With a wedding in the future, the Wife and I decided on some dance lessons. We had little…read moreexperience on dance style, not very good would be an understatement. Luckily we found Christine Kjellquist through Ballroom Fever in Enfield. Christine was patient with us, very instructive in a way for us to understand and made things fun. During our first class we really didn't expect too much but we did have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs! After a few lessons we were pleasantly surprised how much our dance skills improved thanks to Christine. We attended the wedding, danced with confidence and received many compliments! Thank you Christine, we were so lucky to have found you.

Daryll is a dance teacher who is clearly in love with the art of dance and has a natural ability to…read morepass that enthusiasm on to others. A true gift. Thankyou for motivating us to be the best dancing couple at our son's wedding! You rock ! Happy 2018 Art and Kathy

I have been at Riley's going on our sixth year and love it!! I now have my two sons and my daughter…read morein this school. It has been a great pleasure watching my children grow as dancers and also as individuals. This school is very professional and does a great job making you feel part of an extended family. I have so many new friends and always feel welcome and comfortable. I can only say great things about the staff. They know what they are doing and have been a family of dancers and a school for over 75 years. I have always recommended this school to family and friends. The recital is a true show in the sense of Broadway and my family comes from all over to enjoy this spectacular event. I am one proud dance dad!! As for a previous comment I saw regarding the rules; it is clear every year what is expected of our children and ourselves every year when we register. It is in writing and you sign it. I think for you to say how horrible your experience was and then say you went back to register again shows that you see the quality of the school. My kids are always fed before the show and during intermission and have never been told they cannot eat. Your child is with you and is not left with the staff of the school. So if you brought your sick husband to auditorium full of people ad could not find a baby sitter for your youngest is sad and is your responsibility as an adult and parent. I also have never had an issue with my family seeing my children during the show. You are over exaggerating everything.

My daughter has been enrolled at Riley's school of dance for eight years. It is more than a dance…read morestudio, the staff there have become our friends. My daughter loves her classes and has made many friends. In my opinion, they prepare the best recital around. Riley's has shown my daughter to also care about the surrounding community, with the work they do for the local loaves and fishes. As far as the first review, I have signed the rules every year, when you make another decision you meed to own it. My daughter actually was sick at a recital when she was 7.. She vomited multiple times. They were more than helpful with the situation, allowed her to have food and drink to help the situation. We also had the option to leave if she needed to. However, my daughter did not want to, so we made the best of it. The next day she was not feeling better and we weren't able to attend to recital. The staff at Riley's wanted to make sure Catherine was feeling better. They were never mean or inappropriate. The staff and co-directors have always been respectful and wonderful.

Amazing studio. I've been taking lessons and performing for the last 5 years, and my experience has…read morebeen nothing but amazing. The instructors are more then teachers they are family. They want you to feel and look your best on the dance floor. They helped me build my confidence that I never had before. Love this studio

This studio is great. the instructers are more than teachers, and every lesson is so much fun…read more everyone here is so nice and the enviroment is so positive.

I have been tapping with Darleen for two years now. She is a marvelous teacher who can engage with…read moreall levels in a class. I come out of class feeling energized and happy.

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced adult dancer, Playhouse on Park's Theater…read moreAcademy has professional lessons available. Healthy workout and a fun way to learn a new skill or expand upon what you already know. Instructor Darlene Zoller, Creative Director for Playhouse on Park, has been teaching dance for 30+ years.

Fabulous technique and choreography....a real family-friendly studio with true team players!read more

We came to the Dance Project after my daughter spent many years at another studio in the…read moresurrounding area. The change to The Dance Project was the absolute best decision that we made for her. We wanted a studio that our daughter could thrive in. Where she would come home in excitement instead of tears. A studio that gave her a support system, was a positive learning environment and could offer her a community of fellow dancers to grow in. The Dance Project has exceeded all of our expectations when it comes to these hopes and wishes of such a studio. I can't truly capture how excited my daughter is to go to dance classes every day and she has been more motivated to be her personal best, than I've seen her. The teaching staff are all veterans of the trade with formal education in performing arts. Collectively, they come with decades of experience in teaching kids from toddlers to teens. My daughter squeezed right in the middle of that age range . They are passionate about ensuring that my daughter continues to hone her core skills in so many different dance styles while offering her more challenging routines. Did I mention how inclusive my daughter feels around the rest of students. The staff's positive approach to dance education and competitions are admirable, a breath of fresh air and something that I'm very grateful for. My daughter talks about her dance practices to me as soon as I pick her up. Beaming from ear to ear. I've never seen her this happy before and it's renewed her love for dance. The studio is easy to get to for those who live in Bristol, Wolcott and Southington as the studio is right of Route 72 which isn't to far from Route 6. I would highly recommend this studio if you are looking for somewhere to start your son or daughter (no matter the age) or looking for a change of scenery from current studio.

RNS Is the one of the best dance studios in CT and has the best dance instructors! Mr. Tony is an…read moreinspiration to all the dancers. This past weekend I was invited to their annual recital and it was amazing to see so much talent from the 2 year olds to the graduating seniors! RNS offers a variety of dance classes to fit any dancer. They even offer adult classes! If you're looking to take your training to the next level, I'd recommend joining RNS! The kids can thrive because the teachers are so dedicated and they love what they do. I am so happy to be part of the RNS family!

Update: Connie has added weights and made the Barre classes a complete workout. Love this place!…read more I've been taking Barre classes with Connie here off and on for a couple of months now. I love the studio; it is bright and spacious. Not underground or in a basement somewhere like some studios are.There is a regular group that comes to these classes and even though they all know each other, they are warm and inclusive of new people. The only thing holding me back from giving RNS Barre class five stars is that weights aren't used and I don't feel I get much of an upper arm workout. The energy is fabulous and it is definitely a great workout. Update: weights were used in class today. First time I've seen this. I'm waiting to change my rating until I see

recapped and upped to 5 stars!…read more so long short, diva still dances and while her time was split between GDC and another one, well the other one was a strict money grab and ms shari has PROVEN she is a world class individual and GDC is a world class establishment. yea, i know, seems extreme to go that far out, but in the day we are in now, i know we are sending our child to the right place. parking lot is still tricky though ;)

GDC truly is the happiest dance studio! The dance instruction is great with lots of different…read morestyles (jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, musical theater, lyrical, etc.) offered across all ages (primarily kids but also some adult classes) and levels. They focus on technique as well as performance, doing so in a fun, positive way that allows the kids to grow and improve at their own pace. Miss Shari is super organized and keeps dancers and parents well informed so that things flow smoothly. But what we love most of all is the culture at GDC. The teachers genuinely care about the kids as whole people. They are kind, caring, and inclusive with a desire for every kid to shine, work hard, and be their best. Good sportsmanship and positivity are modeled from the top and expected from all. We could not ask for a better dance family. I highly recommend GDC!

My kids have been dancing in this studio for 5 years now. They offer a variety of classes from…read moreJazz, Tap dancing, hip hop , ballet, lyrical , contemporary etc. Monthly Price: $$$ They're located on top of a beauty salon. Staff are not very friendly. Costumes for the hip hop class is ALWAYS the same boring checkers look.