Sergei is the man!!!!!! We absolutely LOVED working with Sergei every week. It was so sad when our…read moretime was over and we didn't get to spend our weekly visits with him! I surprised my husband by getting a Groupon for Fred Astaire. I had been reading all of the brides saying how choreographing their first dance was one of the best decisions they made. I figured we could try out a lesson with the Groupon and decide if we wanted to fully commit or not. If worse came to worse, I figured we had fun taking a couple of lessons. Of course we loved our first appointment with Sergei and immediately booked our weekly sessions with him! We procrastinated a bit so we started about two months out from our wedding. When I called she kindly told me that we better get moving if we wanted to be ready for our wedding day. lol. We were looking to merge two songs together into one dance. We gave Sergei the time stamps of the songs and he arranged a beautiful dance for us with the perfect blend of both songs. We worked hard week after week and felt like contestants on dancing with the stars. Once Sergei suggested we video ourselves and watch it in between visits, it made a huge difference! It was very difficult remembering if we were doing the steps correctly just from our memory. We continued to add on new sections week after week until we finally put everything together. The week leading up to our wedding we did a practice run in front of everyone at the studio that night. It was very stressful with everyone watching us but fun. The whole idea is to get you used to people watching you perform the dance. I really wanted Sergei to be there on our wedding night like you would see your childhood dance instructor on the side of the stage at your dance recital. lol. He was there in spirit! My husband had a heart attack when he saw how ginormous my wedding gown was. He said, "how are we going to do this with this dress?!?!?!" I told him that I showed Sergei from the beginning and that we should be able to make it happen! lol I think we did Sergei proud! If it wasn't for COVID, we could have gone to show him our video by now! The studio itself is clean and spacious. There is TONS of parking. They have large open windows so you can see directly into the studio, which is fine. There are wall to wall mirrors where you are practicing. The bathrooms are clean. They have places for you to keep your things while you are dancing. You are practicing on the dance floor simultaneously with other dancers and their instructors. If you book the same time slot you are likely to see the same people week to week. That was our experience and we were able to meet new people that were all very kind and friendly. They even acknowledged both of our birthdays! They hug you hello and goodbye and it really feels like a family! We highly recommend Fred Astaire Dance Studio. They are all extremely professional and hard-working. Many of them (if not all of them) are still traveling for dance competitions themselves and have won many awards! They are excellent teachers! It's pretty easy to find a session that works with your schedule. They also work with you to pay for your lessons as you go versus having to pay one lump sum when you sign your contract. They put the music together for you and create a dance perfect for you and your dance partner. Sergei was kind, patient and professional as he worked with us to be the best dancers we could be. He is absolutely the best! Thank you so much, Sergei!

My husband and I are in our sixties. We had a few swing dance moves under our belts from years ago…read morebut wanted to learn more and participate in area social dances and of course to dance at various nieces and nephews weddings! It's been about six months now since we started weekly lessons and we have a great foundation. We regularly social dance now. We're not Fred and Ginger but we get around well and are able to pick up more moves and dances much more easily. Thanks to the wonderful professional instruction and encouragement at FADS West Chester. Highly recommended!

I LOVE Kicks Academy of Dance! Under the incredible, thoughtful leadership of Kristin and John…read moreDavis, the teachers at Kicks have done a great job not only teaching our daughter to dance, but instilling in her a greater sense of self-worth and confidence. I am also very impressed with their commitment to the community and all the work the dancers do outside of the studio!

This is my daughters 5th yr at KICKS and she has had a wonderful experience since the start!!!!…read moreEveryone there (office staff and teachers) are AMAZING at what they do each day for each child! I'm extremely happy for my daughters experiences there and all that she has learned! I highly recommend KICKS to anyone interested in DANCE! Way to go KICKS!

Just want to say I have been dancing at the Dance Center for a number of years now and how lucky I…read morefeel to have a professional studio with teachers and a director who warmly welcome and appreciate adult dancers. The Wednesday morning class is a joy. The dancers are a nice mix ranging from students who danced as children, to others who more recently have realized an adult dream come true, college students earning degrees, people who seek an outstanding form of fitness, as well as active and retired dancers enjoying their craft. Altogether it is a healthy mix of upbeat, friendly, supportive people. When I am there, the problems of the world drop away. And when I leave, I feel exhilarated and ready for anything. Jeannie H.

From the owner: The Dance Center is West Chester's premiere dance studio that has trained dancers since 1974…read more Over 65 classes on our schedule are offered. Pre-Dance Division - ages 3,4 and 5,6 ~ 2 levels of training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop. Elementary Division - ages 7 to 11 ~ 6 levels of training in Ballet, Pointe, Pointe Preparation, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Stretch & Conditioning. Pre-Professional Division - ages 12 to 18 ~ 4 levels of training in Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Partnering, Lyrical, Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop. Performing Opportunities year-round with the Brandywine Ballet Company and Brandywine Contemporary Company. Over 100 students from our school have gone on to professional ballet and contemporary companies across the United States. Too numerous to mention are the hundreds of students who have gone on to earn scholarships at leading dance colleges and universities. Learn more about our professional faculty and state-of-the-art facility, housing 4 large studios, by visiting our website: thedancecenter.org. Don't hesitate to email us and our Director, Donna Muzio will guide you to the appropriate class selection(s) for your child. We are now accepting registrations for our Fall Season of Dance! info@thedancecenter.org

My wife and I took dance lessons at Valerie's for a few weeks before our wedding. Out of the whole…read morewedding planning process, this was by far the most fun. We always looked forward to our dance session. Valerie does a great job and is extremely flexible. We are planning on going back for some salsa lessons soon!

