My two girls have been dancing at Danceworks for many years now and I can't say enough great things…read moreabout this business!! The teachers are amazing and patient. The staff is friendly. The NEW studio design is awesome with SO much more seating room. My girls have learned so much and gained such confidence in the 7 years they have been at Danceworks. We would highly recommend them to anyone!

My granddaughter comes to this studio and loves it. She is 5 years old and loves prancing around…read moreand showing me what she learns in class. It is amazing what they can do with a little girl. I dropped her off at her class last week and was especially amazed by the patience the teacher had.

I have two daughters who received their dance training from Andrea Kramer at Ballet Forte. They…read morestarted with her when she was in teaching in Warren, NJ but her reputation preceded her. It didn't take long for dance moms from other schools in the area to hear about Andrea's amazing pointe technique immediately after she landed here in Chester, NJ. Dancers improve so quickly with Andrea's teaching methods, you have to see it to believe it. Starting at a young age with proper technique is so much easier than having to relearn it properly. To share a personal story: one of my daughter's, who started dancing in diapers at age two, decided to stop dancing at the end of eighth grade. Instead, she cheered for both scholastic and competition teams in HS, but deep down I knew that she was not happy without dance in her life. We brought a dancer friend to meet Andrea during the summer before her senior year, and Andrea announced that she will be offering two dance tracks this year; contemporary and classical, and that my daughter should come and check it out. it was as if someone pinched her and said "go for it," and she said "I think I"ll try it." She has not stopped dancing since, and I am so grateful to Andrea for welcoming her back to her studio as a senior and helping to get her ready for college auditions. My daughter is proof that good solid technique is not forgotten, it's just put on a back burner for a little while until you are willing to go for it. My daughter is now a freshman at a wonderful conservatory, which would not be possible without the personal guidance and top-notch dance instruction from Andrea Kramer at Ballet Forte!

My daughter joined Ballet Forte after several years at a local "competition" based studio and her…read moredevelopment as a dancer and performer has grown tremendously!! Thanks to the individualized attention that is given to each dancer by owner/teacher Andrea Kramer. The level of instruction in Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz is the best in the area and the dancers are given real "performance" opportunities in NYC and NJ as well as opportunities to "compete" individually or as a group at YAGP and NYCDA. Her faculty, guest teachers and choreographers have tremendous professional dance experience and training that you will not find at any of the other local studios. Many of her dancers go onto the best ballet and contemporary dance programs including Julliard, NYU Tisch, Fordham Ailey while others not pursuing a BFA receive dance merit scholarships at well known universities! What ever your dancers goals are with dance, this is the place to be!

My daughter has been loving and thriving at Dance Innovations since she was in Kindergarten! Now…read morein middle school she has evolved into a confident, beautiful dancer in multiple disciplines. I am so thankful to Sue and all of the teachers at DI for creating and maintaining a lovely atmosphere for all dancers to excel.

Top notch loving and comfortable space for kids and adults to learn the art of dance. The focus is…read morenot on competition dance but rather giving back to the community in an inclusive environment. As a former student I went on to dance in college and beyond.

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!

Great place to come and learn some new dance moves. The instructors are amazing and helpful. They…read moremaking learning fun and best of all then ensure your comfortable and don't feel embarrassed. Never thought I would be one to be comfortable with take a dance class but here I am.

If you're looking for great dance instructors with decades of experience, stop here! If you'd…read moreprefer a local school with a personal approach, stop here! If you've been looking to enroll your daughter (or even son) in a tap, jazz, hip-hop, or ballet class with many other local children in the Rockaway, Denville, Jefferson, Randolph, Wharton, and Dover areas...stop here! I cannot say enough good about my interactions with the Dance Connection and it's head "Mrs. Lynn". She, and her team, are extraordinary with people - both current members and surrounding businesses and guests. They are patient, caring, diligent, and attentive. I whole-heartedly recommend you...as I said above, STOP HERE...when considering a dance school. You won't regret your decision.

Updated 7/18/2016 It…read moreis hard to fathom that I post a negative review and all of a sudden people post good reviews. It's comical at best and clearly shows guilt. There has not been a review of this place in years. I am not spewing lies I am simply stating my experience. Lynn, the owner, has put too many things in writing to dispute the facts. She can clearly use her mouth to spread lies but my attorney and I have all the written words from her. She wrote to me she knew I was leaving the studio for weeks so she treated my daughter poorly in class for that duration and not only did she throw my child out of dance she now refuses to return the monies which are mine and she has so stated in writing they are mine. She wants a settlement agreement. A settlement agreement? What has she given me? Nothing - not even the money she owes me. It's criminal. She is a common thief who wishes for me not to speak ill of what she has done. Her actions are heinous. How can I not warn others? She decided to toss my child two weeks before recital because I said the truth that the studio is filthy and smells of sewage. The reality is she knew we were leaving and wanted to make my child's experience sour. Her actions were retaliatory for me making a decision not return the following year. Shame shame on you Ms Lynn. I had decided many months ago to leave the studio next year. I, as a customer, fulfilled my obligation and would have never reneged on a commitment for the year. What kind of integrity would it show not to fulfill a commitment? Clearly not the role model I want my child to grow up with. She did not like what I had to say .... She never approached me..... She never asked why...... She simply does not meet her contractual obligations. She made a huge error to put it in writing that she knew we were leaving and she made a list of all the monies she owed to me. First she robbed my daughter of a good dance experience than she robbed me of my money. I have watched Lynn discipline children and punish children as she fits without consulting the parent. She threw another child out of the studio just a few short days after my child. She is a wild card. Teachers are leaving....students are leaving and a lot of kids are dancing elsewhere. You are the company you keep. Word of mouth is a powerful tool. Original review I found this dance studio to be down trodden,filthy and antiquated. I have heard that the health department made a recent visit. I do not feel this studio promotes a professional atmosphere. We decided to leave and I wish we did it sooner.

