Fred Astaire Dance Studios - Union Square

(78 reviews)

1.0 mi

This is an excellent studio for anyone interested in taking classes in New York! They offer a…read morediverse range of classes including heels, hip hop, and chair choreography, with options for all skill levels--from beginner to advanced--as well as exciting workshops. I took a heels class with Emma and it was a fantastic experience; the class left me feeling empowered and confident. The studio is centrally located in Manhattan, close to public transportation. They also provide bathrooms for changing and cubbies in the studio to store your belongings.

This was my second time visiting Sass Class, and it was very intentional. I traveled from another…read morestate specifically to take class here, which already says a lot about how much I value the experience. This time, I took class with Amber, and she is truly a 10 out of 10 -- from her character to her teaching style, choreography, and ability to educate dancers in real time. She doesn't just teach steps; she teaches movement vocabulary and helps you understand how to inhabit the choreography as it unfolds. That presence and clarity make the experience special. A lot of what I enjoy about Sass Class comes down to both the choreographers and the energy of the space. That said, there are some practical considerations. There is no elevator, which can be challenging because of the number of stairs you have to go up and down. The studio itself is small but functional. There's a small waiting area, a check-in desk, two bathrooms, and a spot to quickly change if needed. There are two studios, which allows classes to run smoothly without feeling crowded. The location is central, not far from Moynihan Train Hall or Port Authority, and there are plenty of food options nearby for before or after class. Overall, SASS Class continues to be a space I value. I fully intend to take more classes there in the future. For me, it's about the quality of instruction, the intentionality of the movement, and the community -- and that keeps drawing me back.

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Heels Class

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

4.9

(78 reviews)

0.9 mi

Andrew gave my gf and I private lessons in rumba, tango, and waltz. He was charismatic, fun to…read morelearn from, and made us feel confident while still correcting our frame. The studio was clean, elegant, and pleasant to be in. It was not too loud and there was plenty of space to learn. If you are looking to try these styles I would recommend taking a private here.

We had an amazing experience with our couple dance lessons here! Highly recommend for your wedding…read morefirst dance

New Fred Astaire Midtown location on 389 5th Ave, Suite 206, New York NY.A full day of dancing with private lessons and coaching.

New Fred Astaire Midtown location on 389 5th Ave, Suite 206, New York NY. A full day of dancing with private lessons and coaching.

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New Fred Astaire Midtown location on 389 5th Ave, Suite 206, New York NY. A full day of dancing with private lessons and coaching.

You Should Be Dancing...!

(88 reviews)

0.5 mi

Good sized dance room, nice that it has separate rooms. Also, having a cloak room is key!read more

Love the teacher. She is professional and while entertaining with her sense of humor she pays…read moreattention and corrects each and every one of us. She is a really excellent teacher, rare to see these days. The receptionist was kind and polite and the participants were so lovely. Also the space is clean and comfortable. Can't wait for the next class:)

Studio B, Entrance View

Building Entrance

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Peridance Center

4.3

(105 reviews)

0.3 mi

I was really disappointed with my experience at Peridance Center. From the moment I walked in, the…read moresmell from the bathrooms hit me! really unpleasant and off putting. The front desk staff weren't very welcoming either. I arrived early and just had a simple question, but was met with blank stares and a vibe like I was bothering them. The studio itself wasn't ideal for focus or rehearsal. You could hear everything happening in the adjacent studios!! There was no sound insulation whatsoever. so it was hard to stay in the zone during class. Overall, the energy felt off, and I definitely wouldn't book this space for my own classes or come back to rehearse.

Class was amazing! Atmosphere is nice. And I was able to take a class from a choreographer I worked…read morewith a few years ago! It was great!!

Warm up for musical theater dance class.

The School at Peridance offers classes in many different styles for children ages 18 months to 18 years. Photo by Meems Images

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Certificate Program dancers perform at the KnJ Theater at Peridance. Published by Director of Development. Meems Images.

HIP HOP DANCE JUNKIES

(70 reviews)

I had a private lesson with Winnie to learn some beginner steps and a small sequence for Rose's…read moreAPT. Winnie made the class so fun and enjoyable. She broke things down so well that it easy even for a beginner like myself to follow along. Highly recommend!

I love Hip Hop Dance Junkies!!!…read more My husband and I just had our wedding this past Sunday, and the choreography that Brandon put together was amazing. We did ballroom to tango to hiphop - the crowd was so hype and loved the diversity of the choreography! Brandon is so patient with his teaching and will make sure every move and every little detail looks right. Highly recommend HHDJ!!!!

