Simply Fit Junkies

5.4 mi

Love the staff at Triple Threat! We made the change to this studio a few years ago and couldn't be…read morehappier!

Our beloved dance studio, where both of my little ones were able to explore their passion for…read moredance. Like family, the staff works hard to make each child feel special. Would recommend to anyone!

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The Dance Project

(1 review)

7.9 mi

We came to the Dance Project after my daughter spent many years at another studio in the…read moresurrounding area. The change to The Dance Project was the absolute best decision that we made for her. We wanted a studio that our daughter could thrive in. Where she would come home in excitement instead of tears. A studio that gave her a support system, was a positive learning environment and could offer her a community of fellow dancers to grow in. The Dance Project has exceeded all of our expectations when it comes to these hopes and wishes of such a studio. I can't truly capture how excited my daughter is to go to dance classes every day and she has been more motivated to be her personal best, than I've seen her. The teaching staff are all veterans of the trade with formal education in performing arts. Collectively, they come with decades of experience in teaching kids from toddlers to teens. My daughter squeezed right in the middle of that age range . They are passionate about ensuring that my daughter continues to hone her core skills in so many different dance styles while offering her more challenging routines. Did I mention how inclusive my daughter feels around the rest of students. The staff's positive approach to dance education and competitions are admirable, a breath of fresh air and something that I'm very grateful for. My daughter talks about her dance practices to me as soon as I pick her up. Beaming from ear to ear. I've never seen her this happy before and it's renewed her love for dance. The studio is easy to get to for those who live in Bristol, Wolcott and Southington as the studio is right of Route 72 which isn't to far from Route 6. I would highly recommend this studio if you are looking for somewhere to start your son or daughter (no matter the age) or looking for a change of scenery from current studio.

From the owner: Classes Offered for children ages 18 months old and up! Adult Classes Available…read more Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, Musical Theater, Tap, Jazz and Hip Hop The Dance Project will also be home to our competitive team "Project Performers"

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Connecticut Dance Conservatory

4.6

(11 reviews)

27.1 mi

CDC is a warm, caring and inclusive atmosphere with amazing teachers, kids and parents. It's our…read morehome away from home and I'm so thankful we there

We love being a part of the CDC community! I couldn't recommend a better place to be. My daughter…read morehas enjoyed ballet, tap and hip hop classes and we look forward to growing with them!

Half Day Summer Camps!

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Passion - The Adult Dance Studio

(4 reviews)

46.4 mi

Came here for the funnest salsa class of all time: Benito Bowl pregame!…read more We were so excited to come here for SuperBowl Sunday and do the BaiLe InOLviDaBLe salsa on 2 all levels choreography workshop set. We spent 1.5 hours warming up, getting used to the flow, learning beginner level salsa, even Suzy Q salsa step. I've danced salsa for so many years but never actually took an adult dance class just for fun. It was the perfect date with my favorite +1 and such a fun way to do something different and learn something new with zero pressure. Kathryn was amazing and she made it so easy to learn. We had a full house and everyone was so fun to dance with no matter the skill set or experience, everyone was welcome. Absolutely love the revamped studio and how big and full of light the room is. There are so many classes on their schedule and so many fun things to try for adults only. Great space where no one takes themselves too seriously and you can come learn and have fun. Can't wait to do another fun class here again!

Love that Calli has created a fun, carefree, and no pressure dance studio for us adults to come…read morehave fun! I've taken two classes now and it was amazing to get back in a dance studio and let loose a little bit. It's great to let your inhibitions go and have some fun when life gets too hectic and serious!

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Velocity Dance Works

5.6 mi

i've danced at this studio since i was 4 years old and it's the most amazing studio ever. its…read moreperfect if you want to get out of competition studios. students and teachers are amazing and so kind, there's never been a day where someone was upset and there wasn't someone there to help them. i've seen so many great dancers come from here and many more to come for sure. 10/10 recommend definitely come here

High Energy Dance Studio for children and adults.read more

Dance Unlimited

(3 reviews)

18.6 mi

Absolutely 100% i would recommend dance unlimitted the staff is amazing your child will learn and…read moregrow so much my daughter has danced 2 years recreational and 3 years competition.

Year seven of dance and year three with Dance Unlimited. My…read more9 year old is so happy with the family she has here and the high level teachers. Took just one year to learn some amazing acro tricks and so enjoyable. They have the best recital ever, High quality, professional and decades of experience. While isolated during Covid they did double duty to make sure our kids still had some sort of programming. Doors are now open and the level of cleaning that they do to ensure our safety gives me zero worries! Try them out ASAP and it's worth it! My six year old also does acro so he can be a super ninja and uses these skills to rock in his martial art classes. My daughter loves competition and the friendly group with amazing talent and prove themselves!

