LOVE LOVE LOVE Zumba! Those late night commercials starring the handsome Latin lover shanking…read morehimself from left to right and front to back, may have peaked my intrest, but in reality I love Latin music and have been dying to try zumba! The energy from Kayt, the owner and one of the instructors, is incredible! She is sooo motivating, there's no way you can't have fun in her classes! There are classes 6 days a week (maybe even 7, I'm not sure), and they just opened up a bigger and better studio to accommodate more people. Classes with Melissa on Fridays also whoop my a$$ in gear! Kayt has an awesome team of instructors, she should be proud of such an awesome studio that welcomes all levels of abilty and really helps make all women feel sexy in their skin! They also offer classes for kids!

I love Fusion Fitness and Dance Studio. They offer dance classes for various ages and they also…read moreoffer plenty of Zumba classes at a very reasonable drop in rate of $10 per class. The instructors that I have taken classes with (Kayt, Margaret and Vince) are all excellent instructors who emphasize that it's about having fun and enjoying your work out and less about perfection. This is a hidden gem in Wallingford and I absolutely love it.

Alexey is working with my partner and I on our wedding first dance. I was originally hesitant to…read moretake lessons, but I am so glad I did! Alexey makes dancing fun. He takes great care to make sure we are comfortable with the dance moves. He has an incredibly positive attitude, and is patient with us as we learn. He is also a fantastic dancer, and is creative in designing our dance. We are proud to support Alexey and Aki's business!

Alexey and Aki are amazing dancers and are fantastic at instructing as well. We had Alexey teach us…read morethe first dance for our wedding held last weekend (a waltz) and he choreographed of course, and gave us such confidence in our moves. He gave us tips that made enormous difference in style and elegance. The studio is light filled and beautiful. There is joy in the place. I would highly recommend it to beginners and experts alike.

I've noticed that the GCA might not be the right fit for everyone. In my last class, my…read more3.5-year-old daughter was upset, stating that the instructors weren't nice. While I personally don't interact with them directly, her distress caught my attention. Despite her typically social nature, she felt ignored when trying to greet the instructors before class. The only warm welcome seemed to happen at the start of the class, which, in my opinion, doesn't feel very welcoming. I've also received some nit-picky comments about my daughter's behavior, like 'she doesn't like to share' or 'she didn't listen in class,' and given her age, I expect some of these behaviors. Moreover, in instances where my daughter was crying during class, the teachers didn't address or try to soothe her. I had to physically remove her to calm her down. There was even a class where a girl pulled my daughter's hair, and the teacher scolded her for pushing back, which seemed unfair. After my daughter started yelling, I decided it was the last straw and chose to withdraw her from the course.

I have been coming here with my children since 2015 and I can't say enough about this facility…read more Each program they have excelled in and I am a very proud momma. I highly recommend this company and their coaches are exceptional!!!

In my dreams, I imagined rolling out of my office in Fairfield and taking a salsa class right next…read moredoor to my office and then .... my dream came true. This incredibly talented couple, Anna and Alex a/k/a Sasha, just opened their studio, Make a Step- https://www.makeastepstudio.com/- on the Post Road near South Pine Creek Road and teach with humor, patience and pure joy. So much fun to laugh, move and learn salsa, bachata, two step (and tango is up next they tell me) with these two dancers/teachers/cheerleaders for their students. I'm a fan!

CT Theater Dance is a special, family-oriented studio with an exceptional ballet training program…read moreas well as amazing dance instruction in other genres including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, hip hop and musical theater. We have 3 daughters (ages 12, 10 & 5) and this is our 8th year dancing at CTD. Over the years, we have seen significant improvements in their technique, stage presence, performance abilities, and self-confidence. In addition to their regular ballet training, they are also on a Competition Team performing various genres in front of a panel of judges. Being part of the team has been an educational, rewarding and a fun experience. The owner and founder, Michelle Sperry, has created a loving, positive, and nurturing environment for all dancers to learn and grow in the performing arts through focus and discipline. Under Michelle's vision and direction, CTD offers dancers many opportunities to perform in front of audiences at fun community events including Slice of Saugatuck in Westport, Halloween Flash Mob in Norwalk/Westport and Stew Leonard's Holiday Tree Lighting. Dancers also perform in CTD's annual holiday show The Nutcracker and the newest original spring ballet Bella & The Magic Tea Pot. With CTD's staff of professional teachers, dancers of all levels continue to thrive and enhance their performing and technical abilities through excellent choreography and direction. If you're looking for a supportive, diverse, and challenging environment for your dancer, then this studio is for you!

