I would rate it NO Stars. Not a place for toddlers, kindergarten- 1st grade. They focus on "their…read morestars" (the older kids) and make you suffer through a recital where each of them has a solo and your kid has 5 mins over the course of 4 hours. They need to split the shows up for the little ones and the puberty crew. It was also really clear the tickets where given the same way (the stars got better seating). This is a place that will take your money and doesn't care about the kids. Go elsewhere. We actually walked out after our child's second act, regardless that we where warned before the recital we can't leave early. The way I see it is they can't force me to watch another solo and more musical theater. Horrible experience!

The staff is very helpful . Almost all the students are friendly. My peers have pushed me to work…read moreharder and in the nicest way without hurting my feelings. Greasiest dance studio on Staten Island and very humble. The talent is insane!!

My daughter has been dancing here for the last three years and we love it! Hoping to attend for…read moremany years to come.

I don't even know where to begin with this bad experience. Today was my daughter's recital day. We…read morewent to the front to confirm our seating . Director Jacky couldn't find the name on the roster. I pointed to my daughters name and she said I thought you said a different name . We asked Amanda, the teacher to show us where we are seating. Go figure our seats are all the way towards the back of the football field . I asked why are we sitting here at the end ? I can't even see the stage ... She screams because you were the last that paid for the tickets . I asked what does that have to do with anything ? She said again loud and clear, "You paid last you're seated last". I was totally embarrassed by this incident . I asked for my hard earned money back and she screams Again refund these people their money back . I must mention we are the only Latino and mixed race parents there . We were treated like second class citizens. Our daughter will not go back there at all

My daughters attended a local studio for several years then it was bought out and bullying and…read moredrama flourished. When we came here and found out this would not be tolerated from parents or kids, I felt so relieved. At our old studio, in the last year of the new owner, my child's dance skills regressed. In these past few months at Next Level, all of my kids skills increased tenfold, as well as their confidence, and their anxiety lessened. My daughter was still able to be a part of the competition team and have a solo even though we were new. They believe in my kids and they care about them. We love Miss Gina, Ms. Dee, Ms. Katie, Ms.Ashley, Ms.Sharon, and Ms. Carissa. And what we have learned from the ballet teacher, Ms. Larissa, and her amazing structure and experience with Russian ballet is unmatched. She is strict but my daughter adores her because she cares so much. In the past, she hated ballet, now she wants private lessons with her - she is a miracle worker! I highly recommend this school!!!!

We recently switched after three years somewhere else when we felt it was time for a change. My…read moredaughter is loving the teachers and instruction she is receiving. She also loves the fact that she has gotten to be part of the performing team, something her old place didn't have. So far, we've performed in Matawan Day and will be also performing at a nursing home for Christmas. As a former dancer and dance instructor, I am highly impressed with the teachers, instruction and choreography at this school.

My daughter started with Emotion in Motion when she was 4 years old. Now close to 9 years old, she…read morehas a true love and appreciation for the arts. She attends a dance class as well as a theatrical class. She loves the school so much that she requested to have her Birthday party there, which they accommodated. Its a terrific family environment, where all of the kids value kindness and friendship.

This studio has amazing teachers and offers classes for all ages & abilities. The sprung dance…read morefloor is so wonderful to dance on. The prices are the best around. So affordable and they have a shop in the front for all your dance needs. So even if you just need dance wear and you are in the area, stop by.

From the owner: European School of Dance offers dance training in Classical Ballet/pointe, Tap, Broadway/Musical…read moreTheatre, Hip-Hop, Modern/Lyrical/Contemporary, Flamenco/Spanish Character styles of dance lessons for ages 3 to Adults. We also offer Private dance classes, Voice Lessons, and studio rentals. We are a pre-professional performance based studio, performing at many local community events. We offer all our students a twice a year performance.

