The instructors are engaging and present their teaching style with professionalism infused with…read morefun. I enjoy, that the class is taught in a dance routine manner! The routines are a combination of salsa shines, which are taught in sessions and then combined. The classes are easy to follow . The instructor teaches each shine/dance routine, as many times requested, to insure that none gets left behind!

Best salsa school in New York City! Their training is intense but worth it! The instructors are…read morecreative and are able to break moves down clearly. I would recommend this school to EVERYONE

This review is for all the folks who haven't tap danced in 20+ years... you know who you are…read more Yup... you sure do. Perhaps we told ourselves after that back injury that there was simply no use, there was no way we'd be able to hop around anymore, much less create an actual sound that didn't sound like hooves (at a slaughterhouse). We threw out the leotards and tights years ago. They wouldn't have fit our larger, aged bodies anyway. Besides, we hated them, they never quite fit anyway. But for some reason we couldn't throw out the tap shoes. We loved our tap shoes. And so, they sat, in the back of the closet. Why? Because, in the back of our minds we thought maybe... and then we talked ourselves out of it... but still we wondered... but nah... there's simply no way. NO WAY. NO WAY IN HELL. Until one day... we decide to challenge ourselves. Because deep inside, we needed to see if all was lost. I mean, our body literally twitches when we watch others tapping on tv, the muscle fibers still trying to do what we KNOW we used to do. We have a an actual iTunes Playlist dedicated to "great songs to tap to". We secretly lie in bed trying to remember old combinations. We stalk and save OTHER PEOPLE'S tap dancing videos from Facebook.... we need to challenge ourselves... because of all of this. And because we LOVE those tap shoes. We decide to commit to the challenge, to see if we can handle 5 minutes of it (or 10 minutes... or...?!?) ... and so we make our way to Max McGuier's Adult Beginner class at The Bridge for Dance. Just getting up those 3 STEEP flights is like the ultimate test... the Mt Everest of 20 years of repressed non-tap-dancing. The Machu Picchu of Tap Dance Dreams. We're gonna make it-- HUZZAH!! Our left knee clicks with every step. Screw it... we're gonna DO THIS, you OLD BAG!! Max's sunny disposition can easily light up a room, and he has tough competition because The Bridge is SOOO sunlit and inviting... it is actually a BEAUTIFUL space. None of those repressive, dungeon-y, dingy-windowed, flourescent lit, musty, sweaty, smelly, loud, snotty basement studios that we were used to. YOU KNOW THE ONES. THIS is different, and inviting, and NORMAL, the way a neighborhood dance studio should be, and the other folks in the class... just as warm and friendly, humble and open. It is obvious, we ALL feel comfortable INSTANTLY. There's an instant camaraderie and everyone is supportive. I literally couldn't ask for a better circumstance all around! The acoustics are wonderful... my taps sound like bells, and it is NOT because of me. The wooden floor is PERFECT for tapping. The AC is pumping (another concern that I had... no fears-- it works!!!). There are actual plants growing... greenery... and there's space for them AND us. There is space to MOVE!! (Now if only I could find a space to belt a high C in NYC.... but that's a quest for another day)... Max is doting, personable, gives everyone individual time, he's relaxed and humorous... he drills us on all the basics and then pulls it all together for a combo at the end. He inspires, and is a literal JOY to be around... he makes you want to DANCE, and when you screw up, he asks how he can help you. And he really means it. (Note to self: my mental-computer processing was circa Apple Mac 1996, but my pullbacks were flawless!!!) I am sooo grateful for Max's understanding, smile and energy, as well as The Bridge's warm and inviting atmosphere and crowd... It felt sooo good to think I aced my challenge. After 20+ years, those tap shoes were dug out of the closet and used!! I tolerated the entire hour and I WALKED HOME (I didn't hobble!) afterward.... ... and I will MOST DEFINITELY be back!

A treasure ! Beautiful, clean studios, great location - very…read moreaccessible, wonderful staff and affordable rates if you're looking to rent space. I was and I keep coming back. You will too.

After two years at Reveal, I can honestly say that recital day was the final straw…read more Parents were required to leave their children backstage for approximately four hours. At one point, I simply wanted to check on my daughter and make sure she was okay. Instead of being treated with respect, I was dismissed by a staff member who loudly said, "Somebody come get her," as if I was causing a problem for wanting to see my own child. As a paying parent, I found that incredibly rude and unprofessional. Looking back, if I had seen the condition my daughter was in at that moment, I would have absolutely freaked out. She later came out for her second dance looking completely disheveled, with her hair undone and appearing as though no one had checked on her. We were told the children would be supervised and performance-ready, but that clearly was not the case. What upset me even more was learning that my daughter had asked to use the bathroom and was not taken. She ultimately ended up wetting herself. No one contacted us to let us know, no one explained what happened, and no one communicated with our family. Then, during pickup, my family was told that no one knew where my daughter was. For several terrifying minutes, we genuinely believed our child was missing. We were running around the venue in a panic, only to later find out someone had taken her to the bathroom. A simple conversation could have prevented that fear. The facility itself left much to be desired. The children's bathroom was often dirty, with an old step stool by the sink and oversized containers of dish soap that were difficult for young children to use independently. The recital also raised serious concerns about the overall quality of the program. After spending thousands of dollars on tuition, costumes, recital fees, and private lessons, I expected a higher standard of instruction and professionalism. Watching the adult performances only reinforced my concerns. If I had seen those performances before enrolling, I would have looked elsewhere for dance training. Parents trust dance studios with their children and their hard-earned money. They deserve proper supervision, communication, professionalism, and quality instruction. Unfortunately, after two years at Reveal, that was not my experience, and I cannot recommend this studio to other families.