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Allure Dance Studios

64.6 mi

Best Ballroom Studio on CT Shoreline. I've taken lessons for years with Mekhael.We have competed…read moretogether. Fabulous teacher and wouldn't go anywhere else . No hard sell like many other studios.

Michael and Martha choreographed our wedding dance. They were both great teachers with wonderful…read morepersonalities that complimented each other. They were very encouraging which motivated us to practice even harder. After each lesson, they recorded our dance to help us practice at home. They definitely put us at ease and make the lessons fun and comfortable. We highly recommend Allure Dance Studios!

Dance competition Tango, Mekhael Srour. What could be more fun, fancy dresses, false eyelashes and dancing.

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The Station Dance Academy

17.0 mi

Nicole & Leon are awesome! Highly recommend their program. All styles of dance for any age…read morechild/teen!

So much fun!!!!! No matter your dance level, Nicole and Leon make you feel supported and have fun…read more Despite her professional level talent, I didn't feel pressure and could just be myself.

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Academy of Dance Arts

4.0

(6 reviews)

19.3 mi

Been teaching dancers at ADA for years and it is an outstanding school. No favoritism…read morewhatsoever!!!! I've taught at enough schools to know the difference between a healthy and unhealthy environment I recommend ADA 100% ...

At first I thought this was the place to be! Social media and website had us fooled. Myself and…read moreother mothers have decided to change schools, because of how unfair they treat the dancers. Beware! Everything seems "perfect" at first until you get to know the owner, the favoritism, and unethical ways of doing business.

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I Love Dance

4.9

(40 reviews)

68.5 mi

My daughter still takes dance lessons here, we've been going there for 2 years and she loves it,…read morethe instructors and the studio are great!

This review is for a private session with Christina who covers urban hip hop…read more A couple of things to note.. Call in if you're looking to attend class soon, but stick to email if your inquiry isn't urgent. It does take some time for them to get back to you because they have so many people to get back to. I reached out via email because I wanted to take a hip hop class for fun but lack dance experience. The best thing about a private session is that tutors cater their lessons to suit your level and pace. After further consultation about the type of dance style and music I was interested in, they helped me book an appointment. I also wanted to note that I was being rather difficult due to a change in my schedule and went back and forth about attending the class. I initially asked for a refund but ultimately decided to attend and the staff were really understanding about it. A class costs about $100 not including other add-ons (music video editing and filming). If you decide to schedule a private session you should have the following information prepared -location you want the session at (you're responsible for renting the studio space if you choose Manhattan) -dates and time preferences for the session (classes are based on instructor availability which typically means most weekends during the afternoon or evening) -style of dance and music suggestions (instructor ultimately decides on the routine and song but you can tell them what you're looking for) Once you're booked you'll get a confirmation email and payment instructions. Payments must be made at least 2 days in advance before your class. GETTING THERE: You can take the F to Parsons and hop on the Q65 bus if you don't want to take the LIRR. I believe the F, 7, N, and Q can also take you there but expect to do a couple of transfers if you don't live in the area. I'm hours away from the flushing location but I made the trip based on reviews. I'm not confident enough to perform in groups and decided a private session would be a good way to start. I heard how welcoming and friendly the instructors and students are at this place so decided to give it a shot. THE LESSON: I just finished my private lesson with Christina and I feel empowered. We danced to Ariana Grandes God is a Woman which was originally prepared for one of their intermediate classes. Her choreography really had me feelin myself. I have two left feet and at times got really nervous trying to be technically accurate but Christina was so patient with me and gave excellent tips on how to loosen up and enjoy dance. She broke down all the steps clearly, slowly and then we practiced on an off with music. I definitely want to continue practicing and come back for lessons again. Also, as a heads up be sure to ask if you can record the session because they typically only record when you're done with the entire choreography. For those of you who are beginners as well, live close to Manhattan, and want to try group classes she recommends Ness and Fernando (my spelling might be inaccurate) if you're looking to learn upbeat hip hop style dance. They teach on Wednesday and Friday. Overall, this class really helped boost my confidence and it was worth the cost and trip.

Comfy studio.and nice song

Ringa linga dance cover.

