Joanna was beyond helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and fun for the 2 dance lessons I took with her…read morein preparation for my upcoming wedding. My fiancé and I had a lesson, followed by a lesson with my dad. I am not getting married in CT and was only home for a long weekend, but they accommodated us and our needs. We all had an amazing experience and I would highly recommend Fred Astaire and Joanna!!! Her associate, Gavin was there during our lessons as well and also super helpful. They both made us feel extremely comfortable and welcome during our lessons.

The instructors at Fred Astaire dance studio and Brookfield are fantastic! I've had the pleasure of…read moretaking lessons with Elmar. He is a very gifted dancer, a patient teacher, and knows how to make his students feel special. When I first started I was afraid my two left feet would get in the way but with Elmar's instruction I feel graceful and elegant. I'm planning on getting my husband a gift certificate for his birthday so that he can take lessons with Isabelle so that he'll be able to keep up with me when we're out on the town. Everyone at the studio is always smiling and encouraging us students to have a good time. What a great group of people. I can't recommend them enough!

Monroe's Gem!!!! I became addicted to Zumba my first time. The studio is gorgeous and energizing to…read morebe in. Jordana, the owner, and one of the best instructors, installed flashing lights, and a fantastic sound system. The whole experience really does make you feel like you've "ditched the workout, and joined the party."

I too love this place. However, I'm getting more & more discouraged with the 'usual crowd' there…read more A group of girls (some instructors) hog the front. Even if you arrive early and have your space, they completely take over, making you move and not allowing anyone else in. Thought I was over-thinking it until talking with other members and apparently this is a widely-known happening and huge peeve with other members too! I've taken classes where the instructor actually moves the front line to the back - would LMAO if that ever happened! Too bad - the owner & facilities are wonderful. The culture these girls are creating doesn't match the philosophy:(

Steps dance studio is AMAZING! My four year old loves the classes and I feel that the teachers…read moretruly care about the students. I feel safe dropping her off for class because I know they will take good care of her. I recommend to all my friends in Stamford and surrounding areas!

Miss Vicki and all of her teachers love working with the kids and are great dance teachers! She ran…read morethe best and most organized dance recital I have ever been to.

I am thrilled with how incredible a teacher Vladimir was for me and my (now wife) fiancee in prep…read morefor our wedding! He took us from complete beginners to having the confidence we needed for the choreography he put together for our first dance! Would 100% recommend for any sort of dance preparation or just for a fun evening with friends or loved ones - we loved our time at Ballroom Elegance!

I have studied ballroom dance in Boston, Providence and in Southwestern Connecticut and absolutely…read morerecommend Ballroom Elegance Studio. I have learned from both Irina and Vladimir. Both teachers are excellent teachers and excellent dancers. It's a pleasure learning from them. They mix technique, musicality, and kindness in a way that brings out the best in this student.

The worst decision I've made so far in the past 3 years of my daughter's life was switching her…read morefrom her previous ballet class to her current ballet class at flashpointe dance (because of online reviews). I was just told that she is not welcome to join in the dance recital after investing in the class for 8 months, paying for the recital costume/recital photos and her time! Flashpointe dance fed into every reason why my family encouraged me not to put my daughter in ballet. They expect perfect 3 year olds. My 3 year old ran in class and was recently kicked out of class twice. Then i received an email that she was a danger to other kids and to herself for running so she was asked not to participate in the final recital. No offers to give private lessons, no flexibility and no compassion. My 3 year old is really upset and they have crushed her spirit and mine. To make things worse, grandparents bought plane tickets to come and see this recital. She could not make the rehearsal due to a vacation we planned 6 months ago. They just told us about the rehearsal just a few weeks ago!!! This place is incredibly disorganized, unprofessional and their expectations for 3 year olds is frankly ridiculous. Flashpointe dance- you may brag to everyone that you have a dancer on a major television show but you could care less about my 3 year old or any other imperfect 3 year old who loves to dance. Despite the way you treated my daughter, she still loves to dance and we will find a friendlier, less intense environment.

Great teachers and staff. My daughter has been on the competition team for 4 years now. She…read moreconsiders this school her second family and couldn't love it anymore.

Love, love, love Bar Method Fairfield. Prior to taking classes here, my only other experience was…read morewith the Physique 57 videos. They're great, but I was really concerned about my technique and doing the exercises correctly. I was thrilled to hear that BM had opened in Fairfield. The studio is bright, lovely, and clean. Staff are positive and always remember clients' names. (I'm terrible with names, so this is really impressive.) All of the instructors are excellent too! They're very knowledgeable and focused on their students having correct technique. If you're thinking about trying a barre workout, definitely check out Bar Method. It is VERY challenging and you'll feel AMAZING afterwards. The only drawback (for me) is that the studio is about 30 minutes away from where I live. However, the workout is so awesome that it's worth the drive.

First, the disclaimer. This is not a review of the studio as it is not open yet. However, Bar…read moreMethod Fairfield offered preview/community classes this summer and I took about 8 of them. I've been active my whole life, although less so for the last 4 years. Bar Method is an entirely different approach to exercise than anything I've done before. The focus on Bar Method is on small (tiny, even) isometric movements. By the way, "isometric" means "same length" and an isometric movement is one that engages your muscle without contracting it. For more information, the Bar Method founders blog is a great source: http://blog.barmethod.com. It was developed by a dancer and with the help of a physical therapist. I actually recognize a lot of the movements from when I did physical therapy for my back almost 15 years ago. Bar Method is completely different than any other workout I have ever done. It took me about 3 classes to adjust to the new positions and the flow of class, and for the first two classes I questioned whether I was getting a good workout. However, the day after class as soon as I got out of bed I could very clearly tell that I had. I wasn't really sore the way I am after lifting weights or running or anything else. Instead, I was a little bit achey everywhere we had worked. I could FEEL that my muscles had been worked. Over the last 5 weeks, I've noticed some changes that I really attribute to Bar Method. My arms are more defined, the shape of my legs is changing. I'm also sleeping better than I have in a long time. If you, like me, walk out of your first and second classes thinking "Eh, I'm not sure" I'd really encourage you to go back a few more times just to make sure you're not missing out on something that you really will click with if you give it more time. Through classes this summer, I had the chance to meet some of the Bar Method teachers. Bridget is the owner and has been teaching for a while. She clearly knows what she's doing in class, and has authority in her voice that makes you not want to quit even when whatever she has you doing is really tough. Stephanie is one of the other teachers and she is very encouraging. There's at least one more teacher who is still in training

Club pilates is one of the best things I've done for my personal self-care in a long time. From the…read moreminute, you walk in the door to take your first intro class they make you feel comfortable and right at home. The instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. I am so glad I decided to do this for myself. Do yourself a favor and join Club Pilates! You'll love it.

Working out at Club Pilates has been the most rewarding experience for me…read more I suffered for years with painful joints and loss of balance and flexibility. Since joining Club Pilates in Fairfield, I have a new body! Pain free! Everyone on the staff is supportive and friendly. Try it! It's amazing!

Love this dance studio! I have nothing but positive things to say. Instructors are amazing and…read morethe space is beautiful. There are classes for every level of dancer from beginner level to advanced level and everything in between. The dance parties are very fun!

This is THE place to go if you want to learn how to dance. All the instructors are so helpful and…read moreattentive. There is a contest going on right now that if you submit a video of you dancing you could win free dance lessons. Definitely submit a video and get a free class, why not?