Horrible communication. They will not give you the courtesy of a simple email reply. Very…read moreunprofessional.

My 5 year old niece loves her ballet classes and is up and dressed at 6:30 am for her 10:45 am…read moreclass.

After many experiences in deferent dance schools my daughter finally found the perfect one! My…read moredaughter absolutely loves to dance, but she is 6 years old so I don't expect much. She was going to different schools since she was three and honestly she didn't like any and hated many teachers. Mostly because it felt that teachers didn't really want to put any effort in teaching little kids because they knew there would be no showing off any successful dance or participating in competitions, children are too little. But in Alma dance academy I feel like teacher just loves to teach, she is absolutely fantastic at it and she just loves the process and loves kids. I see her with my daughter who is 6, see her with 2 year olds and 12 year olds - she is an incredible teacher to all of them - patient, motivating, energetic and just pure joy to be around. Thank you for teaching my daughter flamenco, she keeps saying how much she loves her teacher and the dancing. All thanks to Alma dance academy. Hope you prosper and be happy here in Cliffside Park and we love having you as a part of our community. Grateful mom of a dancing 6 year old girl.

From the owner: “Building a Legacy, one dancer at a time”…read more Our physical location offers in studio and online classes via our Virtual Dance Studio. At Alma, we strive to pass on our passion of dance into bringing joy to every dancers heart. We specialize in Technique, Ballet , Jazz dance and Contemporary. Our master instructor in Hip Hop generates amazing classes and our Ballet program is part of the DEA Ballet Medallion Achievement program beginning September 2018. Our passion is dance, and that is what we are about.

Kicked off my birthday season with a very nice dinner here with the fam. I have stumbled into…read moreRustica for drinks many moons ago, but always kept it on my radar for a meal. The decor is to die for. There's a "lounge" area by the area with large couches, velvet assents and little tables. the rest of the venue has warm tones with classy accents. overall, i truely liked it. half way through the staff dimmed the lights, overall its a warm, welcoming atmosphere. I did not partake in the bar drinks this time around, as im taking a break from drinking, but he other tables seemed to grab some nice looking craft cocktails. overall service was slow, there was only 1 staff member on board this day, but it was just myself and 2 family members here for 45 mins. i dont think this was the servers fault. it seemed the kitchen was a bit relaxed. the calamari was fresh and large rings, but complaint was that they were not as crunchy as ive had in other locations. i think they needed a minute or 2 to fry a little more. it comes with a dip, not a marinara sauce. i grabbed the chargrilled octopus. i loved this. only downfall is that it comes with a large salad. i would have rather less salad and more octopus itself. for my entree i had the scallops over risotto with ginger carrot sauce. there were 5 medium scallops provided. they also needed another minute or 2, they were almost perfect. the carrot ginger sauce was nice, but mainly carrot flavor. i liked the risotto, but i think they needed to tone down on the salt. the tiramisu was very good! they brought out a candle and a free glass of champagne. i would come back for drinks and another meal.

came here for birthday. Saturday was live music at 7:30. restaurant was half empty when i got…read morethere- for a saturday night probably not a good sign. parking lot is very small but you can park on the street too. portions were really big. food was mediocre- i felt like the food was reheated- the mussel was so tough i spat it out. Service was decent. Decor was in like an old world vibe. Would i come back? maybe if the food improves.

It's our 6th year dancing with Professional Arts Academy, and my girls are growing up before my…read moreeyes. We are so thankful to have ProArts be part of their journey at this stage in life! The staff has been nothing but wonderful! We drive about 45 mins after school 3x a week because they love it so much! They love doing hip hop, tap, jazz and ballet! In addition to dance, they are also learning about teamwork, good sportsmanship, time management and responsibility! We have already made some great memories with the ProArts team and we can't wait to make more!

My daughter still loves pro arts!.. She has been attending classes for almost five years now.. She…read moreis busy also with other activities but always is happy and excited about going to dance! The instructors are so professional and motivate my daughter so much that I'm so amazed.

