I recently came along with a friend who'd purchased some private lessons; these include weekly…read moregroup practice classes and 'parties' (where everyone can dance with the teachers), plus the ability to bring a friend. I had so much fun - all the teachers are wonderful professional dancers, and extremely friendly & encouraging! New students can buy 2 initial lessons for $60 which is amazing value, as professional lessons anywhere are typically $100 + each. The studio has recently moved to a temp location of Colombus & 83rd St - you can walk past and see dancing in action, so definitely pop by if you're interested at all in learning - this is a great place to start!!

We started off using a groupon, and then proceeded to buy a ten pack package. We have been having…read morefun with Andres and Olga, our instructors who switch weekly, and find that we pick up different skills from each. We are in our 50s. We do not have the best rhythm or grace, but are always encouraged by the instructors and staff and have finally mastered a couple of dances where we won't be embarrassed at social events! It has truly proven to be a fun couple activity for us, and we recommend this dance center highly!

Z Club NY hold classes in different dance studios across Manhattan, and this location is where all…read morethe west side dwellers go (since 60th st location is only open seasonally). The actual studio name is Studio Maestro, and you will need to be buzzed in. I had my very first Zumba class in my life with Micky, and she instantly got me hooked! I've attended classes with different instructors since, and all of them are top notch, fantastic teachers, and passionate about dancing. Each class an absolute workout, fun, and easy to follow - if/when you mess up, just do your own thing and have fun. Who doesn't like a big dance party for a workout? Each instructor also have their own music mix with different routines so you will never be bored. If you are like yours truly and enjoy exercise that does not feel like exercise, then you need to try Zumba! And if you've never attended a Zumba class before, Z Club NY is the place to start.

I love Z Club NY! They have so many Zumba classes it's easy to find ones that fit my schedule. All…read morethe Z Club NY teachers I've had make their classes exciting and fun - this is the best collection of Zumba teachers I've experienced in any of the gyms I've belonged to. I go to three locations, most often the Upper West side location (this one) because I can walk there. I really enjoy Edmee, Volha and Anna's classes and look forward to each one.

I just went to see them last night and was blown away by the storytelling, the creativity, the…read moretechniques, the dance. It was all amazing. I loved that the cast was so diverse, I truly feel that was one of the best parts. They only reason I gave it a 4 is because of some personal things I disagree with, Particularly the over sexualized performance. As someone who loves her Spanish Hertiage, I feel people always think that being hispanic is about being sexual and the beauty of our musical and cultural heritage is far greater then the sexuality. I would love to be able to bring some school kids but its definitely not appropriate at all. BEWARE: NOT A KID FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE!

I have been coming here for a few years now for my daughter and I'm a bit surprised at some of the…read moreother reviews that were posted. The schools provide workshops for parents to learn how to do their child's hair and they have strict uniforms for all their classes. I wouldn't second guess an educator especially in something I know nothing about. This is a great school that teaches the discipline, the art, and the love of dancing for the whole family.

Best Flamenco show I have ever seen, and I've seen a lot of them. Enhorabuena, Soledad y compañía.read more

Sole is an amazing dancer and great teacher. She really cares about every student in her class and…read morecorrects movement, posture and sound one by one. She is committed and gives a lot of techniques and aire to students. I always enjoy go to her class:)

The Joy Of Dancing…read more Every now and then in life you have a transformative experience. Such was the case for me when I started taking dance lessons at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio on 72nd Street just east of Broadway in New York City. When I started I was just looking to take a few lessons so that I could feel comfortable on the dance floor at an upcoming family wedding. That all changed when I met Ana Jurenec, my primary teacher and former Slovenian dance champion, and Jolanta Mosteika, one of the owners and a former USA national dance champion. I could not have been luckier. They both exude the joy of dancing and are great teachers. They know how to make learning to dance so much fun while challenging me to be as technically good as possible. By teaching the fundamentals of dance technique, they have made my body much more erect, flexible, and coordinated while stimulating my brain by learning so many different dance steps. They have an uncanny ability to know how far they can push me. All these dance activities transfer over to so many other facets of my life like improving my performance in sports and just making my body and brain feel so much healthier. The rest of the staff is also so friendly and wonderful. The studio also has monthly social get togethers where the students can dance with all the teachers and other students and special dance performances are arranged. This dance experience has greatly enhanced my life. It is something that hopefully I will be able to do until I leave this world for the next... where I hope they have Fred Astaire Dance Studios and teachers like Ana snd Jolanta.

We worked with Ana for our first dance at our wedding, and the experience was absolutely…read moreincredible! With zero dance experience or expectations going in, we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Ana choreographed the entire dance to our song and guided us through it over six lessons. She is an amazing teacher, very patient and fun to work with. She even challenged us with more intermediate steps to make our dance even more amazing and unique. Overall it was the best experience. I highly recommend Ana at Fred Astaire!

