MDN Studios is truly an amazing place to learn how to dance! I've danced in the past, but I had…read morenever professionally trained in salsa, so I was looking for a place where I could learn proper technique while still having fun. MDN has been exactly that. The instructors do an incredible job breaking down the moves, technique, timing, and especially musicality in a way that makes everything easy to understand. You learn not just what you're doing, but why you're doing it, which has made such a difference in my dancing. The prices are great, the instructors are welcoming, and the classes are genuinely so much fun. But what really makes MDN special is the community. You sign up thinking you're just going to learn salsa, and somehow you end up finding a community you never knew you wanted or needed. Joining MDN has honestly been one of the best decisions I've made. I've gained confidence, improved my dancing, met some amazing people, and found something that I genuinely look forward to every week. If you've ever been curious about salsa, whether you have dance experience or are completely new to dancing, I highly recommend giving MDN Studios a try. You won't regret it!

I've been going to MDN for almost two years, and do you want to know why I consider this school one…read moreof the best, if not THE best? They teach you **musicality, steps, cues to look for, and how to truly understand the music**--not just memorize steps or shines. Marcus is passionate about what he does and genuinely wants his students to become well-rounded, well-structured dancers. He can be perceived as tough, and his teaching style may not be for everyone, but his intentions are good. He's definitely not the type of instructor who simply takes your money without caring whether you actually understand and grasp the material. He consistently asks if we're practicing and challenges us on our timing, steps, and technique. He holds us accountable, keeps us on our toes, and pushes us to be better dancers. For me, that makes all the difference! It motivates me to keep practicing, keep learning, and keep striving for more. **MDN isn't just teaching you how to dance; it's teaching you how to become a better dancer.** And that's one of the many reasons I'm proud to be part of this dance community!

Amazing instructors, amazing vibe, amazing dancing…read more Me and my husband have loved going to just one dance studio for the last year. It's been engaging given us time to bond, and Jose the owner personally prepared us for our wedding dance that wowed our guests and was such a nice touch to our wedding. We are so grateful for this experience and highly recommend this place!

This review is overdue; but better late then never. My son had booked this place so him and his…read morebride could be more eloquent in dancing at their wedding. I wanted to do a "special" dance with my son. The dance would start off as a regular slow mother-son wedding dance and then we would have surprised the guests with kicking the dance into something more lighthearted - a choreographed dance filled with a compilation of old "skool" songs and a variety of 80's dances such as the Snake and the Wop. Jose was awesome. He fabulously choreographed the dance for my son and I, then ever-so-patiently taught it to us during our one-on-two lessons. In the end, I could sense my son was a bit overwhelmed with trying to learn the dances while simultaneously planning his wedding with his bride-to-be so I scrapped the dance, telling my son we would do a regular mother-son dance together. It ended up being amazing since he incorporated the 2-step, and spins Jose had previously taught him for his wedding dance into our Mother-son dance. I've already inquired about the other classes that are taught here. They teach all different kinds on different days. I definitely recommend and I'll definitely be back to learn more.

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.

Danceworks was the greatest gift to me during my most formative years. I danced with Kathy from the…read moretime I was 3 years old until I graduated from High School, and my greatest memories were of being in that studio. Kathy and her teachers are INCREDIBLE HUMANS, not just incredible teachers. They taught me how to grow, flourish, and thrive, not only on stage, but in my whole life. I carry Danceworks in my heart now, and always! If I didn't live in California now, both of my kids would be dancing with her, 100%. Go, go, go to Danceworks-- it will change the life of every girl and young woman who enters the doors.

I'll update since I routinely use this place for private lessons. As of April 2016, I think they…read moreare the best ballroom studio around in northern NJ for those that use independent instructors. Often at times you'll have the floor to yourself (which is kept in great shape) and have exclusive use of the sound system. When the floor is busy we've often been allowed in the smaller rooms (I only dance Latin anyway) at no additional cost or detriment. The only detriment to it now I see are the Friday night socials, which only allow newbies or those registered for their classes to go. Considering a few of my friends are in them and often go to this social, I'm kind of left out. On the other hand though, I could just as easily register for a class and go... The rest of the socials are great, but they do cater to an older crowd then you would typically at a bar scene. In summary: This is a great place for top dancesport competitors and people totally new to the ballroom scene.

Been going here for years. Great instructors & fun people. Many social events which are great for…read moremeeting others.