Peak PAC is the hot spot for all of your performing arts, wellness and fitness needs! They offer…read moreprograms, private lessons, and classes catered to individuals of ALL ages, ALL levels of experience, and ALL shapes and sizes. The facility has dance studios, a gym, event space, a black box theatre for productions, music/media studios, and a juice bar/grab-and-go cafe with light snacks. The studios are fully equipped to give you the best experience. They are spacious and clean with high quality sound systems, mirrored walls, and well-maintained equipment. Whether you want to sing, dance, act, play an instrument, or get into shape... they have it all! Classes and programs are separated by age groups. Children are able to take ballet, hip hop, contemporary, tap, jazz, gymnastics, musical theatre, etc. There are performance opportunities like competitions and showcases. They also provide lessons for over 10 musical instruments with in-person and online private instruction. Adult (18+) dance classes are open level and can accommodate both absolute beginners and advanced dancers. They have a fully equipped gym with personal training and group fitness. All classes are led by a group of talented instructors that have perfected their craft. I've been dancing and taking classes here since 2017 with the RRDF company. I've taken heels, hip hop, reggaeton, commercial pop, cardio dance fitness, etc. I've had nothing but positive experiences! There's an amazing sense of community. The instructors are encouraging, inspiring, and attentive to students' needs. The other students are supportive and welcoming. It really is a judge free zone where you can be free, express yourself, and dance your heart away. I leave every single class in a better mood than when I came in. For anyone interested in performing arts, I highly recommend Peak PAC. Visit their website for more info on class schedules, offerings, pricing, and payment. They're having an open house in September so check them out!

My daughter is so happy taking dance classes here. She was very nervous at another dance school and…read morenever seemed to adapt. While they were lovely the class she was in wasn't the right fit. She asked to try dance again, so I searched for a studio with acro on Saturday to ensure I could bring her. After coming across PEAK, we did a trial and she loved it. She's now in private acro with Miss Mia and despite being so nervous before she asked to take another class here! So now she's taking tap class as well and she really likes it. Miss Mia is super kind and patient with her and that's why I believe she is eager to come back to every class. Thanks PEAK for instilling confidence and being so kind to my little dancer.

This studio is amazing is upsetting to see some negative reviews here. My 2 girls 14yrs and 8yrs…read moreold attend here this is their 3rd yr with them. Both on competition teams now and I can't being to express how much I have seen them grow. Not taking away anything from other studio we been to, but the unity these teachers provide is priceless. Their technique training, ballet, hip hop, contemporary and jazz isn't your ordinary classes, its training. Best studio and I definitely recommend it.

Horrible group of people working here... they choose favorites and alienate the other kids. Truly a…read morenasty staff.. they even told my daughter she was too chubby to be in the photos they take & feature on here... really broke her spirit :( I relocated to the dance studio that was formerly Dawns, also on bergen blvd. Such a nice group of people compared to here.

The hallways remind me of Princess Bride. Like Inigo Montoya will pop out of nowhere and try to…read morefight me. Anyone else feel that way? Okay just me. I was here this weekend for the CU MFA acting project. Had we known the theater was in a church we probably wouldn't have gotten lost. Pretty funny though considering the somewhat blasphemous material of Canterbury Tales (the show we saw). Despite the high school gym feel (odd colored tiling and florescent lighting) in the "lobby", I thought this was a nice, intimate theater. I feel like every seat is a good seat. The acoustics were pretty great and very few members of the cast had to be mic'd. The lighting seemed somewhat limited, but that's more of a concern for people putting on a show there than the audience. And I don't know if the stage crew are students, but they did an awesome job. I didn't see them trolling up and down the sides like I usually do in professional settings. There are plenty of bathrooms for the ladies and note to the men.. the gift shop is not the bathroom. Portable munchies can be purchased in the vending machine off to the side.. otherwise sneaking in fruit and rice krispies treats is how I roll. From the schedule, it looks like this space doubles as a movie theater and also holds dance shows. Definitely a great space.. but the tickets are probably a couple more dollars than I'd hope to pay.

