My daughter attends this facility and I've noticed her blossom in many different ways…read more Additionally, the instructor, Melissa works very well with my daughter who looks forward to attending class on a weekly basis. My daughter attended two different dance studios in the past but this is the only facility that my daughter has enjoyed. Melissa is amazingly patient with the little ones and work very well with my daughter.

Omg this dance school is amazing!!! My daughter has been at other dance schools before which we…read moreended up dropping out of by December. DMPA has been her school for the past 2 years. Her teacher ms. Alexis is awesome and my daughter loves her classes. They just had their recital and it was amazing!!! Last year I was a back stage mom but this year I decided to sit in the audience and watch, my daughter had two numbers. after the first one I was able to go and sit with her and wait for the second number. Ms. Geena is so nice and helpful and great with the kids. I can't say enough about this school the classes are by far more professional than any other school we have been to. Mrs. Lisa is also amazing always very attentive and very warm, the numbers that she choreographed were amazing. I have recommended this school to others at my daughter's school and we will definitely be going back this fall and my daughter can't wait to start her new classes with ms. Alexis thanks DMPA you guys are awesome

Very clean & organized facility. Everyone is very friendly…read moreand will work with you on what you think or think you can not dance to! Very fun & they also have dance classes available throughout the all day& night( 10 am - 10 pm) Various variety of styles to choose from Open 6 days a week!

Another thing that the teachers and students do for you. I have COPD and I didn't realize, I…read morecannot dance a whole dance. But, the Teachers and Students did everything to help me. And I have to say, they made me get better and started little by little to breath. I will be back, but have to lose some weight and fix these feet of mine, too. I must thank all the beautiful people teachers and students for your help... Victoria Cipullo

The instructors are engaging and present their teaching style with professionalism infused with…read morefun. I enjoy, that the class is taught in a dance routine manner! The routines are a combination of salsa shines, which are taught in sessions and then combined. The classes are easy to follow . The instructor teaches each shine/dance routine, as many times requested, to insure that none gets left behind!

Best salsa school in New York City! Their training is intense but worth it! The instructors are…read morecreative and are able to break moves down clearly. I would recommend this school to EVERYONE

I booked Ms Jay for a private "Girls Night In - Bachelorette" event. This was actually my second…read moretime booking her DIP (Dance In Pumps) class. I can't say enough amazing things about her energy. There was so much laughter, smiles and joy in the air as we danced. The bridal party can't stop raving about how much fun her class was. It was just an absolute great time. She is absolutely one of a kind. I can't wait to do this again in the VERY near future.

New Beginnings took my Bachelorette party to the next level!!!!! I learned some sexy moves for my…read morehusband to be and we had soooo much fun! I highly recommend if you're looking to have a great time with your girlfriends :)

This is an amazing place. I started from intro classes when I was 40 and two years later I can…read moresometimes take intermediate classes. Every teacher I had was wonderful. I saw Shirley Bassat name mentioned in some negative reviews - I love her! It took a while to get used to her style, but she actually corrects your position, and is warm and caring behind a strict surface. If you have some tolerance of being called out in front of a class, you can make so much progress with her. I also want to mention Vanessa's Pilates classes during the weekend. I've been to many Pilates before, but her class is ADDICTIVE. She tailors the class to everyone there, and remembers everyone's strength, weakness, and goals. She uses different props for each student to make sure even the same move will be most effective for each person on their fitness/ dance journey. She also has a great sense of humor to make challenging classes pass by quickly. The classes are packed and somehow everyone gets individual attention and enough space/ room to practice comfortably.

This was a spur-of-the-moment activity, but a friend of mine wanted to try a ballet class to see if…read moreshe might get back into dance as a hobby. Another friend had taken classes at this academy before and highly recommended it, so the three of us booked an Introduction to Ballet class on Sunday at 12:00. Check-in was quick and easy. The class was $25 for an hour and a half, which I think is very reasonable considering it's from an actual ballet school. There's no strict dress code, which worked out well since none of us owned ballet attire -- we just wore regular workout clothes and socks, and it was perfectly fine. The instructor was wonderful. She started by asking who had never taken ballet before, then positioned the newer students between people with experience so it would be easier to follow along. I really appreciated that, as I have no dance background and definitely found myself lost more than once. Having people around me to follow made it much less intimidating. The class itself was energetic and fun. The instructor was patient, encouraging, and made sure to keep things approachable for beginners. I'm sure my form was atrocious and I messed up plenty of times, but nobody cared -- the atmosphere was supportive and welcoming, and everyone was just there to enjoy themselves and keep trying. The class had people of all different skill levels and abilities, and it felt very inclusive. Overall, this was a great introduction class, especially for someone nervous about trying something new. I never once felt self-conscious, and I genuinely had fun. I'd highly recommend this academy to anyone looking to take dance classes, whether you have experience or not. If I were interested in pursuing ballet, I would definitely come back.

