Make a Step

1.1 mi

So warm and welcoming! I have no dancing knowledge and they were so patient with me. They made…read moredancing lessons fun! I can't wait to go back! Always available for private lessons! Clean, air conditioned, and well lit studio with plenty of dancing space. Great location right off of 95. Highly recommend visiting this studio!

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Ballroom Elegance Studio

(4 reviews)

3.4 mi

I am thrilled with how incredible a teacher Vladimir was for me and my (now wife) fiancee in prep…read morefor our wedding! He took us from complete beginners to having the confidence we needed for the choreography he put together for our first dance! Would 100% recommend for any sort of dance preparation or just for a fun evening with friends or loved ones - we loved our time at Ballroom Elegance!

I have studied ballroom dance in Boston, Providence and in Southwestern Connecticut and absolutely…read morerecommend Ballroom Elegance Studio. I have learned from both Irina and Vladimir. Both teachers are excellent teachers and excellent dancers. It's a pleasure learning from them. They mix technique, musicality, and kindness in a way that brings out the best in this student.

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Flash Pointe Dance

4.1

(10 reviews)

0.4 mi

The worst decision I've made so far in the past 3 years of my daughter's life was switching her…read morefrom her previous ballet class to her current ballet class at flashpointe dance (because of online reviews). I was just told that she is not welcome to join in the dance recital after investing in the class for 8 months, paying for the recital costume/recital photos and her time! Flashpointe dance fed into every reason why my family encouraged me not to put my daughter in ballet. They expect perfect 3 year olds. My 3 year old ran in class and was recently kicked out of class twice. Then i received an email that she was a danger to other kids and to herself for running so she was asked not to participate in the final recital. No offers to give private lessons, no flexibility and no compassion. My 3 year old is really upset and they have crushed her spirit and mine. To make things worse, grandparents bought plane tickets to come and see this recital. She could not make the rehearsal due to a vacation we planned 6 months ago. They just told us about the rehearsal just a few weeks ago!!! This place is incredibly disorganized, unprofessional and their expectations for 3 year olds is frankly ridiculous. Flashpointe dance- you may brag to everyone that you have a dancer on a major television show but you could care less about my 3 year old or any other imperfect 3 year old who loves to dance. Despite the way you treated my daughter, she still loves to dance and we will find a friendlier, less intense environment.

Great teachers and staff. My daughter has been on the competition team for 4 years now. She…read moreconsiders this school her second family and couldn't love it anymore.

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D'valda & Sirico's Dance & Music Centre

3.7

(6 reviews)

0.5 mi

Friendly staff. Not sure how my kid is doing but she just loves the atmosphere and demanded me only…read moresign up for class here...

Hits the spot for a suburban dance studio for sure as the staff are more than talented, have a very…read morelong history serving all ages of interested dancers, and the entrance and environment from the exterior may not be inviting but once inside and on the dance floor it's clear that this is one of the best around the Fairfield County area!

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GCA Of CT

3.4

(9 reviews)

0.2 mi

I've noticed that the GCA might not be the right fit for everyone. In my last class, my…read more3.5-year-old daughter was upset, stating that the instructors weren't nice. While I personally don't interact with them directly, her distress caught my attention. Despite her typically social nature, she felt ignored when trying to greet the instructors before class. The only warm welcome seemed to happen at the start of the class, which, in my opinion, doesn't feel very welcoming. I've also received some nit-picky comments about my daughter's behavior, like 'she doesn't like to share' or 'she didn't listen in class,' and given her age, I expect some of these behaviors. Moreover, in instances where my daughter was crying during class, the teachers didn't address or try to soothe her. I had to physically remove her to calm her down. There was even a class where a girl pulled my daughter's hair, and the teacher scolded her for pushing back, which seemed unfair. After my daughter started yelling, I decided it was the last straw and chose to withdraw her from the course.

I have been coming here with my children since 2015 and I can't say enough about this facility…read more Each program they have excelled in and I am a very proud momma. I highly recommend this company and their coaches are exceptional!!!

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Equinox Southport

4.0

(13 reviews)

0.9 mi

If you want the most seamless, stress free gym and fitness experience and it is in your budget, I…read morehigh recommend Equinox Southport. I can't find a single bad thing to say about it. It is extremely clean, not too crowded, friendly and helpful staff, engaging class instructors... I could go on and on. The maintenance staff does an amazing job.

The Facilities were great, and their amenities were top notch for a gym. However, my trip was…read moreruined by the fact that someone stole my Birkenstocks from the Men's Locker room while I was in the shower. Be careful of your belongings at this location.

