CDC is a warm, caring and inclusive atmosphere with amazing teachers, kids and parents. It's our…read morehome away from home and I'm so thankful we there

We love being a part of the CDC community! I couldn't recommend a better place to be. My daughter…read morehas enjoyed ballet, tap and hip hop classes and we look forward to growing with them!

This spot is warm and inviting. I always feel comfortable, never judgment. A space for women to…read morefree and beautiful

Had a great time! Will be back for sure! The place was very clean! Can't wait to try the intro…read moreaerial class!

My daughter joined Alyson's School of Dance 6 years ago. She started dancing here at the age of 3…read more Her love of dance has only grown along with her skills and confidence. All of her amazingly talented teachers at Alyson's School of Dance have given her so many opportunities to enhance her skills along with the confidence to compete. The dedication and commitment that each teacher provides is demonstrated through their outstanding choreography, support for their dancers and fun events for all dancers to participate. Thank you to each an every teacher that my daughter has had the opportunity to work with in the past six years. Alyson's School of Dance has been a wonderful environment for my daughter. I look forward to watching my daughter continue to enhance her dancing skills at Alyson's School of Dance. -Amy

Both my daughters go to this school. I travel all the way from Norwich because it's that great of a…read moredance school!!!

Great people, and classes for adults and kids! My daughter has been training at Air Temple for 4…read moreyears on silks, Lyra, and trapeze, with diabolo and other props, in regular classes, popup workshops, private lessons, and summer camps. Such a warm, fun, creative studio. And their shows are so cool. One was based on the story of the Donner Party. (And you can ignore the other reviewer's old complaint. One of the teachers bought the business and took over management a few years ago. They're well-organized now.)

They are good at what they do, just don't hire them to perform. Me and another theater had a hard…read moretime with them. Unreasonable, hard to work with and work with others. Snob-ish too.

We loved Penny Lane before, but during this pandemic Ms Andi has thought of everything to keep…read morethese kids dancing. Princess parties, YouTube uploads, daily Zoom classes, and even virtual birthday parties; she is giving it her all! Fun, entertaining and endearing she's making my daughter feel like she's "at dance school" even though she's not! Thank you Penny Lane and Ms Andi!

From the owner: Penny Lane Dance Academy offering classes, camps and birthday parties for ages 16 months -18 years…read moreInstructors hold certification to teach dance and studio offers classes in classical ballet, tap, modern, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, mommy and me music and dance, lyrical, age appropriate hip hop.

The worst decision I've made so far in the past 3 years of my daughter's life was switching her…read morefrom her previous ballet class to her current ballet class at flashpointe dance (because of online reviews). I was just told that she is not welcome to join in the dance recital after investing in the class for 8 months, paying for the recital costume/recital photos and her time! Flashpointe dance fed into every reason why my family encouraged me not to put my daughter in ballet. They expect perfect 3 year olds. My 3 year old ran in class and was recently kicked out of class twice. Then i received an email that she was a danger to other kids and to herself for running so she was asked not to participate in the final recital. No offers to give private lessons, no flexibility and no compassion. My 3 year old is really upset and they have crushed her spirit and mine. To make things worse, grandparents bought plane tickets to come and see this recital. She could not make the rehearsal due to a vacation we planned 6 months ago. They just told us about the rehearsal just a few weeks ago!!! This place is incredibly disorganized, unprofessional and their expectations for 3 year olds is frankly ridiculous. Flashpointe dance- you may brag to everyone that you have a dancer on a major television show but you could care less about my 3 year old or any other imperfect 3 year old who loves to dance. Despite the way you treated my daughter, she still loves to dance and we will find a friendlier, less intense environment.

Great teachers and staff. My daughter has been on the competition team for 4 years now. She…read moreconsiders this school her second family and couldn't love it anymore.

CT Theater Dance is a special, family-oriented studio with an exceptional ballet training program…read moreas well as amazing dance instruction in other genres including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, hip hop and musical theater. We have 3 daughters (ages 12, 10 & 5) and this is our 8th year dancing at CTD. Over the years, we have seen significant improvements in their technique, stage presence, performance abilities, and self-confidence. In addition to their regular ballet training, they are also on a Competition Team performing various genres in front of a panel of judges. Being part of the team has been an educational, rewarding and a fun experience. The owner and founder, Michelle Sperry, has created a loving, positive, and nurturing environment for all dancers to learn and grow in the performing arts through focus and discipline. Under Michelle's vision and direction, CTD offers dancers many opportunities to perform in front of audiences at fun community events including Slice of Saugatuck in Westport, Halloween Flash Mob in Norwalk/Westport and Stew Leonard's Holiday Tree Lighting. Dancers also perform in CTD's annual holiday show The Nutcracker and the newest original spring ballet Bella & The Magic Tea Pot. With CTD's staff of professional teachers, dancers of all levels continue to thrive and enhance their performing and technical abilities through excellent choreography and direction. If you're looking for a supportive, diverse, and challenging environment for your dancer, then this studio is for you!

Fleur de Lis Academy is a great choice for children of all ages to learn dance fundamentals as well…read moreas manners and etiquette. My daughter who is 7 has been dancing since we she was 3, and has come very far thanks to owner Michelle Sperry and her team. This year Michelle has introduced Connecticut theater Ballet for those interested in developing their skill for performing arts which is very exciting! The children not only perform in annual shows but also invited to perform at other local events like West Rocks middle Schools epic Elf play and political gatherings to name a couple. Each student plays a part in the annual Nutcracker to get us all into the holiday spirit. This studio specializes in ballet, an art of precision and exactness per the American Academy Ballet, Michelle invests many hours to ensure the curriculum supports just that. Being a ballerina in the Boston Ballet previously affords the exposure to a network of elite dancers and teachers to enhance the talent of each and every ballerina. So if you are looking for a high quality, dedicated and family oriented dance experience for your child of any age it's worth the look, you will not be disappointed. Michelle is a wonderful person and friend and is great role model for girls growing up in a world filled with adversity and complexity, she focuses on the basics as a foundation and stays grounded in her principles always!!!

This review is for the Zumbini class we took at this school…read more The instructor does not seem to have enough knowledge of working with toddlers. Class is rather boring, lacks in variety and she expects kids, little kids! to behave in a certain way. You better have a well-behaved, quiet child if you want to take her Zumbini class!! and I thought we were supposed to have fun and let the toddlers be toddlers! Oh, and the toys and the instruments she uses in class are dirty. Another mom shared with me that since she has been taking her child to this class, he is getting sick more often! Such a shame because zumbini can be soooo much fun if you take it with a right instructor! Well, not here.

Fantastic teachers who take the time to get to know each student and work with their needs. A real…read moredance family environment! They also have an awesome adult dance fitness class that's a lot of fun and a great workout.

Dance is a way of life!! We love our dance family! This year marks the 9th year of dance at The…read moreDance Connection for Trinity I couldn't be any more proud of how she has grown over the years doing what she loves to do!!

I'm not sure how this place is now. My opinion if you're NOT signing your child up for competitive…read moredancing, find another place. Years ago when my daughter was very young she took dance classes at The dance connection. At the beginning the school was very open and welcoming knowing I didn't like my children to compete. through out the year they made it very uncomfortable. Things seemed to change. It seemed like because she wasn't competitive dancing. Asked several time by other mothers and staff, they put this class down, right down to the recital costume a flimsy Halloween costume with a Halloween face mask. Now my grandchildren are coming up to the age of dance. We will be picking a more reputable dance school that doesn't focus on only their competitive dancers.