I have been going to dance dynamics for 8 years and have loved every second of it we have amazing…read moreperformances and the teachers are very flexible and supportive.

Great dance school. the teachers here are awesome! they make all the students want to learn and…read morework hard. my daughter loves dance and learning with her friends too. there prices are reasonable and there flexible with the classes. it's great meeting other parents here too! they know alot about what to do in the neighborhood and recommend so many great places for my daughter to go too. I'm very happy with it and recommend it to everyone!

Like no other. When…read moreyou think about places like NYC, the big appeal (imho) is the immediacy of things. If you want great art, you've got it. Great theater, you've got it. Great food, you've got it. Great music..... in spades. Terraza7 is maybe one of the greatest places you could visit in NYC. It's a music hall like no other, simultaneously offering some of the best music in a unique and intimate setting. They have a downstairs and an upstairs. I was recently here to listen to some Afro-Peruvian jazz. What a phenomenal time. I felt truly blessed to experience such magic. The music and talent were genius and what enhanced everything is audience interactions. If you're in the area, I genuinely feel like you have a responsibility to go and experience it for yourself. It'd be criminal not to. If you're not in the area, make plans to go.

A gem. Amazing performance in an intimate setting. The perfect authentic New York experience.read more

Precise Dance is a fun and comfortable place to learn to dance and to workout! My wife and I…read moreenjoyed ourselves. Efraim was a great Salsa instructor. Janice kicked our butts in Total Body Workout.

I've attended this dance studio in the past and I truly adore Ms. Williams' lessons. She has a way…read morewith showing you that everyone can dance no matter who you are! I recommended this studio to a few friends and I'm glad to say they're enjoying it as much as I am! If you're looking for a great dance school/studio, why not go with the best? PRECISE

I came to see a short film by my friend who got her submission chosen for the LIC Arts Open. On a…read moreSaturday evening in May, the building was pretty quiet save for a flutter of activity for the open studios and artist showings in this building. The theater is on the 3rd floor if I recall and there's an elevator available. Upon entering the door, signs lead to a small foyer area with a merch/flyer/marketing table, then on the left it opens up to a lounge/lobby with concession stand. There were a handful of tables and about a dozen seats. A schedule of activities was listed at the foyer area and in the lounge was a booklet with total exhibits available for the Arts Open at a number of different buildings in the immediate LIC neighborhood. Because I arrived late, it wasn't immediately apparent where to enter, and there weren't any staff immediately discernible outside the attendant at the concessions stand who didn't seem to interact with anyone outside those purchasing drinks or snacks. Thankfully one of the other attendees of the event pointed me towards the closed door on the right, when he saw me looking confused. Inside I realized this was a black box theater*, seating was in the form of stackable chairs placed on wooden risers. I climbed around the side and found a seat and enjoyed the rest of the short films. The configuration was sufficient for about 70 seats. Afterwards as our part was exiting, there were a couple friendly staff or volunteers thanking people for attending. On the same floor the theatre space was encircled by other class rooms and studios, and I wasn't sure if those were part of the same organization or just sharing the space. All in all, I'm glad to have had the chance to visit, and glad that small theaters like this exist, to nurture growing talent interested in performance and visual arts. *meaning simple, adaptable and intimate performance space, usually a rectangular or square room with black walls, where seating and sets can be reconfigured to the needs of a creative vision. Generally fitting less than 100-200 people.

This is for the for the Queens Secret Theatre 10-10,44 Av,LIC 11101…read more November 8-2025 ,I saw the event on this great location, I must say ,nice and receptive people. By what I researched , it was created to give opportunities for artists ,which is great and also for the ones who are already in the industry to show and expanding their talent . From time to time this place comes with this wonderful Shortplay Festival . It is so exciting and so promising for the actors, directors and writers .However the competition ,turns in disappointment to see excellent work of the participants overlooked. The voting system is led from family members and friends.This current method is unfair to talented actors, writers ,and directors who give their best, but unfortunately the results depend on personal connections instead of artistic merit. A system led by qualified judges would make the festival stronger,fairer, and more true to its mission of supporting learning and creativity. Please reconsider it , to be an excellent place with fair judgments for all artists . If it continues like this ,I don't see the point of artist go through it.Thank you.

