First time visiting the Avenel Performing Arts Center and found it easy to locate off Rt.1 with…read moreplenty of free parking. The building itself is on the site of the old General Dynatics factory and pays tribute to it's history with a very industrial appearance and feel. Seating approximately 200 patrons, the acoustics were fine for Sunday's John Jorgenson/ Herb Pederson bluegrass event. Comfortable seats and a friendly staff of volunteers made for a pleasant afternoon. Start time at 3pm was nice. Highly recommended and hope to return. 1

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Absolutely horrible experience. Lesson learned that you basically get what you pay for as this is…read morethe cheapest dance studio in the area. Always had a problem with a certain teacher - tried to force us in the beginning to take privates saying they were necessary. I complained to the studio owner and she said that's not what the teacher meant - which was a lie on the teachers part. KEEP IN MIND I BROUGHT THIS STUDIO 5 girls - 2 girls which joined the competition team. So do the math on how much money I brought this business, not including my own daughter who joined the competition team as well. The teacher ( who always disliked me for no reason) took my daughters shoes multiple times and would not give them back but pretended I could get them as she ignored my daughters request to get them back. The SO gossiped about myself and other children which resulted in the SO's own best friend leaving the studio . The moms made it a point to advise me she didn't like me for no reason. I was always respectful and professional b/c I don't engage with grown adult women who are insecure. I was there for my child. We were planning our exit this year but I wanted to fulfill my contract obligations. The last straw was the same teacher who I always had issues with (keep in mind there was never an argument or anything of that nature- we always played fake and smiled) lied to the studio owner saying I made aggressive comments. NEVER and I repeat NEVER happened. I expressed how happy I was to be leaving and couldn't wait for this dance stuff to be over as I spoke to my friend in the studio parking lot. My daughter always felt uncomfortable when the SO was around because she would make rude comments in front of all the children and speak out of term . These children are 7-8 yrs old only. The SO owner has had many issues with parents over the span of 15yrs even resulting in a parent physically attacking her...she is abrasive and unpredictable with her comments. It's very known in Woodbridge which is why I'm so upset with myself that I did not take advice from multiple friends not to join this studio. The teacher I've had issues with has been accused of pulling the kids arms and threatening the children that if a good performance isn't given she will remove them from the dance. Again, these are 7-8 yr old little girls!!! The Teacher lied to the SO owner & stated I made aggressive comments. The SO then filed a police report and terminated my contract right after I paid for Nationals & Worlds. Worlds - she sprung on the moms last minute as a last ditch effort money grab. We were all highly aggravated by this so I voiced my frustration professionally in email. I have everything in email and FB messenger. I then filed a police report against the studio owner, filed a report with the Federal Trade Commission for fraud and reported her business to the BBB. I will be filing a lawsuit for fraud and defamation of character against all her entities . My daughter was so upset to not be able to attend Nationals with all the friends she made. My heart was absolutely broken. I will not allow this SO and teacher to bully me as they have done to so many parents. Just ask around and you will find out for yourself. I will not allow someone to lie on my name and effect my reputation in a negative way as I do business in Woodbridge. Thankfully, I was directed to a new school - Woodbridge School of Dance . Slightly more expensive but like I said in the beginning of my post - you get what you pay for ...lesson learned. Please avoid this studio for the sake of your sanity and your child's safety.

For the past five years, my daughter has been dancing here and loves every minute of it. The…read moreteachers are outstanding. This establishment has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making one feel like part of a family.

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.

This was a great night out! There were a lot of talented performers and it was a very enjoyable…read moreexperience. I especially liked the ribbon performers and the quick change artist. There were a few times where performers fell, which was alarming, but it did not detract much from the show besides being a little awkward.

When the circus comes to town!! Have driven past the circus…read moretent in the previous years. Decided to purchase tickets! To experience the Do Portugal Circus Located in the Woodbridge Center Mall parking lot! We purchased tickets for the 8pm show on Friday. Entertaining night! Performances were great! The magic tricks were impressive! Dancing! Acrobatics were awesome! Performers played instruments! Motorcycles were a grand finale! The show included audience participation! The one skit that encouraged the audience to "boo" and one performer slapped another was not necessary! Need more love and good vibes! Not hostility even if it's being done by a clown mime! There was a 15 minute intermission. Popcorn, cotton candy and soft drinks available to purchase. Balloons and laser lights too. I was able to use promo code and got $10 off each ticket. No assigned seats. Ticket to enter and you can sit in any available seats. There were VIP seats right in front of the stage. Lots of parking available.

Came to see Spyro Gyra, celebrating 50 yrs tonight with some friends. And this place is new to the…read morearea and a very intimate venue holding shy of 200 people. The seating is perfect for even me. Good room for my knees not too feel cramped. The sound system is excellent and clear. It made perfect to hear each instrument. Excellent parking lot. Can come in the back and front to get in the venue. They sell snacks and beverages prior to the show in the lobby. Great date night, girls night, if looking for a comedy show, music concert, or play type event. Check the calendar and buy tickets on line or at the box office prior to the event. Definition I'll be back here.

Beautiful theater with parking not far. You smell the nostalgia lol. They do have a cafe offers…read moresnacks and drinks. Came to see Swan Lake. Can't wait to go bac

The greedy money grubbing daughter took over this place and now they treat every child like they…read moreare cash. Every child is supposed to get a full recital dance regardless of their skill level but at this school they pretend they are too good for that. They will admit to this in their reply. They will say my daughter is a beautiful dancer (yes) but she was not good enough to get a recital dance (no). They don't actually care how well your daughter dances, they care how much money the parents spend. This is not a great school it is a snobby school. I was the worst dancer at my ballet school and I was better than all the dancers at this place. When I took a class at Metuchen dance the teacher said WOW. My daughter danced at Metuchen dance center for 4 years. This is not a lie. I also took a class there for a year. I know this place well. This year they did a ballet. My daughter was in the hobbit dance, or so I thought. Just before the recital my daughter noticed that she and 2 other kids were standing still for most of the dance, while the rest of her class were dancing. It gets worse. At the actual performance she and these 2 girls were at the far far back of the stage, by the back curtain. They were separated from the rest of their class by a huge distance. They weren't in the second row, they were way way back there. They were background decoration. The rest of her large class were dancing at the front of the stage and for a much much longer time. When I complained about how upset we were that my daughter had to stand still and watch the rest of her class dance her dance, a teacher and the head of the studio insisted that all the dancers were dancing for the same amount of time. It's not possible to lie about objective facts. Everybody can see the video and everybody can count. The rest of the class danced for much longer than my daughter. Then Miss Kerri actually told me that my daughter was lying about being upset about this, because she knew the dance was done a month ago. How awful can you be? Don't give your money to these people. They will treat your child like trash and they will not apologize.

My fiancé and I are getting married in 2 weeks and after trying out our first dance routine in our…read moreliving room we realized we needed some help. I emailed Metuchen Dance Centre a few days ago and received a prompt response. We set up an appointment with Alessandra and with very little notice she helped us out with a beautiful routine that we are now excited to perform in front of our friends and family. I highly recommend this business as well as our instructor who had a great energy that helped me get past my "two left feet"!