RNS Is the one of the best dance studios in CT and has the best dance instructors! Mr. Tony is an…read moreinspiration to all the dancers. This past weekend I was invited to their annual recital and it was amazing to see so much talent from the 2 year olds to the graduating seniors! RNS offers a variety of dance classes to fit any dancer. They even offer adult classes! If you're looking to take your training to the next level, I'd recommend joining RNS! The kids can thrive because the teachers are so dedicated and they love what they do. I am so happy to be part of the RNS family!

Update: Connie has added weights and made the Barre classes a complete workout. Love this place!…read more I've been taking Barre classes with Connie here off and on for a couple of months now. I love the studio; it is bright and spacious. Not underground or in a basement somewhere like some studios are.There is a regular group that comes to these classes and even though they all know each other, they are warm and inclusive of new people. The only thing holding me back from giving RNS Barre class five stars is that weights aren't used and I don't feel I get much of an upper arm workout. The energy is fabulous and it is definitely a great workout. Update: weights were used in class today. First time I've seen this. I'm waiting to change my rating until I see

i've danced at this studio since i was 4 years old and it's the most amazing studio ever. its…read moreperfect if you want to get out of competition studios. students and teachers are amazing and so kind, there's never been a day where someone was upset and there wasn't someone there to help them. i've seen so many great dancers come from here and many more to come for sure. 10/10 recommend definitely come here

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Wow, really liked the traveling company that we saw in Boone NC. My only disappointment was the…read moretraveling company seemed to have dialed back the R-rating to PG-13 for the traveling troupe (explained below). This modern dance / acrobatics troupe does wildly inventive and quite complex / difficult performances. If you think a 20-minute extremely strenuous interpretation of bird in flight, complete with actual simulated flying, nosedives and mating, but acted out by a group of ultra-fit human dancers, you get the general idea. As mentioned my major gripe was the "tone it down" for the touring company aspect. Near my old place in Manhattan, the Pilobolus dancers were butt naked and pretty clearly simulating sex on stage (not in any sort pornographic way, but freely artistic). Given the amazing acrobatic shape of the dancers that would have gotten an extra star. In Boone, it was a good bit less suggestive, and no full nudity. My heartfelt suggestion is to add back the edge (rap with cursing, etc) and the nudity for the touring troupe.

Pilobolus is a fungus…read more That being said, Pilobolus just recently opened Dance St. Louis's 2012-2013 season with these performances: Rushes Skyscrapers Gnomen All Is Not Lost Automation with films titled: Traffic Starlings Explosions I have no idea how to describe Pilobolus. It is a modern performance company made up of seven dancers. There is ballet. There is modern. There is interpretive dance. There are illusions and allusions. There is athleticism. Pilobolus re-invents the way we see dance and how choreography works and how dancers' forms are viewed from the audience. It draws from light, color, and rhythm. It's an experience. I spent all night comparing them to Momix, who is my favorite dance group ever, and I realize that's a bit unfair. Pilobolus is more raw and stark than Momix. It really is elemental and minimalist. I walked away from Momix thinking, "I want to see more...those colors and the dance flow was awesome!" I walked away from Pilobolus thinking, "Holy cow, what the hell, I need to see more because I didn't understand it the first time around!" Not surprisingly, my favorite was their play on "Skyscrapers", which was originally a song and music video from the music group OK Go. I'd actually never seen the video before the dance, but the dance itself is the sultriest tango ever with three couples in numerous costume, backdrop, and color changes. The video goes through the colors of the rainbow, and I think the Pilobolus dance does too, but I was so busy being mesmerized by the dance steps, that I really don't remember. For real, if you don't want to jump your significant other after watching this dance, then I'm not sure what's wrong with you. My least favorite was Automaton. They use a lot of mirrors and single bright lights, and depending on how they're tilting the mirrors, the lights are blinding. I actually had to shut my eyes a couple of times. It's an interesting piece though. I like how they push the boundaries of dance, experimenting with other mediums and rhythms. Pilobolus does grow on you. It is a fungus, after all.

