I had a wonderful experience here. The staff is so patient. And the studio is a fun, clean…read moreenvironment for children

From the owner: Open House, Saturday, September 7, 10:00AM-1:00PM…read more Best Professional Dance School in Westchester County. New York City staff

My daughters took ballet and hip hop at Melanie's Dance Elite with her team of dedicated…read moredancer/teachers in 2014, 2015 and again 2016. The show in 2016 was absolutely spectacular and she worked her butt off to pull it all together. I know she has had family issues in the last few years. She is a very 'family' person and shares a lot with her students and parents. It got disorganized last time we tried to take classes (last summer 2017). And she did not return calls or emails...so I wondered. But I seriously can't believe she is out to steal anyone's tuition. I hope she comes through with that and reimburses. My daughters really appreciated the dance/coddling they got at her studios (and from Chad!!) and she really doesn't deserve bad reviews for all her passion, time and the generosity she showed us while we were in town for summer classes.

YES, The owner skipped town on everyone, especially those who PAID her. She neglects to return…read morephone calls, emails, or texts, and most importantly has NOT GIVEN MONEY BACK for services never rendered.

I booked Ms Jay for a private "Girls Night In - Bachelorette" event. This was actually my second…read moretime booking her DIP (Dance In Pumps) class. I can't say enough amazing things about her energy. There was so much laughter, smiles and joy in the air as we danced. The bridal party can't stop raving about how much fun her class was. It was just an absolute great time. She is absolutely one of a kind. I can't wait to do this again in the VERY near future.

New Beginnings took my Bachelorette party to the next level!!!!! I learned some sexy moves for my…read morehusband to be and we had soooo much fun! I highly recommend if you're looking to have a great time with your girlfriends :)

The operations of this place is ridiculous. For the second time they cancelled my child's spot…read more Then they have the audacity to leave my 3yr old out on the rain. I enrolled him in their website that only asks for registration. It doesn't ask for payment, you don't get an email requesting payment or nothing, just a confirmation that says your child has been enrolled. I show up to the place 30min early to pay and set up my child for class and the person who opens the door #1 doesn't let me walk in even though it was pouring raining and I'm with my 3yr old and #2 informs me that my child doesn't show up in their system and that they are overbooked that they called a prior day (even though they didn't call me) to confirm and they couldn't take him. This is the second time they do this, cancelled my reservation out of nowhere and don't even tell you how to pay. They have no sense of customer service!

I really can't say enough good things about this dance school. My daughter and son LOVE it here…read more They have both learned so much and had a lot of fun. The owner, Linda is very talented and the kids all pick up on the steps quickly. The school dancers working with the kids are all wonderful, talented and kind. I couldn't believe how beautiful everything was at their first show last June and how much fun my kids had at their shows. The studio itself is clean and beautifully set up. It's really an incredible dance school.

This performing arts center is as good as it gets. They build self-confidence, perseverance and…read moreskill in an array of performing arts disciplines while their focus remains on the students rather then excessive costumes and equipment. The owners, Sheran and Chris Daniele, are an amazing team who have built their knowledge and expertise throughout their years of growing this school. Go check it out!

From the owner: Ballet Arts offers a comprehensive program of performing arts education for all ages and abilities…read more 75 classes per week are are offered in ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, and Irish step. Private lessons in voice, instrument and dance are taught at our studio or in your home. Our stores, Centre Stage feature the finest in dance attire and accessories, specialty footwear, costumes and seasonal gifts.

This is the school for you if you are looking for high level dance training and a community of kind…read moreand respectful people. The level of technique and artistry is very impressive. The quality of training is recognized and appreciated in the professional dance world. The love, the care and personal attention that all the students receive is commendable. If you are looking for a non competitive environment and friends for life for your child, note that the school has a zero tolerance on negative competition and gossips (parents and or students). The Director and faculty members are dedicated and extremely generous with their time and knowledge. The performances are a delight ! A class ACT!