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DivaDance

(44 reviews)

0.6 mi

Dancing is an intended fitness hobby for me, and I am happy I found DivaDance…read more Members and non-members are separate where members pay a monthly membership fee. They have a schedule updated monthly, with separate sign-up options for both member and non-members. As a non member, I paid for the drop-in class, which was $25. The class runs for an hour with around 10+ students, where an instructor first starts up with a quick warm-up and then jumps into teaching you a choreo to the song. The choreo is broken into several routines, so you learn them slowly in detail, and then piece them all together with the song incrementally. Dancing is as challenging for your brain as it is for your body, as you need to really exercise your memory and mind body coordination! The whole class went by super fast. Everyone who went seemed to be regulars and quite experienced, but you'd be too busy trying to master the dance to care. At the end, we are placed into two groups, where we are given a chance to perform and record ourselves. DivaDance emphasizes community as they have a whole FB group where you can see past dance classes and meet new members as well! I met some cool friendly people my first time and I'd totally attend more classes in the future!

I have been going to drop in classes at Diva Dance for a couple of years now, and they're always a…read moregreat time. It is truly a non-judgmental, welcoming space! I decided to it would be fun to host my birthday there with a song of my choice - and what an unforgettable experience! I had the best time. Katelyn was an incredible instructor, breaking down the choreography in such a fun and approachable way so that we could truly channel our inner Britney. I'm grateful to have had that experience and to be able to go back to more classes!

Divas love a chair routine!

Let your hair down!

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Divas are fierce!

PMT Dance Studio

3.9

(54 reviews)

0.4 mi

I love the instructors but I do think the number of people they have per class is to big and they…read moreshould adjust the maximum occupancy. I'm a beginner AND short so it's incredible hard for me to learn when I can't see myself and the instructor. It makes me feel so disappointed when it's too crowded to do anything about it. I give myself whatever chance I can to be up front, even come early to secure a spot but then we need to switch out lines to let others see. I understand the classes are popular but I do think it's doing a disservice to the instructors and students when you make a class so crowded. I am trying to give an honest and fair review because I do try my best and I love the instructors. I hope PMT will please take this into consideration and reduce the number of students in a class to make beginner and adv beginner classes actually beginner and adv beginner friendly!

I love PMT!!! Their basic and beginner classes are perfect for adults looking to come back to dance…read moreafter a number of years. Camryn is an amazing teacher! I've done two performance intensives with her and she is extremely approachable, and also does a great job balancing the needs of both new and experienced dancers in the class!

Studio A, measuring 50' x 25'

Studio B, measuring 40' x 20'

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Sunshine Dance Studio

5.0

(3 reviews)

I love the teachers and students here! They are so friendly and passionate! I attended their…read moreClassic Chinese dance, hiphop and jazz classes, all of the teachers are excellent professional dancers and great teachers. I would definitely recommend to my friends in the city who are looking for great Chinese dance studios !

This is really a good dance studio for beginners, they have a lot of choices, urban, k-pop, c-pop,…read morebelly, basic skills,classical hip hop and etc. I have been with them for more than half a year and the experience is great, I can really tell how my skills got improved. Most of the classes are 2-hour.

The Moment of Columbia University 2017 Spring Festival Gala with Host Mr. Changjian Jiang 2017年哥伦比亚大学春晚with主持人蒋昌建老师

The Moment of Peacock Dance Performance on North American Colleges and Universities 2017's Gala 2017年北美高校联盟春晚的民族舞（孔雀舞）表演

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Classical Chinese Dance Teacher

Midtown Movement and Dance Company

5.0

(2 reviews)

0.9 mi

Absolutely love this place! My 31/2 year old is taking a dance class and couldn't be happier. There…read moreare boys in the class as well. They all have so much fun and the instructors are excellent. I highly highly recommend it!!

We love Midtown Movement! We discovered it through kidpass and this was our first drop off class…read morefor our daughter at age 3. Ms. Michelle is wonderful and Ms. Jackie is super communicative, caring and thoughtful in curating the programs for the kids. Thank you for an amazing experience for our daughter Charlotte!

Dancers get a chance to show their skills one on one during class!

Students age 7 and 8 enjoying recital practice!

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Energetic Hip Hop Class for students age 3-5yrs.

