The instructors are very good and dedicated. My daughter has danced here many years and has learned…read morea lot and has enjoyed the classes.

I dance her 4 days a week and I really enjoy it. The instructors are all really nice and make you…read morewant to come back. I love that some of the classes I take are small so that you can get more one on one time with the teachers and some of the classes are really big. The technique taught here starts out very basic and moves up as you move up levels (posies, A, B, C, intermediate, conservatory 1, conservatory 2, pre pro and adult class). The dress code is black leotard and pink tights or for freer classes ( like contemporary or stretch class) you can wear a leotard and athletic/ comfortable black leggings. The community is really close ( u know most of the people by name and some I'm friends with). The teachers really want you to learn and grow as a dancer which has s really nice. There are only 3 studios so sometimes the classes are big but even in larger classes you get to know the teachers well. The only thing that isn't perfect about SBS is that you have to take a minimum of 3-4 classes a week once you reach level C and above. This would be fine if ballet was my only activity, but I also enjoy running and voice throughout the week. I also would like to see more class options than ballet, point, and sometimes contemporary. I really would like to see a jazz, tap, lyrical or Musial theater class available. However this is a great place to be if you are really committed to becoming a great ballerina.

15 days and 15 dance lessons right before our wedding m. This girl turned my husband and I into…read moredancing machines. We learned the entire dance to Time of our lives with Heather ! She was so patient and soft spoken and fun to work with. She pushed us hard and inspired us to be - as good as her !! Hiring Heather was a treat. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same!

I hired Heather to choreograph several dance numbers for our various Satin Glove Entertainment…read moreproductions, from modern and ballet dances customized for weddings, to partnering, to showgirl and Broadway style numbers, to incorporating dancers into a musical act with me and my violinist. Her choreography was easy for everyone to pick up quickly and captured the audience's hearts every time. Very happy with her work!

Awesome dance company!! I stayed during the summer sessions because of my daughter's allergy. The…read morestaff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and welcome. I worked but I also had a chance to listen and witness their classes. The kids have a ball!! They're singing, doing crafts, games, simple choreography, my daughter loves every minute of it. I HIGHLY recommend this dance company. We love it so much, we won't consider any other place!!

My 4.5 yo loves dance here! Jenn, Kate and Judy are great. We took dance here when she was 3 and…read morenow again for the second year. They are incredible with the kids.

My daughters have been dancing here for 8 years and have developed exceptional dance and social…read moreskills. The teachers care for the students on all levels and work to bring out the best in all their students. If you are a parent who wants you child to learn to dance in a caring and compassionate environment this is the place for you. No competition all team work!! We are looking forward to the new year under Ms. Sarah's ownership.

My daughter has been enrolled in Turning Pointe for over 6 years and we feel strongly it will be a…read moredefining chapter in her life that shaped and impacted the women she will become. She has become more graceful, poised and able to connect with others in a way we didn't see before she started. The TPDA community has provided the platform to allow our daughter to blossom not just in dance but in becoming a young lady. The nurturing team of instructors are passionate and committed to providing the highest level of education to the kids, it's clear this is their passion and they truly care about the kids. We have greatly enjoyed seeing all of her hard work at the performances and sharing in her progress with all of our family. We have been so impressed with the level of detail and professionalism that goes into putting on the shows, we are in awe every year! If you are considering the investment of time and resources, know that this is much more than your typical dance studio- it's a community that will allow your child to grow socially, physically and creatively. We give Turning Pointe our highest recommendation and look forward to many years to come!

My daughter took dance with the owner of TPDA for 13 years and unfortunately we felt forced to quit…read moredue to her lack of professionalism when it came to her students. Tried to meet with her and discuss my concerns of feeling forced to sign my daughter up for several mandatory ballet classes to remain on the comp team and spending in excess of $5000 a year along with mandatory fees associated with the annual Nutcracker performance, plus a minimum of SIX summer classes which could only be taken at this studio even tho my 16 year old had a summer job and vacation which means she would be missing most of these classes yet I was expected to pay for them!! The comp teams were amazing and won several first place awards and yet none of the girls were allowed to keep the prizes or trophies so this, along with all the mandatory classes we were expected to pay caused several girls to quit along with my daughter. I was told my first payment for summer classes was non refundable even tho summer classes hadn't even started yet. I will say the hip hop/jazz and tap/ballet teachers are amazing and could easily start their own studio!! But after 13 years I would have expected more from the owner who claims to be committed to what's best for her dancers yet basically ignored the concerns of several dancers and their moms!!

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!

Steps dance studio is AMAZING! My four year old loves the classes and I feel that the teachers…read moretruly care about the students. I feel safe dropping her off for class because I know they will take good care of her. I recommend to all my friends in Stamford and surrounding areas!

Miss Vicki and all of her teachers love working with the kids and are great dance teachers! She ran…read morethe best and most organized dance recital I have ever been to.

Totally late on this five star review but a recent visit back to New Haven reminded me of how much…read moreI enjoy Polefly, Jess, and everything she brings to this space. Polefly is essentially where I fell in love with the art of pole and Jess has set a standard for instruction that I've looked for in every studio I've attended since. She is highly technical and understands the mechanics of the body in a way that makes you feel really safe while you practice here. Poling can be scary but I never felt worried about injury at Polefly because Jess is very thoughtful and careful, she plans the lessons around you and your body, meeting you where you're at while still challenging you to try your best and push yourself a little more each time. Despite all of her extensive experience and technical prowess, Jess never makes you feel less than. So much of poling is as much mental as it is physical, and this space always feels and felt safe, supportive, and affirming. I grew so much here and I am so sad there are so many miles between me and this lovely space these days and always look forward to my next visit back. Thank you, Jess, for everything you do to make this space wonderful. Also: get here early, people. Sometimes the walk up the stairs is long.

We took a private pole dancing class at Polefly with Jess as part of a bachelorette party weekend…read more Everything was great--from the booking process to cost ($20/person for an hour class) to the class itself. Our group is very uncoordinated but we still had a really great time learning some moves and getting some exercise. The studio is clean and kept up well and Jess is a great and encouraging instructor and doesn't make you feel like an idiot (even if you know you're looking like one!). I can't speak to the normal classes here but would highly recommend booking a private event for a special birthday surprise or bachelorette weekend!