Absolutely horrible experience. Lesson learned that you basically get what you pay for as this is…read morethe cheapest dance studio in the area. Always had a problem with a certain teacher - tried to force us in the beginning to take privates saying they were necessary. I complained to the studio owner and she said that's not what the teacher meant - which was a lie on the teachers part. KEEP IN MIND I BROUGHT THIS STUDIO 5 girls - 2 girls which joined the competition team. So do the math on how much money I brought this business, not including my own daughter who joined the competition team as well. The teacher ( who always disliked me for no reason) took my daughters shoes multiple times and would not give them back but pretended I could get them as she ignored my daughters request to get them back. The SO gossiped about myself and other children which resulted in the SO's own best friend leaving the studio . The moms made it a point to advise me she didn't like me for no reason. I was always respectful and professional b/c I don't engage with grown adult women who are insecure. I was there for my child. We were planning our exit this year but I wanted to fulfill my contract obligations. The last straw was the same teacher who I always had issues with (keep in mind there was never an argument or anything of that nature- we always played fake and smiled) lied to the studio owner saying I made aggressive comments. NEVER and I repeat NEVER happened. I expressed how happy I was to be leaving and couldn't wait for this dance stuff to be over as I spoke to my friend in the studio parking lot. My daughter always felt uncomfortable when the SO was around because she would make rude comments in front of all the children and speak out of term . These children are 7-8 yrs old only. The SO owner has had many issues with parents over the span of 15yrs even resulting in a parent physically attacking her...she is abrasive and unpredictable with her comments. It's very known in Woodbridge which is why I'm so upset with myself that I did not take advice from multiple friends not to join this studio. The teacher I've had issues with has been accused of pulling the kids arms and threatening the children that if a good performance isn't given she will remove them from the dance. Again, these are 7-8 yr old little girls!!! The Teacher lied to the SO owner & stated I made aggressive comments. The SO then filed a police report and terminated my contract right after I paid for Nationals & Worlds. Worlds - she sprung on the moms last minute as a last ditch effort money grab. We were all highly aggravated by this so I voiced my frustration professionally in email. I have everything in email and FB messenger. I then filed a police report against the studio owner, filed a report with the Federal Trade Commission for fraud and reported her business to the BBB. I will be filing a lawsuit for fraud and defamation of character against all her entities . My daughter was so upset to not be able to attend Nationals with all the friends she made. My heart was absolutely broken. I will not allow this SO and teacher to bully me as they have done to so many parents. Just ask around and you will find out for yourself. I will not allow someone to lie on my name and effect my reputation in a negative way as I do business in Woodbridge. Thankfully, I was directed to a new school - Woodbridge School of Dance . Slightly more expensive but like I said in the beginning of my post - you get what you pay for ...lesson learned. Please avoid this studio for the sake of your sanity and your child's safety.

For the past five years, my daughter has been dancing here and loves every minute of it. The…read moreteachers are outstanding. This establishment has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making one feel like part of a family.

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!

They're great! We did virtual dance practice and recital during covid, and my son is spectacularly…read moreconfident on the any dance floor unlike me. I'm very thankful my wife talked me into this. Last year's school dance was quite the show. He's in the beginning of his second class in a row.

Don't listen to the "teenager" who angry posted about this dance studio. She apparently didn't have…read morethe skill, the desire and the determination to become a great dancer with that "attitude". Anyway, I grew up and danced with both owners. I believe I know some of the other teachers there as well. CDE's level of teaching dance supersedes that of any other dance school in the entire tri-state area. Bank on that. Many of their students have gone on to the best Performing Arts High Schools as well as top notch Colleges. Many/most students get scholarships and are awarded high honors, join a major ballet company, end up on Broadway (Rockettes or Musicals), or teach at prestigious dance companies all over the globe. Competitive? Yes, of course. They are great enough to be. If your child has the skill and the drive to take it all the way then you WANT CDE. You want them to be trained by the best in the business. If you want to be coddled, lied to, and to be taken advantage of financially: go to a dance school that has the teacher's name in it. Ms Joy's School of Dance will gladly take your money and lie to your child about his/her skill level. Think of it like this: if your child wants to dance as a once a week hobby or a recreation: CDE might not be the place for them but they will make sure they dance like a pro anyway. If you think your kid may want a lifelong career in dance, desire to try out for any of the tv dance shows out there, compete at a high level, dance on Broadway, teach dance, or anything of the sort: you WANT CDE.

I just wanted to share the amazing experience I had watching CDE recital recently. I do not have…read morechildren enrolled at CDE, but was lucky enough to be invited to watch their 2018-2019 recital. I was super impressed with their amazing show from beginning to end. The skills of the dancers were absolutely solid, the choreography was beautiful, the choices of music and numbers were modern and beautifully executed and the costumes were stunning. I felt that I was at a professional dancing company performance the whole time. I loved how they integrated classical ballet techniques into the non-ballet numbers to showcase the solid skil-set foundation of their students. All in all, I was immensely impressed. Spectacular job of both teachers and students! Congratulations to owners, teachers and all the dancers on a fantastic performance and thank you to Christina Manousos for graciously providing me with an opportunity to watch it.

Did the Centerstage musical and LOVED it! He worked hard and made friends. He learned a lot.read more

September 2024 update. We still love Center Stage and spend most of our week there these days…read more My daughter who I mentioned in an earlier review loved dancing there so much she is now one of their company dancer. My son who had just started tried a few classes on and off and he found his thing as a hip hop dancer. Both kids love center stage and their teachers too! We will probably be part of the center stage family for years to come. I still also highly recommend center stage for all dancers!