Good sized dance room, nice that it has separate rooms. Also, having a cloak room is key!read more

Love the teacher. She is professional and while entertaining with her sense of humor she pays…read moreattention and corrects each and every one of us. She is a really excellent teacher, rare to see these days. The receptionist was kind and polite and the participants were so lovely. Also the space is clean and comfortable. Can't wait for the next class:)

I signed up for private dance lessons by Simone and I'm very glad I did, especially after watching…read morevarious other "First Dances" at weddings. Simone presented multiple options on how the lessons would occur and we opted for virtual lessons instead of in person lessons because my dance partner and I would have trouble commuting into NYC. I was worried about how effective these lessons would be, in an NYC living space with an instructor giving the lessons virtually. Relax, have no fear, Simone will be there! She even has a dancing dummy to demonstrate how Person A and Person B should stand/dance/act. Even with lessons conducted via video chat, Simone was able to catch the minor details that we would not have caught or even considered if we were to "learn" via Youtube (which a few of our friends did for their weddings, and it was obvious). For example, while doing a dip, Simone saw an opportunity and suggested that my partner (while being dipped) move her hand in a more graceful manner, a small movement added so much more meaning. We went in with no dancing skills and no idea what to do for choreography. All we had was our first dance song. After after lots of practice and guidance from Simone, when our first dance was performed, it was met with lots of cheer and practically a standing ovation from our friends and family when we hit the climax of the song and dance. Go with Simone. Don't underestimate the value of virtual lessons. She expressed patience and joy in helping us and I know she will continue to do so with all her customers.

Updating this review to provide feedback on the online dance and workout classes DTNYC has been…read moreoffering since the pandemic started. I've been taking the online lunchtime dance workout class over Zoom for the last year and a half now, and it has been a lifesaver while working from home. It's a great opportunity to get some movement going in mid-day when I otherwise would be sitting in a chair all day. After the half hour class, I feel energized for the rest of my day. Also, the workout itself is mostly low impact, so I don't have to worry about getting too sweaty and needing to get a shower right away before going back to work. The dance steps are very accessible and she offers various modifications to the dance and workout level for people of different abilities.

It's such a caring place; they really put as much energy into taking care of you in every way…read morepossible. Not only are the receptionists (like Tayleur) extremely friendly and responsive, but the instructors are multi-versed. Tyler Bishop has been teaching me and my boyfriend for the past six months, and we couldn't be more satisfied. Tyler takes his time trying to get to know you and your optimal learning style, and no matter how different it is from your partner's, he manages to address both yours and their needs in the same session. It doesn't matter if you learn intellectually, emotionally, or procedurally, Tyler has the tools to get you in the flow and help you develop your skill set optimally.

I would love to try this place myself first then I will write about it. For the time being and in…read morebase of my research I am going to give it 5 stars.

I had a private lesson with Winnie to learn some beginner steps and a small sequence for Rose's…read moreAPT. Winnie made the class so fun and enjoyable. She broke things down so well that it easy even for a beginner like myself to follow along. Highly recommend!

I love Hip Hop Dance Junkies!!!…read more My husband and I just had our wedding this past Sunday, and the choreography that Brandon put together was amazing. We did ballroom to tango to hiphop - the crowd was so hype and loved the diversity of the choreography! Brandon is so patient with his teaching and will make sure every move and every little detail looks right. Highly recommend HHDJ!!!!

Jeni Breen Tango Academy is a wonderful and amazing place to learn the intricate dance of Argentine…read moreTango. The teachers, Jeni and Matthew, are delightful and the student body is welcoming. I stumbled upon the school from an online deal several moons ago and was so impressed with the quality of the classes and how mentally stimulating they were. Many activity or art form classes in NYC feel over-diluted or factory-assembly-line-esque. Not so at this tango school. The classes are well structured, with clear goals and directions. With all honesty, Jeni is one of the best teachers I have ever had in my life so far. Elegant without haughtiness. She is effective and direct while being very encouraging and kind. Furthermore, Jeni and Mathew, they enable and inspire their students to learn. One can sense their genuine desire for the students to excel, from the frequent and valuable personalized feedback they provide during class. I highly recommend Jeni's Tango Academy if you are interested in tango. In spite of the fact that "....it takes two to tango.", no need to worry about attending solo, since there will always be a rotation of partnering up with your fellow classmates. Definitely check out their website for the start date on the cycles (plus more information on the blocks and levels), since the classes aren't best experienced by dropping in if you are a beginner.

