My daughter went to DAC starting at age 2. She joined competition in 1st grade and company level in…read more3rd. For years she absolutely loved dance and had a wonderful time. But as she got older and took dance more seriously joining competition and company level, the environment at the studio completely destroyed her passion. From my experience, the regular classes are great- inclusive friends, nice parents but the company level and competition level is different. The teachers have obvious favorites and consistently put those dancers first -- especially the competition director, Taylor Martin. My daughter also had a ballet teacher at the company level who even critiqued her body, which was extremely discouraging. The only teacher who ever made her feel supported and valued was Mr. Matt. There have also been multiple parent complaints made to the owner, Sara, about favoritism and the toxic atmosphere. Despite that, nothing seemed to change. Sara also awhile back was telling parents to leave good reviews (everyone eft them on google reviews)... now that we left I gave my honest review. Socially, the studio is just as difficult. The girls have strong cliques and don't include others unless they meet their "standards." The parents have their own cliques as well. Once my daughter hit middle school, all of this became very obvious. No one cheered for her at competitions, and girls who weren't in the "right" friend group were ignored. She ended up alone in classes and alone at competitions, which was heartbreaking to watch. She loved dance so much that she used to count down the days to class -- but eventually she started coming up with excuses to skip because the environment made her feel so unwelcome. From what I've seen, younger competitive dancers don't deal with this as much, though their parents still form groups. But if your child is in middle school or older, I do not recommend joining the competition team at DAC. Many girls have switched studios because of the toxic atmosphere, and based on our experience, I completely understand why. I would say DAC is the right place if your daughter is younger and doesn't want to join competition or the company level. The normal level classes are great... everyone is inclusive and has good teachers just not competition or company.

My daughter loves it so therefore I love it. She looks forward to coming to practices, so that…read moretells me the instructors are doing right by her. The majority of the competitions are close to home, and when my daughter does have a competition that requires an overnight stay, she always has a good time with her friends.

Came here with a few friends for salsa and bachata night about 2 Saturdays ago and had so much fun!…read moreThe studio is spacious and clean; Darlin (the owner and primary teacher) is patient, fun, and incredibly entertaining. I kept stumbling with my turns so he went out of his way during the lesson to work with me on them. After an hour lesson, the dance floor opened up until 2am to a spicy mix of salsa and bachata songs! As a first-timer I felt shy and sat in a corner but everyone (even the elite) were so friendly and continually asked me to dance (and taught me steps along the way)! I tend to be very uncomfortable when it comes to physical contact but dancing with everyone felt rather natural! Such a lovely experience- If I lived in or near Philly I would take classes here in a heartbeat. Will definitely be back for more salsa nights!

Came with a livingsocial with my boyfriend, and used it on a drop-in class. We were 20 minutes late…read more(to a 60-minute class....oops) but the academy was extremely accomodating and we just jumped right into the leason! Our instructor was pleasant and patient, and we had a great time learning basic salsa moves!! The other people in the drop-in class were two other couples...so be warned as that generally seems the norm for classes. I think the academy also does "salsa parties" which are more free practice sessions. The time flew by, and we were encouraged to videotape the last 5 minutes of the instructor giving an overview of what we had learned, so we could come back after practicing on our own! Will definitely come back to use up the rest of our livingsocials....hopefully the classes aren't too repetitive so we'll see!

Simply the best! This is my daughter's first year of dance. She is in the 3-4 year old dance class…read more It has been an awesome experience. We have already participated in a Christmas recital. It was just the cutest! I look forward to the end of the year recital. Noelle and her staff are extremely kind and know what they are doing. Her rates are extremely affordable as well. I highly recommend!

This is our second season with Noelles Dance Academy and we love it! I have 2 kids who both take…read moreclasses with Miss Noelle. She really puts the extra effort into class, teaching and keeping the kids involved. You can tell Noelle and her staff really have a passion for teaching and sharing their love of dance. Promptly responds to emails and keeps the parents aware of upcoming events and important dates.

I'm a Zumba instructor myself, but I always go to Jenn Eskridge's classes at ASDC, twice a week if…read moreI can. She is an amazing instructor and has been featured in the Zumba QVC commercials. Her high energy is contagious, and her classes are so much fun. On Thursdays, she brings in disco lights to add even more to the party atmosphere. If you love Zumba, you do not want to miss this class. Yes, it's crowded, but the other people in the class are so much fun and really friendly! If you get there early, you can get a good spot that's not too cramped. The owner, Miss Patty, and the girls who work there are all very sweet, attentive, and helpful. I have nothing negative to say about this place!! =)

Absolutely LOVE their Zumba classes here. They're an intense sweat fest, and you can really feel…read morethe burn! Jenn is the instructor, and she is so full of energy! It's definitely like a party with the lights off and disco ball. The classes, which are offered and Tuesday and Thursday nights, tend to be crowded, but you still have enough room to move. Classes are $10, but your 6th class is free. (It's so worth it!) The studio is located in a shopping center with lots of parking available. Will keep returning! :)

I love dancing! As I traveling nurse, I have experienced multiple schools across the country. The…read morequality of lessons I am receiving at Salsa in the Suburbs is second to none. Big dance schools like to hold you back & put everyone into a single curricular mold. I was always bored and wanting more. All the other staff members & students here are knowledgeable and welcoming as well. Socials and practice parties are an added bonus. I've always loved Salsa, but now my interest in Bachata has been piqued as well. Do yourself a favor and try Sensual Bachata! Julie is a particularly great coach! She is always pushing and challenging me. Even when I am not sure of my abilities, she strives to get more out of me. This personalization is what I've always wanted and that other schools are lacking. In addition to the dance instruction, Julie is a blast to work with and we laugh the entire lesson. I'm learning so much, getting in a great workout, and having a great time while doing it! I highly recommend Salsa in the Suburbs and all it has to offer for your dancing desires.

