Loved this heels dance class! The instructor was fantastic, energetic, clear, and made the…read morechoreography easy to follow. She taught us five short routines, one by one, and then at the end, put them all together into one full routine. Such a fun way to finish the class, and definitely left me wanting to come back for more!

This is an excellent studio for anyone interested in taking classes in New York! They offer a…read morediverse range of classes including heels, hip hop, and chair choreography, with options for all skill levels--from beginner to advanced--as well as exciting workshops. I took a heels class with Emma and it was a fantastic experience; the class left me feeling empowered and confident. The studio is centrally located in Manhattan, close to public transportation. They also provide bathrooms for changing and cubbies in the studio to store your belongings.

I came here for a MeetUp volleyball scrimmage, and it was a lot of fun. There are full changing…read morerooms - including showers - and various rooms for yoga, volleyball, basketball, etc. Some of my peers were complaining about A/C - the lack of it - which didn't bother me so much but could be an issue. The volleyball net is also quite old and a bit saggy. Nonetheless, it was a lot of fun and a good place to meet up.

I went here for volleyball meet ups on intermediate level and open play, and these are the most fun…read morepeople I've ever played with! They're inviting and friendly and give you lots of opportunity to play, even if one team has to set out every round. The gym is a bit on the small side, just one field. You have about two feet of room between the field and the wall, so that during games you play off the walls. The locker rooms are clean and have lockers, showers, toilets and some room to change, though they are extremely hot. There are more rooms at CATS, like a ballet room and kitchen, but they're not accessible during volley nights. I would actually give the gym itself 3 stars since it doesn't allow for competitive play, but the atmosphere and the great people sure deserve 5 stars...which brings it to a solid 4-star volleyball place.

My partner and I did a five class package here! Our instructor was Divieta, and we loved working…read morewith her! She was kind and patient and a great teacher. Neither of us had any previous dance experience, but we were able to learn some basic moves in three different styles in a few lessons. The lessons were always fun and enjoyable! I have heard that it can get a bit crowded at certain times, but we did most lessons on Friday evenings and it wasn't crowded at all. We definitely hope to come back for more lessons in the future!

Andrew gave my gf and I private lessons in rumba, tango, and waltz. He was charismatic, fun to…read morelearn from, and made us feel confident while still correcting our frame. The studio was clean, elegant, and pleasant to be in. It was not too loud and there was plenty of space to learn. If you are looking to try these styles I would recommend taking a private here.

I had a work trip in NY. Best thing I did during my me time is take a Zumba class at Z. It was so…read moremuch fun, great energy, memorable! I recommend!!!

If you love Zumba and are looking for a great workout aswell as having fun- this is THE place to…read morego. all teachers are experienced. Edmee who leads the team is top notch. her classes are fun and youll get a good workout. I highly recommend bobby as well. if you love latin music his class is extremely fun. the night classes are harder as the crowd tends to be young professionals. in the morning its a bit of an older crowd. I have been coming since they opened and love it. despite my gym memberships (which include zumba) I think this is the best place to come. Calories burned at edmee's class: 385 my fav teachers (AKA advance classes): http://www.zclubny.com/portfolio/edmee-cherdieu-dalexis/ http://www.zclubny.com/portfolio/jamie-forward/ http://www.zclubny.com/portfolio/diego-chauca/ If you wanna burn/ loose weight and tone, while having fun, these are the zumba classes to take!

Had an amazing time with friends watching The Lost Boys with my colleagues on a Wednesday evening!…read moreThe line outside was long but you could order ahead any snacks or drinks! Security check and ticket check was quick and easy. Easy way to get inside the theater with stairs or escalators and the ushers were fast and efficient! We got great orchestra seats right in the middle. The show was great with the stage set up, live music, and acting. Tears, laughter, and applause filled the room. Great experience!

The Palace Theatre -- Great Show, Frustrating Entry!…read more The Palace Theatre is a large Broadway theater, and I was there to see The Lost Boys, which I really enjoyed! The show was definitely the highlight of my visit. Unfortunately, the process of getting into the theater was another story. The line stretched down the street, and then they divided everyone into two lines. People quickly started cutting in, which made an already frustrating situation even worse. On top of that, they were pushing mobile ordering for snacks to the crowd, and I wasn't interested. I just wanted to get inside, find my seat, and enjoy the show! The theater itself is impressive, and the performance made the trip worthwhile, but the entry process could definitely use some improvement. Better crowd management and a smoother, more organized entrance would make a big difference. My advice: Go for the Broadway show, but be prepared for a potentially frustrating wait to get inside. So my advice don't get there before 7:30 pm for an evening show! If you wait a bit you can get into the theatre quicker!

