I would rate it NO Stars. Not a place for toddlers, kindergarten- 1st grade. They focus on "their…read morestars" (the older kids) and make you suffer through a recital where each of them has a solo and your kid has 5 mins over the course of 4 hours. They need to split the shows up for the little ones and the puberty crew. It was also really clear the tickets where given the same way (the stars got better seating). This is a place that will take your money and doesn't care about the kids. Go elsewhere. We actually walked out after our child's second act, regardless that we where warned before the recital we can't leave early. The way I see it is they can't force me to watch another solo and more musical theater. Horrible experience!

The staff is very helpful . Almost all the students are friendly. My peers have pushed me to work…read moreharder and in the nicest way without hurting my feelings. Greasiest dance studio on Staten Island and very humble. The talent is insane!!

i go to xtream dance studio and they treat you with respect and kindnes. Everyone there is so kind…read moreand nobody judges. The teachers are the best. I would 1000% recommend bringing your child to xtream dance studio.

Great dance studio on Staten Island. They've got classes for all ages and different styles, and…read moreit's just a really fun, welcoming place. Would definitely recommend if you want to get into dance or just try something new!

I love coming to teach at this studio!! The Owners are so accommodating and pleasant and the…read morestudents are always super respectful, eager, and ready to learn. This is an amazing and safe spot in the community to get children active, learning something positive. Thank you for having me Ms. Dina! You and your family are a blessing!

Star struck dance seems like a class act studio. They need to instill more self respect and control…read morein their students. I don't know much about this studio other than they preform outstanding but at competition they were bullying other groups, provoking other students and bad mouthing other pro formers. It's shameful. I hope to see better attitudes in the Future and discipline.

This studio is the best! Training in all styles. They value education over everything. They care…read moreabout all levels. Really love what they offer and the proof is in their students' success. They are phenomenal.

MDN Studios is truly an amazing place to learn how to dance! I've danced in the past, but I had…read morenever professionally trained in salsa, so I was looking for a place where I could learn proper technique while still having fun. MDN has been exactly that. The instructors do an incredible job breaking down the moves, technique, timing, and especially musicality in a way that makes everything easy to understand. You learn not just what you're doing, but why you're doing it, which has made such a difference in my dancing. The prices are great, the instructors are welcoming, and the classes are genuinely so much fun. But what really makes MDN special is the community. You sign up thinking you're just going to learn salsa, and somehow you end up finding a community you never knew you wanted or needed. Joining MDN has honestly been one of the best decisions I've made. I've gained confidence, improved my dancing, met some amazing people, and found something that I genuinely look forward to every week. If you've ever been curious about salsa, whether you have dance experience or are completely new to dancing, I highly recommend giving MDN Studios a try. You won't regret it!

The owner of this establishment does not know how to communicate with students, so I'm not sure why…read morehe even attempts to teach. The things being said during class can sometimes be absurd and Inappropriate. Look at how they text me a year later, after joining a new salsa school. Very childish, and not what I want to deal with. We should be able to attend any school we want without backlash. Learning should have no limits. Did I mention he likes to cheat on his wife with his students (especially the underage ones), which creates a lot of chaos and drama in the learning community. He met his wife in one of his classes when she was 16 years old aswell. When students are aware of his activities, he bans them from coming back to his school so the word never gets out. Very evil and coordinated, not a safe space.

We had a couple of private lessons and one group lesson with Laurie - and they were all fantastic!…read more My husband and I took dance lessons ahead of our wedding day so we could feel confident day of. We came in with zero dance experience and were a bit clunky at first, but Laurie helped us learn the basics, move with grace, and feel confident our dance shoes. We've now learned some new moves and had a great time learning together. Would recommend to anyone looking to fine tune their dance skills!

I can't recommend Dance Connection highly enough! My husband and I worked with Laurie for the first…read moredance at our wedding. We had so much fun in both the group and private sessions. We wanted to learn basic dance moves to look comfortable, but didn't want something too choreographed. Laurie created the perfect routine for us. She patiently taught us several new moves and made us feel comfortable enough that we didn't need to memorize the entire routine step by step. For others looking for wedding dance lessons - there are a lot of chains where the teachers are basically salespeople. They'll upsell you on 10, 20, and more classes and urge you to go with a routine that's not customized. Laurie and Dance Connection are the opposite. We had such a wonderful time, and we've even signed up for more lessons since the wedding.