This tango school sets itself apart from the others with a very crucial trait: Jeni and Matthew…read morevery genuinely take a personal interest in the growth of their students. That is, they actually go out of their way to spend the time and individual attention to make sure you that improve, given they see that you DO want to improve. I've tried a few other studios, and I always got the feeling that teachers often just go through the motions; they love tango, but not necessarily teaching. Jeni and Matthew love both, and you feel it during every moment of their class; day in, day out. Their enthusiasm doesn't fade. This has made all the difference in my ~1 year of learning Tango (with no prior dance experience), during which I felt I've learned at a substantially faster rate than I would have otherwise. As a matter of fact, when people ask me how long I've been dancing, my answer is usually met with disbelief. I credit this wholly to Jeni's approach to teaching, which is forgiving enough to let you enjoy the dance and stay encouraged, but also disciplined enough to keep pushing you to the next level. Not only that, but Jeni's personality seems to attract and retain the most grounded, multi-faceted, and wholesome crowd of students. You'll feel like you're part of a real community of genuinely good people, as everyone is tremendously welcoming (especially toward beginners). Joining the Academy has probably been the best long-term decision I've made ever since moving to New York, and I'm willing to bet the same for most people who've been here!

Ive done barre before but never an actual ballet class. This was exactly what I needed. very…read morebeginner level ballet focusing on each position but also adding some stretching and strength training. So much fun. Will definitely be back

I took an amazing class, Character Ballet/World Dance with the teacher, Osamu Uehara. What a…read morekind, patient, and thorough teacher! He also pushed me so I could learn and excel. The class was also so fun. I think it's rare to have all those combinations. What a Gift!

I can't recommend Dance Connection highly enough! My husband and I worked with Laurie for the first…read moredance at our wedding. We had so much fun in both the group and private sessions. We wanted to learn basic dance moves to look comfortable, but didn't want something too choreographed. Laurie created the perfect routine for us. She patiently taught us several new moves and made us feel comfortable enough that we didn't need to memorize the entire routine step by step. For others looking for wedding dance lessons - there are a lot of chains where the teachers are basically salespeople. They'll upsell you on 10, 20, and more classes and urge you to go with a routine that's not customized. Laurie and Dance Connection are the opposite. We had such a wonderful time, and we've even signed up for more lessons since the wedding.

The first dance was something my husband and I were very anxious about before we met Laurie. From…read morethe very first phone call, all of our worries melted away. Laurie is not only an amazing instructor, but she seamlessly connects with people to understand their comfort level, what excites them about the dance, and what makes the couple connect. Our choreo was fun, intuitive, and best of all, us. Our first dance is one of the highlights of our day and none of it would've been possible without Laurie and her love and passion for what she does. My husband and I's song is an EDM song, and I figured there was no way we could do a choreographed, formal dance to it for a wedding.. so I presented Laurie with a few options of classic songs we could use instead. Laurie encouraged us to go with "our song" and created a dance with us that worked perfectly. She is professional and organized but dynamic and able to work with couples in the way they need it. Can't wait to dance with Laurie again soon!

We were visiting NYC from out of town and signed up for an adult hip hop class while we were there…read more At first I was nervous because the class was twice as long as the classes we do back home, but it really seemed to fly by. Our instructor (Slice) was very accommodating and went at a pace that was comfortable for the whole class. The building was large with multiple floors and studios. Class price was very reasonable, especially for NYC. There's a small merch area and some tables and chairs for lounging. It looked like there were some other out of towners there too so I'd definitely recommend it for anyone visiting or not.

I would say the overall 3.6 rating that this BDC has is pretty accurate, I am just rounding up to 4…read morefor this review. I came here recently to take a Burlesque Jazz dance class taught by Tony Guerrero. My friend brought me here with her, I probably never would think to come here if it weren't for her. My friend had been coming to this studio for years. I'll get the bad out of the way first. I am a bit of a germaphobe so having to touch the same floor that probably thousands of other feet have sweated on during the floor parts of the warm up routine, I was like NOoooOOOooOOOooOO inside anyway lol I still did it. I know it won't kill me but still I was like ew lol The pricing is pretty reasonable, it was $29 for an hour and a half long class. There's a hefty warm up routine that Tony leads you through before getting into the actual choreography. It's been two days since I took that class, and somehow I'm more sore today than yesterday LOL it had been a while since I last exercised to be fair. But this is a good thing though, you're basically getting a work out class and a dance class all in one! It's easy to why Tony does this for a living, he seems to really enjoy what he does. He was so energetic and was making funny jokes the whole time. I would definitely consider myself a beginner beginner, so I was slow to pick up the choreography but it really didn't matter, you just have to be close enough, you don't have to do everything perfectly! It was a lot of fun, I would totally go again with my friend if she invited me again. Also a tip, my friend told me that people don't usually wear sneakers to these things so she told me to either wear heeled dancing shoes or just dance in my socks, so I opted for the latter. I don't think this is really true because I saw other people in the class wear their sneakers so I wish I kept my shoes on haha but it's fine, it fun nonetheless! I would recommend a dance class here with your friends for a fun time. Also this way you have someone to take a video of you doing the choreo later instead of having to ask a stranger