RDAC has the best community for students and families. It is small, and many students have multiple…read moreclasses with each other, building lasting friendships. It isn't a competition school, which allows students to learn dance and just have fun! Nothing is perfect, and the studio definitely has some flaws, but RDAC has continued to grow and improve over the past several years, and continues to work on improvement. Students seem to have a wonderful time in classes and at the recital, and make memories for life

My daughter has been taking classes at Randolph Dance Arts since 2013. I could not be happier! They…read morehave taught her so much. My daughter has autism and takes private classes because that is what works best for her. She has worked with several teachers and they are all patient and energetic. You can tell that they love what they do and they share that love of dance with the students. Another reviewer said they had a hard time getting to know the people there but I've had nothing but a good experience and think the office staff and teachers are very friendly and would do anything to make the students and their families feel comfortable. It doesn't matter if you have a child who aspires to be a professional dancer or one that just loves to dance and wants to learn, I believe this is a great place for them.

There is no arguing that this dance school is excellent in teaching children how to dance however…read morethe way they hold their recital is not safe. Other dance schools will have you SIGN OUT your own child before they let you leave the recital venue but this is not true with this dance school. They had let my 6 yrs old daughter go on her own to some desk close to an exit door. When I went to pick my daughter up in the classroom where she stayed during the recital i was told that "she went with somebody she was happy to see" the person who is "supposedly" watching her could not even tell me whether it was a male or female that picked my daughter up which just shows that this so called "guardian" was lying. ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE!!! She could have been abducted and they would have not known it. This is a horrible experience and totally not worthy of my child.

From the owner: Your children deserve the best training available, in a safe, clean and inspiring environment. The…read moreDance Academy of North Jersey provides the unique opportunity for its students to work with professional dancers and choreographers having credentials not available anywhere under one roof outside NYC and LA. Nine, large, modern dance studios and spacious lounges provide state-of-the-market facilities for dancers and parents. Our programs are tailored for a broad spectrum of interests, from children taking one class per week, to those taking a full curriculum as members of our competition team, to those preparing for university/conservatory programs or professional positions in dance companies and/or theater. Before you make your choice, review the programs and curriculum; meet the faculty and directors; and tour the facilities. Our Yelp review was posted by a non-customer - our customers have attempted to post 'real' reviews and you can view them in the non-recommended review section.

Lindsay is doing a great job staying open during COVID. With social distancing squares, automatic…read morehand sanitizer stations, cleaning carts that are used after every class to be wiped and sprayed down. I appreciate their efforts during this time.

Updated 7/18/2016 It…read moreis hard to fathom that I post a negative review and all of a sudden people post good reviews. It's comical at best and clearly shows guilt. There has not been a review of this place in years. I am not spewing lies I am simply stating my experience. Lynn, the owner, has put too many things in writing to dispute the facts. She can clearly use her mouth to spread lies but my attorney and I have all the written words from her. She wrote to me she knew I was leaving the studio for weeks so she treated my daughter poorly in class for that duration and not only did she throw my child out of dance she now refuses to return the monies which are mine and she has so stated in writing they are mine. She wants a settlement agreement. A settlement agreement? What has she given me? Nothing - not even the money she owes me. It's criminal. She is a common thief who wishes for me not to speak ill of what she has done. Her actions are heinous. How can I not warn others? She decided to toss my child two weeks before recital because I said the truth that the studio is filthy and smells of sewage. The reality is she knew we were leaving and wanted to make my child's experience sour. Her actions were retaliatory for me making a decision not return the following year. Shame shame on you Ms Lynn. I had decided many months ago to leave the studio next year. I, as a customer, fulfilled my obligation and would have never reneged on a commitment for the year. What kind of integrity would it show not to fulfill a commitment? Clearly not the role model I want my child to grow up with. She did not like what I had to say .... She never approached me..... She never asked why...... She simply does not meet her contractual obligations. She made a huge error to put it in writing that she knew we were leaving and she made a list of all the monies she owed to me. First she robbed my daughter of a good dance experience than she robbed me of my money. I have watched Lynn discipline children and punish children as she fits without consulting the parent. She threw another child out of the studio just a few short days after my child. She is a wild card. Teachers are leaving....students are leaving and a lot of kids are dancing elsewhere. You are the company you keep. Word of mouth is a powerful tool. Original review I found this dance studio to be down trodden,filthy and antiquated. I have heard that the health department made a recent visit. I do not feel this studio promotes a professional atmosphere. We decided to leave and I wish we did it sooner.

