Miss Theresa is an absolute troll witch. I was attempting to do a "pay as you go" (her own words…read morevia Instagram) morning class with my 3 year old and she immediately scolded us that we were in the wrong place making my daughter upset and cry. I reiterated to her that I was in the right place and we were looking forward to this class. She continued being abrasive and giving zero guidance about how to "sign up" in the future if necessary. It was clear she just didn't want us there. After gathering my things and picking up my sobbing daughter she made a comment about me having an attitude and I told her to f*ck off. Wish I could give her zero stars. I have no idea why anyone would subject their child to this place.

If you want your daughter to be the best and most confident dancer she can be, DO.NOT.COME.HERE…read more From my experience, my daughter shows she doesn't want to dance anymore because of this awful place. First off, the owner/teacher of this place is so discouraging. She always finds ways to hurt the dancers whether it is their fault or not. She always makes harsh comments and she says they are "corrections" when they are just words that discourage dancers. Next, the place is awful. It is so tight in there and the bathroom is DISGUSTING. She has time to hurt her dancers but not to clean the place. She also shows favoritism towards other people as well. It is obvious. There is no explanation needed. She is VERY UNORGANIZED AND SLOPPY. If you want your daughter to dance and have technique, don't even come here. She makes her dances slutty and disgusting as well as inappropriate. May I add on during the pandemic, my daughter was in the non-competitive team and Miss Theresa didn't wear a mask. She only wore one when somebody came and knocked on the door. THIS PLACE NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY!!

This dancing school came highly recommended from one of the girls I work with. She is a former…read morestudent that danced for a long time with this studio. There are two sisters that own the company and they are so sweet... In the dance business for over 30 years. This was my first year with them and I have two little beginner dancers. There are girls and boys (not many... but they are there) in the classes. Our classes ran from september till June. The school is reasonable and if you miss your scheduled lesson, you have the option to make it up on an alternate day as long as the same age group has a class - only problem is the different day may be doing a different routine. We just had our first dance recital. The costumes were priced reasonably and they were beautiful. The recital was at CSI and the venue was very nice for all. I really love all the instructors and the staff. I will be re-enrolling my girls here in the fall and highly reccomend this dance school to beginner dance families and experienced. They have extra classes in addition to tap and ballet and extra dance companies and clinics. Don't hesitate to enroll here!

I respect others opinion but I like to express mine when it comes to sending my daughter to Dance,…read moreDance, Dance... I understand some of the reasoning behind teachers not wanting parents to watch during classes: I am totally against allowing parents to watch the class each week. I believe parents watching the class is a real distraction for the children. After all it is a 'class' where the children are learning... you aren't allowed to sit and watch your children at primary/high school to ensure they are progressing and behaving. Most teachers like myself are happy to talk to parents after class if they have any queries about their child. I am VERY against parents watching! Whenever they come into the room, they watch so closely and carefully, and all the girls get distracted by them! I don't think that parents should be able to watch dance classes, and thankfully they don't at the dance school my daughter attends. Dancing is a SCHOOL. DO parents watch their children 24/7 at SCHOOL? I don't think so! Dancing should be just the same! * If you watch the classes every week, then by the time the concert has come, parents aren't surprised and entertained by the routines. * You can't tell how much your child has improved by watching every week, as compared to once-a-year concerts or comps. * It is scary when you have, say 15 parents watching you closely each week. It leaves no time for imagination in class, and it all has to be work, work, work otherwise the parents might get angry. * If a student just started and is not doing well since it's their first time, they don't want 15 parents staring at then. This will prevent the child/ren not to participate because all eyes are on her. Having parents stay in the dance class is easily distracted and tends to make other students nervous. I think this is part of the reason's parents are not allowed to watch. Having been in both situations, I would say it's better for the parents to not watch, because otherwise it makes it so much harder for the child As far as the staff. I love that they are straight to the point. Yes, it may come off to some parents as if they are being rude but trust me, they are not. They don't sugar coat anything. They care about what they are doing. I love that they are an actual dance school that teaches just as if they were in a classroom. The structure they provided allows the students to build character and believe in themselves. We are the biggest critics when we are looking at our children at dance. Enough to get upset because we feel they are not paying attention. This could live a big impact on your child/ren because now they don't know who is correct you the parent or the teacher who is certified to teach the class. Ms. Melluzzo

This school has plenty of classes for adults! Salsa, bachata, jazz, Zumba, and even Argentine…read moretango! Kids classes are by Ms Masayo a seasoned ballet teacher and the absolute best! I recommend this place for adults and kids

Welcoming and supportive community of dancers. They offer a great line up of classes for adults -…read moresalsa, bachata, tango, jazz, hula - and kids - hip-hop and ballet. Classes are fun and help you gain confidence on the dancefloor!