I've seen two plays here and one was in each of the stages. The latter one was The Most Beautiful…read moreRoom in New York in the larger stage since it was a musical. The former was Small Mouth Sounds and was a mostly silent play. Both were very funny, provocative, and relatable. The theaters are both on the smaller scale but they have enough accommodations for the types of plays they host. As you walk in, a bar is present that offers the full range of drinks, alcohol included, and snacks. Because the box office is smaller, there is not as much milling about by the other guests as people try to take their seats. However, there is a queue as people try to find their seats. You would think that for such a small theater it wouldn't be that difficult or take so long but I guess not. For myself, I bought each of my tickets so long ago, so I did not remember where my seats are. Anyways, as I said the plays were phenomenal! I think CT theater (Hartford included) does not get enough credit for the types of plays and actors we are able to pull. If you are on the fence about visiting, just go already.

I'm a big theater fan and been hitting the circuit for the past 45 years, Long wharfs past…read moreperformances at the original location have been stellar. That was THEN before the shuffling around to various locations. With the current direction of selling the public on "mobile" theatre is a no-go form me. Haven't been there since before covid. I'm retired and look forward to visiting a stable location, I have no interest for "new" unfamiliar locations being as though I live a hour away traveling interstate 91. Bad move in my opinion so I haven't been back. I'm usually at Hartford Stage or Theatre works, stable, great shows without the searching all over town. Long Wharf, get your stuff together and I'll return when you do.

First time coming here and we saw the extended showing of Dracula. The actors were all great. The…read moreshow was captivating and although the sets don't change like a bigger production, you feel like a main character. There is no food or drink offered, but it IS encouraged to bring your own! There is a liquor store adjacent to the theater. We enjoyed our charcuterie board with some wine and during the show! This is a small, intimate theater with cabaret style seating. There are only about 20 or so tables, so it's definitely a "front row" experience. The theater gets DARK when the show starts, so careful not to spill anything. Intermissions during show

What a great lil venue. A cozy playhouse run by some very…read morenice people. 6 of us went to see "What The Dickens!" Great show! The actors had us laughing all night. It's set up with tables and you can bring snacks, some people brought pizzas, your drinks or adult beverages of choice. Will def go back and recommend for a fun night out.

The Lab is truly my favorite spot since moving to New Haven half a year ago, and I only go to one…read moredance class there per week. The owner, Gerald Lovelace, is, for real, a renaissance man who runs the studio, teaches, and is a tech wiz with all sorts of video and light production. (His photo studio, Lovelace Studios, is a testament to many of his skills outside of dance, check that out, too.) Classes are affordable, insanely fun, incredibly accessible and welcoming (I had danced a lot growing up but never in the style I take at The Lab), and the folks at The Lab are just the nicest, ever. Beginner classes are indeed beginner-friendly, but they're *not* boring!! They also film at the end of every class, which helps me learn where I can improve AND document an incredibly fantastic experience. Filming is optional but I recommend it! I'm just repeating myself but I can not recommend this studio enough. Check out their YouTube page or Instagram if you want to get a good sense of the choreographers/teachers and the styles you'll find here. I could spend a year going on and on about the experience dancing at the Lab. It's an oasis in a desert (where are the other dance studios!? But now I don't even need 'em lol, nothing would beat this spot). Logistical Bits: If you're coming to visit, parking is in the back of the building (I don't do what my phone says and I just turn in from E Main St to High Street, before you hit the Dunkin' Donuts), and the door is a little bit nondescript (imho) so be confident as you walk in, you're in the right place. ;) TLDR The *best* spot, the best people, truly a space buzzing with creative energy - at least every single second I've spent there. Can't wait to keep going!!

Been teaching dancers at ADA for years and it is an outstanding school. No favoritism…read morewhatsoever!!!! I've taught at enough schools to know the difference between a healthy and unhealthy environment I recommend ADA 100% ...

At first I thought this was the place to be! Social media and website had us fooled. Myself and…read moreother mothers have decided to change schools, because of how unfair they treat the dancers. Beware! Everything seems "perfect" at first until you get to know the owner, the favoritism, and unethical ways of doing business.

I loved everything about this theatre! The show, actors, sound, effects, intimate setting…read more.. I can't wait to come back here!

Just watched a great show here (Matilda!)! Small & clean theatre. Great show. Great cast. The kids…read moreand adults were all talented and funny. Great people and good snacks!!