The instructor of this dance studio is absolutely phenomenal! If you want an amazing workout, come…read moreto this studio and take Brianna's classes! She's been dancing well over 20 years so she knows what she's doing and how to run a class. She is very passionate about what she does and it shows on the dance floor. She is very flexible, easy going, accommodating and sensitive to the needs of all her students and just wants and brings out the best in them so that they can live a healthier life style and and feel great about themselves both inside and out (which they do). She doesn't pressure people to do more or go at her own pace either, just give her your best! Doesn't matter if you're a beginner, intermediate or expert dancer, she organizes her classes so that all levels of dancers feel comfortable with her routine. Her music selection is excellent too. Anyone who wants to work up a serious sweat while having fun doing it needs to take this class! Shes in the process of introducing MANY new and exciting features to her studio as well! Find her facebook page Zumba with Bree to learn more about her, her studio and the lives she has impacted thus far.

From the owner: Our classes are about so much more than dance. We at Shooting Star work hard to establish a home…read moreaway from home where everyone can experience the creativity, inspiration and joy of dancing. We help your child to create childhood memories that you both will cherish for years to come. Please take some time and look around and learn about how we can be the right fit for your child. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have either by using the contact form or by calling 973-743-5030.

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!

My daughter had her 3rd birthday party here and everyone had such a blast including the parents…read more The layout of the space is awesome and really big. Kim was extremely accommodating and responsive and then all the staff really went above and beyond to make sure the set up/clean up was taken care of. Special shout out to miss Tiara and Miss Amanda for really making the day so special and easy!!! It's only been a few months and my daughter already cant wait for her next birthday highly recommend them!!

My rating is and is based on service and my 4 yr old taking classes. We started with a groupon and…read moremy daughter loved it. She takes the Pre-K 4 class which consists of ballet and tap....to be exact....ballet starts promptly at 1115am and 1150am they do tap and ends at 12pm. I kinda wish it was a bit longer and use a full hour but I guess being a 4 yr old maybe 45 min is enough. My daughter has fun with it so that's all that matters. The parking is off street....so bring 50 cents for the meters. I don't have much of a problem looking for parking.....so no complaints there. What's nice is if we miss a class then we can make it up on Fridays....we call and ask to make sure first if they can accommodate her. It's at 545p-630p so perfect after work for me. Will who works at the front desk is very friendly. The tuition can be placed on your credit card and can be automated every month. Kim the owner is very nice and answers all questions. They also offer parents night out from 5p-9p on weekends...this happens once in awhile....looks like it's monthly so far..it's $25 per child. Also, we can't watch the kids the entire time HOWEVER.....there's a curtain and it's hard to see BUT they do have a TV and alternate the rooms on saturdays....so every other sat I can watch my daughter in her class.....They really need to get another TV or maybe split the screens to watch both classes.

Awesome studio and family atmosphere. All of the teachers are super caring and very knowledgeable…read more My daughter loves it. They have a big focus on age appropriate dance and dress which is a big plus. The facility is wonderful. They even offer mom dance class options from time to time which I also took advantage of.

From the owner: We take pride in offering dance training to thousands of young people who entertain for local…read morebenefits, take top honors in dance competitions, and even have moved onto the Broadway stage. Most of our students however, take class just for the love of dancing. Our professional teachers and caring staff are dedicated to all of our students; We have a passion for what we do!

The adult beginner tap classes with Sue is FANTASTIC! I had never tapped a day in my life until I…read morewalked into GIA dance studio one year ago. Sue is so nice and welcoming! I immediately felt at ease trying something so brand new to me. The age range is broad, but the community I've built was instantaneous. I am so grateful I stumbled into this crowd and I've been a regular ever since that fateful day! She takes drop-ins, and even lends you shoes if you need. I highly recommend. Come join us on Monday or Friday evenings. Need to start with baby steps? Sue started a tap basics class on Saturdays. Great for newbies or anyone looking to practice the fundamentals.

I can only give this dance school one star, and that's being generous. My daughter had 2 good years…read morethere before the business started going way downhill. PLEASE BEWARE before choosing Ellis Dance Studio for your child!! The owner forces pre-payment of tuition and then refuses to refund unused tuition money if your child should discontinue classes at any point during the year! They have $215 of my money that they have refused to refund since September (although I registered my daughter for Fall 2018 in June), citing a "sudden change in policy". BBB complaint has been filed as well. There are plenty of honest, reputable dance schools in the Nutley area. Don't be a victim of these scam artists!