My 8 year old daughter attends ATDW and I cannot say enough good things about the studio, the…read moreteachers or the owners. ATDW and the owners Michelle and Jerome could not be more different from the typical LI dance school. If you're looking for a studio where your child can learn from real experts (not just graduated former students), be groomed like professionals, be surrounded with positive & supportive influence and make great friends (both kids and fellow parents) - this is the place. For a brief background, my daughter started ballet classes at 3 years old at another school. We liked the school but the variation of classes beyond ballet was limited and most attention was given to competition dancers. If you weren't on the competition team or being groomed for it, you were not a priority. I've since heard from many friends that this is the case across many Long Island dance schools where the focus is on competition or the end of year recital performances. This is NOT the case at ATDW. This past fall my daughter attended an open house where she quickly fell in love with the studio, enrolled in 4 classes and has never looked back! To say my daughter's experience moving to ATDW has been transformational would be an understatement. Before moving to ATDW, she liked to dance but felt very insecure about her body, being very tall for her age and a bigger build. She was also struggling with some bullies in school and we were dealing with the typical elementary-school afternoon battles over homework, snacks, screens, etc. The changes we've seen in my daughter since moving to ATDW go well beyond her dance capabilities. The kindness and encouragement she has experienced from Michelle, Jerome, Miss Wendy, Miss Olivia and Miss Allie have given her a true passion for all things dance and performance. Her passion and love for attending ATDW have given her a shocking level of motivation for an 8 year old. Knowing she needs to leave for ATDW, she is motivated to do her homework right after school and she has a positive, active understanding of how to be healthy and take care of her body so she can feel better dancing. Her sense of self confidence has exploded in ways that have extended well beyond after-school dance - in her reading, her grades, her friendships and in-school activities. Perhaps most importantly, my daughter has met and made friends with kind and wonderful children whose parents clearly share the same values we do: kindness over competition, the value and joy of performance, respect, responsibility and confidence. The dancers and families that are part of ATDW feel like a community, particularly for students who take more than one class. Passing each other in the hallways before/after, they make friends with older/younger kids they aren't even in class with. The older dancers are positive and supportive role models for the younger dancers. The amount of joy they all have seeing each other is so sweet and at points comical... they hug each other like they haven't seen each other in weeks. ATDW is truly my daughter's favorite place now. She ended the 22-23 season enrolled in 5 classes and participating in the production of Alice in Wonderland. Looking forward to next season, she's now asking to add more. She can't get enough. We are so thankful for this studio and for the community of dancers and parents that Michelle and Jerome have created. Thank you, ATDW!

My daughter has attended American Theater Dance since she was 3 and I have been beyond impressed…read morewith the instruction and her growth as a performer. Michelle and Jerome have created a wonderful environment for young dancers and I couldn't be happier to have my daughter at the studio. They also do top notch productions for kids! Additionally, my 3 year old also just completed a year in the tiny dancers program and the teacher was AMAZING at helping us to get her to feel comfortable dancing on her own. Highly recommended!

Kyle is really good at his job! My husband has no sense of rhythm and cannot move for the life of…read morehim but Kyle made it possible. He taught us so well that my guests were beyond impressed. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to make their first dance a special one. He is very accommodating with scheduling. Like many other reviewers, he will point out some tips here and there to make you look better at dancing.

I went for my first dance lesson last week and it was absolutely fabulous. The instructors are…read morepatient. They don't call you out, but they will fix your steps. This place is great for all levels.

I recently took Stef's straps class and it was amazing. I recommend putting this class on the…read moreschedule weekly!

I took a bit of a hiatus from pole fitness and recently got back into it. I'm still impressed with…read moreThe Aerial Loft and am glad to be back. It's a real gem and I'm happy to see some of the same instructors, especially Jackie, who is not only talented, but also patient and encouraging, and breaks the moves down into digestible steps. I always enjoy her classes, and all the instructors, and this space provides a safe and lovely community. Looking forward to my next class!