After living in New York for a long time, I finally made it to the Big Apple Circus this year. Each…read moreact had its own unique theme and atmosphere, and I was surprised by the diversity of the performers. Between the main acts, the ringmaster performs smaller tricks and brings audience members on stage; while these segments felt a little long, they were cute overall. A few tips for your visit: - There is only one general entrance (plus VIP), so expect to wait outside. This can be tough if the weather is freezing. - There is a bar & plenty of snacks, but lines get long right before showtime. Be warned that the seating is very tight. I actually regretted buying nachos with cheese because I was terrified of spilling cheese on my neighbors! - The tent was very warm (sometimes too warm). Again, the seats are super tight so I had a hard time juggling my layers, bag, food, and drinks. - Most people say every seat has a good view, but for the best perspective, I'd recommend aiming for the center middle or upper rows. - Our 6:15 PM show ended at exactly 8:25 PM (2 hours and 10 minutes), which is helpful to know for dinner reservations. My only real disappointment was the audience. The performers do incredible, dangerous stunts, yet the applause was so weak! I felt bad for them- they deserve more than a polite "clap clap" for the level of talent they show. Overall, cute and great for all ages. Highly recommend!

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ JAW-DROPPING, THRILLING, FUNNY, AMAZING and any other positive superlative you can think of! ++++ Every feat of strength, balance, twisting and coordination leaves you on the edge of your seat. ++++ For the 2025 edition, there were many variations of death-defying acrobats from multiple entertainers, acts of agility involving fluffy dogs, contortionists, juggling and extreme hula hooping mixed with short acts of hilarious comedy from the lead clown/entertainer of the show, Johnny Rico. ++++ There were acts in the show, specifically with the lead clown, that engaged the crowd and involved them in his acts. ++++ Show time was manageable at about 2 hours with a 20 minute intermission in the middle. + Concessions were right outside of the circus ring and sold your typical entertainment foods (e.g., pretzels, nachos, pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, sweet treats and drinks) and light up toys. + Almost every seat provided a fantastic view of the action. We sat in the 3rd to last row and we were able to see every act perfectly fine. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - The light up toys that were sold in the Concessions area were $20 each! Talk about price mark up. Not only were they extremely expensive, but we noticed that they stopped lighting up for some people halfway through the show. - Supposedly, food and drinks are not allowed in, however, it's possible to get it in depending on how thorough security is with checking your bag. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Make sure to enter the big top through the gate assigned to your ticket as they will not let you in if you're trying to get in through the wrong gate. = Have your camera ready at ALLLLL times to record the action and take pictures!

My two boys 11 and 13 have been at the school since they were 5! Teachers are patient and…read moreempowering. They do follow a curriculum- this school offers serious musical training. Many of their students go on to perform professionally and competitively. And, they are also skilled at working with various learning styles. The school Director, Teresa, detects talent early and offers opportunities to make sure every student has a chance to shine.

The owner Teresa is nasty, disrespectful and knows no boundaries. She treats you like you work for…read moreher, even though SHE is the one who gets paid for her services. She wants you to accept what she says blindly and pay without asking questions. The moment you do that sweet grandma look goes out the window. I was always told that music was about discipline and professionalism and this woman has none. Save your money and go somewhere else where your talent and hard earned money are valued.

My daughter attends dance class here and absolutely loves it! Ms. Lori is so patient and makes sure…read morethat there kids are having a great time on dance! Ms. Ronnie is literally the sweetest thing! The parents and kids that go here are very friendly!

Solid dance classes. Super friendly. Great prices. Not competition-driven. A great place to…read moreintroduce little ones to dance.