AVOID THE ADULT BALLET CLASS !!!…read more I was excited to find a ballet studio that offers adult classes in my area. The teacher Dieter Riesle told me that I could come for a trial class free of charge and added that "if you have had gymnastics, other dance forms, yoga or acrobatics prior, you may be able to work yourself into this level". As a 27-year-old former professional athlete who now does yoga and barre on the regular basis, it sounded as I would be able to do it. I came at 10am as the manager Hans-Jakob told me to, but it turned out the classes started at 10:30am. No problem! I waited. At 10:30am Dieter asked me how I was going to pay: cash or check. I said that he mentioned this first class being free so I didn't bring any cash/checks. He told me: oh, then you should SIT AND WATCH TODAY because "I don't want you to hurt yourself"!!! WHAT?!! So 5 seconds ago when you thought I was paying, you were not afraid that I would hurt myself?? The class consisted of older ladies, with one of them not even being able to walk straight anymore due to her old age! I told him that I took some ballet classes in Russia and I am an athlete in general. He did not care! He kept saying I would not be able to keep up with those older women. Wow, they must be retired from Bolshoi Ballet! I left the studio shocked and disgusted.

This was a spur-of-the-moment activity, but a friend of mine wanted to try a ballet class to see if…read moreshe might get back into dance as a hobby. Another friend had taken classes at this academy before and highly recommended it, so the three of us booked an Introduction to Ballet class on Sunday at 12:00. Check-in was quick and easy. The class was $25 for an hour and a half, which I think is very reasonable considering it's from an actual ballet school. There's no strict dress code, which worked out well since none of us owned ballet attire -- we just wore regular workout clothes and socks, and it was perfectly fine. The instructor was wonderful. She started by asking who had never taken ballet before, then positioned the newer students between people with experience so it would be easier to follow along. I really appreciated that, as I have no dance background and definitely found myself lost more than once. Having people around me to follow made it much less intimidating. The class itself was energetic and fun. The instructor was patient, encouraging, and made sure to keep things approachable for beginners. I'm sure my form was atrocious and I messed up plenty of times, but nobody cared -- the atmosphere was supportive and welcoming, and everyone was just there to enjoy themselves and keep trying. The class had people of all different skill levels and abilities, and it felt very inclusive. Overall, this was a great introduction class, especially for someone nervous about trying something new. I never once felt self-conscious, and I genuinely had fun. I'd highly recommend this academy to anyone looking to take dance classes, whether you have experience or not. If I were interested in pursuing ballet, I would definitely come back.

This is an amazing place. I started from intro classes when I was 40 and two years later I can…read moresometimes take intermediate classes. Every teacher I had was wonderful. I saw Shirley Bassat name mentioned in some negative reviews - I love her! It took a while to get used to her style, but she actually corrects your position, and is warm and caring behind a strict surface. If you have some tolerance of being called out in front of a class, you can make so much progress with her. I also want to mention Vanessa's Pilates classes during the weekend. I've been to many Pilates before, but her class is ADDICTIVE. She tailors the class to everyone there, and remembers everyone's strength, weakness, and goals. She uses different props for each student to make sure even the same move will be most effective for each person on their fitness/ dance journey. She also has a great sense of humor to make challenging classes pass by quickly. The classes are packed and somehow everyone gets individual attention and enough space/ room to practice comfortably.

The teachers are so friendly and seem so patient.So far my daughter loves it.They have a live video…read moreof each class to watch so you can view the class and run errands. Nicole really went the extra mile to make sure we felt comfortable for my daughter's first dance class, and she felt at ease right away.I am really looking forward to seeing my daughter learn from this experience and make new friends and I will highly recommend this school.

Deana is a wonderful teacher! My kids had modern dancing lessons from her. She is very good at…read moreaddressing her students with the right pictures in their minds, and helps my kids at every class to achieve a better sense of body movements - key to success as her student. Deana's ability to accormordate her deep dance experiences into her classes makes for an exciting experience. Also she always loved to create a perfect workout. This is a very clean and well managed dancing studio! Highly recommend it!

Central Park Dance has been the absolute best place to learn ballet as an adult. I did ballet for…read moremany years as a child and stopped, but coming back as an adult has been so pleasurable. I have learned so much in the last six months and the staff here are very knowledgeable, kind, and passionate. I highly recommend doing ballet here as an adult, if you are wanting to start, just do it. So fun and rewarding.

My 2 daughters love to Dance! they have been in Ballet and Hip-hop since they were 2. pre Pandemic…read morewe moved and needed to find a new Dance studio. Friends of ours recommended Central Park Dance. and its one of the best decisions we have made for them. they have so many options the schedule is 7 days a week with many different skill levels available. The instructors are so kind and caring my girls love it there and we feel like we are part of this local Family run Business. Congrats on 40 years they most be doing it right.