This studio is so wonderful! All of the staff there are just lovely people and the owner Lee is…read moresimply the best. He works wonders with my daughter, who happens to have autism, and she has loved every minute in the studio, far surpassing what I imagined she'd be able to accomplish. Lee is patient and kind and just wonderful. I love watching her take class each time we go! Highly recommend this gem!

Treat yourself with lessons at Fred Astaire Dance Studio!…read more With our wedding coming up, my fiance and I took dance classes here to improve our first dance. The instructor's are so kind and really take their time helping you learn. This ended up not only being a place for us to learn our first dance, but a great date night! I absolutely love it and highly recommend it to all couples and individuals!

Wow! Thought I was lost, but then I went to Dance Now for salsa Beginners, Nataliya and Jorge are…read moreamazing and very thorough and worked very hard on me not giving up, since I forget the steps and get confused. Even now in crazy challenging times, they opened a zoom group and they are awesome. I love them!!!!!! Can't wait to come back in person.

From the owner: Learn Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Waltz, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba, and more! Feel the rhythm and lift…read moreyour mood while socializing and engaging in an energizing cardio workout. Services: Group Classes: You will learn in groups of 10 or more people. Don't worry, it is not required to bring a partner as we rotate students, giving you the opportunity to meet, adapt, and grow! Dance Socials Meet new people, practice your steps, and have fun in a lively and laid-back dance hall environment. Show your moves, unwind with friends, and feel the rhythm of dance. Private Classes: Accelerate your growth in customized sessions for 1 to 4 people. Our private and semi-private sessions are a great option for students of any level. Custom Groups: A group of 10 or more friends, family or colleagues who would like to learn dancing while having fun together. You pick the time and location. Special occasions: Get ready to shine on the dance floor and surprise your friends and family with your new moves. Create memo

The teachers are so friendly and seem so patient.So far my daughter loves it.They have a live video…read moreof each class to watch so you can view the class and run errands. Nicole really went the extra mile to make sure we felt comfortable for my daughter's first dance class, and she felt at ease right away.I am really looking forward to seeing my daughter learn from this experience and make new friends and I will highly recommend this school.

Deana is a wonderful teacher! My kids had modern dancing lessons from her. She is very good at…read moreaddressing her students with the right pictures in their minds, and helps my kids at every class to achieve a better sense of body movements - key to success as her student. Deana's ability to accormordate her deep dance experiences into her classes makes for an exciting experience. Also she always loved to create a perfect workout. This is a very clean and well managed dancing studio! Highly recommend it!

This is my daughter's first year here. I think I'm going to have to take out a loan to accommodate…read moreall their fees for the recital. Costume $80 Accessories $40 Tickets $27 x4 Run Thru fee $10 x2 (mandatory attendance) $248 for a 60 second performance. They are unfriendly. When my daughter first started there I had a new baby and was sitting in the waiting room and they didn't say a word. No hello, didn't tell us which class room, no welcome, introduction nothing. I stopped going in after 2 months of not a word. There's fundraisers being sent home constantly. I questioned the purpose- it was a cloudy response which then ended with its for a scholarship for whoever's daughter sells the most. Which costs them nothing so, basically the funds are for them. I don't care how great they say their recitals are, the costs and specifications are ridiculous. Won't be returning.

I went to this dance school from the time I was 5 to eighteen. Not only was it the best dance…read moreinstruction--but gave me incredible structure, discipline, and values. Diane and Patty are incredible teachers. I plan on bringing my daughter over the summer and maybe taking some adult classes myself.

Nikki and Jamie from Fred Astaire Dance Studio were the best that my fiancée (now husband) and I…read morecould of look for when we needed help learning how to dance and to choreograph our first dancing for our wedding. My husband and I never danced before and they were able to help us choreograph and teach us a dance routine that amazed everybody at our wedding. Both Nikki and Jamie both demonstrated their professionalism by taking their time to listen to our needs and creating a routine for us. We were fully ready for our first dance after some lessons with Nikki and Jamie. My husband and I highly recommends both Nikki and Jamie and would definitely go back to them for regular dance lessons.

It was so difficult for me to agree to go for dance lessons. I ended up agreeing to participate in…read morea fundraiser for my employer, but what I didn't realize was that this would be a life changing decision. Going to Fred Astaire Dance Studios- Oradell was one of the best decisions of my life. Nikki, Jaime, and Julia are incredible teachers, and truly do become family. Yasmine always welcomes you with such enthusiasm where its almost infectious, and you are instantly excited to be there. As someone who was nervous and apprehensive about taking dance lessons, their enthusiasm, care, and warm welcome has turned this into my weekly (sometimes even daily) routine! Not only has it been great for my physical health, but seeing them every week has been even better for my mental health. Even when you might be having a tough day, the minute you walk in those doors it is impossible not to feel better, and your mood is completely changed once you leave. The other students are also wonderful, supportive, and welcoming, and the relationships you create with them are just as strong as the bonds you create with the professional staff. If you're looking for a place to have fun, stay in shape, and challenge yourself by stepping out of your comfort zone; Fred Astaire Dance Studios-Oradell should be at the top of that list!

