We came to Jorday after going to another dance school. The difference was night and day. On the day of our first lesson, our instructor apologized about the class being a little bit crowded, 8 poeple. This was like heaven compared to our last school that had upwards of 70 or 80 people packed into 1 class. The instructors were very knowledgeable and broke down the steps well. If you weren't getting the moves, they would nicely suggest staying at that level before moving to the more advanced class. The schedule was great for us and the price was great, the instructors are great. Go go go! read more

We love Jorday! We have spent nearly 2 years with this dance company even having our daughter take classes over the summer and it's been such a fantastic experience for her. Jorday and the staff are welcoming and accommodating making it such a family friendly environment. If you live in the area or even in the neighboring areas and thinking about putting your child into any of their programs - we highly recommend it. They even have virtual classes to fit your needs. read more

Jorday continues to provide a wholesome family friendly environment for children to pursue their love of dance. We have entrusted our daughters to Jorday and company for over 20 years! Thanks Jorday read more

You don't have to be Ginger and Fred to take a class here! Small groups, friendly instructors and atmosphere, computerized tracking of your program and nice price too. They have hours I can squeeze into my crazy schedule, which is really great. Call in advance to make sure the instructor/class are running on holiday weeks/weekends, though. read more

My daughter had her birthday party there this year. She has been dancing at the school for over three years. This place is a second home to her. She loved having her birthday there. Zavivah was a great teacher for the party, Tiffany was an amazing makeup artist and Joel was a fun host. I love this studio. read more

Jorday Rivera's Dance Studio - Performing Arts Near Me - Queens, New York

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I have had my daughter here for 4 years now.Every year she is advancing in her dance routines . My daughter loves the instructors and the owner as if they were family. There are a great variety of classes and the staff treats my daughter and I with respect. read more

Jorday Rivera's Dance Studio - Performing Arts Near Me - Queens, New York

People are welcoming here but when it comes to the time of the class it doesn't start on time. It sometimes smells in the rooms. At first I started the website wasn't organized at all and schedule as well. read more

This is the place for Latin dancing - I have taken salsa mambo with Andrew and Jenifer they are patient and loving bing individuals - they take their time to break down each step and movement ! Thy place individual choreography based your level - the dance studio is clean and Pristine !! I highly recommend anyone who is either willing to try their first steps and they are pro themselves:))) read more

I've been coming here for years now to take the belly dance classes, Kazja is the best belly dance instructor that I've had. She is absolutely amazing! She also teaches belly dance fitness. It makes me sweat like crazy, which is why I love it! Exercising belly dance style! You can't go wrong with that. read more

Overall the dance instruction was good. My son learned alot. However, my son was purposely kicked in the face by a fellow student. The instructor for lack of a better term took with a grain of salt. I did not think it was cute. Jorday didn't take it serious either. To get a hold of her was a challenge on its own. I am not going to recommend anyone else, but my son is doing great at another studio and I have no worries. It is a business but the children's safety is taken serious. read more

My daughter participates in various activities from softball to volleyball etc.. But enjoys nothing more than going to Jordays 3x per week. We come from Nassau County for the family atmosphere and the authentic Latin dance classes. read more

I love Jorday Dance studio . My daughter was going there for hip hope dancing classes she was always happy going to dance and was always returning back home continued dancing. The atmosphere is great teachers are great. We had a big change to meet the owner she is fantastic and plus very beautiful. Highly recommended read more

If there was another star to add on, I will add a million more. My 4 year old daughter has been attending Jorday dance studio since she was 2 years old. My daughter started ballet at the age of 2 and now is taking belly dancing, tap, and ballet. My daughter loves going to her dance class and loves her teacher Priscilla. So if your looking for a great studio for your child to start shining then it will be here !!! Everyone is friendly and that's extremely important for a child to feel!!!! read more

I am really impressed by the enthusiasm, dedication and all around fun of the staff @ Jorday's. My daughter participated all of last school year and the recital. I could not believe the talent @ the recital at the Frank Sinatra HS for the performing arts. My daughter gained confidence from the experience and had fun along the way .... What else could one ask for?! Cheers to Jorday and the entire staff! Muchas Gracias! read more

Tiffany is awesome. Within about a week, she taught me, a guy who has no rhythm, how to dance for my wedding. The whole process was fun and Svetlana and I are grateful to Tiffany for her patience, professionalism, and sense of humor. She's a gifted dance teacher and really worked with us in terms of scheduling also. read more

My daughter has been enrolled in Jorday's Dance Studio for five years. She takes a couple of classes a week at the studio and absolutely loves it. The staff treats you like family. Always courteous and helpful. The dance teachers are wonderful. My daughter was just accepted into a really great dance program at a Performing High School and I have her dance teachers to thank for helping her achieve this opportunity. I would recommend this dance studio highly. I have never had any problems with hidden fees. read more