When you're in New York, one of the things you must do is check out a Broadway show!! During my…read morerecent visit, I checked out the Lion King and WOW was I impressed. The singing, acting, and production were all amazing. I can totally see why this show has high reviews. If you're a fan of Disney and the movie, I'd say that this show is definitely worth checking out.

The Lion King is a MUST see for every Disney loving Broadway fan. It is one of the most beautiful,…read moreawe-inspiring musicals around. I saw this show many years ago, and I recently got to visit again, this time bringing my family along. I couldn't wait for my kids to see it. It was my son's first Broadway show and he was absolutely mesmerized. I made sure to get Orchestra aisle seats so we could see the animals making their way down to the stage for the Circle of Life and for other parts of the show. We were sitting right where the enormous elephant comes down and it was incredible to see. Speaking of the Circle of Life, it gets me SO emotional every time! I grew up loving The Lion King and this show just does it so much justice. The production value is to die for. The lighting, the scenery, the way they play with perspective. It's just all so amazing. And the singing? And the acting? I can just go on and on. I also love how they added "They Live in You" into this production, along with "Shadowland" and "Endless Night." It is so touching and moving. It's a great show to take your children to. I know it can be pricey, and there never really is a good deal per se, but if you are able to swing it and get tickets, you won't be sorry you did.

Fabulous Broadway theatre to see Book of Mormon, now in its 15th year! Absolutely amazing,…read morehilarious show. Highly recommend! Located on 49th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue, in Theatre Row, across the way from Ambassador Theater that's currently running the classic musical Chicago. At 6:30pm on a Sunday, the pre-show crowds were lined up in front of theater entrances all around. Two queues formed in front here, after security and ticket check, you head inside thru a shallow foyer where the will call/ticket office is located at a couple windows to the right. Unlike some others that have lobbies, within ten feet from the entry, you step into the main floor seating level. Along the back of the theater are a couple glass merchandise displays (t-shirts, tote bags, pins, music), and a stand where you can make your purchases. To the back (left side if facing the stage) is a bar room, where alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages are available for sale; headsets for hearing impaired are also available at the left corner in this room. Seating is spread over two levels, with side balcony box seats that didn't appear to be in use. Theme of decor incorporates gold art deco with neoclassical elements, additionally the curtain screens along the stage and balcony are designed with beautiful scenes of a clouded evening sky, stars and planets. The stain glass gothic revival frame hemming the edges of the stage evokes the Salt Lake Temple in Utah. Getting to the show - SOOOO GOOOD. The performers are so talented, especially the "Africa" cast, their harmonies were super tight! The storyline, vocals, musical song and dance numbers, in-your-face humor written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez - really stood out to me as one of the most enjoyable musicals out there. And I laughed so hard. Can't believe I waited 15 years to see this!

Okay Book of Mormon!!! Phenomenal cast when we did go. Security was kind and staff was friendly and…read morecatered to us to make sure we found our seats. Shoutout to the cast!!

I've been exploring Bachada classes in the City and by far Bachata Embassy is the best…read more They specialize in Bachada Sensual, an incredibly beautiful, romantic partner dance done to beautiful music. The teachers are friendly and smart and very precise in the way they break the moves down. I partner dance a lot but am a beginner in Bachata and Mariela especially had me and my partners doing Bachata moves from the very first class. There's no problem going alone because partners keep rotating. The atmosphere is safe and friendly. Everyone tries to help you out, and no one is left out.

#1 Bachata school in New York! They offer daily classes for…read morea price you can't beat, Sensual, Tradition, Fusion, Ladies Styling alongside other special workshops. Mariela and the rest of the teachers take pride in making sure every individual is learning what is being taught. There's weekly Social Dancing events and fun outdoor events. Once you join you will be part of huge and beautiful dance family

