Amazing studio. I've been taking lessons and performing for the last 5 years, and my experience has…read morebeen nothing but amazing. The instructors are more then teachers they are family. They want you to feel and look your best on the dance floor. They helped me build my confidence that I never had before. Love this studio

This studio is great. the instructers are more than teachers, and every lesson is so much fun…read more everyone here is so nice and the enviroment is so positive.

With a wedding in the future, the Wife and I decided on some dance lessons. We had little…read moreexperience on dance style, not very good would be an understatement. Luckily we found Christine Kjellquist through Ballroom Fever in Enfield. Christine was patient with us, very instructive in a way for us to understand and made things fun. During our first class we really didn't expect too much but we did have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs! After a few lessons we were pleasantly surprised how much our dance skills improved thanks to Christine. We attended the wedding, danced with confidence and received many compliments! Thank you Christine, we were so lucky to have found you.

Daryll is a dance teacher who is clearly in love with the art of dance and has a natural ability to…read morepass that enthusiasm on to others. A true gift. Thankyou for motivating us to be the best dancing couple at our son's wedding! You rock ! Happy 2018 Art and Kathy

I've been to a handful of dance schools in the area, but I had just started dating a girl who I had…read morenever danced with and wanted to start out somewhere new. I found a Groupon for Arthur Murray Dance Studio and decided to give it a shot. I thought it was strange that they didn't care to see the Groupon (which cost me actual money) when I showed up for my scheduled appointment. We discussed what I was looking for and got a tour of the facility. All the while my feeling of unease was steadily increasing. This didn't feel like a fun date... if felt like buying a used car. Finally we came to the lesson itself and my opinion was sealed. Despite my practically pleading that we do some actual introductory dance (both I and my girlfriend had some experience), we were forced to go through this canned line-dancing-slash-walking procedure that was so bland and unhelpful as to be insulting. This lasted for what felt like an eternity and finally, once we were both thoroughly mortified, we were allowed to do a bit of dance. A tiny bit. Almost as quickly as we had begun, I was then whisked away to a mandatory sit down session with another of their salesmen, where they tried to pressure me into buying a huge, expensive learning package. If she could read minds, she would know how hilariously wrong she had been to try. This was a few months ago and - needless to say - I never returned for my second lesson. So essentially I paid full price for a single session and what I got was little more than a sales pitch. The silver lining is that my girlfriend and I still make jokes about that awful experience months after the class. A very memorable second date. I've only had the one experience, so maybe this is the school for you... but I've had great luck in this area, so I encourage you to look around.

I've been taking lessons for about 7 years. I was first at the Glastonbury then followed Todd when…read morehe opened the Vernon studio. When I first started, I filled out a form to indicate my expectations. They were and still are. 1) exercise. 2) have fun. 3) learn to dance. Todd has been great to ensure that all 3 are met. At first there was some pressure to learn many dances. This was to introduce me to each. However, I got confused and requested to concentrate on a couple at a time. Todd has been very accommodating and listens to my wishes. I am now testing out of the Waltz Silver 2 level. I've worked on Swing, Fox Trot, and Samba, but still at Bronze 1 level. I also take lessons from the other instructors, and they are all very good. During the week are group lesson that I enjoy. The instructor tried to make sure everyone is engaged and gives individual help when needed. There are also practice party sessions on Fridays, that are fun and a chance to try different dances The lessons are expensive, but I feel that I'm getting good value. We don't bother with the sales conversation. I just pick what I want to do for the year. It's a great place to learn to dance, get a work out , have fun, and meet others that share the love of ballroom dancing.

My mom enrolled me at GHDA before I could even talk - I literally don't remember life before GHDA!…read moreI have been dancing here for 19 years, and the older I get the more I realize what a positive role it has played in my life. Not only is it great exercise and a lot of fun, but you learn about discipline, commitment, and many important life lessons. My experiences here have been priceless and I will definitely send my future children to GHDA :)

Though they are only place that takes in younger children this place lacks diversity, and empathy…read moreto younger students. In this day in age it sad to still see people of color be treated different in this studio not only by staff but by director. For such short clases the prices are extremely high and lack actually teaching half the time the director isn't even present to help these children out. Newbies beware they cater to the long members that are part of the family and shunt newbies to make them feel Uncomfortable! Moral is this studio isn't recommended for toddlers and moms who are new to the dance world, Overly priced, awful Communication, and all they care is about money money money

recapped and upped to 5 stars!…read more so long short, diva still dances and while her time was split between GDC and another one, well the other one was a strict money grab and ms shari has PROVEN she is a world class individual and GDC is a world class establishment. yea, i know, seems extreme to go that far out, but in the day we are in now, i know we are sending our child to the right place. parking lot is still tricky though ;)

GDC truly is the happiest dance studio! The dance instruction is great with lots of different…read morestyles (jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, musical theater, lyrical, etc.) offered across all ages (primarily kids but also some adult classes) and levels. They focus on technique as well as performance, doing so in a fun, positive way that allows the kids to grow and improve at their own pace. Miss Shari is super organized and keeps dancers and parents well informed so that things flow smoothly. But what we love most of all is the culture at GDC. The teachers genuinely care about the kids as whole people. They are kind, caring, and inclusive with a desire for every kid to shine, work hard, and be their best. Good sportsmanship and positivity are modeled from the top and expected from all. We could not ask for a better dance family. I highly recommend GDC!

Fabulous technique and choreography....a real family-friendly studio with true team players!read more

We came to the Dance Project after my daughter spent many years at another studio in the…read moresurrounding area. The change to The Dance Project was the absolute best decision that we made for her. We wanted a studio that our daughter could thrive in. Where she would come home in excitement instead of tears. A studio that gave her a support system, was a positive learning environment and could offer her a community of fellow dancers to grow in. The Dance Project has exceeded all of our expectations when it comes to these hopes and wishes of such a studio. I can't truly capture how excited my daughter is to go to dance classes every day and she has been more motivated to be her personal best, than I've seen her. The teaching staff are all veterans of the trade with formal education in performing arts. Collectively, they come with decades of experience in teaching kids from toddlers to teens. My daughter squeezed right in the middle of that age range . They are passionate about ensuring that my daughter continues to hone her core skills in so many different dance styles while offering her more challenging routines. Did I mention how inclusive my daughter feels around the rest of students. The staff's positive approach to dance education and competitions are admirable, a breath of fresh air and something that I'm very grateful for. My daughter talks about her dance practices to me as soon as I pick her up. Beaming from ear to ear. I've never seen her this happy before and it's renewed her love for dance. The studio is easy to get to for those who live in Bristol, Wolcott and Southington as the studio is right of Route 72 which isn't to far from Route 6. I would highly recommend this studio if you are looking for somewhere to start your son or daughter (no matter the age) or looking for a change of scenery from current studio.

My kids have been dancing in this studio for 5 years now. They offer a variety of classes from…read moreJazz, Tap dancing, hip hop , ballet, lyrical , contemporary etc. Monthly Price: $$$ They're located on top of a beauty salon. Staff are not very friendly. Costumes for the hip hop class is ALWAYS the same boring checkers look.

My daughters group dance was to creative we won 3 time in nationals my daughter sees this studio as…read moreher second home and my daughter is always practicing her dance everywhere as the dancers there are soo sweet and so are the moms! Me and my daughter love this studio and one of her friends from school recommended this studio and goes there as well so she'll be with her friend whenever it's time to practice a group dance it's honestly amazing here 10/10!

Very very disappointed in the First recital that I attended. Parents attending where very…read moredisrespectful to the dancers on stage.