I have to say that I LOVE this studio and all of the wonderful staff and instructors, I have been going there for over a year now and it has been the best decision ever, I started with the adults classes to see how it was and couple of months later I signed up two of my 3 daughters (my little one was only 2 at the time), the patience shown by all their teachers was amazing and my daughters beg for more and more lessons, I am sooo pleased with them that I can not wait to sign my little one there, after seeing all the growth in my little girls life as dancers and as young ladies I can not but speak the very best of Jorday and her staff they always make us feel like family. The recital this year was of the hook!!! Can not wait for the next season! read more

I was very excited to take my 3 year old to her very first ballet lesson. She was excited too. I signed her up for baby ballet on fridays at 4 pm starting September 19th. On that afternoon I showed up at 3.55 with my baby all dressed up and ready to go. The studio, however, was closed. I called over the phone and they told me "somebody will open the door". We waited and waited until I called again but this time nobody picked up the phone. I also noticed that there were no other mothers waiting for this same class which seemed unusual to me. After half hour of waiting i gave up and left with a very disappointed 3 year old. The following week I called the studio and they told me that there was a situation that prevented them to having the class but they reassured me that this friday the classes would begin. I was already on my way with my daughter all dressed up again when i received a call about a half hour before the class was to begin - Once again the class was cancelled. I would have appreciated had they told me this information earlier this morning or perhaps even yesterday. I told them i wanted a refund and they told me that they would call me back within an hour and they never did. THIS IS NOT A RELIABLE STUDIO. read more

Love love love this dance studio! I originally had just one of my daughter's enrolled but now I have both! This place is like a family they work so well with the children . My girls come home and they're still dancing the night away and raving about how much fun they have and it really shows how much they learn by just me seeing them dancing. Staff is very helpful, the teachers are amazing and they really show the kids a lot of technical moves appropriate for there class and age. Ms. Tiffany treats the kids as her own really striving them to be there best! The owner is a wonderful person as well! She really cares about the kids and she cares about them really learning and doing their best when it comes to dancing. I would highly recommend this place they have become an extended family to us since where they are for many dance classes. Im so proud of my daughters and how much they've learned. Thanks to Jordays for bringing out the dance in them! read more

Very Disappointed!!!!!! I was looking for a dance school for my three year old toddler in the neighborhood and found Jorday Rivera. At first I was intrigued because the decor was nice and clean and people were friendly. But then when I agreed to join and signed on the dotted line all the fees started to magically appear. The ballet uniform, ballet and jazz shoes, the ballet and jazz alphit for the recital, and the recital tickets. To top it off the school would close when ever it wanted without notifying anyone. I am going to finish out what I signed up for and never go back again!!!! One more thing during the class other kids would have to walk through my toddlers class to get to theirs. Not a big deal, except we all know the attention span of a three year old. read more

If only we can have more starts for this amazing studio. After much research for a dance studio for my daughter I came across Jorday's, what I call, heaven. Whether you are looking to compete on the team with the absolute best or just looking to add some fun to your life, your search should stop HERE! Highly Recommend for all between the age of 2-adults! Simply AMAZING!!!!! read more

An amazing program with professional teachers.The recital is so amazing my one daughter wanted to do dance after the recital my other daughter had to be signed up.We were so impressed with the dedication of the studio.Jorday runs a professional, creative, nurturing program for children to learn dance.The summer camp was amazing for my daughters. We are so looking forward to this year's recital. read more

Jorday and her team of instructors are amazing. They are so good with the kids. They really have the skills of dancing and teaching. Highly motivational and inspiring. My daughter was so excited when she finally got her middle split and was able to do a cartwheel. I was in shock when the entire staff called me over to see her do the cartwheel. Her studio is family orientated and all the kids are truly great. I even took classes for Salsa and Belly Dancing while my daughter was in her class. Love them. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good dance studio. read more

My daughter is 2 1/2 yrs old and I brought her to Jorday's dance studio via a livingsocial deal. All I can say is that they exceeded my expectations by 200%. I was scared that my daughter would not like being in the dance room without me and with 5 other little female toddlers that she was meeting for the first time as I watched from the surveillance video in their reception area (they do this because parents in the room is disruptive while they learn, which I totally agree). As I watched while biting my nails, I was so impressed by Katja, the fantastic ballet instructor and young Chelsea her great assistant. They made my daughter feel so comfortable and I watched as they patiently instructed her what to do. I could not hold back my tears as I watched my baby. I am actually getting teary eyed now as I type this review. This was a life changing experience because i know how much my daughter loves to dance, and as she embarks on this wonderful journey I know that Jorday, Katja, Chelsea and the rest of the staff will make this the time of her life. There are too many opportunities available for our children in this world and when you find the right fit for their education and development, you can never take that for granted. I have spoken to Jorday over the phone and when I emailed an inquiry she responded directly, and I could not be happier. How a woman with her busy schedule had the time to acknowledge my question and address it so quickly is truly remarkable, and after reading her bio on her site, along with Katja's (which is also very impressive) and the rest of the staff, I felt truly inspired and am so excited to see my daughter at her next ballet class!!! read more