I love this studio. My daughter has been taking classes here for the past year and they are so nice…read moreand professional but also super caring. The recital at the end was amazing. It was 3 hours long and my daughter was only in one number...but the whole show was so good I felt like I was watching broadway.

My daughters first dance class ever and Ms. Irina stopped the class early and yelled at the 3-5…read moreyear olds because they were taking too many water breaks. After I asked for my money back after just one class she agreed and then 3 weeks later refused! Do not take your kids here and if you do make sure you get a trial class before giving her any money!

I have been doing ballet for over 20 years and I am currently employed as a professional dancer…read more Despite all the options available in the NYC area, I travel specially to Seacliff to study with Ms. Irina at LI Ballet Academy and Dance and wanted to add my experiences here for anyone looking for quality ballet training. Ms Irina, the Director of LI Ballet Academy and Dance, has a special gift for teaching and a passion for ballet that is inspiring. The most important part of any training is trust and I feel that I can trust Ms. Irina as a teacher completely, for her knowledge of the classical repertoire, her style, her musicality, and her ability to see each individual's potential for improvement. This is a school that teaches the best foundation for the dancer, correct placement of the body and coordination that will help a student perform any choreography in the future. Ms. Irina is incredibly kind and wonderful with the kids. Everyone is treated with respect regardless of their professional goals. The studio at LI Ballet Academy and Dance is a large, column free space, and it is beautifully maintained. It is a pleasure to dance there. The studio is equipped with the best quality floors, properly sprung and treated to prevent slipping, which is so important for dancing safely. The Seacliff community is very fortunate to have this studio in the area. I would recommend this school to anyone without hesitation. Nicole F, ballet dancer

My child didn't like this place, the instructor didn't make her feel like she belongs there. she…read moredidn't want to go back. Also, Why is there a $25 non-refundable registration fee to hold a spot in the class? We registered and paid, they should have a spot for us. Why do we need to pay $25 extra to hold a spot? $25 from each student, how much are they making from us?

My daughter is 13 years old and has been dancing competitively for 5 years. She danced…read morecompetitively for 4 years at another studio before switching to Glen Dance this year. All I can say is I wish we had made the move earlier! It's never easy changing studios, but Kim and her staff went above and beyond to help my daughter feel comfortable and to ensure she was in the right classes for her ability. There are so many options for classes, both in times, levels and types. She progressed beautifully this year and felt seen and appreciated, despite being new to the company. She was embraced by the other dancers and her teachers, and feels at home even after dancing there for such a short time. While the dancers compete, I found that there is so much more to this studio than the competitions. The dancers learn choreography from every class they take, not just their competition dances. This was a striking difference for us, and afforded our daughter the opportunity to learn so much more over a years span. They even had an optional performance at Disney over the summer, which was such a memorable experience. Kids that didn't attend were not penalized whatsoever. They also encouraged their students to audition for the Joffrey summer ballet intensive. Their commitment to seeing their students improve was evident, regardless if it meant losing dancers for Disney or their own summer classes at the studio. While we have only been here a year, we have not felt that competitive/cut-throat vibe that one can feel on a competition team. It has felt very supportive and fair. The staff is all warm and approachable, and it's really been fun getting to know them outside of the studio. At the end of the day, Kim and her teachers just want to see their dancers improve. It's been a refreshing and positive change for us!

Great dance studio highly recommend. Instructions are very patient and it's a fun vibe.read more

I learn a lot here. And I would say if you want a new activityvor learn dance this is the placeread more

My daughter still takes dance lessons here, we've been going there for 2 years and she loves it,…read morethe instructors and the studio are great!

