This review is for all the folks who haven't tap danced in 20+ years... you know who you are…read more Yup... you sure do. Perhaps we told ourselves after that back injury that there was simply no use, there was no way we'd be able to hop around anymore, much less create an actual sound that didn't sound like hooves (at a slaughterhouse). We threw out the leotards and tights years ago. They wouldn't have fit our larger, aged bodies anyway. Besides, we hated them, they never quite fit anyway. But for some reason we couldn't throw out the tap shoes. We loved our tap shoes. And so, they sat, in the back of the closet. Why? Because, in the back of our minds we thought maybe... and then we talked ourselves out of it... but still we wondered... but nah... there's simply no way. NO WAY. NO WAY IN HELL. Until one day... we decide to challenge ourselves. Because deep inside, we needed to see if all was lost. I mean, our body literally twitches when we watch others tapping on tv, the muscle fibers still trying to do what we KNOW we used to do. We have a an actual iTunes Playlist dedicated to "great songs to tap to". We secretly lie in bed trying to remember old combinations. We stalk and save OTHER PEOPLE'S tap dancing videos from Facebook.... we need to challenge ourselves... because of all of this. And because we LOVE those tap shoes. We decide to commit to the challenge, to see if we can handle 5 minutes of it (or 10 minutes... or...?!?) ... and so we make our way to Max McGuier's Adult Beginner class at The Bridge for Dance. Just getting up those 3 STEEP flights is like the ultimate test... the Mt Everest of 20 years of repressed non-tap-dancing. The Machu Picchu of Tap Dance Dreams. We're gonna make it-- HUZZAH!! Our left knee clicks with every step. Screw it... we're gonna DO THIS, you OLD BAG!! Max's sunny disposition can easily light up a room, and he has tough competition because The Bridge is SOOO sunlit and inviting... it is actually a BEAUTIFUL space. None of those repressive, dungeon-y, dingy-windowed, flourescent lit, musty, sweaty, smelly, loud, snotty basement studios that we were used to. YOU KNOW THE ONES. THIS is different, and inviting, and NORMAL, the way a neighborhood dance studio should be, and the other folks in the class... just as warm and friendly, humble and open. It is obvious, we ALL feel comfortable INSTANTLY. There's an instant camaraderie and everyone is supportive. I literally couldn't ask for a better circumstance all around! The acoustics are wonderful... my taps sound like bells, and it is NOT because of me. The wooden floor is PERFECT for tapping. The AC is pumping (another concern that I had... no fears-- it works!!!). There are actual plants growing... greenery... and there's space for them AND us. There is space to MOVE!! (Now if only I could find a space to belt a high C in NYC.... but that's a quest for another day)... Max is doting, personable, gives everyone individual time, he's relaxed and humorous... he drills us on all the basics and then pulls it all together for a combo at the end. He inspires, and is a literal JOY to be around... he makes you want to DANCE, and when you screw up, he asks how he can help you. And he really means it. (Note to self: my mental-computer processing was circa Apple Mac 1996, but my pullbacks were flawless!!!) I am sooo grateful for Max's understanding, smile and energy, as well as The Bridge's warm and inviting atmosphere and crowd... It felt sooo good to think I aced my challenge. After 20+ years, those tap shoes were dug out of the closet and used!! I tolerated the entire hour and I WALKED HOME (I didn't hobble!) afterward.... ... and I will MOST DEFINITELY be back!

A treasure ! Beautiful, clean studios, great location - very…read moreaccessible, wonderful staff and affordable rates if you're looking to rent space. I was and I keep coming back. You will too.

I would give 0 if i could If you are considering renting…read morethis space, well, don't. I contacted them in December 2025 to rent the space for May 2026. I was told the contract process would take time and was asked to wait until February. In March, I finally received available dates and selected one. I was informed in early March that they would follow up with me soon with a contract and then radio silence Nothing!!!! Never got a contract, nothing. I looked for another space and found something with very professional poeple who responded within hours, and contracts were done in a few days- that's how you do business, not at MMAC. Despite following up by email several times, I did not receive a response. By early April, I had given up and missed the opportunity to book the space for May. Based on this experience, I recommend considering other venues, as they do not appear interested in working with potential clients.

