I recently purchased Jazz shoes for my six year old son for Theater Camp. The SMAPA Dance Store was…read morethe closet store next to driving to the City to purchase dance shoes on a Sunday at that. Briana was so kind and wonderful on the phone. I called on a Sunday and she pulled the potential sizes ahead of time. Originally, I was not going to bring my son. Briana encouraged me to bring him in order to have him try them on in person. I am so glad I listened! My ETA was 12:01pm and the store was due to close at noon. Briana said no worries, she would stay in order for me to try the shoes on. WOW! By the time we found parking it was 12:05pm we scored a great spot a block away) and we called Briana to advise we were walking up now. She was so sweet; so personable and assured us that she would stay open for us to arrive. Turns out my son was a larger and wider size and Briana had just the size and width that we needed! She was absolutely lovely! We plan to enroll in a class because she is amazing and the school is wonderful too! Thank you Briana for your exceptional customer service!

Daughters are always eager to go to class. Teachers are very…read moretalented and take to emphasize on technique! A wonderful dance School, come to learn!

Bout a pack of dance classes online. Owner told me I had only 30 days to use them but when I bought…read morethem online, it said I had until Jan to use them. Don't go here unless you want the owner to start switching things up, and ripping you off after you pay them. Also, the place is kind of sketchy. Barred up windows, and the owners keep the place locked up while classes are in session as if we're going to get robbed or something.

Awesome experience! My fiancé and I found the dance school through Groupon. They have several…read moreclasses: beginner salsa, intermediate/ advanced salsa, and bachata classes on Friday. Schedules vary depending on the type of class. We started from scratch and chose the beginning salsa classes on Monday and Wednesday at 7pm. We are 5 classes in (out of 10) and are very happy with how much we've learned! It is pretty faced paced, but if you practice, you should be fine. You learn more moves for the dance routine every class, so try not to miss any! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

I can't say enough good things about BPA.  It's a very warm, welcoming, friendly studio. Elisa,…read moreMark and all the teachers are very supportive and attentive to all students, regardless of their level. My daughter took dance and acting lessons there for years. When my daughter wanted to start tap lessons, she was a little older than most kids and she didn't want to be in a beginner class with all 6 year olds.  BPA had a beginner adult/teen class that was perfect.  She learned so much with Mark in one year she skipped a level the next year. My daughter loved it here so much she would get up early on Saturdays to help out as an assistant in a dance class for the little kids before her own ballet class. Elisa and Mark are professionals from Broadway, TV and film so they are very talented and are excellent teachers but also have a warm and fun environment.   My daughter is in college now training to be an actor and I know Elisa and Mark's teaching and encouragement helped her make it to college

Broadway Performing Arts (BPA) is the hidden gem of North Jersey! With Elisa Heinsohn at the helm…read morewith Mark Bove by her side, they, along with their team of instructors, offer an experience that allows motivated dancers, actors, and singers, at any level or age, to grow into a better version of themselves. As a long time recreational tap dancer, I was originally drawn to BPA to experience another teacher's tap style, but soon after working with Mark, he discovered what I really needed to grow - other dance styles and full body movement. Thanks to Mark, I am learning how to work with my body, which has significantly enhanced the performance quality of my tap routines. It is my pleasure to recommend Broadway Performing Arts!

This dance studio is an amazing experience for my daughters. Not only did they hone in on their…read morecraft of dance and performing, they also establish self confidence and team building. The teachers and staff are professional and care deeply for what they do. It feels like a family. We always look forward to their performances throughout the year. 5 STARS!

Love this studio! I've been coming since February and absolutely love each class. The instructors…read moreare fantastic, professional, friendly and all have such a great energy. Highly recommended for anyone starting from the beginning.

My daughter attended this dance academy about a year or two ago. It was right after things…read morereopened. The staff, the facility is great. But much of our experience felt like pocket pulling. We had to pay for everythingggggg. And when I say that I mean , we paid $70 a ticket to watch a pre recorded show that took place during class time. I took her out of the academy right before they could pull that "scam" ( and I use that word lightly) again for the spring season. I don't feel like any of these actions were done out of malice probably just to get their money back after the pandemic but weren't we all? Just seemed pretty unfair and for that I wouldn't recommend. It's very difficult to find a dance studio that's not constantly trying to take money from you for everything little thing, so if anyone has any suggestions - please share. This review is being posted to share my experience with other family's looking for a dance studio not to pour hate on the business.

This is a wonderful school. This is my girls first dance school and they love it. I believe they…read morehave everything well organized and the kids look so happy when they come here. Today was my girls first recital and they did an amazing job well orchestrated just beautiful. Keep up the good work LaChaney's

NJDTE is more than a place for your son or daughter to experience the the love and creativity of…read moredance from professionals that have worked or are working in the industry, it is a safe place to call home. Our daughter/son (s) spend much of their time at school or in activities- it is important to choose the right one for your family. Our daughter found that special place at NJDTE. The atmosphere fosters growth for their students by providing a structured, safe and professional instruction. Whether your child enjoys the structure of the art of dance or one day aspires to be a dancer look no further for the perfect school. Consider: The growth and development of children who open their mind to the arts enrich their experiences which leads to academic and behavioral successes. Thank you NJDTE for the indelible mark you have left on our familiy's As Sam embarks on her new journey for college, we will find ourselves back at the core of her training NJDTE

Both my children have benefited from NJDTE. My older child switched from another company in area…read moreand has improved tremendously since. The instructors pay attention and provide personalized corrections to improve technique and avoid injury. The best ballet and modern instruction in area. Highly recommend.

