Two of our daughters are at Dutchess School of Performing Arts with Ms. Denyse. She is a…read moreclassically trained ballet teacher who danced in NY City. Besides being a great teacher and dancer, she has brought talented staff to teach Irish step, African and Modern. The Irish step teacher toured with Riverdance! We've been to other studios in the area, including Kerry's and NYAB, but our family thinks this place is the best.

From the owner: The Faculty at Dutchess School of Performing Arts is dedicated to providing an environment that…read moreinspires young people to learn and grow through the Art of Dance and Music. The Conservatory-based training nurtures positive attitudes, dedication and development of artistic potential. The value of this training offers students the tools for life-long success including, confidence, self-esteem, creativity, discipline and individual growth. ​

My daughter goes here they are true professionals and the shows are amazing. She does ballet and…read moreI've seen her excel so much.

The owner is verbally abusive to the kids. When a parent confronts her on it, she acts like an…read moreimmature child. She only cares about her competition team kids and she treats them even worse than non-team kids. Their system of doing things is ancient. Nothing is computerized, everything is hand written. Emails would be helpful, the little slips of paper that sometimes go home with your child rarely make it to the parents to know what is going on. Needs an office manager ASAP, not the old lady running the show, who also gives the customers a hard time. I guess they don't understand that we are paying THEM. The studio is cramped, you can't walk up and down the hallway, no place to wait for your child. And seating is limited. A few chairs in the front and a small kitchen in the back. Forget when class lets out, it is a nightmare. Also the car rental place washes cars right next to their entrance and is annoying. It is HIGHLY unsafe with them whipping the cars in and out with small children walking to and from, and the water turning to ice in the winter. My child does not want to return. We will be looking elsewhere no matter the cost. Not worth the aggravation of this place.

Very beautiful dance school. The owners put a lot if detail into making this place a great school…read morefor kids. My daughter did classes when they opened last year. She decided to do gymnastics do to her scheduling and her friend leaving but I miss it here and I will be back. The girls here can dance!!

Everyone is amazing. I've been with HDD for 3 years and my daughter has blossomed. I thank Terry…read moreand Amanda for all that they do!

This business is a joke, the owner is non existent and only wants your money. Please do not send…read moreyour children to this place. It is unsafe and a bad environment for the dancers. There are so many other reputable studios in the area that will actually give your child the chance they deserve.

From the owner: At our studio we offer the highest quality of dance education with a wide variety of classes for…read moreall ages and levels at economical prices. We take pride in providing a warm family atmosphere and a positive environment to learn, grow and have fun in.

I first met Juliet Gould in June of 2015. Since than, Ms. Gould comes to my home two to three times…read morea week for one to one training. Ms. Gould has -Given me incentive to work out more frequently. -taught me techniques to strengthen my body through repetition exercises and core muscle training. -taught me various exercises using fitness balls, resistance bands, chairs and other home gym equipment. -challenged me to work harder to improve my stamina and balance. What I like most about Juliet Gould is her genuine enthusiasm for what she does, which is building strength and empowerment by helping me to reach my personal fitness goals. The workouts are varied to include Zumba, stretching, Yoga, Pilates, etc. Ms. Gould is mindful of my physical limitations, injuries, health concerns and works with me to design exercises that are tailored for my body. Since training with Ms. Gould, I have noticed an improvement in my body as it is leaner and stronger and I have been able to increase my workout time from one hour to an hour and a half. If you are looking for a good Personal Fitness Trainer, definitely recommend Juliet Gould.

Jules did an event for our PTA at Edward J Russell Elementary School for our field day! She kept…read more600 students moving with her awesome Zumba! She was on time & ready to go for the day of exercising! She looked great in our EJR T-shirt too!

This community center is freaking off the chain!! My kids have been coming here for various…read moreprograms for years now! Located in a broken down ghetto neighborhood like Newburgh, sorry Newburgh but it's true ya'll ghetto as F@% , the community needs a place like this. It provides the children a positive influence, a place of learning & I just love, love this place & the dedicated staff. God Bless the staff & facility.

I attended the show (recital) yesterday, and I could not believe the performances! The tiny ones in…read more"movement" were so cute in their tutus, and the tap dancers were fantastic! All of the dancers truly shined.... but the finale, with the African drummers and all age groups was a show stopper! They are doing a great job in a tough city. Kudos to instructors and administrators. KEEP THIS PROGRAM GOING!!!!

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!

The dance teacher/director/owner bully and body shame the kids, they are manipulative, and are very…read morerude to parents when issues are presented to them. The environment they foster is toxic. Waste of money and time, do not send your children here!

This is an excellent dance school that really focuses on technique and the overall tools of dance…read more They teach ballet, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, hip hop -- everything a well-rounded dancer needs. The spring full length ballet in May is always incredible and the dance recitals in June showcases all the different styles from all the students. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a dance studio.

This Dance studio has multiple locations and is an excellent learning environment for all ages…read more Starting at age 10 this director has been dancing for over 20 years. Not only does she provide the skill and experience necessary for running the institute, she has a genuine heart to see people's lives changed by the art of dance. Whether you are looking for a couples instructor to prepare for your wedding dance or a place your child can grow in Ballet, Tap, or Jazz, you will find everything you are looking for here. I should also mention the team of instructors are exactly the kind of role-models you want teaching your child. For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Redemption-Dance-Institute/273370462691307

My daughter has been dancing here for 4 years now. The teachers are kind, supportive and teach…read moregreat technique. The recital outfits aren't skimpy and the music they use is truly lovely without being inappropriate for kids like other studios have. I wish there was a better waiting room for parents but if that's my biggest critique then this is an awesome studio. Our prior studio in Delmar and one I have seen in Scotia do not teach good technique and the kids get bad feet, back problems and injuries. Call Guin, she is an angel. :)