My daughters attended a local studio for several years then it was bought out and bullying and…read moredrama flourished. When we came here and found out this would not be tolerated from parents or kids, I felt so relieved. At our old studio, in the last year of the new owner, my child's dance skills regressed. In these past few months at Next Level, all of my kids skills increased tenfold, as well as their confidence, and their anxiety lessened. My daughter was still able to be a part of the competition team and have a solo even though we were new. They believe in my kids and they care about them. We love Miss Gina, Ms. Dee, Ms. Katie, Ms.Ashley, Ms.Sharon, and Ms. Carissa. And what we have learned from the ballet teacher, Ms. Larissa, and her amazing structure and experience with Russian ballet is unmatched. She is strict but my daughter adores her because she cares so much. In the past, she hated ballet, now she wants private lessons with her - she is a miracle worker! I highly recommend this school!!!!

We recently switched after three years somewhere else when we felt it was time for a change. My…read moredaughter is loving the teachers and instruction she is receiving. She also loves the fact that she has gotten to be part of the performing team, something her old place didn't have. So far, we've performed in Matawan Day and will be also performing at a nursing home for Christmas. As a former dancer and dance instructor, I am highly impressed with the teachers, instruction and choreography at this school.

This dancing school came highly recommended from one of the girls I work with. She is a former…read morestudent that danced for a long time with this studio. There are two sisters that own the company and they are so sweet... In the dance business for over 30 years. This was my first year with them and I have two little beginner dancers. There are girls and boys (not many... but they are there) in the classes. Our classes ran from september till June. The school is reasonable and if you miss your scheduled lesson, you have the option to make it up on an alternate day as long as the same age group has a class - only problem is the different day may be doing a different routine. We just had our first dance recital. The costumes were priced reasonably and they were beautiful. The recital was at CSI and the venue was very nice for all. I really love all the instructors and the staff. I will be re-enrolling my girls here in the fall and highly reccomend this dance school to beginner dance families and experienced. They have extra classes in addition to tap and ballet and extra dance companies and clinics. Don't hesitate to enroll here!

I respect others opinion but I like to express mine when it comes to sending my daughter to Dance,…read moreDance, Dance... I understand some of the reasoning behind teachers not wanting parents to watch during classes: I am totally against allowing parents to watch the class each week. I believe parents watching the class is a real distraction for the children. After all it is a 'class' where the children are learning... you aren't allowed to sit and watch your children at primary/high school to ensure they are progressing and behaving. Most teachers like myself are happy to talk to parents after class if they have any queries about their child. I am VERY against parents watching! Whenever they come into the room, they watch so closely and carefully, and all the girls get distracted by them! I don't think that parents should be able to watch dance classes, and thankfully they don't at the dance school my daughter attends. Dancing is a SCHOOL. DO parents watch their children 24/7 at SCHOOL? I don't think so! Dancing should be just the same! * If you watch the classes every week, then by the time the concert has come, parents aren't surprised and entertained by the routines. * You can't tell how much your child has improved by watching every week, as compared to once-a-year concerts or comps. * It is scary when you have, say 15 parents watching you closely each week. It leaves no time for imagination in class, and it all has to be work, work, work otherwise the parents might get angry. * If a student just started and is not doing well since it's their first time, they don't want 15 parents staring at then. This will prevent the child/ren not to participate because all eyes are on her. Having parents stay in the dance class is easily distracted and tends to make other students nervous. I think this is part of the reason's parents are not allowed to watch. Having been in both situations, I would say it's better for the parents to not watch, because otherwise it makes it so much harder for the child As far as the staff. I love that they are straight to the point. Yes, it may come off to some parents as if they are being rude but trust me, they are not. They don't sugar coat anything. They care about what they are doing. I love that they are an actual dance school that teaches just as if they were in a classroom. The structure they provided allows the students to build character and believe in themselves. We are the biggest critics when we are looking at our children at dance. Enough to get upset because we feel they are not paying attention. This could live a big impact on your child/ren because now they don't know who is correct you the parent or the teacher who is certified to teach the class. Ms. Melluzzo

Best dance studio in Staten Island - Hands Down! Amazing teachers, technique and choreography…read more Offers a range of a classes - Jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, musical theater, cheer jazz and acro. My daughter has been going to Reflections for years and it is like one big family!

We weren't happy with this school. The tuition is high and then they need money every week for…read moresomething extra. Although the quality of choreography is excellent, the vibe is competitive instead of supportive. If you are looking for a cut throat, clique, dance mom atmosphere than this is the school for you. If not then, run!