I signed up for private dance lessons by Simone and I'm very glad I did, especially after watching…read morevarious other "First Dances" at weddings. Simone presented multiple options on how the lessons would occur and we opted for virtual lessons instead of in person lessons because my dance partner and I would have trouble commuting into NYC. I was worried about how effective these lessons would be, in an NYC living space with an instructor giving the lessons virtually. Relax, have no fear, Simone will be there! She even has a dancing dummy to demonstrate how Person A and Person B should stand/dance/act. Even with lessons conducted via video chat, Simone was able to catch the minor details that we would not have caught or even considered if we were to "learn" via Youtube (which a few of our friends did for their weddings, and it was obvious). For example, while doing a dip, Simone saw an opportunity and suggested that my partner (while being dipped) move her hand in a more graceful manner, a small movement added so much more meaning. We went in with no dancing skills and no idea what to do for choreography. All we had was our first dance song. After after lots of practice and guidance from Simone, when our first dance was performed, it was met with lots of cheer and practically a standing ovation from our friends and family when we hit the climax of the song and dance. Go with Simone. Don't underestimate the value of virtual lessons. She expressed patience and joy in helping us and I know she will continue to do so with all her customers.

Updating this review to provide feedback on the online dance and workout classes DTNYC has been…read moreoffering since the pandemic started. I've been taking the online lunchtime dance workout class over Zoom for the last year and a half now, and it has been a lifesaver while working from home. It's a great opportunity to get some movement going in mid-day when I otherwise would be sitting in a chair all day. After the half hour class, I feel energized for the rest of my day. Also, the workout itself is mostly low impact, so I don't have to worry about getting too sweaty and needing to get a shower right away before going back to work. The dance steps are very accessible and she offers various modifications to the dance and workout level for people of different abilities.

I've been to many of Mitchell's classes and started going years ago when he created the Beyonce…read morefitness classes that now seem to be everywhere. He's the most hilarious, patient and professional dance instructor I've ever taken. He understands that this class is for beginners that want to channel their favorite pop stars and creates routines that are easy to follow but unique enough that you feel like a bad ass when you nail them. Together with Annette, the classes feel warm and welcoming and make you want to come back every week.

I first used Mitchell's services for my wedding. He taught…read moreus our first dance. The whole experience was fantastic. He made us feel so comfortable. Since then My wife and I have been attending his classes on a regular bases. The energy is always amazing.

Really fun group classes, excellent instructors, and a supportive environment to learn ballroom and…read moreLatin dance. They mix up their schedule of classes and have had different styles like Lyrical, Ballet Barre, Hip Hop, Urban Latin, and also Social dance. I'm a huge DWTS fan, so when I found this was the dance studio of Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy, I was excited to try it. I took a group class with Val once when he visited the studio, and it was a really fun experience. They do private lessons, social parties, competitions, showcases, and have special guest coaches come in. I mostly go for group class but have done some private lessons and a group showcase. Miljan is a great instructor, an amazing dancer, and it's truly a pleasure to dance with him. Kelvin is also super fun, an amazing dancer and leader. I've only had him for group class, but it was always a challenging and fun class. The only female instructors I had have all left the studio, but overall, the instructors I've met there are all very professional. Amazing dancers, encouraging teachers, and very welcoming. The studio is beautiful. Clean, bright, plenty of mirrors and floor space. They let you practice for free if you're a student there, which is nice. I've been to other studios that charged a floor fee to practice. The studio, classes, and instructors are all excellent, but long term costs get pricey. Seems to be rather typical with ballroom dance in general, at least in the U.S. Expensive hobby to maintain. Overall, highly recommend this studio.

I can't say enough good things about the teachers and staff. Mariam is wonderful upon the first…read moreintroduction and she is always so friendly when I come in. I started with Anna as my instructor and Miljan was added to supplement. When Anna departed, Srna came on and with her and Miljan I feel very supported with my endeavor to learn dancing. I've been going for about a year. I've learned way more than anticipated. Miljan and Srna are also very patient and I need it. Some days are better than others and when I forget what I'm doing they gently remind me and will rewind as many times as needed until I get it down. I'd recommend coming in for a into lesson and group class if you're on the fence. The group classes are always interesting. I will warn anyone Monday's are the intermediate class so, unless you've got prior dance history, you may wanna skip. That class is hard! The studio is also beautiful. Being in a program you are able to go watch the dance competitions and the studio puts on various activities each month. Some are included others are an extra cost. While this is definitely a pricy hobby, it's something I can take with me anywhere and it's a lifelong investment.

They are on ClassPass and booked a class through the app. Received an automatic message stating to…read moreemail to find out the location of the class. After several emails, they said I would get an email with the exact location on the morning of the class. Instead I got an email saying class was cancelled. I feel like if they are offering classes on ClassPass they should honor them.

I would highly recommend this dance studio! We planned a surprise private salsa lesson for a…read morefriends birthday. Jose was very helpful with providing information and offered to provide a cake of our choice to celebrate! The view of time square within our studio room was perfect! Our instructor Manny was so friendly and talented not to mention patient with our lack of experience lol!!