Very clean environment lots of activities very caring staff with the kids…read more Beautiful outside playground for summer activities Love the spot ( so my kid )

Both of my daughters have done nursery, pre-k & camp programs at Romper Room and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience! The teachers, staff & management are amazing and have provided a very safe, fun & productive atmosphere for our girls. Can't say enough great things, there's too many!

We came here for a birthday party, and the kids had a blast! It's an excellent location, especially…read morefor toddlers. They require everyone to wear socks in the playground, which is great since there are small children crawling around. The facility features a fun slide and adorable mini-rooms themed as a veterinarian's office, a doctor's office, and various kitchens for pretend play. There is also a separate area to sing 'Happy Birthday' and a convenient café station. I was very impressed with the venue and am excited to return again soon! Vinimos aquí para una fiesta de cumpleaños y los niños se divirtieron muchísimo. Es un lugar excelente, especialmente para niños pequeños (toddlers). Es obligatorio usar calcetines en el área de juegos, lo cual es bueno ya que hay niños gateando. Tienen un tobogán y pequeñas habitaciones temáticas con artículos de veterinaria, de doctor y cocinitas para jugar. También cuentan con un área separada para cantar el 'Feliz Cumpleaños' y una estación de café. Quedé muy contenta con el lugar. ¡Estoy emocionada por volver!

The cutest spot for playdates and birthday parties! The play area is gated in with a separate space…read morefor younger babies which is a big plus! Added bonus they have a cafe and you can sit and enjoy coffee/food literally 2 feet away from the gated play area! They also host fun events so our girls hve fun and the mamas get to catch up & hang out

There are good teachers, there are very good teachers, and then there are those rare teachers who…read moreare simply the best. Mandy Garr is one of those teachers. I have had the pleasure of dancing with Mandy for the past two years, and she is truly an exceptional instructor. She also choreographed the father-daughter dance for my daughter and me, and it was absolutely outstanding. To this day, people still talk about that dance, and it remains one of the most special and memorable moments of my life. Mandy has a remarkable ability to teach at your level and in a way that you can understand. She makes every lesson fun and enjoyable, while somehow having the patience of Job! She encourages you, builds your confidence, and brings out the best in you. Amazing, talented, patient, dedicated, encouraging, and outstanding are just a few of the words I would use to describe Mandy. If you are looking for a dance instructor who truly cares about her students and has the talent and patience to help you succeed, I cannot say enough about Mandy Garr. She is simply the best.

I came here with my boyfriend for an introductory dance class for country dancing. The venue was…read moreclean, warm, and welcoming on that rainy day. I am debating between two and three stars. Here's why: When they called me back to confirm the booking & coordinate a time (which I emailed them to see if they teach country dancing), they said yes, we can do that. When we went there - I brought my cowboy dancing boots and was stoked to learn something new with my boo. They had us wait a little bit (we were a few minutes early). They brought us into a private dancing room and showed us the ropes for some basic dance movements and styles. We did some salsa and merengue and fox trot, etc... but no country. We had a blast and a lot of fun. We were sweating too! But they withheld the country from us. Then after the session, instead of a bye! hope to see you next time, they brought us into the manager's suite to get bamboozled with humungous numbers (price tags) for dance lessons with group sessions. Try 10 classes at over $1,500.00..(and not all of them were for one on one sessions).. Meanwhile, we were seeking something simpler - like closer to the cost of what we paid for the trial ($49.00). When they showed me the form with the classes that they offer - country wasn't listed and when I brought it up, they wrote it in. I/we felt scammed... because when we were waiting to start the first session - they also had me fill out a similar form and there was a box for country dancing on that one. It's really unfortunate, because maybe we'd go back if they had an à la carte option for classes at a more affordable rate. A lot of places do something like $55.00 per class with the tenth one free! We told them we'd think about it so they would let us leave. The manager and our instructor were really pushy. Not to mention, that the instructor "gets to know you" and then uses that against you to get the manager to get you hyped up for a sale. They booked us for the following week at the same time. They were kind enough to call me back to confirm the night before. I advised them that we would not be returning, as per the hefty pricing, and they didn't charge me anything extra. (24 hour cancellation policy) Now don't get me wrong - I'm sure you get what you pay for to some extent, and I'm sure the classes and group dancing are fun (we saw others there enjoying themselves), but the way they went about it was off-putting and I really feel like they should have been more forthright and upfront with us prior to. We don't regret the dance session. Happy feet!

