it was often ironic that the girls that didn't graduate were the ones that weren't shelling out the $$$$ for 4-5 classes a week. To start the body consciousness, and loss of self esteem at such a young age is deplorable. I'm not saying that Logrea doesn't turn out great dancers, because they can and do; but it is rare when they teach and show all their students with respect. Maybe things have changed over the years for the better, and I truly hope so for the sake of all the dancers.

I booked Ms Jay for a private "Girls Night In - Bachelorette" event. This was actually my second…read moretime booking her DIP (Dance In Pumps) class. I can't say enough amazing things about her energy. There was so much laughter, smiles and joy in the air as we danced. The bridal party can't stop raving about how much fun her class was. It was just an absolute great time. She is absolutely one of a kind. I can't wait to do this again in the VERY near future.

New Beginnings took my Bachelorette party to the next level!!!!! I learned some sexy moves for my…read morehusband to be and we had soooo much fun! I highly recommend if you're looking to have a great time with your girlfriends :)

15 days and 15 dance lessons right before our wedding m. This girl turned my husband and I into…read moredancing machines. We learned the entire dance to Time of our lives with Heather ! She was so patient and soft spoken and fun to work with. She pushed us hard and inspired us to be - as good as her !! Hiring Heather was a treat. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same!

I hired Heather to choreograph several dance numbers for our various Satin Glove Entertainment…read moreproductions, from modern and ballet dances customized for weddings, to partnering, to showgirl and Broadway style numbers, to incorporating dancers into a musical act with me and my violinist. Her choreography was easy for everyone to pick up quickly and captured the audience's hearts every time. Very happy with her work!

"Arrows of neon and flashing marquees out on Main Street…read moreChicago, New York, Detroit and it's all on the same street Your typical city involved in a typical daydream Hang it up and see what tomorrow brings" (Grateful Dead) Q: What's a paradigm? A: A typical example or pattern of something. Well, let me set the record straight. There is absolutely NOTHING typical about the New Paradigm Theater Company. To quote some key nuggets from their website, the New Paradigm Theatre Company "promotes social responsibility and fosters creative problem solvers, leaders, and global citizens through theatre arts education and productions with a hybrid professional theatre and community theatre that combines Broadway and film professionals with local students and adults in our productions". They incorporate area youth into their professional quality productions with summer camps, classes, workshops, and placement in their shows alongside experienced theater professionals that appear courtesy of the Actors Equity Association. Talk about high quality mentoring! Some of New Paradigm's past performances have included The Music Man, Grease, Carousel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Footloose, and The Little Mermaid. Yesterday, we went to the 1:00 matinee of Hairspray at Stratford High School, and it was excellent. The stage production was very clever -since so much of the show's plot revolves around an "American Bandstand" type of a TV show, there was a huge black and white projection of what viewers' TV screens would look like as a background to the live performance. The cast was marvelous. We've seen a fair share of community and youth theater over the years, and it's fair to say there was usually at least or two "weak' performers that couldn't quite carry a tune or deliver a line. Not here. Everyone was stellar, and every singer was a powerhouse. The two Equity performers expectedly stood out, but so did many of the other non-Equity performers and children. The lead roles of Ronnie Rose as Tracy Turnblad and Hunter Smith as Link Larkin were great, but so were Dominic Mantuano as Edna Turnblad, Tiffany T'Zelle as Motormouth Maybelle, Creflo Botweh as Seaweed J. Stubbs, and Allison Mele as Penny Lou Pingleton. I really should have copied and pasted the entire cast list, because everyone was wonderful. Five stars for the production and mission.

Ballet des Amériques is an extraordinary institution led by a beautiful artistic director of…read morerespect and high class, Mme. Carole Alexis. After being in the school for eight years, essentially growing up here as I am now eighteen years old, I have learned and received high quality dance training, artistry, ethical and moral values, and proper dance and life etiquette. Because of Mme. Alexis, I have been accepted into the summer programs of Washington School of Ballet and Ballet West Academy; I have attended the summer intensives of notable schools such as Paris Opera Ballet School, Bolshoi Ballet Academy NYC, School of American Ballet Theatre, and Juilliard Dance -- where I was allocated at the highest levels. Despite the pleasant memories and the lovely acquaintances I made in these programs, I will always return to Ballet des Amériques as it is because of this school -- along with the faculty and staff, that has made so much possible for me. In Ballet des Amériques, every teacher is attentive and caring towards every single student. There is no tolerance towards negativity including gossip, bullying, rumors, and favoritism. Because of this, the school has a positive professional ambiance that has us students thriving for success. As an upcoming graduate, I see the younger students with nothing but excitement for the firsts they're going to have, and pride for the joy and professionalism they are attaining at such a young age. It has come to my full awareness that Ballet des Amériques cultivates our minds and hearts to become dedicated, passionate, intelligent, and kind human beings, all while teaching the tradition of dance at a high quality. It is my second year as a trainee in the professional dance company of Ballet des Amériques. Through this, I can continue my advanced ballet training, develop my artistry, and learn how to work in a professional environment. I am both honored and humbled to be working alongside amazing dancers and to have the opportunity to learn the exquisite repertoire and choreography of Mme. Alexis. The rigorous rehearsals and the vivid performances continue to fuel the fire of dance in my heart. All in all, I highly recommend Ballet des Amériques as a quality school, and as a company to watch regularly. I have nothing but love and gratitude for Mme. Carole Alexis, and for all of BdA.

This is the school for you if you are looking for high level dance training and a community of kind…read moreand respectful people. The level of technique and artistry is very impressive. The quality of training is recognized and appreciated in the professional dance world. The love, the care and personal attention that all the students receive is commendable. If you are looking for a non competitive environment and friends for life for your child, note that the school has a zero tolerance on negative competition and gossips (parents and or students). The Director and faculty members are dedicated and extremely generous with their time and knowledge. The performances are a delight ! A class ACT!

Just attended the 25th Annual recital for On My Toes Dance Academy, GREAT show!!! What a pleasure…read moreto be able to enjoy all styles of dance (ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz, lyrical and pointe) done by all ages; from the precious littlest girls performing for the first time to the high school seniors who were performing for the last time. The large production numbers were a treat, as well as the special senior and alumni dances, the competition duet and the competition team performance. Looking forward to future shows. Job well done to all the students and teachers, especially Miss Mary Ellen!

I love this historic theater! They get top music acts (for my taste) like Todd Rundgren, the…read moreJayhawks and Nick Lowe and will continue to come here even though it's a hike from Manhattan.

Just saw AJ Croce. No pictures allowed! The venue itself has charm, but hasn't really been…read moremaintained in the last ten years The restrooms were disgustingly dirty !

The teachers are very nice. I have many recommendations for piano teachers here like Song Dr Serge…read moreBonnaire, and Dr. Zeiger. This is a very great place to learn music at!

Love this place. I…read morehave been here many times. They have events, meetings, performances and offer lessons. I would highly recommend stopping by or contacting them if you're looking for lessons.