We left a competition studio to study at Grooves and it was the best decision we could have ever…read moremade for our daughter. She's happier and learning that there is more to dance than trophies and ribbons. The technique provided at Grooves is outstanding. Classes are small so each student receives one-on-one personal attention and correction. Faculty is simply the best. Your search is over. Enroll your child at Grooves Unlimited for the absolute best in dance education.

Love this place and love the classes. I take the adult hip hop class on Thursday nights and the…read moreatmosphere is great. The staff is great and really make you feel welcomed. I haven't danced since I was a child (more than 10 years ago) and literally this dance class makes me want to keep on coming and question why I ever stopped dancing! If you have any questions, the staff is very quick to answer Facebook messages (which is what I prefer to use). I already recommended a friend, we both love it. It's for women and men, and it's just a ton of fun. If anyone wants to get back into dancing or just do something active instead of a gym membership, you gotta try this out. You'll literally never want to miss a class again. And it's super affordable! Love everything about this place

This place is the home of a such a lively community. ABCCNJ has taught me so many things, and not…read morejust capoeira. It has given me so much history about the art of capoeira and has helped me find so many friends. Mestre Gaivota, is incredibly knowledgeable in the art and he passes down what he knows to his students. He is attentive and is also funny to learn from and he always makes sure that you are included in the community. He is very supportive and only wants you to grow. With that said he teaches you to get stronger and more advanced in skill, music and history. Capoeira is not just a physical sport but a well rounded art with a strong culture- present and past. ABCCNJ gives more than you know. It has kids and adults classes on MWF. It's open to all ages and can be enjoyed as a family! Check it out!

What a work out! You want to get in tune with how your body can move and really learn the…read morelimitations of your strengths (and then feel embarrassed by how not-strong you are), Capoeira is the way to go. Not at all instructors are for everyone but Professor Gaivota is friendly and welcoming, he makes sure he is attentive and wants to get you up to speed. He isnt afraid to be playful and give you a kick or two on your first day! His passion speaks through each and every class and the two years I took classes with him were the most fun I had doing any martial arts. Kids classes are awesome, adults classes are awesome, this place is awesome!

My husband and I were looking for a dance studio that really fit our style, our relationship, and…read morethe kind of first dance we wanted, and we're so glad we found this place. Our instructor, Gian, truly brought our dance to life. He was so supportive, and honestly the whole team created such a warm and welcoming environment where we felt comfortable making mistakes and learning together. They made us feel really confident and ready for our big day, which says a lot because we are definitely not natural dancers lol. We love this place and are definitely coming back for regular classes :)

Allie is an amazing and patient teacher! My wife and I practiced for our first dance here and…read moreduring all of our wedding planning this was our break and much needed way to connect with each other and destress. We look forward to taking more classes here! Everyone is very welcoming including Frank and Monica. Thank you guys!

I recently purchased Jazz shoes for my six year old son for Theater Camp. The SMAPA Dance Store was…read morethe closet store next to driving to the City to purchase dance shoes on a Sunday at that. Briana was so kind and wonderful on the phone. I called on a Sunday and she pulled the potential sizes ahead of time. Originally, I was not going to bring my son. Briana encouraged me to bring him in order to have him try them on in person. I am so glad I listened! My ETA was 12:01pm and the store was due to close at noon. Briana said no worries, she would stay in order for me to try the shoes on. WOW! By the time we found parking it was 12:05pm we scored a great spot a block away) and we called Briana to advise we were walking up now. She was so sweet; so personable and assured us that she would stay open for us to arrive. Turns out my son was a larger and wider size and Briana had just the size and width that we needed! She was absolutely lovely! We plan to enroll in a class because she is amazing and the school is wonderful too! Thank you Briana for your exceptional customer service!

Daughters are always eager to go to class. Teachers are very…read moretalented and take to emphasize on technique! A wonderful dance School, come to learn!

If you're looking for a great experience learning Latin Dancing this is a wonderful dance studio to…read morebegin your journey! The instructor, Achiko Saga, is a patient teacher who makes learning and practicing so much fun. I especially appreciate the detail and thorough explanation of the dance steps. Learning the fundamentals is so important as it allows you to quickly progress to different steps and moves. The studio offers classes on many nights so it's very easy to fit in several lessons a week. Believe me you will want to come often!

My fiance and I decided to randomly take a beginners dance class taught by Achiko. After one…read moreclass, we were hooked. Whether its just good teaching or not, it legitimately feels like Achiko is rooting for us every step (ha!) of the way. Looking forward to getting back to classes and social events when the world gets back to normal.