This review is for a private session with Christina who covers urban hip hop…read more A couple of things to note.. Call in if you're looking to attend class soon, but stick to email if your inquiry isn't urgent. It does take some time for them to get back to you because they have so many people to get back to. I reached out via email because I wanted to take a hip hop class for fun but lack dance experience. The best thing about a private session is that tutors cater their lessons to suit your level and pace. After further consultation about the type of dance style and music I was interested in, they helped me book an appointment. I also wanted to note that I was being rather difficult due to a change in my schedule and went back and forth about attending the class. I initially asked for a refund but ultimately decided to attend and the staff were really understanding about it. A class costs about $100 not including other add-ons (music video editing and filming). If you decide to schedule a private session you should have the following information prepared -location you want the session at (you're responsible for renting the studio space if you choose Manhattan) -dates and time preferences for the session (classes are based on instructor availability which typically means most weekends during the afternoon or evening) -style of dance and music suggestions (instructor ultimately decides on the routine and song but you can tell them what you're looking for) Once you're booked you'll get a confirmation email and payment instructions. Payments must be made at least 2 days in advance before your class. GETTING THERE: You can take the F to Parsons and hop on the Q65 bus if you don't want to take the LIRR. I believe the F, 7, N, and Q can also take you there but expect to do a couple of transfers if you don't live in the area. I'm hours away from the flushing location but I made the trip based on reviews. I'm not confident enough to perform in groups and decided a private session would be a good way to start. I heard how welcoming and friendly the instructors and students are at this place so decided to give it a shot. THE LESSON: I just finished my private lesson with Christina and I feel empowered. We danced to Ariana Grandes God is a Woman which was originally prepared for one of their intermediate classes. Her choreography really had me feelin myself. I have two left feet and at times got really nervous trying to be technically accurate but Christina was so patient with me and gave excellent tips on how to loosen up and enjoy dance. She broke down all the steps clearly, slowly and then we practiced on an off with music. I definitely want to continue practicing and come back for lessons again. Also, as a heads up be sure to ask if you can record the session because they typically only record when you're done with the entire choreography. For those of you who are beginners as well, live close to Manhattan, and want to try group classes she recommends Ness and Fernando (my spelling might be inaccurate) if you're looking to learn upbeat hip hop style dance. They teach on Wednesday and Friday. Overall, this class really helped boost my confidence and it was worth the cost and trip.

I take adult lessons here on tuesday and private lessons on fridays. Joanne is a great teacher!read more

I have been dancing at this dance studio since 2009. Not only is the dance teacher, Ms. Joanne,…read moreamazing, but she is very patient, pays keen attention to each student's body type, is able to explain how each student should be working to achieve the best results and always puts together original recital pieces that bring out the best in each dancer. I have been dancing since the age of 6 and have never came across a dance teacher like the one I have now at Woodbury Studio of Dance Arts. The quality of dance instruction received at this studio is superb and is very affordable. I would highly recommend this dance studio to anyone who is interested in gaining a fundamental love and appreciation for dance overall!

Have done dance for my daughter since two years old - now in Pre-K dance. The staff is caring and…read moreJenny Jones is beloved by her kids! She's great with them. The only thing that's we'd love to change is that it gets so crowded between classes with kids arriving early. A wonderful first dance experience.

I am at a loss for what to give this gym. So instead of looking at the stars hear me out…read more If you want to go to a gym for the machines then this is not the place to go. It is tiny. Most people who workout here only do so because they have personal trainers that are affiliated with their gym. The personal trainers here are excellent but there is a price to pay for excellence. Their workout classes are awesome but super expensive to pay per class is $20.00 and to pay for unlimited classes a year it in the thousands. The only reason I was able to experience this gym is because I used to get reimbursed by my former employee. The clientele are mostly stay at home moms who can really afford to do what they please. I can only hope that one day I will be there working out again haha :)

My 7 years old daughter has been take class here for 2 years. She been told me a "wired yellow…read morething" has blocked the dressing room and she can't use it several times . I was not pay attention. Today I was so disappoint and mad about it. Take a close look at that notice. Because some kids eating in the dressing room ,So Mr Cary (the Director ) of the studio decide to punishment all girls by not allowing they to change in a private ladies dress room. They are kids have no choice to can take turns to change in the that only 1 ladies bathroom in this facility which allows one each time. And put every belongings on the floor no privacy at all. Did not we deserve a place to change for all the tuition we paid . It's ridiculous. That not a way to run your business here. I will continue fight for it with the administration of children to see if there is anything they can do.

My 9 year old daughter is a student at Eglevsky and her technique has really improved by leaps and…read morebounds thanks to the amazing faculty. The administrative staff is also great and very helpful.

I was looking for a guitar teacher and Matt Pinto wrote, "I'm your guy." After two lessons with…read morehim, I trust that he is the guy. He's got vast knowledge and experience and he knows all of the goals of your future guitar talents. He breaks it down into little skills and he guides you on your technique with course corrections because he knows what habits you need to develop and which behaviors you need to avoid. He also gets to know what kind of music you like so he can steer you in that direction as well as give you the foundations of other styles of music that will help you. He gives you homework and he will help you with it between lessons and he's very encouraging with positive feedback. He also knows multiple ways to play each note or chord which is helpful when you are learning how to move cords or how to develop the muscles in your hands. Trust me when I say that Matt Pinto is the guy. In addition, he plays guitar regularly in various bands and as a session musician as well.