Fleur de Lis Academy is a great choice for children of all ages to learn dance fundamentals as well…read moreas manners and etiquette. My daughter who is 7 has been dancing since we she was 3, and has come very far thanks to owner Michelle Sperry and her team. This year Michelle has introduced Connecticut theater Ballet for those interested in developing their skill for performing arts which is very exciting! The children not only perform in annual shows but also invited to perform at other local events like West Rocks middle Schools epic Elf play and political gatherings to name a couple. Each student plays a part in the annual Nutcracker to get us all into the holiday spirit. This studio specializes in ballet, an art of precision and exactness per the American Academy Ballet, Michelle invests many hours to ensure the curriculum supports just that. Being a ballerina in the Boston Ballet previously affords the exposure to a network of elite dancers and teachers to enhance the talent of each and every ballerina. So if you are looking for a high quality, dedicated and family oriented dance experience for your child of any age it's worth the look, you will not be disappointed. Michelle is a wonderful person and friend and is great role model for girls growing up in a world filled with adversity and complexity, she focuses on the basics as a foundation and stays grounded in her principles always!!!

The worst decision I've made so far in the past 3 years of my daughter's life was switching her…read morefrom her previous ballet class to her current ballet class at flashpointe dance (because of online reviews). I was just told that she is not welcome to join in the dance recital after investing in the class for 8 months, paying for the recital costume/recital photos and her time! Flashpointe dance fed into every reason why my family encouraged me not to put my daughter in ballet. They expect perfect 3 year olds. My 3 year old ran in class and was recently kicked out of class twice. Then i received an email that she was a danger to other kids and to herself for running so she was asked not to participate in the final recital. No offers to give private lessons, no flexibility and no compassion. My 3 year old is really upset and they have crushed her spirit and mine. To make things worse, grandparents bought plane tickets to come and see this recital. She could not make the rehearsal due to a vacation we planned 6 months ago. They just told us about the rehearsal just a few weeks ago!!! This place is incredibly disorganized, unprofessional and their expectations for 3 year olds is frankly ridiculous. Flashpointe dance- you may brag to everyone that you have a dancer on a major television show but you could care less about my 3 year old or any other imperfect 3 year old who loves to dance. Despite the way you treated my daughter, she still loves to dance and we will find a friendlier, less intense environment.

Great teachers and staff. My daughter has been on the competition team for 4 years now. She…read moreconsiders this school her second family and couldn't love it anymore.

Arthur Murray studio was an amazing studio to learn dances for our wedding. In just one lesson…read moreeach, the teachers choreographed simple but elegant dances to the song of our choice for each of our parent dances. The dances were so beautiful and our parents felt so confident and comfortable after just one lesson each with your team. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxed and welcoming studio in the CT area.

Arthur Murray in Hamden is an Amazing Dance Studio. My Wife and I took advantage of a Groupon…read moreOffer for 2 Private and 2 group classes. I was thinking we'll use the Groupon and then never come back. Imagine How surprised I was when I found the classes to be amazingly fun! David, our Instructor, is Hilarious and a great teacher. We have signed up for the follow on curriculum and I'm happy to say that I think I can now consider myself an intermediate dancer. The other regular instructors, Sandy and Kevin, are likewise amazing and very knowledgeable. They, along with David, Have formed a close knit group of people into a very tight community that make coming to dance class fun! An example of how great this is is group class. Now many people, and i was among them, think group classes are awkward and weird: You go to dance with your partner, not with other people! but with this group it's not weird at all and very helpful! I would suggest Arthur Murray Hamden to anyone who thinks they might want to dance. My wife and I will most likely continue to attend Arthur Murray Hamden even if we move out of the area. You will be surprised with how fun classes are and how quickly you will change from a non-dancer to someone who can glide around the floor with ease.

I am thrilled with how incredible a teacher Vladimir was for me and my (now wife) fiancee in prep…read morefor our wedding! He took us from complete beginners to having the confidence we needed for the choreography he put together for our first dance! Would 100% recommend for any sort of dance preparation or just for a fun evening with friends or loved ones - we loved our time at Ballroom Elegance!

I have studied ballroom dance in Boston, Providence and in Southwestern Connecticut and absolutely…read morerecommend Ballroom Elegance Studio. I have learned from both Irina and Vladimir. Both teachers are excellent teachers and excellent dancers. It's a pleasure learning from them. They mix technique, musicality, and kindness in a way that brings out the best in this student.