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Silver Sands State Park

4.0

(90 reviews)

25.1 mi

I stopped by Silver Sands State Park with my husband and some friends when we were driving down the…read moreConnecticut coast over the Fourth of July weekend. The park is almost 300 acres of beach, dunes, salt marsh, and woods. You can beach, swim, fish, walk along the beach or boardwalks, birdwatch... (FYI: alcohol is prohibited, so this is a beach for families, relaxing, and no-alcohol fun.) It's free for in-state registered vehicles. If your car or rental car is not registered in Connecticut, it costs $22 on weekends or holidays and $15 on weekdays (or $112 for a season pass). We couldn't stay long (the downside of a roadtrip with a planned out itinerary), which was too bad, because the beach was very nice! Crowded, perhaps, but what beach isn't on a hot July day?! I could've stayed a while with an umbrella for shade, a book, and a picnic! A lovely public beach.

We had a perfect seaside lunch at Frenchie's Coffee Bar - our serious lobster roll consumer said…read morethat this was the best she's ever had. The black bean burger was perfectly prepared to order They were super nice about making me a grilled cheese even though it wasn't on the menu. Staff were super cheerful and helpful and friendly, and we couldn't have asked for a better lunch stop on our coastline walk!

Charles Island, and so many boats celebrating the Fourth of July

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Silver Sands Beach & Tennis Club

4.8

(4 reviews)

25.4 mi

Beautiful retreat of the daily grind and great staff. Nice area and fun memories. Can't wait to…read morereturn in the Summer.

Everything is nice but up until today my family and I never met anyone like DOMINIQUE! He was…read moreamazing and the sweetest !!!! Can't wait till next time so we can request him to help us out with whatever we need GO DOMINIQUE AKA DOM!

Hop Brook Lake

4.7

(6 reviews)

4.7 mi

Great hiking trails. There are around 5 different trails you can hike depending on the time you…read morehave and your hiking fitness. There is also pavilions you can rent for parties, picnic areas you can use for your gatherings, corn hole games, volleyball courts and a ball field. Overall great place for escaping the hum drum of the city. Great for nature walks with the kids where you can visit the vernal pools and if lucky see a hawk or an eagle flying in the area above.

Main gates close at 430pm, but the small upper parking lot is still available…read more Beach is closed due to water conditions. Seems like a pretty nice park. We arrived late afternoon, so didn't get to explore a whole lot, but it seemed that there were some trails to explore. There are paved roads and walkways for biking also. Note, there is no power and no open bathrooms since power has not been restored. Only a few (?2) port a potties are available.

Beautiful fall colors at Hop Brook Lake!

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Rockwell Park

4.3

(18 reviews)

8.6 mi

I had no idea how big this park was. Disc golf, dog park, mountain biking, hiking/nature trails,…read moreball fields, skate park... I could go on and on. It's an older park but has tons of new attractions and modern park features. It's worth going. This is a real Bristol, CT Gem. Pequabuck river flows through it. Tons of green space. Lots of parking. A really great park to visit.

Located on the West End of Bristol, Rockwell Park has been a staple in my family since the mid…read more40's! (my grandparents home is off the park) The park has a nice shady walking path around its border for hot summer days as well as a splash pad ...and pool for kids. They have SO MANY fun events just look in Bristol Park and Rec webpage... For example, they have music every Tuesday throughout the summer in the outdoor amphitheater. They have Muzzy field adjacent to the parking lot and there are games of all kinds with fireworks afterward. They have seasonal events, including visits from Santa in Mrs. Rockwells pavillion. Also, there is a skateboard cement park that was professionally designed by pro skaters.... A frisbee disc golf course on one end AND a dog park!!! I can't say enough of good things about Rockwell Park...I absolutely Love this local spot.

View of Pequabuck River

Pond

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Western Hills Golf Course

3.6

(7 reviews)

2.2 mi

I can't believe I'm writing this…read more.. Something big has occurred here within the last four months. Did they change superintendents? Did they start paying the grounds crew a living wage? Did they sprinkle magic fairy dust about the entire property? Whatever happened, what was once the undisputed laughing stock of Connecticut golf is now a genuinely serviceable, pleasantly inexpensive golf experience. Walk the course for $20 after 1PM on a Saturday, or $35 with a cart. Does it get better than that when the golf course you're playing on doesn't make you want to vomit? It's like a different place altogether. The fairways are now covered in actual grass. The greens putt consistently and at a proper speed for amateur golf. The tee boxes are decent, and the sand traps have actual sand in them! Even the two putting greens near the clubhouse are pleasant and well-kept. You may hereby ignore all detailed descriptions from my previous reviews. What are you, and what have you done with Western Hills?

Haven't ate here. But the course is in good condition greens are perfect bunkers could be better…read more Not a terrible price good course If you hit a fade