Historically speaking I had never been to the Queens Theatre before the other night when I caught…read morethe NYC appearance by the band Rolling Quartz. The band had embarked on their North American tour from their native South Korea. Since I had never seen the band before as well, the adventure to a new space for me made the whole thing more interesting to me. Now I travel via the MTA, and from Bay Ridge this event space is a bit of a hike. It's the R train to the N to the 7 to a fairly decent walk. Those who are driving or taking an Uber might have a little better trek experience than I did but that being said once I made it past the famed Unisphere and over to New York State Pavilion, it was time to go into the Queens Theatre. When I arrived there were already about 100 attendees lined up because the band was doing all sorts of VIP things with them. A cool part of the agenda for sure. Inside the theatre is a spacious lobby area with seating all around near the windows. There are concessions there but I only saw drinks being sold when I looked. There was a small merchandise table for the band set up and I imagine that when other shows happen here this will be their space as well. Right off the bat I connected to a complimentary WiFi signal which was good but seemed to go on and off during the course of the performance. Once I was in the actual performance space I was quite impressed. The stage is sizable which was great because this was a five member band with a full backline and the seats were oh so comfortable. Yes this was a Rock Show and people would likely be standing throughout the performance but when it was time to sit you could do so in comfort. I positioned myself in the eighth or so row on the aisle since I needed to shoot photographs and I was happy to report that there were no bad sightlines in the theater. The sound was also clear and impressive which was partially a testimony to the bands team on the tour. While I didn't get to explore the venue all that much outside of the show, I did see one of the spacious side rooms which I guess they do talks in or smaller events. The band has set up their meet and greets there so it was in and out in terms of time to examine. There was a complimentary WiFi that I did find to be spotty at times but I feel this was based on the amount of people choosing to live stream the show. There were obviously restrooms and while I can only speak for the men's facility it was quite clean which is always a pleasant find. Overall this was a great experience for me but I cannot fathom when and if I might make a return based on the logistics and scarcity of what most interests me happening here. I will be keeping tabs on their calendar for good measure just in case and maybe some other localized Hard Rock bands can look into it or even local promoters who wish to do something that is no too crazy.

This was my first visit to the Queens Theater. I secured tickets through the library cultural pass…read more We went to watch "Sugar Skull - A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure." We had a hard time finding parking as the show was about to start and the park is always busy. There were two small lots nearby that were full. Upon entering check in was easy. They had a small concession stand. The seating was great with no obstructed views. The play itself was kid friendly and told the meaning and traditions of the special day. It was very informative and entertaining. I enjoyed the different styles of dances performed, the colorful outfits, the creative scenery (which was simple but effective). I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to visiting again.

Absolutely loved my visit to the Art House at Astoria! The energy was fantastic, the art was…read morecaptivating, and the overall experience was truly inspiring. Highly recommend checking it out!

Truly a special place, founded by, and staffed with, working artists. Very strong Musical Theatre…read moreprogram and Rock Band. Voice, Tap, Piano, Vocal, Guitar offered. Our daughter has blossomed here, developed strong friendships and it's been wonderful seeing her progress. Bravo Art House!

Basically a perfect small Comedy Club!…read more Very chill neighborhood spot with killer talent - I saw Rob Rego, Pedro Salinas, Joe List, Greg Stone & Raanan Hershberg here last night (11/30/2023) and they were all super solid. Great, clear sound system, friendly owners & self-seating - I'll def be back here again!

Grove 34 is a cute little venue spot off Broadway and 34th Street in Astoria. I had regularly…read morepassed by and this place came off as rather snooty, even more so than one would expect My opinion changed when I went to attend a reading/lecture/meeting in support of Robert Singleton of The Greater Astoria Historical Society and Nathalia (saw lady) Paruz) whose recent composition had just been the backdrop for a major movie that was being released nationwide. This venue also hosts podcasts in a backroom and can offer some very basic refreshments. Anyway, that is another story . The lighting is a little poor, but the acoustics were fine for the nearly two-hour meeting, with just enough seats for the complete audience. All in all a spot for and with great potential!