I purchased a package of private lessons as a gift to my now wife for our wedding day. We worked…read morewith Leo who made this a fantastic experience. A little background, I am not what you would call a dance enthusiast, I am fairly shy when it comes to the dance floor and don't like attention. Leo made the experience totally comfortable and after 1 listen to our first dance song, started developing a routine that was really impressive. By the end of our sessions, I was confident to present our dance to our friends and family, and I didn't look like a total doofus on the dance floor! He even included a lift that made the attendees applaud. We are very thankful to Leo for his talents and making the experience completely comfortable. It was absolutely confidence builder for me, I can't recommend Leo enough. Also, the routine he developed for us photographed really well, I am so happy with this experience.

My fiancé (now husband) and I worked with Leo at Sol Dance Center on a surprise bachata for our…read morewedding first dance. We did five private lessons and it was a HIGHLIGHT of our wedding night. Leo was so incredible to work with, creating a dance that we felt confident and excited about. We couldn't recommend Leo at Sol more!

This Dance Studio is a BALLET COMMUNITY Not only is the owner, Suzana, a wonderful and…read morehard-working person, but the awesome dancers who attend classes here are non-judgmental, kind and creative individuals. I have seen people work so hard and really grow in short amounts of time here (one of those people are me ). I have been able to grow as an absolute beginner adult (I took ballet, jazz and tap for maybe a year or two when I was a child, but it was no longer affordable so I stopped). I have not only learned foundational vocabulary and techniques in the absolute beginner intensive offered by Suzana and her amazing teachers and students (worth every dollar and drop of sweat haha!), but I have become absolutely obsessed about Classical Ballet and its history! As a Queens native, I love how convenient the location of this studio is, as opposed to traveling somewhere out in Manhattan twice a week. Wildheart Studio has a very cozy feel to it, and inspirational quotes and pictures surround the walls of the studio. I love being challenged physically and mentally here (I've been going for 6 months now), but the best part is having the support of people who dance bravely, make mistakes openly, and shine brightly beside me. Thank you so much Wildheart Studio, Suzana, Gina and all my dear classmates and friends ! You are all inspiring to watch and I feel so lucky to dance with you every week

I've taken excellent classes at Wild Heart Performing Arts Studio. Suzana, the owner and head…read moreinstructor, is as sweet as can be and leads with an eye on beauty and her students' growth. A sanctuary of sorts. I highly recommend Wild Heart to anyone interested in dance or movement and fostering their personal development under expert supervision.

First off, I suck at dancing. With 6 weeks to go until our wedding, my fiancee and I came here…read morethinking Why not try out a First Dance choreography? I was so impressed with the owner and the lesson itself, which was carefully crafted based on our skill (or lack thereof) and he said something which really stuck with me: Dance is for everybody Well, our wedding went perfectly and I'll always be grateful. Keep up the great work!

Great place, great teachers, welcoming and always see smiles when the children come out of classes…read more Some not wanting leave and want to stay for more classes or to watch the older kids. Nothing beats a smile on a childs face, that's when you know you're in a good place and a nurturing environment. There are different disciplines and styles for all ages. Looking forward to the recital, which I am sure will be amazing. The entire staff is amazing and respectful. The new owner Spiro is hard working and cares about everyone that walks into the studio. With Jessica helping with admin responsibilities and a teacher herself does an amazing job at keeping all the parents aware of what's going on and when. All the teachers have been working hard all year and are very dedicated - Thank you for all you do and looking forward to another year.

Anna is an amazing teacher and her classes are always interesting and rewarding. She has high…read morestandards, but she is always encouraging and patient. Her love of dance is infectious. I wholeheartedly recommend the Center.

GO consistently you won't regret it !! Feel stronger than ever It's almost impossible to find an…read moreinstructor as dedicated and detail oriented as Anna-- she will guide you through everything to make sure you are engaging properly and getting the most out of your workout. Intense... but the results dont lie.

Learning how to dance is one thing, but learning how to salsa is another. This group does more than…read moreteach people how to move, they empower and create community through salsa ... in Queens. Founded by Jean Franco Vergaray nearly 10 years ago, their studio is based in Astoria / Long Island City, where they host events and teach a variety of variety of classes from salsa to bachata to tango. Whether it's getting active, meeting people, or just trying something new, this is the ultimate group endeavor. They have a number of instructors, all of whom are warm, professional, and full of enthusiasm. They work with folks of all levels, from beginners to advanced dancers. Monthly memberships are offered and most classes are around 90 minutes each. I highly recommend checking out their social events and consider utilizing their services for something interesting and active.

