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!

I can't say enough good things about BPA.  It's a very warm, welcoming, friendly studio. Elisa,…read moreMark and all the teachers are very supportive and attentive to all students, regardless of their level. My daughter took dance and acting lessons there for years. When my daughter wanted to start tap lessons, she was a little older than most kids and she didn't want to be in a beginner class with all 6 year olds.  BPA had a beginner adult/teen class that was perfect.  She learned so much with Mark in one year she skipped a level the next year. My daughter loved it here so much she would get up early on Saturdays to help out as an assistant in a dance class for the little kids before her own ballet class. Elisa and Mark are professionals from Broadway, TV and film so they are very talented and are excellent teachers but also have a warm and fun environment.   My daughter is in college now training to be an actor and I know Elisa and Mark's teaching and encouragement helped her make it to college

Broadway Performing Arts (BPA) is the hidden gem of North Jersey! With Elisa Heinsohn at the helm…read morewith Mark Bove by her side, they, along with their team of instructors, offer an experience that allows motivated dancers, actors, and singers, at any level or age, to grow into a better version of themselves. As a long time recreational tap dancer, I was originally drawn to BPA to experience another teacher's tap style, but soon after working with Mark, he discovered what I really needed to grow - other dance styles and full body movement. Thanks to Mark, I am learning how to work with my body, which has significantly enhanced the performance quality of my tap routines. It is my pleasure to recommend Broadway Performing Arts!

I first connected with Maria many years ago when she was teaching Zumba at my church. I…read morereconnected during lockdown and have been dancing with her three times a week ever since. Her routines are easy to follow, the music is very uplifting, she's always smiling and you get a great work-out. What more could you want? Nancy T

My partner has been going here for some time now and boy does she love it here! Thinking about…read moreenrolling my niece as well. Definitely recommended.

The instructor of this dance studio is absolutely phenomenal! If you want an amazing workout, come…read moreto this studio and take Brianna's classes! She's been dancing well over 20 years so she knows what she's doing and how to run a class. She is very passionate about what she does and it shows on the dance floor. She is very flexible, easy going, accommodating and sensitive to the needs of all her students and just wants and brings out the best in them so that they can live a healthier life style and and feel great about themselves both inside and out (which they do). She doesn't pressure people to do more or go at her own pace either, just give her your best! Doesn't matter if you're a beginner, intermediate or expert dancer, she organizes her classes so that all levels of dancers feel comfortable with her routine. Her music selection is excellent too. Anyone who wants to work up a serious sweat while having fun doing it needs to take this class! Shes in the process of introducing MANY new and exciting features to her studio as well! Find her facebook page Zumba with Bree to learn more about her, her studio and the lives she has impacted thus far.

From the owner: Our classes are about so much more than dance. We at Shooting Star work hard to establish a home…read moreaway from home where everyone can experience the creativity, inspiration and joy of dancing. We help your child to create childhood memories that you both will cherish for years to come. Please take some time and look around and learn about how we can be the right fit for your child. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have either by using the contact form or by calling 973-743-5030.

This review is overdue; but better late then never. My son had booked this place so him and his…read morebride could be more eloquent in dancing at their wedding. I wanted to do a "special" dance with my son. The dance would start off as a regular slow mother-son wedding dance and then we would have surprised the guests with kicking the dance into something more lighthearted - a choreographed dance filled with a compilation of old "skool" songs and a variety of 80's dances such as the Snake and the Wop. Jose was awesome. He fabulously choreographed the dance for my son and I, then ever-so-patiently taught it to us during our one-on-two lessons. In the end, I could sense my son was a bit overwhelmed with trying to learn the dances while simultaneously planning his wedding with his bride-to-be so I scrapped the dance, telling my son we would do a regular mother-son dance together. It ended up being amazing since he incorporated the 2-step, and spins Jose had previously taught him for his wedding dance into our Mother-son dance. I've already inquired about the other classes that are taught here. They teach all different kinds on different days. I definitely recommend and I'll definitely be back to learn more.