I go here for Competitive dance and it is beyond amazing. So much quality teaching and great…read moreopportunities and experiences for students of all ages

Excellent training! Wonderful place to develop your craft. Dedicated, knowledgeable and caring…read moreeducators. My son has trained there for 6 years and counting. He has grown tremendously under their direction. He loves every minute he spends there!

"What makes this school special isn't just the dance--it's the people. The instructors foster a…read morenurturing environment that encourages growth and expression, while classmates cheer each other on like a big, happy family. Every lesson is both challenging and rewarding, leaving my daughters with a sense of pride and excitement.

I love being a part of the BTB Family. My daughters are a part of a safe and welcoming environment…read more We are BTB strong for 6 years!

We love DanceWorks! I can't say enough great things about Kathy and her team…read more When we moved to the area last year, I started looking online for places for my 5 year old to take ballet. There were a few places with great reviews but most of the moms that I knew sent their kids to DanceWorks for ballet / tap / etc. I was surprised by the lack of reviews but decided to try it out and WE LOVE IT! My daughter is always energized and happy leaving class and we are looking forward to their annual show in June where all classes get to showcase what they've learned. In addition, we just had my daughter's 6th birthday party here and I received multiple follow ups from parents telling me that their kids had so much fun at the dance party. I decided to add a review to help any parents out there who may not be aware of DanceWorks and may not hear about it through word of mouth. It's a wonderful place! Tip: Parking and the entrance is actually in the back.

Extremely Unprofessional and Accusatory Behavior by the Owner at Danceworks Studios in Montclair,…read moreNJ. I was invited as an actor by the director to shoot a film at Danceworks Studios. I had no prior relationship with the studio or its owner, Kathy. What should have been a straightforward professional experience turned into one of the most disrespectful and upsetting incidents I've encountered. During the shoot, I needed a phone charger. A crew member told me there was one behind the front desk, so I went to look. I checked the desk surface (which had a disorganized tangle of cords), opened the drawers when I didn't see anything, and eventually found a charger plugged in on the floor across from the desk. I took it and left. My face was fully visible the entire time, and I took nothing that wasn't offered. Kathy saw this on the security camera and immediately accused me of trying to rob the studio. She claimed my normal, stylish outfit looked "sketchy" and that my search for the charger appeared suspicious. She even referenced me walking in and out earlier, which happened because I have ADD and had briefly forgotten the car keys to her own sister-in-law's vehicle (the same car that had been left for me to use and was parked right outside). We had been filming openly in that lobby for hours prior, right in front of the cameras, alongside her sister-in-law and niece. There was zero context for any accusation. The situation was made worse by the irony: I was later told Kathy is "very OCD" and that's why she reacted so strongly to me opening the drawers. Yet other people on set were casually going through the same drawers for items like reading glasses with no issue, and the desk itself was one of the most disorganized messes I've seen. I was deeply offended by how I was spoken to and accused, especially as a guest invited to the space. Kathy had every opportunity to recognize me through family connections (I've appeared in years of photos with her niece on her sister-in-law's social media), yet she chose to treat me like a criminal instead. A few days later, I even called the studio, left my phone number, and asked if Kathy would offer an apology for the way I was treated. I received no response and no callback whatsoever. That complete lack of accountability speaks volumes. No one should have to deal with baseless accusations and rude treatment like this, particularly when they're there professionally and openly. I will not be returning to Danceworks Studios and strongly recommend others avoid it as well. One bad experience with the owner is more than enough.

I first connected with Maria many years ago when she was teaching Zumba at my church. I…read morereconnected during lockdown and have been dancing with her three times a week ever since. Her routines are easy to follow, the music is very uplifting, she's always smiling and you get a great work-out. What more could you want? Nancy T

My partner has been going here for some time now and boy does she love it here! Thinking about…read moreenrolling my niece as well. Definitely recommended.

9/26/25: Beautifully structured building located in South Orange Village. The center contains 425…read morecomfortable seats. It was my very first visit. Excellent acoustics and visibility. We came to see Masters of The Telecaster ft. Truly excellent guitarists who played with some of the greats! The center has a small concession with alcohol and snacks. The venue has clean bathrooms. The facility has excellent parking. There's also street and municipal parking. Lots of police presence in the area. Lots of great restaurants within steps of this venue. In fact, we had stopped for a great dinner at Gaslight Brewery.

We were recently back at SOPAC for an intimate concert of two different solo artists. We were…read moreseated in essentially the same seats as last time, but two rows closer to the stage. The seating was perfect; the theater was clean; and the sound was fantastic. It was certainly different having those types of movie-theater like seats for a concert, but, due to the calming nature of the two musicians, it still worked. However, there were definitely patrons that were treating it like a loud, standing room venue that were animatedly talking throughout most of the show. Despite their distractions, it was another excellent experience!