RDAC has the best community for students and families. It is small, and many students have multiple…read moreclasses with each other, building lasting friendships. It isn't a competition school, which allows students to learn dance and just have fun! Nothing is perfect, and the studio definitely has some flaws, but RDAC has continued to grow and improve over the past several years, and continues to work on improvement. Students seem to have a wonderful time in classes and at the recital, and make memories for life

My daughter has been taking classes at Randolph Dance Arts since 2013. I could not be happier! They…read morehave taught her so much. My daughter has autism and takes private classes because that is what works best for her. She has worked with several teachers and they are all patient and energetic. You can tell that they love what they do and they share that love of dance with the students. Another reviewer said they had a hard time getting to know the people there but I've had nothing but a good experience and think the office staff and teachers are very friendly and would do anything to make the students and their families feel comfortable. It doesn't matter if you have a child who aspires to be a professional dancer or one that just loves to dance and wants to learn, I believe this is a great place for them.

This is a very good dance school if you want your child to be part of a competition dance troupe…read more My daughter has taken dance classes at other dance schools and we always expected the recital to be around 2-2.5 hours long. This dance school was the exception as their recital lasted over 3.5 hours and was followed by 20 minute speeches from various adults thanking everybody, then followed up by handing out individual awards to students on stage. We arrived at the recital at 3:30pm (show started at 4pm) and finally got in our car at 8pm. There was a 15 min intermission in order to stretch our legs and get the circulation moving again. The recital consisted of 52 dance performances. Out of the 52 performances about 30 if not more of them were performed by their competition dance troupe. The dance troupe did a beautiful job, and they all are very talented dancers. It was a joy to watch them dance from large groups, small groups and individual dances. Not sure why they needed to perform over 30 different dances as they should have performed a lot less in order to give us a preview of what they are all about. I also found out during the show, my daughter did not get to see any of the performances as she was sitting in a room and watching a movie with her group.

From the owner: "Now in it's 20th Season, WSDC is one of Morris County's premier dance studios offering dance…read moreclasses to ages 2 1/2 to Adults. West Side Dance boasts a top award winning dance team, and prides itself in offering strong technical training as well as a fun, nurturing environment for the recreational student. Join in the fun as West Side!"

Broadway Performing Arts (BPA) is the hidden gem of North Jersey! With Elisa Heinsohn at the helm…read morewith Mark Bove by her side, they, along with their team of instructors, offer an experience that allows motivated dancers, actors, and singers, at any level or age, to grow into a better version of themselves. As a long time recreational tap dancer, I was originally drawn to BPA to experience another teacher's tap style, but soon after working with Mark, he discovered what I really needed to grow - other dance styles and full body movement. Thanks to Mark, I am learning how to work with my body, which has significantly enhanced the performance quality of my tap routines. It is my pleasure to recommend Broadway Performing Arts!

I can't say enough good things about BPA.  It's a very warm, welcoming, friendly studio. Elisa,…read moreMark and all the teachers are very supportive and attentive to all students, regardless of their level. My daughter took dance and acting lessons there for years. When my daughter wanted to start tap lessons, she was a little older than most kids and she didn't want to be in a beginner class with all 6 year olds.  BPA had a beginner adult/teen class that was perfect.  She learned so much with Mark in one year she skipped a level the next year. My daughter loved it here so much she would get up early on Saturdays to help out as an assistant in a dance class for the little kids before her own ballet class. Elisa and Mark are professionals from Broadway, TV and film so they are very talented and are excellent teachers but also have a warm and fun environment.   My daughter is in college now training to be an actor and I know Elisa and Mark's teaching and encouragement helped her make it to college

We have tried three different studios in the area. Our little dancer likes PMDC by far the most, as…read moredo we. The place is run very professionally, and the instructors are great--warm, nurturing, yet focused and no-nonsense. Their end-of-the-year recital was fantastic--absolutely beautiful and impeccably organized. Looking forward to starting another great year!

Best dance school ever!!! The owners are professional, personable and creative. Both of my girls…read morehave danced with the owners for over 16 years. My children have learned the true art and professionalism of dance and are better young women for it.

I was looking for dance classes for my girlfriend and I through Groupon and stumbled upon…read moreContinental Dance Club. After speaking with other instructional dance companies I decided to go with Felicia and her company. Her raw passion and professionalism is insurmountable. She was very kind and helpful in getting us scheduled and setup for private lessons. When we arrived we were greeted with a great atmosphere and professional staff. Our instructor Fernando, was excellent. I have two left feet and he was able to get me into a rhythm that actually looked like dancing. My girlfriend and I learned a lot and we both had a lot of fun! I would highly recommend this company to anyone that is looking to have fun and learn!

My fiancé and I came to Felicia's dance class less than four weeks before our wedding, and now just…read moreone week out, we feel incredibly confident. She transformed us from complete amateurs into a couple that looks like we've been dancing together for a year. Felicia has the perfect balance of professionalism and humor. She keeps us laughing while helping us move gracefully and naturally. Our routine is complex yet elegant, easy to follow, and fits our chemistry perfectly. She's a true professional who knows exactly what style suits each couple best. Every class feels like a mini escape from wedding stress. It's become one of our favorite parts of the week. She genuinely cares about her students, gives us homework to keep improving, and celebrates every little win with us. If you're looking for a dance instructor who's talented, fun, and truly invested in making you shine, Felicia is the one. We couldn't be happier or more grateful for the confidence and joy she's brought us heading into our big day. We will be continuing dancing classes with her after our wedding for sure!