Amazing instructors, amazing vibe, amazing dancing…read more Me and my husband have loved going to just one dance studio for the last year. It's been engaging given us time to bond, and Jose the owner personally prepared us for our wedding dance that wowed our guests and was such a nice touch to our wedding. We are so grateful for this experience and highly recommend this place!

"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!

I have been taking salsa classes as MDN since August. This studio is amazing - large, clean, and…read moretons of parking (except around Halloween, due to location) Marcus and Diana are my salsera goals in life! Such passion and rhythm - I still got to learn to let the music move me! When you begin you start in a beginner cycle and move on from there after an evaluation. This has become such an amazing stress reliever for me because I only focus on the count! I look forward to going to class each week and then practicing. Everyone here is so nice and willing to help - even if you have two left feet you can learn to salsa on 2!

Great place to come and learn some new dance moves. The instructors are amazing and helpful. They…read moremaking learning fun and best of all then ensure your comfortable and don't feel embarrassed. Never thought I would be one to be comfortable with take a dance class but here I am.

Bout a pack of dance classes online. Owner told me I had only 30 days to use them but when I bought…read morethem online, it said I had until Jan to use them. Don't go here unless you want the owner to start switching things up, and ripping you off after you pay them. Also, the place is kind of sketchy. Barred up windows, and the owners keep the place locked up while classes are in session as if we're going to get robbed or something.

Awesome experience! My fiancé and I found the dance school through Groupon. They have several…read moreclasses: beginner salsa, intermediate/ advanced salsa, and bachata classes on Friday. Schedules vary depending on the type of class. We started from scratch and chose the beginning salsa classes on Monday and Wednesday at 7pm. We are 5 classes in (out of 10) and are very happy with how much we've learned! It is pretty faced paced, but if you practice, you should be fine. You learn more moves for the dance routine every class, so try not to miss any! Can't wait to see how it turns out.

This place is the home of a such a lively community. ABCCNJ has taught me so many things, and not…read morejust capoeira. It has given me so much history about the art of capoeira and has helped me find so many friends. Mestre Gaivota, is incredibly knowledgeable in the art and he passes down what he knows to his students. He is attentive and is also funny to learn from and he always makes sure that you are included in the community. He is very supportive and only wants you to grow. With that said he teaches you to get stronger and more advanced in skill, music and history. Capoeira is not just a physical sport but a well rounded art with a strong culture- present and past. ABCCNJ gives more than you know. It has kids and adults classes on MWF. It's open to all ages and can be enjoyed as a family! Check it out!

My kids (8,6,4) have been training with Mestre Gaivota for the past year. it's been an absolute…read morepleasure. Every class starts with 10-15 minutes of music where they sing songs in Portuguese, and play the drums and tambourine. They then spend the rest of the class working on capoeira technique, balance, coordination. They have kids classes three times a week to choose from which gives a lot of flexibility. I strongly recommend these classes.

The adult beginner tap classes with Sue is FANTASTIC! I had never tapped a day in my life until I…read morewalked into GIA dance studio one year ago. Sue is so nice and welcoming! I immediately felt at ease trying something so brand new to me. The age range is broad, but the community I've built was instantaneous. I am so grateful I stumbled into this crowd and I've been a regular ever since that fateful day! She takes drop-ins, and even lends you shoes if you need. I highly recommend. Come join us on Monday or Friday evenings. Need to start with baby steps? Sue started a tap basics class on Saturdays. Great for newbies or anyone looking to practice the fundamentals.

I can only give this dance school one star, and that's being generous. My daughter had 2 good years…read morethere before the business started going way downhill. PLEASE BEWARE before choosing Ellis Dance Studio for your child!! The owner forces pre-payment of tuition and then refuses to refund unused tuition money if your child should discontinue classes at any point during the year! They have $215 of my money that they have refused to refund since September (although I registered my daughter for Fall 2018 in June), citing a "sudden change in policy". BBB complaint has been filed as well. There are plenty of honest, reputable dance schools in the Nutley area. Don't be a victim of these scam artists!