House of Movement

(19 reviews)

This place is deserving of it's glowing reviews…read more I signed up for a Friday evening Beginner's hip hop class with Ryan who was covering for Rob that day. As someone with zero dance experience, I found the pace of the class too quick and had a hard time keeping up, but that's not anyone's fault. If you have two left feet like me, it can feel intimidating and honestly, discouraging because all the students are great dancers (seriously, have you seen the class videos?), but as Ryan said..practice makes perfect and you just have to keep at it. Despite the nerves, I'd come again because the classes would be a great way to get out of your comfort zone (if you're not a dancer and/or have stage fright) and build confidence. I also recommend dragging a friend to go with you if it's your first time. For you first timers, the building is right to Taco Bell (burritos after class, anyone? Haha) and staples is on the corner of the same block. classes are on the 4th floor. When you get into the building, show your ID to the front desk and they'll give you elevator access. Classes are on the 4th floor and you don't need to check in with them at the front desk. Once the class begins, the receptionist in your studio will check you in. There's a changing room and you leave your belongings in the studio. As for dress code, wear athleisure or something comfortable. I saw jeggings, shorts, tanks, leggings, and sweats. I'm not sure if all the classes are like this so don't take my word for it, but it begins with a 15-20 minute warmup, followed by 45-60 minutes of learning choreography, and ending with 10-15 minutes of "groups" where students are split up to have more room, followed by the opportunity to get your groove on with an even smaller group. Each group goes twice--once with the instructor guiding you, the second time without. You'll also be shuffling to different ends of the room so you can get closer if you need to. Also, each instructor chooses what they're teaching so you don't know the song choice beforehand. Now onto the actual class..Ryan is a great instructor. He breaks down all the steps clearly and at a reasonable pace. He'll repeat them as many times as you need. Again, I struggled because I take longer to learn, but despite that, I enjoyed the class. The room is small for a class with about 40 people but the high energy and positive vibes you'll get more than make up for it. Overall, I'd go again. FYI, If the class is full, you get put on the waitlist (max of up to 10 people can be on this list) and you'll be added to the class as people drop out. If you haven't heard by 11am the next day via email (cut off time to drop a class before late cancellation penalty), you can use that credit towards a different time unless you want to continue waiting to see if the class frees up.

I was recommended this by a friend of a friend after he learned I was trying to learn hip hop. The…read morewebsite is really easy to navigate and to register for classes online. There is also a list of scheduled classes so you can see the instructor that is teaching each class. One of the things that I really like about the hip hop classes is how much repetition is utilized to learn a choreographed routine. As a dancer of many years, 50% of the battle is memory and repetition of each mini-sequence really helps a new dancer solidfy not only the choreography but also master the details of the steps. All the instructors are extremely friendly and approachable, not necessarily so at other places. Not to mention, they do have their own different styles to accommodate different dancers' personalities. Check-in is always a smooth process with HoM staff. All the dancers that attend are super supportive and really nice as well. Nobody ever judges. I wish HoM was out here in the Bay now that I've moved. I've come to love my HoM family in my short time living in NYC. They've only added to the love that I now have for NY.

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Surf Yoga Beer

4.9

(34 reviews)

0.7 mi

I just got back from the Egypt SYB trip, and it was absolutely incredible! I couldn't have asked…read morefor a better way to explore Egypt. SYB truly outdid themselves with every detail, from visiting iconic temples to riding ATVs, cruising the Red Sea on a massive yacht, kitesurfing, and diving in some of the world's most famous spots. Everything was planned and executed flawlessly, and it exceeded my expectations in every way. I give SYB a 10/10. Highly recommend.

The Nicaragua Surf Yoga Beer trip was my second adventure with the company and I cannot recommend…read morethem enough! This tripe was the perfect mix of fun, movement, and connection. Jillian and Sarah made the experience unforgettable, her leadership was caring and inclusive to everyone in the group. From getting to know everyone on land and on the yoga deck to sharing beers at sunset and surfing till the sunset. I can't recommend this trip enough, especially with Jillian and Sarah!

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Pebble Beach

4.6

(9 reviews)

2.3 mi

Beautiful. Whether you go early morning, mid day, sunset or late at night, it will always be…read morestunning. I could sit here and listen to the water roll up the bank and toss the rocks around. It is such a unique sound. Then looking around at ridges, skyline, city and more also just makes this place pretty. Getting here is pretty easy. We actually stayed in a hotel nearby that was about a 16-20 min walk. But, you can walk across the Brooklyn bridge, take the subway, ride share etc. I highly recommend sitting down and taking a break here.

Cute park to check out the Manhattan skyline and bridges! Easy access via pathways and close to…read morelots of shopping and dining. We went at night and it was very easy to navigate in the dark.

The cliche shot taken from here.... This is one I took handheld in April 2024.

