Off Broadway Dance Studio

This is the BEST dance studio in the area -- hands down. I danced here when I was young, and now my daughter takes classes here. I was taught by Mrs. Jeanne who is tough but absolutely wonderful, not to mention strictly trained and incredibly knowledgeable about all things pertaining to the art of dance. I grew up dancing with her daughters, Jeannette and Suzanne, and I am thrilled I see them teaching my daughter now.If you are looking for someone to coddle and pamper your child, look elsewhere. These woman are INCREDIBLE. Strict, but for good reason. They have unparalleled discipline and respect for this art form, and it's a great place to send your child to help them learn to succeed in every avenue of life. During my 15 years dancing here, I gained discipline and confidence that has helped me succeed throughout my life. I've loved my experience here, and I highly recommend this dance school to anyone looking.

1. ForewordI'll begin by saying that several other parents who have dancers here have chosen not to write reviews in an effort to limit access and/or exposure of their children. I for a long time had the same reservations that they have and as any other parent would have, as we all go through great lengths to make sure our kids are protected. So, I wouldn't be sharing if I didn't have the utmost confidence in the staff's ability to watch over my little lady and maintain the same level of safety and mindfulness that they have shown for years. All that said, I'm happy to be the first to write a review that I believe will be more comprehensive and more representative of an experience that spans just of over half a decade.2. The BeginningMy daughter is nearing her 7th years now, she wasn't yet two when she was placed into her first leotard. We originally chose Off Broadway because they were the only studio we could find who took on students as young as she then was and who were open to taking kids who were only partially potty trained. By partially I mean she knew how to use it and would stop to go sometimes but if she was truly enjoying herself then all bets were off. Although this is the reason we began bringing her to OBDS, the reason she would continue to attend this studio was much more endearing. 3. The PatienceFor the first year and a half to two years, my daughter would cry every time I dropped her off for practice. This it not an exaggeration, she would cry EVERY...single... time. I was sure that I would be asked to stop bringing her until she had outgrown her dependency on me but that never happened. Each day Mrs. Jeanne or Mrs. Jeannette, would tenderly peel my little girl off of my leg or my arm or out of my hands and ease her into the day. Only they know how long it took to settle her down and actually begin the class. It didn't take long for me to heed the effort that was put forth to making her feel comfortable.4. The DevelopmentAs time went on the crying waned until it was gone completely. And for the first year or so dance and the recitals were more of an adorable pastime for me and vicarious rebirth for her mother. But at year two she was beginning to look like a dancer. She had picked up much of the movements and positions some of which she would even teach to me. I would often get corrected for "sickling" but one knows one is learning when one can teach it to another, especially when one is but four years old. This coming year she will try out for company and if she make it then anticipate that I have only began to witness her growth. 5. The RegimenIt can be difficult to find a safe and structured environment for kids to thrive in. And although you want the children to enjoy themselves like any other activity you put them in, you hope that they can pull something even broader from the experience, something even beyond the proper way to Tendu or Arabesque. The kids clearly love the staff at OBDS but they also respect them. And I believe that respect is in part garnered through the expectations that are placed upon them. They are to know what leotard to where and when, what behavior is and isn't permitted when they arrive, and how to properly prepare once they have walked through the door. This kind of rigor and precision isn't expected much nowadays and to be honest as a kid I wasn't a fan of it at all. However as an adult I now understand the overwhelming value it held then and that it holds still today. 6. The FamilyMost family ran businesses are family ran in name alone. OBDS is a family ran business that feels like a family ran business. Mrs. Jeanne celebrated her 35th year of the studio just this past May, 2019. She has been flanked by her two daughters Mrs. Jeannette and Mrs. Suzanne for as long as we have attended. They know the name of every student, collaborate on every dance, and converse with every parent. In all my time I've witnessed only professionalism and love. That's saying a lot when you have parents who constantly interrupt class, bring food or drink in the studio and many other foolish acts that a parent should know better than to do. I have even had some of that professional patience extended to me as I struggle to get daughter to class on time some days after switching to a new school. But traffic or not I know what expected of me just as my daughter knows what's expected of her. And the fact that it is a standard that's applied across the board no matter tenure is something I can't help but to respect.

Daughter wore the wrong color leotard to class and was made to sit out and watch for the entire hour. Mind you she still had on an OBDS leotard. When you pay for the classes I do not feel like that is an appropriate punishment. Except for the mom, the daughters who run this place are miserable.

Off Broadway Dance Studio over the past several years has become like a second home to me. The welcoming and comforting atmosphere gives one countless opportunities to grow not only as a dancer, but as a person. There are a wide range of classes fit for every dancer's passions, and the well-qualified teachers are always pushing their students to be the best versions of themselves in and out of the classroom. If your dancer decides they want to take their progress to the next level, there's even a competition team for all ages available that practices more outside of regular classes. All in all, I have absolutely loved dancing for Off Broadway, and It's bittersweet knowing that it's coming up my last few weeks as an Off Broadway dancer, but I'm fully confident that as I continue horton circling my way through life, I will be equipped with all the resources and technique I need to flourish in my new path.

My daughter went here for 4 years and loved it. The class she loved was no longer offered, which was a goid thing since there was not a qualified teacher, even when they charged extra for them. (Acro)

This mother and 2 daughter team excels at providing a well rounded dance experience. My children love tap, ballet, jazz, pre-pointe, pointe and most especially; musical theatre.There is parent involvement: you have to go observe dance class 3 times/year and they request room parents for the recital.There is a professional recital at the end of the year that is wonderful! It is not stuffy and hierarchical like some "Nutcracker" performance schools. Each year has a different theme with gorgeous costumes.I love this dance studio.

I had high hopes, but the classes are large and the studio did not live up to expectations. Additionally, I have been disappointed with how they have handed the situation regarding the pandemic. They understandably pushed back the recital date, but then mandated that students participate in extra zoom classes in order to participate in the recital. My 5-year old has been over zoom for a while so they essentially discriminated against any young student who has no interest or the attention span for zoom classes, yet refused to refund recital fees for students they would not allow to participate in the recital. We will be returning to a studio that has smaller classes and is more fun rather than strict - especially with young children.

This studio is amazing and the teachers are qualified. Their competition has won copious amounts of awards.