From the owner: Valerie's Dance Studio is fun for everyone, regardless of their dance ability. We instruct…read morebeginners through experienced dancers who want to polish their style and add new steps. Learn to dance in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Lessons are personalized to your ability and the studio is private.

I simply love FUEL House Fitness Studio in Aston. This is a perfect place to burn those extra…read morecalories while chilling and having fun! FUEL House Fitness Studio continues to be the amazing place it has always been. Thanks to the wonderful crew for keeping the pulse on in the midst of challenging times with all the amazing live classes and videos! I have been a regular member for over 1.5 years now and plan to be a member for LIFE!!!!!

Fuel House is a friendly, welcoming space for all fitness levels. I have tried many gyms and go…read moreonly once. The places are either intimidating, unfriendly or smell like dirty feet. Fuel House was just the opposite. When I walked in, the owner immediately greeted me with a big smile and put me at ease. One of the women in class came over and introduced herself, and the instructor made a point to say hello as well. Everyone was at different levels, and mistakes were not frowned upon. It was a relaxing atmosphere where you could exercise without judgment. Also, the facility was very clean and didn't have that usual gym smell. The class rates are reasonable, so you can pay per class or join as a member. I will definitely be back, if only to be around such a welcoming crowd of women. Thank you for this positive experience.

I had an amazing time here when I attended Latin Night in March. I had been contemplating since I…read moresaw the information on the events they have here when I was looking for things to do in the area when I moved to Pike Creek a few years ago now. I was out for an event earlier in the evening and decided to check to see what else was going on that night. They have a full calendar of events throughout the month but this one is held the 2nd Saturday of each month. You do not have to be a student here and you don't have to be the best dancer, but you should be open to learning and enjoying dancing. I appreciated that the dance lesson allowed everyone to be involved even if you came alone, as everyone lined up and switched partners throughout the lesson prior to the dancing portion. Most of the other attendees were very nice and willing to have fun, which I appreciated. The studio is a lot larger than one would think from the store front and it was very clean. They had pizza, snacks and candy that was included in the price, as well as a cash bar. They accept cash and digital payments (like Apple/Android Pay). There aren't many night clubs in the area, but this had the feel of a local club when the lights went down and everyone began to dance the night away! I hope to attend again soon and some other events; they even had me considering taking classes.

Love the lessons and the socials! The price of their lessons are reasonable. The instructors do a…read moregreat job teaching.

I love dancing! As I traveling nurse, I have experienced multiple schools across the country. The…read morequality of lessons I am receiving at Salsa in the Suburbs is second to none. Big dance schools like to hold you back & put everyone into a single curricular mold. I was always bored and wanting more. All the other staff members & students here are knowledgeable and welcoming as well. Socials and practice parties are an added bonus. I've always loved Salsa, but now my interest in Bachata has been piqued as well. Do yourself a favor and try Sensual Bachata! Julie is a particularly great coach! She is always pushing and challenging me. Even when I am not sure of my abilities, she strives to get more out of me. This personalization is what I've always wanted and that other schools are lacking. In addition to the dance instruction, Julie is a blast to work with and we laugh the entire lesson. I'm learning so much, getting in a great workout, and having a great time while doing it! I highly recommend Salsa in the Suburbs and all it has to offer for your dancing desires.

We found a Groupon for a bunch of classes here, and we recently redeemed it and went to our first…read moreclass. I'd been to classes at another venue before, and while I enjoyed those classes, I do appreciate the different levels they have at Salsa in the Suburbs. They structure the classes well so that you can put together a routine by the time you finish up a course. The instructors are very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We went to one of the later classes in the series, so we needed some clarification on a part of the routine that we had missed in prior classes. One of the instructors, Craig, was great about showing us what we had missed and helping us both get it right. He didn't just show us what we had asked about; he asked us to do the entire routine to make sure we understood it all, which was great. I'm looking forward to attending the rest of the classes in this series as well as the higher-level classes.

We love Anna Marie's! I have a daughter and son who dance here and have nothing but positive things…read moreto say. I danced at Anna Marie's as a kid and am back now taking adult tap. Great studio, great teachers!

I love this dance studio. I will recommend AMDS to all my friends and family. They are super…read moreaffordable, professional and the staff and instructors are amazing. I would also like to note that in the middle of a pandemic AMDS did not skip a beat. They got virtual classes up and running immediately and even did a virtual recital. Even though we love attending the recitals each year this particular virtual recital allowed our family members from California to attend and watch our daughter perform on zoom. Great job AMDS keep up the good work!!

I recently started attending classes at Cycology 202 after signing up for a great "back-to-school"…read moreoffer --- $49 for two weeks of unlimited classes, and I've had a great experience so far. Located in the Glen Eagle shopping center (near the Gap, not far from Whole Foods), there is plenty of parking available. Upon walking inside, I've always been immediately greeted, checked in, and offered my size of cycling shoes (which are required to wear, so bring socks but don't worry about your sneakers). Without prompting, the instructors have recognized that I am new and offered help in setting up my bike to suit my size. There is bottled water available for purchase and they place towels at each bike station prior to class. They do not allow cell phones in the exercise rooms. Once everyone is set up, the instructor turns up the music and dims the light except for a few spotlights on the instructor, which feels like a club atmosphere. At times, especially when encouraging us to pedal as quickly as we can, they actually turn the light off entirely, which helps to keep your focus on yourself. They encourage you to pedal to the beat, then adding additional movements like push-ups, crunches, and arm weights while pedaling --- which is a real challenge and a great full body work-out. Classes can be reserved in advance via their website or their app, and you are able to reserve a specific bike (which was useful for attending class with a friend). The studio also offers barre and HIIT classes, but I have yet to try those.

This place is awesome. Riding in a dark room with glowy lights makes it feel like a club. So much…read morefun.