We appreciate the opportunities our child had at this studio; however, bullying concerns were…read moreraised but not addressed. The CEO did not intervene and remained silent, and the parent of the student involved was not contacted until I addressed the issue myself. This dance studio struggles with communicating what respecting one another or accountability looks like as the unkind child still attends the dance school. It's not a coincidence that a few reviews on here mention the bullying issue and it going unaddressed. This led our family to move to a studio with clearer expectations for respect, accountability, and an age-appropriate classroom structure. Additionally, when families first join the company, new dancers are not allowed to perform during their first year. Parents are told this is because they are new and should observe the more experienced dancers, with the expectation that they will perform in their second year. However, families are still required to attend competitions and pay the associated fees for competitions even though their child does not perform. After doing some research, I learned that spectators are generally not required to pay these types of fees to simply watch competitions. As a result, the policy felt confusing and difficult to understand, especially since families are contributing financially to a competition team their child is part of but does not participate in competition dances during their first year.

My daughter attends this facility and I've noticed her blossom in many different ways…read more Additionally, the instructor, Melissa works very well with my daughter who looks forward to attending class on a weekly basis. My daughter attended two different dance studios in the past but this is the only facility that my daughter has enjoyed. Melissa is amazingly patient with the little ones and work very well with my daughter.

Omg this dance school is amazing!!! My daughter has been at other dance schools before which we…read moreended up dropping out of by December. DMPA has been her school for the past 2 years. Her teacher ms. Alexis is awesome and my daughter loves her classes. They just had their recital and it was amazing!!! Last year I was a back stage mom but this year I decided to sit in the audience and watch, my daughter had two numbers. after the first one I was able to go and sit with her and wait for the second number. Ms. Geena is so nice and helpful and great with the kids. I can't say enough about this school the classes are by far more professional than any other school we have been to. Mrs. Lisa is also amazing always very attentive and very warm, the numbers that she choreographed were amazing. I have recommended this school to others at my daughter's school and we will definitely be going back this fall and my daughter can't wait to start her new classes with ms. Alexis thanks DMPA you guys are awesome

OMG Ms. Sadana is such an incredible Bollywood dance instructor. I fell in love with the energy and…read morethe culture that she teaches. She makes it so fun and easy to learn. She's very fair, very encouraging and makes it very comfortable, especially if you're a beginner. Extremely grateful for crossing paths with Ms. Sadana and learning a vital part of South Asian culture.

Love this place so much! We had our 4 year old daughter's birthday party here and it could not have…read moregone better! Jennifer and her husband Coco were so great! They were extremely accommodating in every way and the Capoeira demonstration that Coco did with the kids was so much fun. The kids were all completely engaged and it helped to burn off some of the sugar fueled birthday party energy. I highly recommend this wonderful family run business! Thanks again! -Tommy and Tarah

We love Abada Capoeira! The class and teachers are wonderful and the community has a nice family…read morefeel. We highly recommend this class for everyone.

We went to Megha for instruction on our first dance for our wedding reception and she was…read morefantastic! My husband and I were at the beginner level, but after working with Megha, we're proud to say we've become pretty confident (and competitive) on the dance floor! Megha has a way of teaching you dance moves that you never thought you could do. She breaks down the basics and complements the movement with really strong verbal instruction. I think this comes from a true, incredible understanding of human movement. I also highly recommend her team (we primarily worked with another great dancer named Sankalp); they are experienced and come from great dancing backgrounds. If you're a couple looking to take your first dance game to the next level, be sure to work with Megha!

I love classes with Megha! Both, my daughter and I, have been taking Bhangra for few years now…read more It's one of the best workouts ever. The energy, the music, Megha's angelic patience make for an awesome experience. I was even lucky enough to perform with NYC Bhangra and it was one of the most beautiful moments in my life.

My fiancee and I loved working with Anne-Marie across 5 lessons as we learned how to dance together…read morefor the first time! Anne-Marie is a very fun, kind, and patient instructor with great instincts for keeping dance moves fun and accessible. Anne-Marie frequently took videos for us to help guide our practicing at home, and she always made herself available to give more thoughts and feedback in between our appointments. She was also very accommodating for our schedules and helped us gain the confidence to dance at our wedding (and beyond!) as a couple. Could not recommend her work more!

We had a great experience working with Anne-Marie for our first dance! We both came in with little…read moreto no experience, and she met us where we were at, taught us in ways that worked for us, and created a really beautiful dance for us. We had a lot of fun learning, too -- we said each lesson became kind of a date night for us!