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Jessica Morgan
Jessica Morgan
23:16 04 Nov 22
With about 10 weeks left before our wedding, my fiancé and I decided we wanted to do something special for our first... dance. We set up our introductory class with Samantha and loved every second of it! We were hooked. Everyone in the studio was so warm and welcoming, we never felt out of place for our lack of dance experience. We met with Samantha 1-2 times per week, she was so patient and thoughtful during the lessons - always taking time to show us the steps. Our dance lessons quickly became our favorite part of our wedding planning. We are so happy that we decided to through with this experience, it certainly made our big day that much more special. Thank you, Samantha & all!read more
S. Sicchio
S. Sicchio
02:14 18 Oct 22
My husband and I loved to dance even though we had no idea what we were doing. We decided to take lessons with friends,... and we not only have so much fun, but we are actually dancing! It wasn't easy at first, but we've learned various dances and find we can dance to current songs as well as traditional songs. We signed up for the initial classes and have continued to sign up for new classes - we don't want to stop! The instructors are outstanding, talented and fun! Samantha! Tommy! Rob!! The social dance offered on the weekends is so fun! Try it! We'll be there dancing!read more
Eileen Housel Kravitz
Eileen Housel Kravitz
11:27 10 Jul 22
In my 40s I was solidly a wallflower. I booked a lesson with my teenage daughter to engage her in activity that... appealed to her. We fell in love with the people, challenge and fun at the studio. Each of the instructors has taught us more about ourselves and dancing than I could have ever imagined. We have gained physically and mentally from our experiences over the years. If you are uncertain about taking a lesson, do it. You won't regret it. You will be in very good hands. Everyone there is supportive and kind. If they can turn this wallflower into a dancer, they can have you out on the dance floor too.read more
Linda Longobardi
Linda Longobardi
20:16 23 Jun 22
Taking dancing lessons has been on my bucket list for awhile, so I took the "plunge" and started weekly lessons with... Rob. I really love the classes and learning different dances and techniques. Even though initially I was out of my comfort zone being there, Rob and the entire staff made me feel welcome. Everyone is so friendly - even the other students are kind and thoughtful. All of the teachers are incredible dancers and very encouraging. A great vibe and experience with laughter tucked in too!read more
Kathryn M
Kathryn M
18:44 17 Jun 22
My husband and I are not dancers, but we are now. Our daughter's wedding was a few months away and he was dreading the... father/daughter dance. So I called this studio and said we needed lessons. Everyone was super nice and really understanding of our 2 left feet. Well their dance was a huge hit. my husband was able to lead her thru the steps with ease (they only had time to practice together 1x) but his confidence and rehearsing the steps with me for 2 months paid off. People thought it was a choreographed dance that they practiced for months! My husband actually has rhythm now! Thank you Samantha!I would highly recommend this studio. It's worth the cost. My husband and I will no longer be wall flowers at weddings. See you on the dance floor!!read more
Craig Milton
Craig Milton
22:15 30 Sep 21
Laura Gurry helped me prepare for my Father/Daughter dance for my daughter's wedding. She was very helpful and assisted... in customizing the dance. She put me at ease and gave me a lot more confidence. Thank you Laura!read more
Lana V
Lana V
17:08 10 Sep 21
Laura was not super organized and kept changing the dance routines every time we saw her. She was less hands on than we... would like which could also be why we couldn't get the dance routine down. We paid for 2 different dance routines but the second one was more freestyle in which we shouldn't have paid for because she didn't really do any teaching. Her teaching style was poor and I wouldn't recommend going here for dance lessons. Why would you need up to 25 dance lessons for a 1 minute dance routine.. that makes no sense.. your company just wants the money, which was obvious when you said we need 10-25 dance lessons.. I’m sticking to this review. We can agree to disagree.read more
Robin Boyer
Robin Boyer
15:02 10 Mar 20
I am a very satisfied customer of this Fred Astaire Dance Studio - in Old Saybrook. I always believed that I would... never be able to dance, but, because of the dedication, encouragement and excellent teaching staff of this studio, I have found a new sense of joy and self-esteem...which naturally comes from learning to dance!! The ballroom is lovely and the people are like a family!read more
gerri combes
gerri combes
14:20 03 Mar 20
I have been dancing since the end of 2016 and the studio is wonderful. The people you meet here become your second... family. The staff is wonderful, knowledgeable, conscientious to your learning. Dancing is something that everyone can do and learn and the staff make it a fun experience. It is a stress release, good exercise, and if you need something easy on your joints this is it! You can't ask for a better or more competent team to teach you - give it a try - you won't regret it!read more
Angela Clarke
Angela Clarke
19:46 28 Feb 20
The people there are really nice, understanding and patient. The music is great too.I totally recommend getting... lessons there.read more
Chuck Hill
Chuck Hill
01:45 25 Feb 20
If you are apprehensive about learning to dance - this is the place to go! My wife and I had no previous dance... experience, were nervous about starting and unsure of what to expect. That all changed when we met Raeleen and Thommy - they are outstanding instructors with unlimited patience, have the ability to alleviate all of your fears, connect with you on a personal basis, teach at a comfortable pace geared to your ability, provide a studio with a non-judgmental atmosphere and frankly make it really fun to dance. Our only regret is that we didn't start with Raeleen and Thommy sooner!read more
Valerie Smith
Valerie Smith
02:48 22 Feb 20
I first discovered this studio four years ago and have been going ever since. Thommy is a wonderful instructor with a... great sense of humor, which makes it fun to learn ballroom dancing from him.read more
Samantha LaCouture
Samantha LaCouture
22:47 02 Jan 19
My husband and I loved all the different packages they had to choose from so we could look our best at social events.... Raeleen and her team make you feel good right from the start. We had no no previous experience. Thankful we choose Raeleen! instructors will make anyone feel like a pro!read more
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