This review is actually about the Company's debut of "The Cookout" City Center last night was full…read moreof dance enthusiasts and some very important members of the dance community; i.e., Sylvia Waters. It opened with The Cookout. Let's just say....It was a cookout that I would have left early....before the ribs were done and the potato salad came out. The dance came off tentative and not strongly executed. The movements seemed effortless and not very challenging. With songs like Bra and Movin by Brass Construction....I expected some powerhouse stand-out performances and felt disappointed. At first I thought it was just me but when the dance ended, my best friend said...."that looked more like a rehearsal". The costumes did not do it for me and I think this should have involved more dancers in vinettes telling different stories you would see at at cookout...."The drunk Uncle" The dancing Auntie that turns up......young folk crazy dances all interpreted through modern jazz and ballet. Even the sexy male lead dancers ...(and did I say SEXY) could not save this lackluster dance. This was clearly not DTH's lane. Like when Ailey did "Home" paying Homage to the Paradise Garage days paired with the aids crisis....I felt that all through my body...it connected and certainly resonated with everyone. The other three DTH pieces were brilliantly executed and beautiful to watch. This was truly their lane. All of the Principle dances were absolutely amazing!!!! Kouadio Davis' presences is captivating as well as Derek Brockington. Elias Re has the most beautiful long arms making his extensions memorable. Wanted to see more of this dancer. Carly Greene was FABULOUS!!!!!!!

Good news! The Dance theater of Harlem dance company returns!…read morehttp://www.dancespirit.com/2012/10/the-return-of-dance-theatre-of-harlem/ There is no other dance company like them in the world! When I was a dancer I had friends in the company and used to watch them in person all the time at New York City Center! They can't be compared to any other company especially no other African American company. They are in a league of their own! They outclass any other NY company with a diverse repertoire. That is not my opinion that is undisputed in the dance world! Virginia Johnson an original dancer and my favorite of DTH is now the artistic director! So with her as the director you can expect the same level of excellence! Here is their touring schedule. http://dancetheatreofharlem.org/touring Touring and dancing are really tough on the body so most touring companies do their best work in their home town! They are doing their New York City debut at the Joyce theater. http://www.amsterdamnews.com/arts_and_entertainment/dance-theatre-of-harlem-the-saga-continues/article_66bab5da-52af-11e1-90a1-0019bb2963f4.html

While this school offers a strong dance program and talented instructors, parents should be aware…read moreof certain challenges with the way the school is managed. Recently, I had an unavoidable conflict -- my family had planned a surprise retirement party for me, a once-in-a-lifetime event. It happened to fall on the same day as a mandatory rehearsal. I reached out to the school immediately, explained the situation, and asked if an exception could be made so my daughter could attend this important family milestone. Unfortunately, the owner was inflexible, showed no empathy, and made it clear that if my daughter missed rehearsal, she would not be allowed to perform. Over the course of the season, I spent more than $700 on tickets, costumes, and shoes. Spending the money was not the issue -- I understand that dance can be costly -- but when there is a total lack of flexibility and understanding, it leaves a sour taste. In my opinion, family should always come first. Because of this experience, my daughter will no longer be attending this dance school. I will be looking for a place where family is valued and people are treated with respect and professionalism. Communication is another area that could be improved. The school relies solely on email for important updates -- no reminders are sent home with students, no text alerts, and no phone calls. For busy, working parents who are not constantly checking email, this can easily lead to missed information. A modern, multi-channel reminder system would make a big difference. If you're looking for a rigorous, performance-focused program, this may be a good fit. But if you value flexibility, empathy, and consistent, accessible communication, you may want to consider these factors before enrolling.

Poor management! The owner claims my cancellation request was not recieved so they can keep the…read moremoney that they illegally deducted from my account. I did bring this issue to the owner and she refused to refund a months worth of classes for both of my kids. I did NOT authorize auto-pay and I submitted a message in the parent portal to cancel my children's membership 5 business days prior to May 1st. Unethical business practices are a no-no in my book. My kids are never going back! I have no reason to lie I have had a decent experience up until this point. However, I must warn others about unethical business practices.

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!!!!

I enrolled my granddaughter with the Devore Dance Center because the school stressed building…read morecharacter and grace, as well as a dance academic experience on a higher level. To my dismay, this did not occur. Many of the dance instructors showed a lack of creativity, and some movements for the younger classes were not age appropriate. My granddaughter said she felt isolated as a new student because the dance instructors showed obvious preference toward the students who were there the previous years. She did not feel a sense of fellowship as a member of the group which should have been fostered by the dance instructors. The instructors also offered little positive instruction when critiquing a dancer's missteps. They did, however, insult the dancer's intellect, which caused shame and insecurity. It's also essential to know, classes aren't held every Saturday as expressed during registration, and you won't get everything that was promised with the registration fee. Keep in mind that Devore Dance charges you for the last month of classes right at the start, even though no classes are actually happening that month. So, you end up paying double for the first month of dance lessons as well as the required registration fee. My interaction with the staff was also pretty unpleasant; I found them to be rude and dismissive. They showed a lack of interest in my concerns or questions, as though they were not knowledgeable or affiliated with the Devore Dance Center. Overall, I do not recommend Devore Dance Center as your upcoming dance experience on any level. This experience was HORRIBLE and not worth the hassle, stress or money! As someone who supports Black owned Businesses, I am truly disappointed and expected more.

I taught here for years ! It's a great studio if you want to focus on tap and African. They have a…read morevariety of teachers to provide different skills in each discipline