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!

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.

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.

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!

if your a gay male and live by LaGuardia definitely a place to go.very clean.parking kind of…read moresucks.but plenty of gay men all hours all days.

NOBODY comes here for the movies! It has a filthy and smelly ambiance but that's just part of its…read morecharm.

Eric came and did a magic show for my 5 year old boy. He was very good and entertaining. The kids…read moreand parents had an amazing time being wow'd by his tricks. Eric came on time - his performance consisted of 45 mins of magic and 15 mins of balloon twisting for the kids. Glad to have met and hired Eric to do the birthday show. Fun fact: Eric was able to make a balloon dog figure behind his back in under 10 seconds.

Amazing Q was a hit at my recent Friendsmas gathering. A small group of 10 people, the show was…read moreadored by all and Q made sure to include everyone in his show. 10/10 recommend.

Great classes and very reasonably priced! Aurora Reyes is very patient and can teach several…read morelevels of class. It is great having Basilio play and sing for the classes and is great training for recitals. I highly recommend. I have taken classes with several people and Aurora remains the best!

I've always wanted to take dance classes and thought that tango would be the best and most elegant…read moreoption. But my boyfriend said that he would take dance classes only under general anesthesia. Saddened, I thought "What dance would be elegant and beautiful, but wouldn't require a partner?". After a short search, I came across Aurora Reyes' classes at Flamenco Latino and it was exactly what I was looking for. Flamenco is unlike other dance types in that it has a long learning curve. But once you get a knack for it, you could dance any sort of dance style. After just one hour of classes, my wellbeing and mood is greatly improved, from 0 to 10 on some days. I never imagined that I would be dancing to the accompaniment of 8 live guitars. Aurora is an amazing dancer and singer - musical instrument in form of woman! Thank you Aurora, I will go to your classes indefinitely, as long as you have me! Note: this listing currently has the former location of the dance school - it's now inside of the Cultural Creative Center at 147 Christopher St in West Village.

D'Antigua is the place for a good time - and by "good time," I mean cheap margaritas that'll make…read moreyou forget what time it is. The staff are absolutely delightful. It's like they've been personally trained by your grandma to be this friendly. This is also the place to go for Salsa dancing - you'll feel like you're the star of your own music video - though, let's be honest, we all know we're just out here trying not to trip over our own feet.

Picked up food here during a late night. Nobody was there but the music was blaring. I got a…read moreburrito bowl with shrimp and chaulafan with seafood. The food was delicious but prices are a bit high. The seafood was not overcooked. The chaulafan was flavorful and contained a good amount of seafood (mussels, shrimp, and squid) and it wasn't rubbery at all! The fried egg was nice and fluffy as well.

Q.E.D. = quod erat demonstrandum…read more Q.E.D. Astoria is a mellow and welcoming venue that focuses on comedy but also hosts a range of interesting programming for adults and kids. Most events seem to be under $20, and you can purchase tickets on their website. It's set up so there are a couple of tables around a stage; if you're a small party, you could share a table with other folks. I suggest going when the doors open so you can pick out your preferred seat. The staff are super kind and cool. They do sell food and drinks which you can consume during the performances, but there are also a zillion restaurants nearby too. I've seen a comedy show and a movie screening and had a blast at both. Excited to check out more Q.E.D. events this year!

So happy to have discovered this place! After having a yelp…read moreevent here, I checked out their Instagram for other events they have and discovered all sorts of cool events taking place. Definitely check them out and support a women owned business.