I have visits this place a few more times after my last review. I want to say that this is my go to…read morefor Paint N Sip! Especially for a gathering. We celebrated my sister's 23 bday here. Once again, Geydi did not disappoint! You will not get a more affordable deal! $40/ person BYOB. You can bring your own cake and decor for cake table. Paint, drink, sing happy birthday and eat cake. You and your party alone, no other guest. Geydi is accommodating and fantastic! You have to give FinerStudio Paint N Sip a try!!!

I planned a paint and sip for my friends birthday on Saturday and it was a complete success! Heidi…read moreis phenomenal and she really takes time, while making great jokes to teach you how to paint. There wasn't one bad painting! I will totally be returning to do another paint and sip night. Did I mention it was BYOB?! Such a plus!

Can't say enough great things about this place. I attended Breaking Ground in it's opening years of…read more2004-2007 (When I graduated high school). If it wasn't for the incredible support and guidance from owner, Marissa, I would not be a successful professional dancer in Los Angeles, still today. The classes here are incredible. The teachers top notch. Each class is specifically tailored to your child's needs within their dance and performing journey. I am so honored to have been part of Breaking Ground, to have been taught by such incredible teachers that have supported and guided me into the path of becoming a successful performer with a long career.

Breaking Ground is the best dance school by far. Miss Marissa (owner) is very personable and takes…read morethe time to get to know everyone. Miss Robin works in the office and is always around to answer your questions and helpful in every way possible. This school isn't only about their dance company but is very good with the parents of the recreation classes also. I highly recommend that you try this dance school!

This is a long, long overdue review so what I'm about to write may no longer apply…read more.. Anyway, way back in the day I was REALLY into salsa. This would have been in the timeframe of 2007-2010 perhaps... I had already taken classes at lots of other dance schools in Manhattan. I would say I was at a high intermediate level. I took my dancing very seriously, and I was more inclined to like the 'dancer's dancer' type studios....where it was all about carrying oneself like a professionally trained dancer. Eventually, of course, Santo Rico came onto my radar and I decided one day to brave it, and go for a group lesson there, all on my own. Now I'd already heard this would be a 'tough school', but....I was so not prepared for what I encountered. Perhaps I should first say that I already knew that the NYC ON-2 scene could be extremely competitive. I'd attended classes and socials at all the usual places...Carlos... Jimmy...Joe...Frankie....YSBD, etc., and had a few privates with Magna, Griselle, etc. When I first walked into Santo Rico, I naturally saw a bunch of other dancers in the studio who'd either just finished a class or were there for the next class. You could have cut the tension with a knife. (Or was I simply projecting, based upon what I'd already heard about this place??) Anyway, when it was time, I joined my group lesson. I recall the group was on the smaller side...there were maybe just six or so women and a more or less equal number of men. The teacher was a young latin male....perhaps in his late 20s at the time? As they say, a female salsa dancer is only as good as her lead. ;-) The man is supposed to give clear cues, and the woman is supposed to know how to interpret them. Up until this point, I normally had never had problems in group classes. But with this instructor, when it came time for us to rotate partners, and HE became my partner, it seemed that during our routine practice, I didn't 'interpret' a cue that he'd given me, 'correctly'. Most would say that HE was in the wrong...that he must not be a very good lead. But he, being the very small-minded man that he apparently was, actually 'yelled' at me, saying something like 'why did you do that....I didn't want you to turn!' (or something like that). I was so embarrassed and shocked that...I probably just blurted out something like '...I thought that's what you wanted me to do...'. In retrospect, his behavior was brutish, inappropriate and uncalled for. I, being so immersed in the NYC salsa scene at that time, however, allowed myself to feel embarrassed... as if maybe I DID do something wrong. But in fact, that's why we supposedly attend such schools...to LEARN. And I mean, it WAS my first time there, as this instructor full well knew. I understand that Santo Rico is all about creating the best of the best salsa dancers...that it's all about precision...and that their female dancers can spin on a dime. (It was their 'gangster' video from around 2008 or so, that inspired me to want to train there.) But, you can still try to create an atmosphere of excellence without having to be mean and embarrassing students. My experience there was such that I had no desire to return.

Love this place . My cousinbrought me here in the early 2000s. Great place to learn . My cousin…read moreused to dance for them and went on to perform with tito nieves and Mark Anthony . You won't be disappointed . Sign up . The classes are fun , and the teachers are on point .

Maria is the most patient, bubbly and easy to get along dance teacher. She choreographed our 1st…read moredance for our wedding. We had a great time practicing our 1st dance to the song we chose for our wedding. She customized our dance routine to look elegant and easy for us to remember the steps. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Maria for any wedding preps also her dance get togethers! *****

Maria is outstanding! While I knew her from other social events, my then fiancee and I seeked her…read morehelp for our wedding dance. I HATE dancing and I don't like to be criticized ever. Unlike the other reviews, she made me feel very much at ease. We learned quickly and it was a great experience.

This review is actually about the Company's debut of "The Cookout" City Center last night was full…read moreof dance enthusiasts and some very important members of the dance community; i.e., Sylvia Waters. It opened with The Cookout. Let's just say....It was a cookout that I would have left early....before the ribs were done and the potato salad came out. The dance came off tentative and not strongly executed. The movements seemed effortless and not very challenging. With songs like Bra and Movin by Brass Construction....I expected some powerhouse stand-out performances and felt disappointed. At first I thought it was just me but when the dance ended, my best friend said...."that looked more like a rehearsal". The costumes did not do it for me and I think this should have involved more dancers in vinettes telling different stories you would see at at cookout...."The drunk Uncle" The dancing Auntie that turns up......young folk crazy dances all interpreted through modern jazz and ballet. Even the sexy male lead dancers ...(and did I say SEXY) could not save this lackluster dance. This was clearly not DTH's lane. Like when Ailey did "Home" paying Homage to the Paradise Garage days paired with the aids crisis....I felt that all through my body...it connected and certainly resonated with everyone. The other three DTH pieces were brilliantly executed and beautiful to watch. This was truly their lane. All of the Principle dances were absolutely amazing!!!! Kouadio Davis' presences is captivating as well as Derek Brockington. Elias Re has the most beautiful long arms making his extensions memorable. Wanted to see more of this dancer. Carly Greene was FABULOUS!!!!!!!