We found a Groupon for a bunch of classes here, and we recently redeemed it and went to our first…read moreclass. I'd been to classes at another venue before, and while I enjoyed those classes, I do appreciate the different levels they have at Salsa in the Suburbs. They structure the classes well so that you can put together a routine by the time you finish up a course. The instructors are very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We went to one of the later classes in the series, so we needed some clarification on a part of the routine that we had missed in prior classes. One of the instructors, Craig, was great about showing us what we had missed and helping us both get it right. He didn't just show us what we had asked about; he asked us to do the entire routine to make sure we understood it all, which was great. I'm looking forward to attending the rest of the classes in this series as well as the higher-level classes.

My daughter has been Dancing at Casa Dance Studio since she was 14 months, 9 years later she is…read moreabsolutely loving it! Bethani and Tara are amazing owners and all of the teachers (including Miss Bethani) are incredible. It's a caring studio that is inclusive for both boys and girls, the teachers are patient and beyond helpful. My daughter dances competitively and absolutely loves being on the dance team! It gives her a whole new experience of being on stage. The studio does competitive and non tracks and has all skill levels for dance and acro! Having a certified acro teacher makes all the difference in what the kids can be taught and they also make sure things are done safely as they learn. All around the best parent and students experience we could ask for!

Casa Dance Studio is "mi casa" for dance! My daughter has…read morebeen dancing with Casa for approximately 3 years now and the family atmosphere has made us feel like we were at home the minute we walked through the front door. Their experienced dance instructors are awesome, their prices are very reasonable, and all the dancers are amazing! Great place to learn how to dance at any age at any experience level. Everyone should make Case Dance Studio "su casa" for dance!!!

Fit 2 Dance is an amazing studio where you can grow as a person, create lifelong friends, and…read morelearn, practice, and master various dance techniques from amazing and well-qualified staff. F2D is going into its 12th successful season! Each year they help many dancers of all different levels and ages advance their talents! The owners provide many performance opportunities varying from two recitals for every dancer to their F2D Elite team dancing at regional, national, and worldwide competitions! I heavily value all of the amazing things Fit 2 Dance has done for me over the ten years I have danced there and I am excited to see what the future has in store for this wonderful studio. I highly recommend having your child take classes at F2D. I promise you won't regret it!

My daughter just finished her first recital at Fit 2 Dance. This week we received the professional…read morevideo of the performance (which they sent to every family!) and I am reliving the magic all again! There are not enough stars to describe how wonderful this studio is and how wonderful all of the teachers are. My daughter started a bit nervous but all of the teachers especially Ms. Aly , Ms. J and Ms. Kim were so accommodating and we couldn't be happier. We can't wait for next years recital!

We love taking lessons here. Both instructors are great, very friendly and encouraging. Vibe is…read morerelaxed and fun.

We've been taking lessons from Bill and Alex for about four years now, and it's a highlight of our…read moreweek. Low pressure, fun atmosphere. Lessons are aimed at giving you the ability to get out on the floor to have fun no matter what music is playing or how much space there is. It does not matter if you've never done it before - that's why you take lessons:) We were pure beginners when we started, and in a few months we had enough to dance all night at a New Years Eve event. Now it's as much about having a weekly date as it is about improving and picking up new steps.

I have taken lessons with all of the instructors at the studio They are all extremely knowledgeable…read moreand patient and each has his own personal flair I would recommend them all The atmosphere of the studio is extremely welcoming they go out of their way to especially make new comers feel comfortable Judy D'Onofrio

This is a wonderful studio and community resource. Gene is a treasure - he is very knowledgeable…read moreand funny. He manages to see what you are doing wrong and right and suggests changes that will get you to improve while still having some fun. (Other teachers 'suck the fun' right out of dancing - on purpose!). The other teachers (Jonathan, Krystal, etc.) are also wonderful. This studio supports the Rowan Dance team when the college is in session so it is nice to see young dancers learning. They also support 'Ballroom Dancing for a Better U' non-profit. The adult group classes are small enough you get a bit of individual attention and big enough to have nice energy. Generally, there is a fairly even mix of leaders/followers so you can come single or with a partner. They have a website with a calendar so you can check out a class or two to see what you think. Their Social Dance Party is on Thursday so you can get a jumpstart on the weekend.

What a wonderful place to dance! I attended several dance studios in the South Jersey area and was…read morea member of other dance companies before choosing South Jersey DanceWorks. I felt at home immediately. The owners are very kind, welcoming and loving. The staff is superb. The students are treated fairly and instruction is broken down to each individual level. Proper technique is always taught in a fun way that gets students to learn and develop a passion for dance. Every year SJDW has an end of the year show that is entertaining, enjoyable and really showcases their talented dancers. I'm blown away year after year. I highly recommend this studio to anyone interested in dance. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced dancer, SJDW has a class that will suit your needs.