This is hands down the best dance school on Staten Island. Not that I should know, after all my…read moredaughter had not tried anywhere else but I would never let her go any where but here. The great reputation they have is well deserved and they really do care about each and every student they have. They alway have a smile on their faces and know everyone's name from the students to the parents. The recital is done so professional every single year and is held at the historic St George theatre. Which is by the way is also run by the same family. It has been been restored wonderfully and is a treasure of Staten Island. Pay them a visit ! The dancers have performed in Disney on Main Street. They have a summer camp as well. The prices are reasonable and might even be cheaper than some other studios.

From the owner: Non competitive dance studio giving our students plenty of performing opportunities throughout the…read moreyear without the competitive edge. Teaching technique & terminology with positive reinforcement. Building self esteem is a priority. Family owned and celebrating 65 years of sharing our beautiful world of dance with our community. Come join our dancing family.

My daughter has been going here for years and has had a wonderful experience. The teachers (none…read moreof whom are the directors children) are knowledgable and friendly. One of the best things I like about the school is the fact that there are no recitals. They learn technique, how to dance, not just enough steps to get through a few minutes on stage. The other parents are GREAT we all work together to do fund raisers for this not for profit organization. This school does a lot of charity work. The children in the theatre dance class put on a performance once a month for the seniors and children who cannot afford tution are never turned away. There are many scholorships availible. The director is attentive to the children and truley cares for them. If you get out of your car and socialize with everyone you would know that it isnt clickish. The reason that she doesnt want people parking in front is because security gives tickets to those cars. If she catches you out there she usually says something.

Professional environment in landmark, gated campus at SeaView Farm Colony, 460 Brielle Ave. No…read morecostume or recital costs. Children study with working professionals from leading dance organizations. Scholaships offered. A not-for-profit arts conservatory system, providing Staten Island's largest and oldest continuously operating organization dedicated to dance. Studios are the only authenitc, sprung-floor studios in borough. Compare facts and facilites, and see what students achieve here. Manhattan would envy this.

I love our local Dres Astare studio!! The owners/instructors…read moreare amazing, I love the warm atmosphere and always feel welcome there.

Incredible is an understatement! I needed to prepare for…read morethe father-daughter dance and had no previous experience. To make matters worse, my daughter lives 200 miles away so we could not practice together. A friend of mine recommended Fred Astaire Studio and I decided to give it a try. Let me say that I could not imagine a better experience. I had a pleasure of learning with Dasha, an incredible professional with amazing personality. Not only did she teach me to dance, but she also choreographed a fun and exciting mashup of songs / dance styles that dazzled the wedding guests. Inviting, patient, professional, knowledgeable and simply fun to learn with. The atmosphere created by Dasha and Eugene (her husband) is one that makes you look forward to the next lesson. If you would like to learn, look no further.

Do not send your children to this school. They have no actual desire to teach your children how to…read moredance; they just basically babysit them for 45 minutes and let them run amuck. You'll also find yourself needing to repurchase ballet and tap shoes because they somehow go missing in that time.

This studio is surely the classiest studio I've been a part of. I myself was a dancer here years…read moreago, and I am now happily sending my daughter there, and we couldn't be more happier! They just celebrated their 25th anniversary last year so they must be doing something right. Anyways, would recommend anyone who is looking for a professional, friendly environment to send their children there! More importantly, they actually KNOW how to dance! That's kind of important! All the best! :-)

Came to see Spyro Gyra, celebrating 50 yrs tonight with some friends. And this place is new to the…read morearea and a very intimate venue holding shy of 200 people. The seating is perfect for even me. Good room for my knees not too feel cramped. The sound system is excellent and clear. It made perfect to hear each instrument. Excellent parking lot. Can come in the back and front to get in the venue. They sell snacks and beverages prior to the show in the lobby. Great date night, girls night, if looking for a comedy show, music concert, or play type event. Check the calendar and buy tickets on line or at the box office prior to the event. Definition I'll be back here.

Beautiful theater with parking not far. You smell the nostalgia lol. They do have a cafe offers…read moresnacks and drinks. Came to see Swan Lake. Can't wait to go bac