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.

Winter recital a bust. Routines basic , kids under 10 yrs old an after thought. Some classes didn't…read moreeven have a routine very disappointed

12/3/17--I was so disappointed in the way centerstage handled the holiday recital tonight. I paid…read morefor tickets for me and my husband to go watch our granddaughter dance in the recital only to find out that her class was NOT in the recital. Her class was only in the "finale". Other kids I noticed had 3-4 routines and yet the teacher couldn't find anywhere in the recital to have my granddaughter's class have an actual act/routine? This disappointed us but mostly disappointed my granddaughter who knew her class was not actually in it and really wanted to show people how she dances. I just can't understand how a dance studio can have a recital and leave out an entire class from the recital. Then try to justify it by saying that they're in the finale which is only supposed to be a quick view of everyone who is in the recital. I'm very disappointed in centerstage and I would not recommend having your child go there because you never know you may pay the money for months and months for them to have lessons and then find out that they're not going to be in the recital. This was very poor judgment on centerstage. This was very unprofessional. Nancy p.

My daughter's Wednesday night acro teacher Miss Michelle wouldn't allow my daughter to go out to…read morethe bathroom to get a drink of water or splash cool water on her face and I have a picture of her with her face beat red she has asthma Dance Connection knows that if something were to happen to her what would they do tell her to suck it up?SHE CAME HOME AND HAD AN ASTHMA ATTACK AND HAD TO BE PUT ON HER NEBULIZER MACHINE!!!the owner did not get back to me immediately either.

My 8th grade daughter is starting her fifth year of dance at The Dance Connection (TDC) and is a…read moremember of the Dance Corps team. TDC has truly become her second home. She has developed close friendships and ALWAYS looks forward to spending time at the studio. The teaching staff offers excellent dance instruction and provides opportunities for continual growth and development. The owner is truly invested in the success of each and every student. We are so pleased with how my daughter has grown in her technique and love of dance at TDC but most important to us, we appreciate the life lessons learned under the guidance of the owner and teachers. They foster strong work ethic and have helped nurture my daughter's dedication and confidence in and out of the studio. I highly recommend the Dance Connection!

I was a student at Deborah's Dance Workshop for 20+ years. I received some of the best instruction…read morearound. Now, my daughter is a student of Miss Deb's and absolutely loves going to dance class every week. The staff is knowledgeable, kind and loving. The students are sweet and this studio truly feels like an extended family. If you're looking for talented instruction from teachers who truly love what they do, DDW is the place for you!

Great studio! Both kids have had such an amazing experience there and love to dance. The studio…read moreoffers a variety of different classes. I am really pleased with the teachers and the dances that they put together.

I've taken Pilates instruction at several places throughout the Farmington Valley and none were as…read moregood as the sessions at Becoming Balanced. I drive 35 minutes 2 or 3 times a week to work with Karry Orelup and the other instructors.

If you're from around the area, you might have noticed a familiar barista at a few independent…read morecoffee shops. His name is Taki Tanaka, and he's a master at crafting any coffee you might desire. He can be currently found at the very unique space combining dance and drinking coffee, Garage Dance Studio & Coffee Lounge. While the dance studio and the coffee lounge share the same space, they don't share the same hours of operation. I was here a few months ago, to find the coffee portion in the dark and the dance floor in full bloom! I came again yesterday afternoon, to find the opposite. This time the coffee lounge was open, and no one was on the dance floor. The inside is set to look like you're in somewhere in Madrid amongst the colorful buildings, where the tables are all adorned with red tablecloths. Of course, the barista working was Taki Tanaka. We chatted briefly and he made me the most delightful Honey Fig Latte. It was creamy, foamy, with a beautiful rose art design he hand poured himself. This was mildly sweet, rich in coffee, utterly satisfying with each sip. I just wish there was dance to see.

My friend introduced me to this spot while we were out for a Yelp event. The coffee shop is owned…read moreby her friend, and he makes everything from scratch. I decided to order a Chai Latte because I had never tried it before. I don't drink coffee, but the Chai Latte was good. For me, it needed to be a little sweeter, but all in all, it was a Chai Latte. There is also a dance studio located inside the coffee shop. They offer dance lessons, and the inside, from the dance clothes to the others hanging from the window, gives off a Latin vibe.