Somehow Chicago The Musical, which has been performed several times per week here at The Ambassador…read moresince 2003, only has an average of 3 stars. I note that many comments from those who've rated it lower have nothing to do with the actual show, but mention the seating, A/C temperature, annoyance with other patrons, and even unfair comparisons to the 2002 movie. I will only rate the performance we saw, and that easily gets 5 stars. I've broken down my review with some comments about other stuff, but the 5 star rating I'm giving here only reflects the production we saw, which was outstanding. THE PERFORMANCE: This marks the 4th time we've seen the musical Chicago, and the 2nd time we've seen it here at the Ambassador Theater in Manhattan, where it's held permanent residency for the past 23 years. In my opinion, of all the times I've seen this musical, the cast and production we saw during this trip was overall the best. 10/10 with no real notes. For the reviewer who claimed to be some kind of theater "expert" because she did some work in theater years ago and complained that the Chicago set was scant and the costumes cheap: Had you done some basic research, you'd know that the costumes and set you see here on Broadway are the same as the touring versions of this musical, and they look exactly that way per closely bound terms of the performance license. For example, If you want to see actual jail bars during Cellblock Tango rather than the lighting effect that's always been used in the musical version per the license, you should go watch the movie. THE AMBASSADOR THEATER: As others have stated, the Ambassador Theater, which opened in 1921 is on the small side, but the benefit is that patrons, even those in the balcony, are relatively close and intimate to the stage vs larger houses. Restroom lines during intermission were long, but they got everyone through in time. As others have stated, the A/C is definitely kept a bit too cold in the auditorium. One can also see areas where they need to do a bit of paint and plaster work to keep this older lady looking her best, but all that said, I'm glad they've kept this 105 year old theater in use, rather than tearing it down and erecting something generic and without character in its place. The fact that the stage door for this theater is immediately next to the main entrance is a bonus, as patrons can exit the theater and remain there as the various actors will emerge following the show, and are usually more than willing to stick around to take photos and give autographs. OTHER: The only annoyance we had here had nothing to do with this musical, but rather the ignorant patrons who sat behind us and insisted on talking through the entire show and at one point decided to sing along with the "Mama" character until I quickly turned and flashed them a look which thankfully halted that. I also read where another reviewer gave this musical low marks because she was escorted out of the theater for singing along with the performers on stage. Personally, I wish the staff would do more of that, and publicize it. The reason people pay $$$ to come and see a Broadway show is because they want to see and hear the talented actors on stage performing at their best. If you want a place where you in the audience can "participate", you should go to karaoke, go to a piano bar or even go to a church, but please - the Broadway-level performers on stage don't need your help. Moreover, the others in the audience who paid a lot of money for their tickets, deserve to enjoy the show they came to see without hearing your "participation". If you want to be on stage, they offer auditions.

5 stars for show 0 stars for freaking cold! During summer…read moreyou'll be freezing and then you'll get cold for sure. (0+5)/2 = 2 stars.

Dropped by for a sip and sew class on a Sunday evening. This place was relatively easy to find…read more Located on the 9th floor. The class was 2 hours long and overall a very fun learning experience to make a tote bag. Not easy imo, but you are taught in a way with demonstrations first prior to attempting to do it on your own, a few steps at a time. I thought the hardest parts were the beginning prior to actually sewing - putting the thread in the machine and setting it up. But I'm sure with experience it becomes second nature. You're given the basics of the machine from the buttons to the different parts and the pedal. Then comes the fun part of actually putting together the tote bag. From sewing the sides to sewing the handles, the instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful! Very delighted to have taken this class, and looking forward to taking more in the future. As someone forever petite (unfortunately), I spend so much time getting clothing altered. Would love to learn more about altering my own clothes.

I took the Sewing bootcamp 101 class with Emily as the lead instructor. It ran from 10AM-6PM with a…read more1 hour lunch break at 12:30, I spent $310. We received a run down on how the machine works, learned how to thread the machine and how to fill the bobbins. Then we made a denim tote bag. This was super easy and really fast. After lunch break is the 2nd project. If you don't have your fabric, the school can sell you fabric directly inside for $16 a yard. I bought my fabric elsewhere and brought it in. I honestly recommend doing this instead of buying it from them. Because you have to wash your fabric like how you wash your laundry regularly since it shrinks naturally. We picked our patterns and I made a skirt since a skirt is faster than pants. They recommended not to make pockets or else I'll run out of time. But I HAD to add pockets. Women's clothing have little or no pockets regularly. The instructors are extremely helpful and friendly. and they immediately notice if someone is struggling or stuck. This really impressed me. For example, when I was threading the bobbin, the spool of thread was running out. The teacher was immediately behind me with a brand new spool of the same color so I can swap it out when it was finished. That was a great eye for detail! Overall, highly recommend. Just bring in your own 3 yards of cotton fabric, already washed and dried, for the 2nd project!