Yesterday we attended a performance of "Tearing Down the Walls" - and if anyone in metro NYC reads…read morethis, the last performance is on Sunday (May 29) and it's a SUPERB show!! There's no assigned seating in the theater, but we felt every seat would be fine. The acoustics were very good, and it was a decent-sized space without being overwhelming.

I am pleased to write this glowing review for Sherryl Morantz, in fact the review is long overdue!…read moreI had begun to purchase lovely paintings from Sherryl eight years ago and after referring a friend who likewise became a good customer, I went back to Sherryl last week. And once again, I saw Sherryl in action. I didn't even have to finish my sentences, or my thoughts, since she really understood and grasped what I was trying to accomplish with art décor. It was as if she were standing right there in my apartment. She knew color, shape, size, theme, both in canvas and in frame so exquisitely well that I all the choices I made with Sherryl's assistance were right on point! Thank you, Morantz S. Galleries, and to its founder, Sherryl Morantz, for dedicating your life, your talents and your soul to the beauty of art and for understanding the importance of making it affordable at the same time. You are indeed a blessing!

Don't waste your money on this school. Mean people, unfit teachers, it is all in the family kind of…read morebusiness. Every year you see the same people dancing and getting medals and the new kids crying and lost on stage. I regret so much paying for my daughter to go to this school. And if you have your daughter at this school already don't pay for the pictures taken at the studio and the DVD from the show. It is of horrible quality, cheap made junk. Horrible horrible school No stars for this school not even one.

After living in New York for a long time, I finally made it to the Big Apple Circus this year. Each…read moreact had its own unique theme and atmosphere, and I was surprised by the diversity of the performers. Between the main acts, the ringmaster performs smaller tricks and brings audience members on stage; while these segments felt a little long, they were cute overall. A few tips for your visit: - There is only one general entrance (plus VIP), so expect to wait outside. This can be tough if the weather is freezing. - There is a bar & plenty of snacks, but lines get long right before showtime. Be warned that the seating is very tight. I actually regretted buying nachos with cheese because I was terrified of spilling cheese on my neighbors! - The tent was very warm (sometimes too warm). Again, the seats are super tight so I had a hard time juggling my layers, bag, food, and drinks. - Most people say every seat has a good view, but for the best perspective, I'd recommend aiming for the center middle or upper rows. - Our 6:15 PM show ended at exactly 8:25 PM (2 hours and 10 minutes), which is helpful to know for dinner reservations. My only real disappointment was the audience. The performers do incredible, dangerous stunts, yet the applause was so weak! I felt bad for them- they deserve more than a polite "clap clap" for the level of talent they show. Overall, cute and great for all ages. Highly recommend!

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ JAW-DROPPING, THRILLING, FUNNY, AMAZING and any other positive superlative you can think of! ++++ Every feat of strength, balance, twisting and coordination leaves you on the edge of your seat. ++++ For the 2025 edition, there were many variations of death-defying acrobats from multiple entertainers, acts of agility involving fluffy dogs, contortionists, juggling and extreme hula hooping mixed with short acts of hilarious comedy from the lead clown/entertainer of the show, Johnny Rico. ++++ There were acts in the show, specifically with the lead clown, that engaged the crowd and involved them in his acts. ++++ Show time was manageable at about 2 hours with a 20 minute intermission in the middle. + Concessions were right outside of the circus ring and sold your typical entertainment foods (e.g., pretzels, nachos, pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, sweet treats and drinks) and light up toys. + Almost every seat provided a fantastic view of the action. We sat in the 3rd to last row and we were able to see every act perfectly fine. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - The light up toys that were sold in the Concessions area were $20 each! Talk about price mark up. Not only were they extremely expensive, but we noticed that they stopped lighting up for some people halfway through the show. - Supposedly, food and drinks are not allowed in, however, it's possible to get it in depending on how thorough security is with checking your bag. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Make sure to enter the big top through the gate assigned to your ticket as they will not let you in if you're trying to get in through the wrong gate. = Have your camera ready at ALLLLL times to record the action and take pictures!