Beautiful space, terrible management and teachers/manager for the kids program were completely…read moredisengaged. They clearly don't take the young people's program seriously. The management team is hard to reach and barely responds, one of the managers for programming actually flat out lies, and the teacher does not have the right engagement/interest/knowledge to how to teach young kids. Almost every class we attended started 5-10 minute late and ended early (and they blamed needing to wait for all kids to line up to go to the classroom.... Pretty dumb excuse to delay a start. I think it's because the teacher doesn't have the right strategy to teach. Put on a tutu with other kids, throw on some nursery music, build an obstacle and apparently that can be called a 'dance' class.

Amazing Dance Studio that caters to all ages and levels. FUNtastic teachers - who are ARTISTS,…read moreTECHNICALLY driven classes and great Shows! The studio offers Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary, Hip Hop, Zumba, etc. Check them out now at www.dancehug.com!

I love this studio. My girs started in Sept. 2013 and they enjoy their lessons. The staff is…read morecaring and professional. The studio is clean.

I attended a beginner heels class at The Ailey Extension with Aaron Thomas and left deeply…read moredisappointed and embarrassed. As someone who was genuinely excited to try something new and empowering, I was shocked by how publicly dismissive the instructor was. Aaron moved me out of the front of the class and made a comment in front of everyone implying that those who don't know the steps should stay in the back. This wasn't helpful--it was humiliating. Several people laughed, and the energy shifted from welcoming to shameful in seconds. I've never been treated like that in a learning space. I reached out to the studio about the experience, and the response I got was a rushed, copy-paste message offering me another class without actually addressing what happened. No accountability. No sincere apology. Just a blanket statement saying their instructors are "caring" when my experience clearly says otherwise. If you're a true beginner looking for a safe and encouraging environment to try heels dance--this was not it. I hope the studio takes better responsibility in the future for how instructors treat new students.

Will go again. Felt honored to get a chance to dance at Alvin Ailey. I dance all the time in New…read moreOrleans but a chance to take a class at Alvin Ailey is top tier. I took the Samba-Afro Brazilian dance class. I enjoyed it and body felt great. Will go again when I come to NYC again!

Love love love the teacher Mrs. V. She loves dance ad teaching the kids. You can see just how…read moreinvested she is in see all her students reach their full potential and excelling. You can tell the amount of confidence the kids develop in themselves. My daughter loves it here. And the offer so many different dance styles to learn like jazz, hip hop, ballet to name a few and starts from ages 5 all the way to adult classes too.

Xianix's classes are great and cover a wide variety of flamenco topics. She also gives individual…read morefeedback which is essential for improvement. She also has a lot of information about where to pick up flamenco gear.

I abandon my dates midway through dinner to go to Xianix's classes in the evenings- she's an…read moreamazing teacher and a great soul. She's thorough and demanding (a must for a dance teacher!) yet funny and warm. Flamenco is a beautiful art that requires years of studying and meticulous practice, but it's also a culture and a community that Xianix makes you feel welcome in from day one!

Caught a comedy show. Intimate feel. Easy to get a drink at the bar. Nice accommodations and…read morepleasant ushers. Outside, it's a real attraction with well lit walkways and promenade. Who knew!

Beautiful performance center with a lot of small rooms for local community events, too - though the…read morecosts for running events can be high due to the union labor associated with security, cleanup, etc. Parking right across the street from the facility in Military Park garage underground.

My daughter been attending classes here for almost 3 years now and I love it. She loves it as well…read more She did ballet/tap and now she will be doing acrobatic/hip hop. She just did her first recital in June and it was amazing. Miss JoAnn is really awesome and shoutout to Miss Sam , she is so nice. I can't wait for next year recital.