I recently purchased Jazz shoes for my six year old son for Theater Camp. The SMAPA Dance Store was…read morethe closet store next to driving to the City to purchase dance shoes on a Sunday at that. Briana was so kind and wonderful on the phone. I called on a Sunday and she pulled the potential sizes ahead of time. Originally, I was not going to bring my son. Briana encouraged me to bring him in order to have him try them on in person. I am so glad I listened! My ETA was 12:01pm and the store was due to close at noon. Briana said no worries, she would stay in order for me to try the shoes on. WOW! By the time we found parking it was 12:05pm we scored a great spot a block away) and we called Briana to advise we were walking up now. She was so sweet; so personable and assured us that she would stay open for us to arrive. Turns out my son was a larger and wider size and Briana had just the size and width that we needed! She was absolutely lovely! We plan to enroll in a class because she is amazing and the school is wonderful too! Thank you Briana for your exceptional customer service!

Daughters are always eager to go to class. Teachers are very…read moretalented and take to emphasize on technique! A wonderful dance School, come to learn!

Love PAD! My little one is enrolled in recreational classes. Amazing dance studio with caring…read morestaff! Recital and performances are phenomenal

We love DanceWorks! I can't say enough great things about Kathy and her team…read more When we moved to the area last year, I started looking online for places for my 5 year old to take ballet. There were a few places with great reviews but most of the moms that I knew sent their kids to DanceWorks for ballet / tap / etc. I was surprised by the lack of reviews but decided to try it out and WE LOVE IT! My daughter is always energized and happy leaving class and we are looking forward to their annual show in June where all classes get to showcase what they've learned. In addition, we just had my daughter's 6th birthday party here and I received multiple follow ups from parents telling me that their kids had so much fun at the dance party. I decided to add a review to help any parents out there who may not be aware of DanceWorks and may not hear about it through word of mouth. It's a wonderful place! Tip: Parking and the entrance is actually in the back.

Extremely Unprofessional and Accusatory Behavior by the Owner at Danceworks Studios in Montclair,…read moreNJ. I was invited as an actor by the director to shoot a film at Danceworks Studios. I had no prior relationship with the studio or its owner, Kathy. What should have been a straightforward professional experience turned into one of the most disrespectful and upsetting incidents I've encountered. During the shoot, I needed a phone charger. A crew member told me there was one behind the front desk, so I went to look. I checked the desk surface (which had a disorganized tangle of cords), opened the drawers when I didn't see anything, and eventually found a charger plugged in on the floor across from the desk. I took it and left. My face was fully visible the entire time, and I took nothing that wasn't offered. Kathy saw this on the security camera and immediately accused me of trying to rob the studio. She claimed my normal, stylish outfit looked "sketchy" and that my search for the charger appeared suspicious. She even referenced me walking in and out earlier, which happened because I have ADD and had briefly forgotten the car keys to her own sister-in-law's vehicle (the same car that had been left for me to use and was parked right outside). We had been filming openly in that lobby for hours prior, right in front of the cameras, alongside her sister-in-law and niece. There was zero context for any accusation. The situation was made worse by the irony: I was later told Kathy is "very OCD" and that's why she reacted so strongly to me opening the drawers. Yet other people on set were casually going through the same drawers for items like reading glasses with no issue, and the desk itself was one of the most disorganized messes I've seen. I was deeply offended by how I was spoken to and accused, especially as a guest invited to the space. Kathy had every opportunity to recognize me through family connections (I've appeared in years of photos with her niece on her sister-in-law's social media), yet she chose to treat me like a criminal instead. A few days later, I even called the studio, left my phone number, and asked if Kathy would offer an apology for the way I was treated. I received no response and no callback whatsoever. That complete lack of accountability speaks volumes. No one should have to deal with baseless accusations and rude treatment like this, particularly when they're there professionally and openly. I will not be returning to Danceworks Studios and strongly recommend others avoid it as well. One bad experience with the owner is more than enough.

I am in the Adult Hip Hop Class on Monday evenings with Tic Tock. I really enjoy my class. Our…read moreteacher was very friendly and welcoming to my friend and I when we did the trial class. The other students were also very friendly, made us feel welcome. Tic Tock is patient, likes to have fun, but we're also there to work and learn. Mondays are now my favorite day of the week, because of this class. Also my first time at the dance studio, Carol introduced herself to myself and my friend. The other staff are also very friendly. Great dance studio, I will definitely be doing hip hop next season as well.

Great teachers ! Love this place !!! TicTock and Row rock!!!…read more @ / \\ | \ \@/ \ | \ \@/ / | \