Coming to Fred Astaire for over 7 years. Best place to brighten your day…read more Always greeted with a smile and a hug is needed. Ester is always ready to answer your questions with a smile too.

I started losing a bunch of weight, when I started dancing here and social dancing But, that's not…read moreeven why I come here at all. The atmosphere, good vibes, and community building is unmatched. They say it's important for your mental health to have a third space other than work and home. I'm glad my third space is at Fred Astaire - Upper Montclair.

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!

We love DanceWorks! I can't say enough great things about Kathy and her team…read more When we moved to the area last year, I started looking online for places for my 5 year old to take ballet. There were a few places with great reviews but most of the moms that I knew sent their kids to DanceWorks for ballet / tap / etc. I was surprised by the lack of reviews but decided to try it out and WE LOVE IT! My daughter is always energized and happy leaving class and we are looking forward to their annual show in June where all classes get to showcase what they've learned. In addition, we just had my daughter's 6th birthday party here and I received multiple follow ups from parents telling me that their kids had so much fun at the dance party. I decided to add a review to help any parents out there who may not be aware of DanceWorks and may not hear about it through word of mouth. It's a wonderful place! Tip: Parking and the entrance is actually in the back.

Extremely Unprofessional and Accusatory Behavior by the Owner at Danceworks Studios in Montclair,…read moreNJ. I was invited as an actor by the director to shoot a film at Danceworks Studios. I had no prior relationship with the studio or its owner, Kathy. What should have been a straightforward professional experience turned into one of the most disrespectful and upsetting incidents I've encountered. During the shoot, I needed a phone charger. A crew member told me there was one behind the front desk, so I went to look. I checked the desk surface (which had a disorganized tangle of cords), opened the drawers when I didn't see anything, and eventually found a charger plugged in on the floor across from the desk. I took it and left. My face was fully visible the entire time, and I took nothing that wasn't offered. Kathy saw this on the security camera and immediately accused me of trying to rob the studio. She claimed my normal, stylish outfit looked "sketchy" and that my search for the charger appeared suspicious. She even referenced me walking in and out earlier, which happened because I have ADD and had briefly forgotten the car keys to her own sister-in-law's vehicle (the same car that had been left for me to use and was parked right outside). We had been filming openly in that lobby for hours prior, right in front of the cameras, alongside her sister-in-law and niece. There was zero context for any accusation. The situation was made worse by the irony: I was later told Kathy is "very OCD" and that's why she reacted so strongly to me opening the drawers. Yet other people on set were casually going through the same drawers for items like reading glasses with no issue, and the desk itself was one of the most disorganized messes I've seen. I was deeply offended by how I was spoken to and accused, especially as a guest invited to the space. Kathy had every opportunity to recognize me through family connections (I've appeared in years of photos with her niece on her sister-in-law's social media), yet she chose to treat me like a criminal instead. A few days later, I even called the studio, left my phone number, and asked if Kathy would offer an apology for the way I was treated. I received no response and no callback whatsoever. That complete lack of accountability speaks volumes. No one should have to deal with baseless accusations and rude treatment like this, particularly when they're there professionally and openly. I will not be returning to Danceworks Studios and strongly recommend others avoid it as well. One bad experience with the owner is more than enough.

"What makes this school special isn't just the dance--it's the people. The instructors foster a…read morenurturing environment that encourages growth and expression, while classmates cheer each other on like a big, happy family. Every lesson is both challenging and rewarding, leaving my daughters with a sense of pride and excitement.

I love being a part of the BTB Family. My daughters are a part of a safe and welcoming environment…read more We are BTB strong for 6 years!

Teachers and students are wonderful. More focused on fun than competition. The dancers get to dance…read morefor themselves not for the studio to have another win.

Our daughter attend this studio. Very good instructors and always willing to help the kids learn…read more We pulled our kiddo out for Covid and they gave us a full refund no questions. Amazing and we will be back when she is older. Support Local Businesses.

After more than two years' experience with this school, I must say that the staff works very hard…read morehere to teach even the little ones to dance. My only real criticism is that after that long in this program, my daughter doesn't seem to know the lexicon of dance, so I'm not sure how technically she is being taught. But she has fun and it has increased her confidence.

My daughter has danced for UPAC for the last seven years. Now 11, she has had her passion for…read moredance nurtured. She is educated in all things dance and understands the importance of technique in forms including ballet, jazz, modern, tap and lyrical. She has been a member of the UPAC Troupe (competition team) for 4 years and the dedication, teamwork and people skills she has learned have been invaluable to her character development. The faculty truly cares about the kids and there is a real family environment, the kids are like her siblings and she is at the studio more than shes at home! UPAC is elite.

Another review I wished I wrote two years ago! Such a homey studio with such incredible yoga…read moreteachers. I always felt comfortable in the studio, and above all, it was very clean. The class times worked out great as I was always able to go right after work. During the beginning of the pandemic I transitioned with them from studio classes to virtual and they were great! Although it became a bit pricy for me to continue attending, I still want to shoutout this studio. I have nothing but incredible things to say!! Miss going in person so much and seeing everyone!

I have been coming to Verona Yoga regularly for a few months now. I LOVE it!! I started after my…read moreson was born and couldn't make the schedule work. Once things settled down and I wanted a regular practice I was going to do some hoping around and cane back to Verona Yoga first and never went anywhere else! Their prices are very reasonable, the teachers are all really great. It's always clean and welcoming, the music they play is calming. I'll be a regular customer for a long time - I definitely encourage you to check it out!!

Jonnalyn is the most inspirational, empowering, and knowledgeable instructor I've come across. Her…read moregenuine passion for teaching health and fitness, as well as her infectious joy and energy she brings to each class is rare and inspiring. She can teach anyone from anywhere with the same level of patience, good intent, and knowledge. 10 stars

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We had a very disturbing incident at this location today involving the manager Sha. My 13 year old…read moreson was chased by this manager around the locker room for the offense of accidentally spilling some water from the water fountain onto the floor. This grown man wore only underwear as he berated and chased my terrified son around the locker room. When my husband went to the gym to discuss the incident with Sha, he was indignant and belligerent telling my husband that he was the manager and could do "whatever he wanted to do" including chase a minor around a locker room nearly naked. Needless to say, the police were called and a formal report has been filed. Crunch fitness: this man is an absolute liability to your business and we are considering all available options at this point to ensure accountability.

Reviewing Crunch Fitness (Verona, NJ) really comes down to value and expectations. The starting…read moremonthly rate is quite reasonable, yet that does lead to a large membership and a very busy club. Nevertheless, I am able to get in plenty of exercise on treadmill, free weight and other equipment . The facilities met my expectations overall. Parking is plentiful and I've only encountered courteous employees.