Came in today to pay for my monthly membership after a few months off…read more Have to get that body back after eating so much from watching TikTok videos. Those damn seafood boil gets me every time. lol. Jared at the front desk is again AMAZING. A true professional, friendly, personable and so so nice. Jared has a great personality, very knowledgeable, helpful and yes gorgeous white teeth and ALWAYS a welcoming smile. Great sense of humor and very so polite. It's always so great coming in and receiving such a welcoming presence and personality. See you soon. Thanks again.

Staff seemed nice, etiquette wasn't terrible, gym music was not at all overbearing…read more Interesting mix of gym goers (older, younger, college students, groups of broccolis at some machines), not a lot of "gym bros." For the most part, everyone just kind of does their own thing which is good. Equipment looked a bit run down, rusty, kind of dirty, machine pads splitting and breaking apart. The gym itself is super messy, there are maybe 10 mismatched dumbbells on the rack at any given time because all of the equipment is just thrown all over the place - ex., one 30lb dumbbell here and the other is underneath a bench at the far end of the gym. The lighting gives you a Dollar Tree vibe - It's actually kind of sad and depressing. Locker rooms are a little crowded, maybe a bit less crowded during the day. Apparently this location will be going through a renovation period, so maybe it will be better when done. Overall experience? Wasn't terrible, I got my workout in, however, I think LA Fitness needs to hire better management and a better staff - a staff that will stay on top of certain issues and care about the overall gym goer experience. It seems like some of the complaints from years ago were never really addressed. A renovation would be nice but won't mean anything if you still have the same management and staff working there.

Honestly, I don't get all the bad reviews about this place on yelp. I've never had a bad experience…read morewith LICM, and I've been going for the past two years. I think the place is well worth the investment. In short, would HIGHLY RECOMMEND LICM. The tutors there all have excellent backgrounds in academics, and the program is designed so that you develop the right habits, discipline, and test taking skills for standardized exams. Also, the music program is AMAZING! Top-notch instructors and students from all different backgrounds.

Too Bad there is no zero rating. This place is not a music school, not an educational school. Good…read moreLuck if you go here you will spend loads of money and learn nothing.

I was taken care of by a Mr. Jeff Galperin, who was very polite on the phone and took all the time…read moreI needed to answer my many questions before I drove from NYC to the store in Mineola. In fact, he never made me feel like I was wasting his time at all. They had what I wanted in stock brand new. So from his kind assistance, I made the trip to their store. When I arrived he set me up to try a pedal out in their music room.. and again, I did not feel pressured at all. In fact, the man likes to talk about music and gear almost as much as I do, and it shows in his enthusiasm which I totally enjoyed! Highly recommended! Call first to see if he has in stock what you are looking for. I am super satisfied with my experience there! Thank you so much JG!!!

!!BEWARE!! Weiner…read moremusic is a SCAM Specifically ordered the old style Clark fobes barrel. They sent me the new version. I emailed them right after delivery about this and received no response, but on their website they updated the photo after my email. I called them and said I wanted the old barrel if you can check stock and if not available call me and set up a return. They falsely advertised the incorrect product, and blamed me for this. They deducted $9 for a cleaning fee of a barrel that was never used, and again the incorrect item. The people working the phones are morons and scammers. I utilized this place for years and referring my students to purchase equipment and instruments since 2015. And buying reeds while on broadway tours. That all ends NOW Take your business elsewhere. Photos below show my email complaint. The original photo on my invoice for the barrel I wanted (very blurry pic) and then the return invoice minus $9 with the updated new barrel (that I didn't want)