Do NOT put your kids into this school…read more We know many parents who removed their daughters and sons from this school primarily because of their harsh words, and it's not just "discipline." They leave the students with low self-esteem, defeated, berated and depressed. This school completely destroyed my daughters love for ballet. For years, her "teacher" Ms. Alyssa constantly body-shamed her, starting at the young age of 10, yelling at a mere child constantly leaving her in tears. Instead of supporting her, she psychologically abused a young impressionable child. By her last year, she was being told to "get the f*** out" of the studio, that's how prefers to treat her students. This is not a "he said, she said" matter. This required parental intervention in which the whole class witnessed. Despite same, Ms. Alyssa and the co-owner of the studio published a false and misleading narrative of our daughter that is now the subject of a lawsuit for libel and defamation as it was all caught on video. After being confronted on several occasions and suggesting that our daughter acted improperly, their statements contradicted reality. They couldn't produce any evidence - not any one student sided with Ms. Alyssa - and despite having an "on-site" video surveillance could not produce any such evidence. However, to the contrary, several students recorded the behind the door episode on their cell phone. That should provide a good example of how they manage their studio. As it pertains to our daughter, they tried to paint a narrative that the final confrontation never occurred stating that it "never happened" despite the recorded evidence, eyewitnesses and statements of the other students. Adding to this remains that fact that our daughter had the lead role - one that she diligently worked towards for years. One she literally worked so hard for, and when the programs for the show were printed, her name wasn't even listed. When she calmly asked the director why her name wasn't listed, she thought it was appropriate to scream in my face at the top of her lungs. For what its worth, our daughter is one of only a select group that had made it to the world renowned Master Ballet in Phoenix - however that too upset Ms. Alyssa. The director also refused to pay her for the hours she worked as a dance instructor (which is wage theft and a claim has been filed with the vicinage in Verona). When I (her father) inquired about the wages, Ms. Alyssa said in no uncertain terms to: "Sue me" and refused to pay the wages to our daughter. So hence, the complaint was filed. Unfortunately, the environment is extremely toxic, cruel, and beyond unprofessional. No child deserves to be humiliated like that. If you care about your kid's mental health and self-esteem, do not send them there.

Absolutely the worst school possible. I wouldn't even give them a star but the system requires at…read moreleast 1. The owners are liars. Ms. Alyssa, the school's owner and choreographer is dishonest, hosts "favorites" and focuses upon billing in exchange for parts and attention. Ms. Alyssa and her assistance Olga regularly body shamed our daughter and berated her in front of her other classmates. Ms. Alyssa regularly and intentionally lied about certain parts and was devious to the point of lying to our daughter's face and further did not include her in the program the day of print - but she still expected full payment regardless for the classes and costumes. Ms. Alyssa also with-held all of the money she owed to our daughter for teaching. Despite this, our daughter was admitted to one of the top dance academies despite VBS. NOTE: VBS's reputation is literally the worst in the state of NJ and throughout the country. If you are going to invest into your child, bring them to a better school. PS - the school has also been sued by the parents of a former student for psychological abuse.

The school is excellent. The 1 Star comment had nothing to do with the performance of the…read moreestablishment. The owner is there to manage, not have coffee with every inquiring parent.

Very skilled dance school who focuses on the techniques of dance. I love that they start children…read moreat the age of 2 years old. Very Friendly staff who greets every parent as they walk in. Many different dance styles to fit everyone needs.

Great dance ballet studio in Bergenfield. They have class for toddlers and up. Not sure if they…read morehave class for adults. Wonderful instructors. We have Ms. Kerri and she is wonderful and knows how to lead kids. Class is organized, good quality and always filled with laughters. We paid $60/month. It's a whole year program. They follow school calendar so there will be spring break, summer break and major holidays. Highly recommend this studio for beginners.

We found Nunnbetter while looking for a Ballet dance school for our daughter near our town. Among…read moreall the ones we visited and tried, Nunnbetter appeared to be the best one for us for location and as a facility. They have dedicated huge parking lot, lots of studios rooms inside for different classes. Multiple rooms to store bags and shoes. There's waiting area and waiting room. Couple of restrooms, very clean and well maintained. My daughter started with toddler class and continued to her second year of intro to Ballet. Ms. Kerri is an amazing instructor, very friendly, patient and playful with the kids. Classes are for 45 minutes. Same classes are offered during week and on the weekend, so easy to do makeup classes by attending the alternative class. Tuition fees are very decent, way cheaper than some of the places we tried before. Registration and monthly tuition, all of it can be managed through website. They are also very helpful in person with any question or concern. I have been very pleased taking my daughter here for her classes over a year now. It's a wonderful facility that has a history of developing incredible Ballet performers through its classes.

We left a competition studio to study at Grooves and it was the best decision we could have ever…read moremade for our daughter. She's happier and learning that there is more to dance than trophies and ribbons. The technique provided at Grooves is outstanding. Classes are small so each student receives one-on-one personal attention and correction. Faculty is simply the best. Your search is over. Enroll your child at Grooves Unlimited for the absolute best in dance education.

Love this place and love the classes. I take the adult hip hop class on Thursday nights and the…read moreatmosphere is great. The staff is great and really make you feel welcomed. I haven't danced since I was a child (more than 10 years ago) and literally this dance class makes me want to keep on coming and question why I ever stopped dancing! If you have any questions, the staff is very quick to answer Facebook messages (which is what I prefer to use). I already recommended a friend, we both love it. It's for women and men, and it's just a ton of fun. If anyone wants to get back into dancing or just do something active instead of a gym membership, you gotta try this out. You'll literally never want to miss a class again. And it's super affordable! Love everything about this place