I joined Edanse Ballroom April 2016. I have taken lessons, participated in competitions, attended…read moreevents & socials.?the owners & instructors are passionate about their craft and are wonderful people. Today , I still participate in many events & classes! Wonderful Studio!

Edanse is the best studio around. The owners are super friendly and fun. A great lesson is…read moreprovided at the start of the dance. All the dancers who attend are welcoming. The music is by far the best around.

I've been taking classes here for a few years now. They teach a wide range of dances for $15 per…read morehour class. They teach four different levels of classes. It is drop in. No registration required! You can learn more on their website www.Hartfordballroom.com

My new dancing hobby took me for Bachata lessons at the Hartford Ballroom. The address is 56 Arbor…read moreSt in Hartford and the ballroom is located on the 4th floor. Street parking is available as well as there is a huge parking lot behind the building. Classes are 3 pm every Sunday and the cost is $15. Classes are intermediate and if you are looking for a beginner class you would have to give them a call to see what arrangements can be made. I have never been to a bachata class and I did the intermediate class and it was manageable. A Salsa intermediate class is held shortly after at 4 pm and the cost is $15.00 as well. There are also a wide variety of additional dance classes and private lessons that is done at the Hartford ballroom. Feel free to check their website at http://www.hartfordballroom.com/ for additional information.

I started dancing with Arthur Murray to revisit what I loved doing while I was younger, and since…read morebeing here I have had the most wonderful experience. Not only are all the teachers and staff so open and welcoming but they have done such an incredible job curating joyous and uplifting environment.

I started taking dance lessons because I wanted to challenge myself and broaden my world a bit. But…read morewhat I ended up finding was a second family. I cannot even begin to describe how supportive the whole studio is. The instructors are incredibly welcoming and full of such good energy, which ends up spreading to the whole community. Whether a person is there for enjoyment, like me, or to be a competitive dancer, there is acceptance and encouragement and the diversity creates a beautiful space. Dance has become one of the greatest joys of my life and credit that to this studio.

Though they are only place that takes in younger children this place lacks diversity, and empathy…read moreto younger students. In this day in age it sad to still see people of color be treated different in this studio not only by staff but by director. For such short clases the prices are extremely high and lack actually teaching half the time the director isn't even present to help these children out. Newbies beware they cater to the long members that are part of the family and shunt newbies to make them feel Uncomfortable! Moral is this studio isn't recommended for toddlers and moms who are new to the dance world, Overly priced, awful Communication, and all they care is about money money money

GHDA is the best in the area. My two girls have been going to GHDA since they were 5 and 6 (and are…read morenow 12 and 13) and they absolutely love it. Not only is the owner and staff compassionate and dedicated, they also know how to teach. The girls do not play for an hour (like at many dance studios) - they learn to dance. Every Christmas and birthday- all my girls want is for me to allow them to take another dance class the following year. They absolutely loved that they are challenged, that they are encouraged and that they have to work together with their team mates. The recital is amazing (and so am someone who hates sitting through things like that) and it's only every other year.

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.

I have gone to this place for years as a performer and as far as I am concerned, this is the place…read morethat is a reflection of how unique Middletown is. This place is the most unique dance studio and I believe it should be considered an tourist attraction when visiting CT and a must-visit when staying in Middletown. Located in downtown, Middletown, CT, Vinnie's is home to a bunch of different alternative classes, including (but not limited to) Yoga, Belly dancing, swing, B-Boying, and the list does not stop there. This is the dance school that seems to caters to adults first, and then the children. The ages of folks taking these classes varies from 17 to 67 and probably beyond! The classes are also affordable. As a bboy, I stepped into a swing-dancing club night there and it was amazing - they treated me like one of their locals and when the beat was right, I was able to do my thing and they loved it. It was a great show of reciprocated respect and admiration for how we expressed ourselves. Anyway, I would take a look at Vinnie's, see their schedule and take a class or two! Or, go to one of their public events and enjoy yourself!

Great place with all kinds of movement arts! The only regular AcroYoga classes in CT outside of New…read moreHaven at super fun!

I have been at Riley's going on our sixth year and love it!! I now have my two sons and my daughter…read morein this school. It has been a great pleasure watching my children grow as dancers and also as individuals. This school is very professional and does a great job making you feel part of an extended family. I have so many new friends and always feel welcome and comfortable. I can only say great things about the staff. They know what they are doing and have been a family of dancers and a school for over 75 years. I have always recommended this school to family and friends. The recital is a true show in the sense of Broadway and my family comes from all over to enjoy this spectacular event. I am one proud dance dad!! As for a previous comment I saw regarding the rules; it is clear every year what is expected of our children and ourselves every year when we register. It is in writing and you sign it. I think for you to say how horrible your experience was and then say you went back to register again shows that you see the quality of the school. My kids are always fed before the show and during intermission and have never been told they cannot eat. Your child is with you and is not left with the staff of the school. So if you brought your sick husband to auditorium full of people ad could not find a baby sitter for your youngest is sad and is your responsibility as an adult and parent. I also have never had an issue with my family seeing my children during the show. You are over exaggerating everything.

My daughter has been enrolled at Riley's school of dance for eight years. It is more than a dance…read morestudio, the staff there have become our friends. My daughter loves her classes and has made many friends. In my opinion, they prepare the best recital around. Riley's has shown my daughter to also care about the surrounding community, with the work they do for the local loaves and fishes. As far as the first review, I have signed the rules every year, when you make another decision you meed to own it. My daughter actually was sick at a recital when she was 7.. She vomited multiple times. They were more than helpful with the situation, allowed her to have food and drink to help the situation. We also had the option to leave if she needed to. However, my daughter did not want to, so we made the best of it. The next day she was not feeling better and we weren't able to attend to recital. The staff at Riley's wanted to make sure Catherine was feeling better. They were never mean or inappropriate. The staff and co-directors have always been respectful and wonderful.

My kids have been dancing in this studio for 5 years now. They offer a variety of classes from…read moreJazz, Tap dancing, hip hop , ballet, lyrical , contemporary etc. Monthly Price: $$$ They're located on top of a beauty salon. Staff are not very friendly. Costumes for the hip hop class is ALWAYS the same boring checkers look.