This review is for all the folks who haven't tap danced in 20+ years... you know who you are…read more Yup... you sure do. Perhaps we told ourselves after that back injury that there was simply no use, there was no way we'd be able to hop around anymore, much less create an actual sound that didn't sound like hooves (at a slaughterhouse). We threw out the leotards and tights years ago. They wouldn't have fit our larger, aged bodies anyway. Besides, we hated them, they never quite fit anyway. But for some reason we couldn't throw out the tap shoes. We loved our tap shoes. And so, they sat, in the back of the closet. Why? Because, in the back of our minds we thought maybe... and then we talked ourselves out of it... but still we wondered... but nah... there's simply no way. NO WAY. NO WAY IN HELL. Until one day... we decide to challenge ourselves. Because deep inside, we needed to see if all was lost. I mean, our body literally twitches when we watch others tapping on tv, the muscle fibers still trying to do what we KNOW we used to do. We have a an actual iTunes Playlist dedicated to "great songs to tap to". We secretly lie in bed trying to remember old combinations. We stalk and save OTHER PEOPLE'S tap dancing videos from Facebook.... we need to challenge ourselves... because of all of this. And because we LOVE those tap shoes. We decide to commit to the challenge, to see if we can handle 5 minutes of it (or 10 minutes... or...?!?) ... and so we make our way to Max McGuier's Adult Beginner class at The Bridge for Dance. Just getting up those 3 STEEP flights is like the ultimate test... the Mt Everest of 20 years of repressed non-tap-dancing. The Machu Picchu of Tap Dance Dreams. We're gonna make it-- HUZZAH!! Our left knee clicks with every step. Screw it... we're gonna DO THIS, you OLD BAG!! Max's sunny disposition can easily light up a room, and he has tough competition because The Bridge is SOOO sunlit and inviting... it is actually a BEAUTIFUL space. None of those repressive, dungeon-y, dingy-windowed, flourescent lit, musty, sweaty, smelly, loud, snotty basement studios that we were used to. YOU KNOW THE ONES. THIS is different, and inviting, and NORMAL, the way a neighborhood dance studio should be, and the other folks in the class... just as warm and friendly, humble and open. It is obvious, we ALL feel comfortable INSTANTLY. There's an instant camaraderie and everyone is supportive. I literally couldn't ask for a better circumstance all around! The acoustics are wonderful... my taps sound like bells, and it is NOT because of me. The wooden floor is PERFECT for tapping. The AC is pumping (another concern that I had... no fears-- it works!!!). There are actual plants growing... greenery... and there's space for them AND us. There is space to MOVE!! (Now if only I could find a space to belt a high C in NYC.... but that's a quest for another day)... Max is doting, personable, gives everyone individual time, he's relaxed and humorous... he drills us on all the basics and then pulls it all together for a combo at the end. He inspires, and is a literal JOY to be around... he makes you want to DANCE, and when you screw up, he asks how he can help you. And he really means it. (Note to self: my mental-computer processing was circa Apple Mac 1996, but my pullbacks were flawless!!!) I am sooo grateful for Max's understanding, smile and energy, as well as The Bridge's warm and inviting atmosphere and crowd... It felt sooo good to think I aced my challenge. After 20+ years, those tap shoes were dug out of the closet and used!! I tolerated the entire hour and I WALKED HOME (I didn't hobble!) afterward.... ... and I will MOST DEFINITELY be back!

This studio is a hidden gem on the Upperwest side of Manhattan!…read more The Bridge for Dance has wonderful dance classes for children and adults in a variety of disciplines, the most professional and wonderful teachers in a more personal neighborhood establishment. With over ten year in the neighborhood, the Bridge for Dance has established themselves as a unique Upper west side studio, housing professionals in the field for rehearsals, performances, music video shoots, and more! www.bridgefordance.com

I have been taking swing dance lessons with Spencer for about 3 years and he is a wonderful…read moreteacher, very patient and always encouraging. His classes are great fun and I have met a wide range of people there. I would recommend his classes to people at all swing levels.

Spencer is a great teacher, perfect for absolute beginners to learn about dancingread more

LOVE coming here for dance classes! The instructors are fantastic, the staff is very friendly and…read morehelpful, and the facilities are large and clean. They have a variety of classes available in studio or online, and a wide range of levels. I've taken Absolute Beginner Contemporary, Horton, Ballet, Hip Hop, and Vogue - all classes I'd readily take again. Such a fun way to work out and learn some new moves!

The ladies at Ailey Extension cancelled me from the Judith Jamieson memorial later plus any classes…read morein all of Alvin Ailey. I was going to take one later, saying I violated protocols. They are violating protocols with cancel culture, and no specific provable accusations. Being "negative" when we are free to be any way and I don't know what that means and who if anyone complained, is BS. No apology for being contacted on a Sunday is the same. I am glad to be able to take lessons all over the world in environments not full of BS cancel culture like this one. Thanks for saving me from an environment not up to par to who I am and integrity, at least involving a few in power, since I cannot speak for everyone there and have had some great times there with many and various people. Thankfully, I saved money and watched a better show, the Country Musis Awards. Wonderful artists and amazing lyrics