Did the Centerstage musical and LOVED it! He worked hard and made friends. He learned a lot.read more

September 2024 update. We still love Center Stage and spend most of our week there these days…read more My daughter who I mentioned in an earlier review loved dancing there so much she is now one of their company dancer. My son who had just started tried a few classes on and off and he found his thing as a hip hop dancer. Both kids love center stage and their teachers too! We will probably be part of the center stage family for years to come. I still also highly recommend center stage for all dancers!

Best dance learning experience and nurturing....in Central Jersey My both kids Age 22 and 19 boy…read moreand girl, go to Dancing Shiva from the first year of it's existence. I have seen the studio and kids grow together and improve by day, month and every year that goes by. Along with great dancing, kids learn great lessons in life and stay true to their passion. Emphasis is on learning the skills of dance form and love for it, if it gets you the awards at comp, that's a plus. We like all the teachers they have, but of-course we love Jeanie the most. She is extremely fair and well-grounded person, in addition to be being a very talented choreographer. ... There is now adults dance team also, where you get to also get to live your dream and polish your dance skills. Now my son Neal Doshi is also a Hip Hop teacher and leads the Competition team to many regional comps to win many recognition. Love the place, great location....and amazing comraderies among all the kids...best use of kids free time. When you join RADMC you are not joining a business or becoming their client, you become part of RADMC family for life - Jenny Doshi

I took my 4 year old son here for 3 Bollywood dance classes in total. When my wife called up the…read moreplace initially, we were told that we could bring him for a trial class. This is the first time my son is taking any classes, so we weren't sure. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place given the following facts: - The 2 instructors (who take turn) are very strict and cold to the kids. I think younger kids need more attention and need to be encouraged rather than be spoken harshly. My elder 9 year old daughter has been going to an American Tap school for the last 6 years and I have seen the difference. - The place is unkempt. The three Saturday mornings I went, I found the carpet in the lobby to host all kind of trash and never vacuumed. Maybe the place operates on a lean staff and they do not have this covered. But not a good impression to give newcomers especially. - We had a tiff with the center on the fees. We were charged for the trial class even though we weren't told initially that this class would be charged (In my opinion a trial class is normally free unless stated specifically). Upon pointing this out, we were reimbursed the money in again a very cold hostile way. Hope the center realizes its mistakes in dealing with newcomers and takes this review in a positive constructive manner.

Kalamandir of NJ is a Classical Kathak dance school located in central New Jersey which aims to…read morepass on the rich history of the North Indian classical dance as well as the specific technique of the Lucknow gharana. Under the guidance of Malabika Guha, students undergo rigorous and enlightening weekly training with the ultimate goal of becoming mature, poised "Katthakas," or those who tell a story. While reflecting on the vast, mixed history of Kathak, which draws its influence from Hindu temples, Persian culture, and Mughal courts, Kalamandir also seeks to place Kathak on a progressive platform where the traditional aspects of its movement are intact, but the form is placed on both classical and classically-based contemporary music. With special weekly classes based in "nritta" (pure dance), "natya" (expressive dance), and contemporary composition, Kalamandir of NJ has successfully been running since 1986 and seeks to continue spreading the rich culture of Kathak for years to come.

This is our third year at JJDA, and we've had a wonderful experience from the very beginning. Our…read moreseason began with Miss Carly and Miss Kaylee as the lead teachers for pre-ballet, with support from Miss Lily. My daughter was thrilled to have Miss Carly again, as she had loved her class the two year ago. When Miss Carly went on leave in March, Miss Kaylee stepped in seamlessly, ensuring the class stayed on track while preparing for the recital. My daughter is now also a huge Miss Kaylee fan! She has been absolutely fantastic--patient, encouraging, and skilled at teaching the fundamentals of dance to a group of energetic 4- to 6-year-olds, all while keeping it fun. We feel so fortunate to have Miss Kaylee this season--she's been instrumental in keeping my daughter excited and engaged in dance.

My two daughters and nephew take classes here and love it. My youngest daughter and nephew (4 years…read moreold) can be handfuls but Miss Jessica is so professional and patient and kind. This gentle but intentional patience is balanced with expertise in teaching young minds how to understand their bodies and how to move. It's great to see them thriving and learning while having fun. My oldest daughter consistently chooses to take more and more classes. She also had Miss Jessica, who I credit to molding her and starting her on her dance journey, and has flourished under the wings of Miss Vanessa, Miss Felicia, Miss Jen, and Miss Jill. Whether or not your kid wants to do dance for a short time or a long time, you can't go wrong starting here at JJDA.

I recently signed my daughter up for the 2-3yr old ballet class. The studio is immaculate and a…read morebeautiful environment. The ballet instructors teaching the class were warm, inviting and very enthusiastic and I felt very comfortable, not an easy task to have 12 toddlers and expect them to follow directions on the first day. Looking forward to our next class!

I enrolled my daughter in the toddler ballet class for ages 2-3. She had just turned 2, so she was…read moreon the younger end of the age range. After dropping her off, we had only been gone for about three minutes when we received a call saying she wasn't separating well and asking us to come back. When we returned, the staff member at the front desk simply handed us our check and said, "Maybe next year." I was really disappointed by how quickly the decision was made. I believe a better approach would have been to give us the opportunity to stay and let her adjust to the environment, or even allow her to participate with me nearby to see if she became comfortable. Many toddlers need a little time to warm up to a new setting. Instead, it felt like they were more interested in refunding our money than helping her succeed. Unfortunately, because of this experience, I won't be returning. It's especially disappointing because I have two daughters and was hoping to support a local business, but we'll be looking for a program in another town instead. The place was super cute though!

When you visit the Edison YMCA, please don't judge the facility by the front desk staff who scan…read moreyour card. I've been a regular member at the Edison YMCA for the past 15 years. The classes and instructors here are truly some of the finest in the industry. A special shoutout to Sandy, Ruth, Reena, and Payal for world-class Yoga classes; Sakshi, Aanchal, Hollia, and Srividya for Zumba; and EJ, Marilyn, and Angela for Pilates and Total Body. Full credit also goes to Christine, who is a great leader and manages a wonderful team overall. The only downside is the front desk; they lack warmth and look unhappy to see a member walk in. But the rest of the activities in the club and the other wonderful staff more than make up for the hostility at the front desk."

JCC is attached and nice. Lots of people so it can be crowded after working hours. Give it a try…read moreand see if you like it.

Would you like to learn to dance or upgrade your current dancing and feel like part of a warm…read morewelcoming fun loving family while doing so? Then rush right over to Arthur Murray Highland Park NJ and make it happen! This is my eleventh year with them and I still have not run out of things to learn and great experiences in the studios and at parties. Lola K

Great instructors and a fantastic program for learning all different dance styles. My wife and I…read morehave really enjoyed learning new styles and going to the parties to practice them. There are a lot of great options for group classes as well so you can reinforce what you are learning in private lessons. Can't say enough good things about the staff too. They are fantastic!