My husband and I have been wanting to take salsa dance classes for a while, so we were super…read moreexcited when a friend told us about this place! First, it's very affordable! It's around $120 for 4 weeks of classes and each class is an hour and a half long. That's a pretty sweet deal, if you ask me! Next, it's important to know that they have a class schedule that is updated monthly. They offer both salsa and bachata classes and different levels for each one. They have 5 different levels of salsa classes and 2 different levels of bachata classes. So whatever your skill level currently is, you should be able to find a class that works for you! Also, you don't need to have a partner to attend! The class starts by teaching the basic steps as individuals. When it's time for partner work, they have us start with a partner but then we rotate partners throughout the room! That said, if you're wanting a class where you stick with the same partner the entire time, this ain't it. However, if you're looking for a fun time, this is DEFINITELY it! Our instructor, Felipe, has been doing a fantastic job of teaching us! He's got a fun personality, which makes the experience that much better. Oh! They also have social dance nights each month, which you can attend whether or you're not you're a current student for a set price. Anyways, I'm excited to keep learning and taking more classes here! Hopefully you'll feel the same too.

I had a work trip in NY. Best thing I did during my me time is take a Zumba class at Z. It was so…read moremuch fun, great energy, memorable! I recommend!!!

If you love Zumba and are looking for a great workout aswell as having fun- this is THE place to…read morego. all teachers are experienced. Edmee who leads the team is top notch. her classes are fun and youll get a good workout. I highly recommend bobby as well. if you love latin music his class is extremely fun. the night classes are harder as the crowd tends to be young professionals. in the morning its a bit of an older crowd. I have been coming since they opened and love it. despite my gym memberships (which include zumba) I think this is the best place to come. Calories burned at edmee's class: 385 my fav teachers (AKA advance classes): http://www.zclubny.com/portfolio/edmee-cherdieu-dalexis/ http://www.zclubny.com/portfolio/jamie-forward/ http://www.zclubny.com/portfolio/diego-chauca/ If you wanna burn/ loose weight and tone, while having fun, these are the zumba classes to take!

Lalita's Belly Dance classes are great! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn…read morethe art of the beautiful Middle Eastern dance. Lalita is a very talented and friendly instructor with an impressive background in Belly dance as well as Yoga. There is no dance experience necessary and Lalita makes everyone feel comfortable and confident. The studio is clean and provides an intimate and friendly environment for learning. I have attended several classes and have enjoyed every one of them.

I just recently started taking classes here, but I love it so far! It's a quick trip for me from…read moreManhattan to their LIC studio (close to both the 7 or E). Their classes typically consist of a warm-up and then you learn a choreo specific to a certain song during the class. There's only 1 studio in their space, so they do not have multiple classes running at the same time. There are many asian people who come to this studio, but everyone is welcome! Follow them on Instagram @pjmdancenyc to see their schedule and songs for the week for their classes! They often have special guest instructors, and they also do their own exhibition showcase at certain points of the year. They take class videos at the end, which they will post the link for on their Instagram after the class! I have mainly taken classes with Peter Chow (@zyysammi) who teaches Jazz Funk (Adv Beg on Wednesday nights and Beg on Friday nights)! I have been to both levels and thought they were great! They can be a bit challenging for beginners, but I love his teaching style because he works on being very specific with the choreo and working on different textures throughout the song. He also does isolations and grooves in the beginning to work on style and execution. Overall: Highly recommend!!

This is an amazing place. I started from intro classes when I was 40 and two years later I can…read moresometimes take intermediate classes. Every teacher I had was wonderful. I saw Shirley Bassat name mentioned in some negative reviews - I love her! It took a while to get used to her style, but she actually corrects your position, and is warm and caring behind a strict surface. If you have some tolerance of being called out in front of a class, you can make so much progress with her. I also want to mention Vanessa's Pilates classes during the weekend. I've been to many Pilates before, but her class is ADDICTIVE. She tailors the class to everyone there, and remembers everyone's strength, weakness, and goals. She uses different props for each student to make sure even the same move will be most effective for each person on their fitness/ dance journey. She also has a great sense of humor to make challenging classes pass by quickly. The classes are packed and somehow everyone gets individual attention and enough space/ room to practice comfortably.

This was a spur-of-the-moment activity, but a friend of mine wanted to try a ballet class to see if…read moreshe might get back into dance as a hobby. Another friend had taken classes at this academy before and highly recommended it, so the three of us booked an Introduction to Ballet class on Sunday at 12:00. Check-in was quick and easy. The class was $25 for an hour and a half, which I think is very reasonable considering it's from an actual ballet school. There's no strict dress code, which worked out well since none of us owned ballet attire -- we just wore regular workout clothes and socks, and it was perfectly fine. The instructor was wonderful. She started by asking who had never taken ballet before, then positioned the newer students between people with experience so it would be easier to follow along. I really appreciated that, as I have no dance background and definitely found myself lost more than once. Having people around me to follow made it much less intimidating. The class itself was energetic and fun. The instructor was patient, encouraging, and made sure to keep things approachable for beginners. I'm sure my form was atrocious and I messed up plenty of times, but nobody cared -- the atmosphere was supportive and welcoming, and everyone was just there to enjoy themselves and keep trying. The class had people of all different skill levels and abilities, and it felt very inclusive. Overall, this was a great introduction class, especially for someone nervous about trying something new. I never once felt self-conscious, and I genuinely had fun. I'd highly recommend this academy to anyone looking to take dance classes, whether you have experience or not. If I were interested in pursuing ballet, I would definitely come back.