Good news! The Dance theater of Harlem dance company returns!…read morehttp://www.dancespirit.com/2012/10/the-return-of-dance-theatre-of-harlem/ There is no other dance company like them in the world! When I was a dancer I had friends in the company and used to watch them in person all the time at New York City Center! They can't be compared to any other company especially no other African American company. They are in a league of their own! They outclass any other NY company with a diverse repertoire. That is not my opinion that is undisputed in the dance world! Virginia Johnson an original dancer and my favorite of DTH is now the artistic director! So with her as the director you can expect the same level of excellence! Here is their touring schedule. http://dancetheatreofharlem.org/touring Touring and dancing are really tough on the body so most touring companies do their best work in their home town! They are doing their New York City debut at the Joyce theater. http://www.amsterdamnews.com/arts_and_entertainment/dance-theatre-of-harlem-the-saga-continues/article_66bab5da-52af-11e1-90a1-0019bb2963f4.html

There's a lot of dance studios around but nothing compares to New York Dance! Kids actually learn…read moretechnique by dance professionals run by Francesca DeAngelo! Debra King and Aaron Thao run the Hudson Ballet Theatre, which most of the students participate in. Kids also take part in many outside performances such as DanceFest with performing arts educators who have performed at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, London Olympics. This school actually gives kids great opportunities, not just learn the dance recital routine. Some names to mention: Katie Jo Flanagan and Ashley Flanagan, Katie Eshbach, Eliana Wenick. I have studied and performed with with FRAN for years and she is a true and talented professional with very creative choreography. So if you are serious in learning the art of dance, look no further!

I would recommend anyone thinking about enrolling your child at this studio to stay far away. We…read morehad taken our girls there prior to covid and that ownership unfortunately sold to a new owner and to put it simply she is not up to task. There was specific incident that occurred in a class that was handled the wrong way. The adult instructor allowed and indicated to the only two girls "one being my daughter and the other a friend" in the class that they did not have to wear a mask which I am actually fine with considering it is only two girls and an instructor in a large studio. The issue is that the owner decided give a little talk to the children who were instructed by the dance teacher that removal of the mask is okay. So without finding out about whether or not the students decided to not wear a mask or were told not to by the adult she just assumed they took it upon themselves to remove the masks. The owner then decided to lecture me at pick up time about the mask policy. I had one simple question as to who allowed them to remove the mask and the owner only responded with "it is the studio's policy to wear masks in class," which is fine but than why are instructors telling kids to take the mask off if they want? Again, I could care less about the mask on or off. More concerned about the lack of management understanding a situation and placing blame on an 8 and 9 year old. And the icing on the cake is to than come out and lecture the parent. The other issue that day is that my daughter had come in the wrong attire "gray stretch pants instead of black and her hair was not tied up as required." My daughter takes some of the blame if not all because she should know and was told as such by me after the fact. As her dad I was not on the up and up about the strict dance gallery attire I assumed she would know and follow rules. The same day incident was handled again oddly by ownership sending a stern email to Parents in addition to a talking to after class. Quiet frankly the studio is not the same and enrollment is very weak due to obvious reasons. We had been charged 1100 dollars on Nov 22nd 2021 and this took place Nov 30th one week later. I told the owner that day my daughters are no longer coming here and I want a refund. Keep in mind the 1100 dollar charge is for December through feb 2022. So maybe this class counted towards 1100 dollar charge . If so one class used out of 1100 dollars. Dance gallery is refusing to give a refund. The owner of the studio is basically only concerned about money and I want people to be aware of that fact before you enroll your child or children like We had done. We tried to give this dance studio a chance considering the long standing relationship we had prior to the new owner but she is just not a good person and focused only on her bottom line. If I could give no stars I would. If some had paid in full for services not rendered yet and wanted a refund because they decided it was not the right fit at my business- guess what I do the right thing and refund over a thousand dollar to the client. The fact is this owner is desperate for money or just greedy.

After struggling with disappointment in two dance studios nearby, I signed my daughter up at The…read moreDance Gallery. What a huge difference!!! I could not be happier. This place is what dancing should be all about. They teach little girls from age 3 up to adults. Miss Stephanie, the studio's Director, is a professionally trained dancer with a gift for teaching and encouraging. She's simply wonderful. The studio is brand new, with real floating wood dance floors, and classes are small enough to allow for individualized mentoring. The whole staff is great, and the tuition prices are very reasonable. I love this place. Thank you Dance Gallery for rescuing my daughter from Ballet dispair!!! PS: Very well located across the Tuckahoe train station (we live in nearby Bronxville) makes for easy pick-ups and drop-offs

Ever since I moved to Westchester from NYC 10 years ago, I have been searching for a great adult…read moredance class (not the kind that requires partners, there are plenty of those up here). I took fabulous classes at NY Dance Faktory in Cortlandt Manor, but in October my family moved to Armonk and I'm thrilled to have found Angelo's hip hop class at the Armonk Center for Dance!