I've been to a handful of dance schools in the area, but I had just started dating a girl who I had…read morenever danced with and wanted to start out somewhere new. I found a Groupon for Arthur Murray Dance Studio and decided to give it a shot. I thought it was strange that they didn't care to see the Groupon (which cost me actual money) when I showed up for my scheduled appointment. We discussed what I was looking for and got a tour of the facility. All the while my feeling of unease was steadily increasing. This didn't feel like a fun date... if felt like buying a used car. Finally we came to the lesson itself and my opinion was sealed. Despite my practically pleading that we do some actual introductory dance (both I and my girlfriend had some experience), we were forced to go through this canned line-dancing-slash-walking procedure that was so bland and unhelpful as to be insulting. This lasted for what felt like an eternity and finally, once we were both thoroughly mortified, we were allowed to do a bit of dance. A tiny bit. Almost as quickly as we had begun, I was then whisked away to a mandatory sit down session with another of their salesmen, where they tried to pressure me into buying a huge, expensive learning package. If she could read minds, she would know how hilariously wrong she had been to try. This was a few months ago and - needless to say - I never returned for my second lesson. So essentially I paid full price for a single session and what I got was little more than a sales pitch. The silver lining is that my girlfriend and I still make jokes about that awful experience months after the class. A very memorable second date. I've only had the one experience, so maybe this is the school for you... but I've had great luck in this area, so I encourage you to look around.

I've been taking lessons for about 7 years. I was first at the Glastonbury then followed Todd when…read morehe opened the Vernon studio. When I first started, I filled out a form to indicate my expectations. They were and still are. 1) exercise. 2) have fun. 3) learn to dance. Todd has been great to ensure that all 3 are met. At first there was some pressure to learn many dances. This was to introduce me to each. However, I got confused and requested to concentrate on a couple at a time. Todd has been very accommodating and listens to my wishes. I am now testing out of the Waltz Silver 2 level. I've worked on Swing, Fox Trot, and Samba, but still at Bronze 1 level. I also take lessons from the other instructors, and they are all very good. During the week are group lesson that I enjoy. The instructor tried to make sure everyone is engaged and gives individual help when needed. There are also practice party sessions on Fridays, that are fun and a chance to try different dances The lessons are expensive, but I feel that I'm getting good value. We don't bother with the sales conversation. I just pick what I want to do for the year. It's a great place to learn to dance, get a work out , have fun, and meet others that share the love of ballroom dancing.

We have been students here for many years. The teachers are fantastic and they create a positive…read moreand fun atmosphere. We have become friends with many other students, and there is a real feeling of family. The group lessens and parties are top notch and great fun!

My fiance, now wife, and I started lessons at Fred Astaire Canton to do a first dance at our…read morewedding. When we started, we did not have a clue on any of the steps, but we learned quickly with the help of our instructors. They've been very patient and knowledgeable, which helps with learning to dance for the first time. The lessons were very fun, and we blew away all of our guests with a coordinated dance routine. It took about five to six months to learn the steps and put an amazing routine together, but we cannot say enough about how badass we looked and how impressed all of our guests were. We had not told any of our guests or family that we were taking lessons, so it was a big surprise for all of them to see! Definitely one of the big highlights of the wedding was the first dance! We had such a good time learning to dance and enjoying an activity together that we decided to continue taking more lessons for fun. One year later, we're still going strong and now dancing at regional dance competitions as an amateur couple. If you have a wedding coming up or just want to take lessons for fun, this is the best place to learn different dances and have a good time. I would highly recommend checking Fred Astaire Canton out and taking lessons here. You never know, it might become something that you'll enjoy doing for the rest of your life.

With a wedding in the future, the Wife and I decided on some dance lessons. We had little…read moreexperience on dance style, not very good would be an understatement. Luckily we found Christine Kjellquist through Ballroom Fever in Enfield. Christine was patient with us, very instructive in a way for us to understand and made things fun. During our first class we really didn't expect too much but we did have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs! After a few lessons we were pleasantly surprised how much our dance skills improved thanks to Christine. We attended the wedding, danced with confidence and received many compliments! Thank you Christine, we were so lucky to have found you.

Daryll is a dance teacher who is clearly in love with the art of dance and has a natural ability to…read morepass that enthusiasm on to others. A true gift. Thankyou for motivating us to be the best dancing couple at our son's wedding! You rock ! Happy 2018 Art and Kathy

Deb Loomis is a very talented teacher. Her energetic classes have the perfect balance of technique…read moreand fun.

I got a Groupon for Zumba classes at Dance Amore - I had resisted Zumba though others love it, but…read moreI figured I'd give this a shot - it was a great deal. I'll try to keep this as objective as possible not try to judge Zumba itself too much. Pros: You sweat a lot, you can be as simple or advanced as you want, it's not terribly expensive and the instructor was very nice. If you don't like guys in your class you're in luck. Cons: You sweat because there is no air conditioning and it's in a gymnastics gym (like an airplane hangar) and it's hot as hell. There is one big fan but if you stand near that, you're near the huge window that looks out into the gymnastics area's parental waiting area. So, you have an audience. I was the only guy. That sucks if you're a guy. I was generally too embarrassed to do much more than the footwork (the choreography is clearly geared to women) and even more embarrassed to glance back and see gym kids and parents starting blankly at us. As an instructor she was OK - her moves were clear (there's no vocal instructions in Zumba) but she seemed, well, a bit tired. Maybe she was, I don't know. I ended up leaving the class early. Bottom line - try a class first but give it a shot. You might love it. No one laughed at me, so maybe my embarrassment is all on me, but it's just not my thing. My experience was a two star experience but didn't want to rate so low that others might not want to try it at least.

This studious located on top of the Ocean State Job Lot in Canton. The studio is affordable and…read moreoffers a variety of classes including adult hip hop. I attend the adult hip hop class and it is a blast. Really great owner and the teacher is fantastic. I would highly suggest this place for any and all dancing needs. :)

The studio and Miss Jessie are wonderful. My child has gained confidence through dance and…read moreimproved self-esteem working with Miss Jessie. I highly recommend the classes to those looking to give your child exposure to a variety of dances and a passion for the arts.

New Steps Dance & Fitness center is a wonderful choice for your son or daughter for dance classes!…read moreMy daughter is in her 7th year & loves the ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop & modern classes. The teachers are all wonderful & she looks forward to going every week. I can't speak high enough about all of the teachers at New Steps !

New Steps dance is a wonderful place for girls and boys of all ages. This is my daughter's 2nd year…read moreand she always looks forward to going each week. The teachers are dedicated, patient, and make sure to create a fun and inviting environment for the students.

I'm a mother of two. My back is always hurting, I'm always tired, but my yoga sessions with Karla…read moreare the highlight of my week. She is so kind, respectful, and knowledgeable in yoga and in dance. She was born to be a teacher and I have so much respect for her ability to direct her young students. I've been attending yoga classes with Karla for 3 months now and she has truly changed my life. I feel so much better than I did before and I have so much more energy. Imagine Studio is truly one of West Hartford's hidden gems!

I feel the need to update this review...Over a year after I posted my original review (9/15) , I…read morestarted receiving harassing emails ( 2 weeks ago) from a friend of the owner, accusing me of being a competitor of theirs, calling me troll. Totally unprofessional and once again, proves what type of business this is! If Imagine Studio cannot handle candid and frank reviews on a customers experience, they should not be in business at all!