I have two daughters who received their dance training from Andrea Kramer at Ballet Forte. They…read morestarted with her when she was in teaching in Warren, NJ but her reputation preceded her. It didn't take long for dance moms from other schools in the area to hear about Andrea's amazing pointe technique immediately after she landed here in Chester, NJ. Dancers improve so quickly with Andrea's teaching methods, you have to see it to believe it. Starting at a young age with proper technique is so much easier than having to relearn it properly. To share a personal story: one of my daughter's, who started dancing in diapers at age two, decided to stop dancing at the end of eighth grade. Instead, she cheered for both scholastic and competition teams in HS, but deep down I knew that she was not happy without dance in her life. We brought a dancer friend to meet Andrea during the summer before her senior year, and Andrea announced that she will be offering two dance tracks this year; contemporary and classical, and that my daughter should come and check it out. it was as if someone pinched her and said "go for it," and she said "I think I"ll try it." She has not stopped dancing since, and I am so grateful to Andrea for welcoming her back to her studio as a senior and helping to get her ready for college auditions. My daughter is proof that good solid technique is not forgotten, it's just put on a back burner for a little while until you are willing to go for it. My daughter is now a freshman at a wonderful conservatory, which would not be possible without the personal guidance and top-notch dance instruction from Andrea Kramer at Ballet Forte!

My daughter joined Ballet Forte after several years at a local "competition" based studio and her…read moredevelopment as a dancer and performer has grown tremendously!! Thanks to the individualized attention that is given to each dancer by owner/teacher Andrea Kramer. The level of instruction in Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz is the best in the area and the dancers are given real "performance" opportunities in NYC and NJ as well as opportunities to "compete" individually or as a group at YAGP and NYCDA. Her faculty, guest teachers and choreographers have tremendous professional dance experience and training that you will not find at any of the other local studios. Many of her dancers go onto the best ballet and contemporary dance programs including Julliard, NYU Tisch, Fordham Ailey while others not pursuing a BFA receive dance merit scholarships at well known universities! What ever your dancers goals are with dance, this is the place to be!

i only came to generations a year ago but they are so welcoming and so sweet and thoughtful! They…read morejust feel like family and it's a great place! I'm so happy to be part of the GOD family

5 years ago, we relocated to the area and were searching for a dance studio in the area so that my…read morechild could continue their classes. GOD came highly recommended by many of the friends we made locally, and I am so grateful to all of them. My child has flourished in this studio; Miss Beth, Miss Alyssa, and the other teachers love the students like their own children, and I have always felt welcomed as part of their dance family. Miss Patti in the office is fantastic, as well, and we love seeing Mimi! My child has learned so much about teamwork from Miss Beth, and the support and mentoring provided by the older dancers has been an inspiration to us. I can't imagine us at any other studio, and I'm beyond honored to be part of the GOD family. Thank you Miss Beth for the wonderful studio (and second home) you provide our dancers. We love you!

They just stole our money. My stepdaughter was scheduled to compete in May. Headliners canceled for…read moreCOVID. That I get and totally understand....... but steal our money for a function that never occurred! We had appx 25 girls in our studio alone competing. They only refunded us half. Headliners kept $100 to $200 from each girl times how many studios were to compete. You do the math.....And now they want us to return, Seriously? Our studio closed due to COVID and now Headliners stole our money with absolutely nothing in return. Completely unethical and horrible way to be role models to kids. Implorable business. Show your kids they have a voice to stand up to businesses that do not have kids best interest but would rather take their money.

From the owner: Celebrating 30 years, Headliners is recognized for honesty and integrity in the competition…read moreindustry. We offer more than just a trophy. We offer opportunities!

My daughters love it here. They always come home with a smile on their faces and the two teachers ,…read moreMiss Michelle and Miss Pamela, do a great job. Keep up the great work girls

In my opinion, The Centre For Dance Artistry is the best studio around. They have wonderful dance…read moreteachers who encourage learning and the love of dance as both a craft and skill. They care about each students and go out of their way to help each succeed. They are fairly priced and never over charge for costumes and tights as compared to other studios.

Great teachers, great kids, great place. So much warmth. Proud supporter!read more

Hard to find, but classes are small and the instructors are good.read more