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Little Island

4.4

(374 reviews)

Rising above the Hudson River on its distinctive tulip-shaped pillars, Little Island is one of the…read moremost unique public parks in New York City. The park combines beautiful gardens, winding pathways, open lawns, viewpoints, and performance spaces, all packed into a relatively small area. The design feels creative and peaceful, and the elevated walkways provide great views of the Hudson River, New Jersey skyline, and surrounding waterfront. There are quiet spots to sit and relax, landscaped gardens that change with the seasons, and a variety of free performances and events throughout the year.

Little Island sits on the Hudson River at Pier 55 in the West Village and is one of the more…read moregenuinely inventive public spaces added to New York City in recent years. I walked onto a park built on a series of tulip shaped concrete columns rising from the river, and the structure itself was striking enough that the architecture became part of the experience rather than just the platform for it. The design is compact and the island is smaller than most first time visitors expect, but the thoughtfulness of the landscaping made the space feel fuller than its footprint suggests. I followed walking paths that wound through planted gardens, with seating areas distributed throughout. Two elevated hills at either end of the island offered different vantage points looking back at the skyline and out over the river. The Hudson River views were wide and unobstructed, and the perspective on the surrounding city from the water level was one I do not get from the street. Sunset is the most popular time to visit and draws the largest crowds. I came on a weekday morning, which gave me a more relaxed version of the park with better access to seating and a quieter atmosphere. Food trucks were present, and the proximity to Chelsea Market makes the surrounding area practical for extending the visit into a meal nearby. Admission is free and the park is accessible via ramps throughout. The small amphitheater hosts performances during the warmer months, which adds another reason to check what is scheduled before going. For a stop that requires no planning and delivers consistently, Little Island is one of the easier recommendations in the city.

Where we stand is not as important as the direction in which we are moving. -Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr

Show with a view

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Have the courage to act instead of react. -Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr

Untermyer Gardens Conservancy

4.6

(245 reviews)

16.7 mi

Spent s very relaxing & enjoyable 2hrsa here on a beautiful spring weekday…read more Had always heard sboiy these gardens but hsf never been I'm so happy that I went Took lots of picturesas everthing was blooming. Everyone wanted to know where I took such beautiful photos. With only a 2hr visit I'm sure I only scratched the surface & so I know that I will have to visit again

My visit to Untermyer Gardens Conservancy this year was a highlight. It is such a majestic place…read more Although our trip was short, we made the best of it. The weather was absolutely beautiful. It was a crowded day, and the traffic entering and leaving the Gardens was intense. For anyone who enjoys natural beauty and has a whole day to relax and explore these grounds, you will absolutely love it. The fact that this garden is free is also a great gift to the community. One drawback is that you can't bring your fur babies.

Me!! Taking it all in!!

Me! Taking in the sun!

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Mercedes Club

4.1

(194 reviews)

2.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Perfect gym with perfect post workout activities like swimming. People are also great they don't…read morejudge and minding their own worlds.

I'm an old original Reebox Club person from the late 90s, before they even sold out so I'm picky…read more All these years later, I've slowed down, and I'm even pickier but in a different way. Mercedes Club is perfect for me. Thank you for keeping the music fairly quiet after a long day of work, and thank you for the fantastic service by management and customer service. Also a shout out for quiet lockers!!! Yes!! Every other club has these slamming lockers and I want to lose my mind. I do wish you had more healthy food options for those nights I'm too tired to cook.....but I'll take a juice any day!!! Cheers to time flying and nice people to workout around.

Treadmills facing the outdoor pool deck

All-Day Natural Light

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John Jay Pool and Recreation

3.1

(36 reviews)

3.1 mi

First time swimming in a public pool in NYC! I was initially I was worried about the crowds and…read morewater quality but it all turned out better than expected! After a quick bag search, I went upstairs to the women's locker room which was cleaner than expected. Staff were nice in reminding us to lock up our stuff. As a former competitive swimmer, it was extremely difficult to do flip turns, not only because they closed half of the pool horizontally due to lifeguard staffing issues, but also because there were multiple people moving in different directions. It was busy when it first opened in the morning but then calm downed a bit and folks were able to do more lap swimming. Water was pretty clean and temperature was good; chlorine levels weren't too bad. Sounds like they close for the fall/winter so I'm hoping to come back before it gets cold.

John Jay Pool and Recreation Center is a rare site to see. There's lots of parks and playgrounds in…read moreNYC but I rarely come across facilities like this one. The pool is beautiful and if you decide to go I advise you to check the hours first. The last time I was there it was closed. They have separate Men's and Women's dressing rooms. The pool is well maintained. Lines get long especially when the children are out of school. Funny thing is my landlord just gave me a complimentary membership to the building Health Club when I renewed my lease. Starting November 1st I have access to the indoor pool in my apartment building. I guess you won't be seeing me at John Jay Pool.