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The Music Dept

(14 reviews)

51.5 mi

Adam and Clerida performed as a cello and guitar duo at our wedding this past February and I can't…read moresay enough about them. We selected them at the recommendation of our wedding planner who had numerous positive experiences with them in the past, and right from the beginning we were grateful for our pick. Adam worked with us ahead of time to make sure that the they were in lockstep with our vision. The day of, they showed up early, were professional, and truly set the mood with their beautiful performances (lots of Beatles!). We had them for both the ceremony and the cocktail hour and I'm still receiving comments of praise from our guests. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

Hire. Adam. Now. We had our wedding in Mystic, CT and Adam performed for the intimate reception…read moredinner. He was patient and got every detail from me about how we wanted our evening to go and sound. He was flexible and adjusted when the restaurant set some unexpected guidelines. He learned a song we requested last-minute and completely ROCKED it. He set the perfect mood and our guests still rave about him almost one year later. The whole thing was effortless and perfect thanks to him!

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Splatter Box

4.2

(11 reviews)

2.7 mi

we had a seventh birthday party for my daughter here today and it was absolutely fantastic! It was…read morebeautifully run, so we as parents could enjoy ourselves and everything was there for us. My daughter had an amazing experience and we would highly recommend this for a party destination.

Love the space. Love the creative projects…read more Love the variety. Love how they work with the children. Love the owners. The only feedback I'd have is having other types of projects like painting wood pieces or something like misaic garden stones. Otherwise this place is great. Worth the cost. First time we checked it out wad when they first opened around four years ago. Today I went with my five year old to paint some pottery and a canvas. While there a camp wad starting and they welcomed him in. The owners eric and Kristen are wonderfully patient. The kids respect them and I was floored by the art these young children were able to achieve. It was awesome!

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Jennings Beach

3.4

(21 reviews)

1.7 mi

Best beach to take your dogs, even better for socializing your puppies. i have brought my 3 year…read moreold dog here before but we recently got a puppy who still needs socializing skills with people and other dogs and this place is perfect its relaxing and easy for her to meet dogs that are running unleashed, it helped her seeing all the dogs running around just playing. But please bring a potty bag to pick up after your dog just a friendly reminder, its no fun avoiding dog feces on the beach.

We never actually made it onto Jennings Beach. My son and I just wanted to stop by in the…read moreafternoon, see the beach, and walk around for a little while. When we were told it would cost $40 just to park, we turned around and left. Forty dollars to park for a brief afternoon visit? That's ridiculous. The beach may be lovely, but we'll never know.

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Saint Marys By the Sea

4.8

(5 reviews)

1.8 mi

My favorite local place for long quiet walks. This is a walkway by the beach with views of the…read moreLong Island Sound. A serene location all year round. They have picnic tables and multiple benches for you to relax and take in the views. People fish here, picnc, sunbathe, run and go on long walks here. I'm here frequently. It's very clean and safe. There is a small rocky beach access point. Some days are busier than others at this gem. Parking by permit only. I'm not sure how it is checked or enforced.

I love St. Mary's by the Sea! This picturesque waterfront road and paved walking trail provides…read morestunning views of Black Rock Harbor and Long Island Sound, and 2 lighthouses, Fayerweater and Penfield Reef. For a lighthouse lover like myself-Jackpot! The stroll is flat and easy (think the total length is 1/2 mile) and you can stop along the way to read some of the area history and also what types of fish swim nearby. I go here often to walk and appreciate nature and quiet, or to sit and watch the boats, the sunset, or the fishermen and women. It's a great spot to be outdoors and relieve stress or contemplate the meaning of life. There are a few picnic tables and benches. The whole area is always very clean. Parking is free for Bridgeport residents in season with a sticker, but I have never gotten a sticker and never had any issues. Keep it quiet and clean and keep your dogs on a leash , please, as this is a true oasis and you will be stunned it is actually in Bridgeport!

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Long Island Jet Ski Rentals

4.2

(15 reviews)

31.3 mi

This place has been around for ages. You can get the family business vibe right away. We were…read morelooking for things to do on Long Island and this hit the spot.

Jet skis were good. Overall experience was great. Unfortunately we were not warned about the…read moretons of horseflies. It's now 3 days later. 72 hours after jet skiing. And our legs and feet are itching and burning. We haven't slept well for 3 nights. Going on 4. Do these guys not know there are thousands of horseflies biting their customers? Maybe let someone know? VMaybe supply some serious lotion and warn your $180 an hour per jet ski paying customers!! Are people really this stupid? Get it together.

