LOVE LOVE LOVE Zumba! Those late night commercials starring the handsome Latin lover shanking…read morehimself from left to right and front to back, may have peaked my intrest, but in reality I love Latin music and have been dying to try zumba! The energy from Kayt, the owner and one of the instructors, is incredible! She is sooo motivating, there's no way you can't have fun in her classes! There are classes 6 days a week (maybe even 7, I'm not sure), and they just opened up a bigger and better studio to accommodate more people. Classes with Melissa on Fridays also whoop my a$$ in gear! Kayt has an awesome team of instructors, she should be proud of such an awesome studio that welcomes all levels of abilty and really helps make all women feel sexy in their skin! They also offer classes for kids!

I love Fusion Fitness and Dance Studio. They offer dance classes for various ages and they also…read moreoffer plenty of Zumba classes at a very reasonable drop in rate of $10 per class. The instructors that I have taken classes with (Kayt, Margaret and Vince) are all excellent instructors who emphasize that it's about having fun and enjoying your work out and less about perfection. This is a hidden gem in Wallingford and I absolutely love it.

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!!!

Arthur Murray studio was an amazing studio to learn dances for our wedding. In just one lesson…read moreeach, the teachers choreographed simple but elegant dances to the song of our choice for each of our parent dances. The dances were so beautiful and our parents felt so confident and comfortable after just one lesson each with your team. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxed and welcoming studio in the CT area.

Arthur Murray in Hamden is an Amazing Dance Studio. My Wife and I took advantage of a Groupon…read moreOffer for 2 Private and 2 group classes. I was thinking we'll use the Groupon and then never come back. Imagine How surprised I was when I found the classes to be amazingly fun! David, our Instructor, is Hilarious and a great teacher. We have signed up for the follow on curriculum and I'm happy to say that I think I can now consider myself an intermediate dancer. The other regular instructors, Sandy and Kevin, are likewise amazing and very knowledgeable. They, along with David, Have formed a close knit group of people into a very tight community that make coming to dance class fun! An example of how great this is is group class. Now many people, and i was among them, think group classes are awkward and weird: You go to dance with your partner, not with other people! but with this group it's not weird at all and very helpful! I would suggest Arthur Murray Hamden to anyone who thinks they might want to dance. My wife and I will most likely continue to attend Arthur Murray Hamden even if we move out of the area. You will be surprised with how fun classes are and how quickly you will change from a non-dancer to someone who can glide around the floor with ease.

Nicole & Leon are awesome! Highly recommend their program. All styles of dance for any age…read morechild/teen!

So much fun!!!!! No matter your dance level, Nicole and Leon make you feel supported and have fun…read more Despite her professional level talent, I didn't feel pressure and could just be myself.

I joined the Shelton Club Pilates as a prior CT member in another state. I like that I was able to…read morepick up my practice as the clubs are consistent in setup. The classes that I attend are led by well trained instructors who carefully monitor the students. The classes are excellent for strength and balance and for all levels. This location is very busy, so it can be challenging to book classes within your membership limits. It appears they are making every effort to solve the issue.

I took an intro to Pilates class with Gail this wknd and it was such a wonderful learning…read moreexperience! I decided to sign-up for their 4 classes per month membership and I'm excited to get started!

This the the best place in Westport for Classical Ballet. As a parent who went through a 7 year…read moreintense ballet school, I can tell that the professionalism of this place is not comparable to anything I have seen anywhere in Connecticut. Both of my kids are students here, and in just 5 months I can see a difference in posture, and ability to perform major ballet moves. The teacher Diane in very professional, trained in Vaganova style, she really cares, wants everyone in class to do well, and is very patient. This place is a hidden gem!

The teachers at mygym are so welcoming and fun. My son has blossomed getting to have the same…read moreteachers each week. I love the consistency and how they interact with each child! We have been here for 2 years and have no interest in leaving. My son has become more confident in himself since starting mygym!

My Gym has been such a huge part of our children's social development. We have met so many awesome…read morefamilies and the teachers are great with all kids!

Love, love, love Bar Method Fairfield. Prior to taking classes here, my only other experience was…read morewith the Physique 57 videos. They're great, but I was really concerned about my technique and doing the exercises correctly. I was thrilled to hear that BM had opened in Fairfield. The studio is bright, lovely, and clean. Staff are positive and always remember clients' names. (I'm terrible with names, so this is really impressive.) All of the instructors are excellent too! They're very knowledgeable and focused on their students having correct technique. If you're thinking about trying a barre workout, definitely check out Bar Method. It is VERY challenging and you'll feel AMAZING afterwards. The only drawback (for me) is that the studio is about 30 minutes away from where I live. However, the workout is so awesome that it's worth the drive.

First, the disclaimer. This is not a review of the studio as it is not open yet. However, Bar…read moreMethod Fairfield offered preview/community classes this summer and I took about 8 of them. I've been active my whole life, although less so for the last 4 years. Bar Method is an entirely different approach to exercise than anything I've done before. The focus on Bar Method is on small (tiny, even) isometric movements. By the way, "isometric" means "same length" and an isometric movement is one that engages your muscle without contracting it. For more information, the Bar Method founders blog is a great source: http://blog.barmethod.com. It was developed by a dancer and with the help of a physical therapist. I actually recognize a lot of the movements from when I did physical therapy for my back almost 15 years ago. Bar Method is completely different than any other workout I have ever done. It took me about 3 classes to adjust to the new positions and the flow of class, and for the first two classes I questioned whether I was getting a good workout. However, the day after class as soon as I got out of bed I could very clearly tell that I had. I wasn't really sore the way I am after lifting weights or running or anything else. Instead, I was a little bit achey everywhere we had worked. I could FEEL that my muscles had been worked. Over the last 5 weeks, I've noticed some changes that I really attribute to Bar Method. My arms are more defined, the shape of my legs is changing. I'm also sleeping better than I have in a long time. If you, like me, walk out of your first and second classes thinking "Eh, I'm not sure" I'd really encourage you to go back a few more times just to make sure you're not missing out on something that you really will click with if you give it more time. Through classes this summer, I had the chance to meet some of the Bar Method teachers. Bridget is the owner and has been teaching for a while. She clearly knows what she's doing in class, and has authority in her voice that makes you not want to quit even when whatever she has you doing is really tough. Stephanie is one of the other teachers and she is very encouraging. There's at least one more teacher who is still in training