I've come out here for Blues Dancing on Friday nights and it's been great! I've also seen the Latin…read moredance styles in the main room and it's always looks like a full class of people trying hard to learn stuff, and the parties have always looks pretty lively! All in all, seems to have a decent vibe, and the location in NoMad/Flatiron area is hard to beat! Bathrooms: A bit old and disorganized, but generally clean and functional.

My next trip to NY the social is a must go. I had so much for. A Salsa room AND bachata room. Can't…read moreask for anything better. The music and the performances was amazing. I will be coming back on my next trip

This place is deserving of it's glowing reviews…read more I signed up for a Friday evening Beginner's hip hop class with Ryan who was covering for Rob that day. As someone with zero dance experience, I found the pace of the class too quick and had a hard time keeping up, but that's not anyone's fault. If you have two left feet like me, it can feel intimidating and honestly, discouraging because all the students are great dancers (seriously, have you seen the class videos?), but as Ryan said..practice makes perfect and you just have to keep at it. Despite the nerves, I'd come again because the classes would be a great way to get out of your comfort zone (if you're not a dancer and/or have stage fright) and build confidence. I also recommend dragging a friend to go with you if it's your first time. For you first timers, the building is right to Taco Bell (burritos after class, anyone? Haha) and staples is on the corner of the same block. classes are on the 4th floor. When you get into the building, show your ID to the front desk and they'll give you elevator access. Classes are on the 4th floor and you don't need to check in with them at the front desk. Once the class begins, the receptionist in your studio will check you in. There's a changing room and you leave your belongings in the studio. As for dress code, wear athleisure or something comfortable. I saw jeggings, shorts, tanks, leggings, and sweats. I'm not sure if all the classes are like this so don't take my word for it, but it begins with a 15-20 minute warmup, followed by 45-60 minutes of learning choreography, and ending with 10-15 minutes of "groups" where students are split up to have more room, followed by the opportunity to get your groove on with an even smaller group. Each group goes twice--once with the instructor guiding you, the second time without. You'll also be shuffling to different ends of the room so you can get closer if you need to. Also, each instructor chooses what they're teaching so you don't know the song choice beforehand. Now onto the actual class..Ryan is a great instructor. He breaks down all the steps clearly and at a reasonable pace. He'll repeat them as many times as you need. Again, I struggled because I take longer to learn, but despite that, I enjoyed the class. The room is small for a class with about 40 people but the high energy and positive vibes you'll get more than make up for it. Overall, I'd go again. FYI, If the class is full, you get put on the waitlist (max of up to 10 people can be on this list) and you'll be added to the class as people drop out. If you haven't heard by 11am the next day via email (cut off time to drop a class before late cancellation penalty), you can use that credit towards a different time unless you want to continue waiting to see if the class frees up.

I was recommended this by a friend of a friend after he learned I was trying to learn hip hop. The…read morewebsite is really easy to navigate and to register for classes online. There is also a list of scheduled classes so you can see the instructor that is teaching each class. One of the things that I really like about the hip hop classes is how much repetition is utilized to learn a choreographed routine. As a dancer of many years, 50% of the battle is memory and repetition of each mini-sequence really helps a new dancer solidfy not only the choreography but also master the details of the steps. All the instructors are extremely friendly and approachable, not necessarily so at other places. Not to mention, they do have their own different styles to accommodate different dancers' personalities. Check-in is always a smooth process with HoM staff. All the dancers that attend are super supportive and really nice as well. Nobody ever judges. I wish HoM was out here in the Bay now that I've moved. I've come to love my HoM family in my short time living in NYC. They've only added to the love that I now have for NY.

Heather was SO much fun to work with!! She helped us put together a really cute wedding dance (both…read morebeginners) in 6 lessons over 3 weekends. Stop looking at reviews and hire Heather! She's wonderful!!!!

My husband and I used Heather to help choreograph our first dance for our wedding this past august…read more Heather was so easy to work with! She took us from knowing basically nothing to feeling very confident in our first dance. We also realized that our first dance was highly adaptable and we were able to dance to a variety of songs all night long at our wedding using the choreography that she taught us. I definitely would recommend Heather to anyone looking for lessons or a choreographed first dance.

First off, Kari is amazing! I've been through a few dance classes/ lessons with different…read moreinstructors but couldn't commit with the way each of them taught. Kari is very thorough, professional and helpful with what you're looking for. My fiancé and I tried our first lesson here for our wedding dance. We will definitely continue with Kari to better our choreography and techniques. Thank you!

Curtis... we love you! You are absolutely fabulous!…read moreSeriously, we cannot say enough good things about the professionalism and fun of this studio. We came in as very awkward two steppers and left as stars of our wedding! Our family and friends went NUTS during our first dance, and I receive daily messages about how awesome it was. If you would like to blow everyone away... book these guys immediately!