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Fairfield Pool

3.1

(13 reviews)

2.1 mi

DO NOT USE FAIRFIELD. They will present you a contract that…read moreincludes coping, but then attempt to hold your pool project hostage until you agree that they DON'T have to install coping, despite it being in the contract that they wrote. After that, the owner, Jeremy, will call you and tell you that because there is no coping, they are not responsible for the shoddy work they did during the installation. Once we started getting other contractors to look at the installation, they declined to install or warrant any coping because the underlying concrete was already deteriorating and would cause the coping to crack and loosen. We had resorted to using outdoor carpet around the pool because no reputable pool or tile company in the area will touch this project. After only one year, the pool installation has deteriorated to the point that it will have to be replaced. This is an outright scam. It's a shame that they were the only pool company that carried the fiberglass pool shell we wanted. Had we known, we would have definitely found someone else. As you can see from the photos, there is only a concrete collar installed, no coping. We have since learned that if the concrete is that thin, it requires rebar or mesh reinforcement, and it obviously has neither. If it hadn't started cracking immediately, we would likely have been fooled by the thin, un-reinforced concrete. We have spent the last three years trying to get Fairfield to remedy this situation, and have had to reach out to the shell manufacturer for assistance.

My pool was originally installed by Fairfield Pool 37 years ago…read more No issues to date except 2 liner replacements due to age. New liner installed this May. Replacement liner fairly priced. Crew showed up on time as promised and completed work prior to Memorial Day. Very satisfied with Jeremy and his Team and highly recommend them. Vin M.

Concrete cracked and separated

Concrete cracked and separating - wouldn't happen to reinforce concrete.

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Velo-CT

4.0

(4 reviews)

6.3 mi

I have a 3 year old and 4 year old who have been attending for a couple of months 3x a week. They…read morehave made tremendous gains. The mission there is to TEACH them how to swim and this you can tell. Sure they cried at first but after a few more sessions they quickly got out of that mode and are eager to attend. Joy and Samantha have been great and have a lot of patience. A few times the classes had to be rescheduled due to unforeseen issues but they are easy to make up.The classes are small. I listened to Joy's advice and sat where my youngest could not see me at first when he was crying and voila- the tears stopped. Now he can't wait for me to watch him swim. I'm glad I stuck to it even though they cried the whole time the first few session as both can't wait to jump in after a matter of times and have learned vital life skills.

In my experience the front desk was staffed with people that had no answers and were not…read moreknowledgeable. I was treated so poorly and spoken to rudely by the lifeguards on duty and when I asked to speak to management I was treated even worse. I was really disappointed in my experience and how I was treated and I would not recommend this facility.

Pilates at Velo-CT! Private and Group sessions available

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Housatonic Railway Rails To Trails

4.5

(6 reviews)

10.0 mi

Best walking trail in the area. It's several miles long, fairly flat and decently maintained. Great…read morespace for walking strollers, kids or just with friends. It does get very muddy even a day after a rain, though. The bikers can get a little annoying too. The parking lot can fill up quickly on weekends, but there's plenty of parking on the side street parallel to the trail.

I rode the trail today from Daniels Farm Road to Benedict's Home and Garden in Monroe. I stopped…read morehere and had to go back because I had no idea where the trail went from here which is my complaint about this trail. It is poorly marked. There is a fork in the trail with a sign that says "Main Street Spur, one way and Spring Hill Road Trail Route" the other way. I took the Main Street route and after about 200 yards I was at the edge of Main Street and I had no idea which way to go as there is no signage at all. I doubled back and took the Spring Hill Road route which took me to Victorinox. Here you either go left or right, again no trail markers. I went right towards Victrinox because it looked like that trail went around the the property but no, I was soon met with a no trespassing sign. So I doubled back again and found the trail again which took me to another trail head with no markings although I did find the Stephen French Store/Post Office marker, but no trail marker as to which way to go. I gambled and went right and found the Stepney Depot marker but no trail marker. I continued north until I came to the Benedict's Home and Garden Center, again which way do I go? Again I gambled and went right to Wolf Park which seemed like a logical way to go, however the park was closed for the Bicentennial?! Again you guessed it no trail marker to be found. I gave up at this point and went back to my truck and went home. Did I miss something? Did I miss all the trail markers? If I did please let me know where they are. Otherwise it was a great ride with some slight inclines and and mostly smooth riding. I would recommend it but be aware there are no obvious trail markers.

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Tashua Knolls Golf Course

4.6

(10 reviews)

10.3 mi

Super well maintained course at a great price. The 9 is a great route through the woods and the 18…read moreis very scenic.

Excellent course. One of my favorite courses in the area. Can always get on and staff is…read morefriendly. Course is beautiful scenery. The par 5 14 might be one of the most scenic holes around. Can usually play in 4.25 hours. Greens and fairways are well maintained and green even through the drought.

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So warm and welcoming! I have no dancing knowledge and they were so patient with me. They made…read moredancing lessons fun! I can't wait to go back! Always available for private lessons! Clean, air conditioned, and well lit studio with plenty of dancing space. Great location right off of 95. Highly recommend visiting this studio!

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4.2

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