Ballroom Dream Dance Studio

284 Whitehead Ave, South River, NJ 08882, USA

Address:	284 Whitehead Ave, South River, NJ 08882, USA
Phone:	+1 732-444-8164
Site:	ballroomdream.com
Rating:	4.1
Working:	1–10PM 1–10PM 1–10PM 1–10PM 1–10PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM

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Nadine Pfeifer

What can I say? I love this studio. It feels like home. It was about 4 months ago now that I decided to take up dancing. A friend of mine inspired me to learn how to swing dance. I researched studios in my area that offered swing classes and stumbled upon Ballroom Dream. From day 1, I was welcomed in like family. The first west coast swing group class that I attended was the last class of an 8 week cycle. I didn’t know a thing relative to others in the class, but I was still welcomed in and felt included. All of the people that attend this studio are so warm and friendly. We all share a common passion! We love to dance! I couldn’t imagine a better environment for my dance instruction. The owner of the studio, Dasha, is such a wonderful person, beautiful dancer, and excellent dance instructor. Dancing is her passion which she takes very seriously. There is no doubt you are learning from the best. And she has such a love for her “kids”-The Dream Team! These kids are amazing. They take my breath away every time I see them perform. I aspire to be as good as them! If you are interested in learning how to dance for fun, the group classes are a great and inexpensive way to learn the steps. The group class dance instructors, Jennifer, EJ, and Steve are amazing! Such good people and so much fun to spend class with! If you are looking to take your dancing to the next level, the studio offers private lessons. And if you are really serious about your dancing, they will train you for a competition! On top of all that, the studio holds socials three times a month (every first and third Friday and every last Sat). There is always an hour lesson at the beginning of each social that is included. This is the perfect time to practice everything you are learning in class and learn some new things too! I have only been taking group classes in west coast swing and salsa. Everything else I have picked up by attending socials and dancing with people! At this point, I know the basic steps in most ballroom dances: waltz, foxtrot, rumba, hustle, cha-cha, meringue, samba, east coast swing, night club 2 step, country 2 step, and tango! So much fun! Also noteworthy, you don’t need to come to any class or social with a dance partner. We continually rotate partners in group classes and we all dance with one another at socials. It is a very friendly environment. And the dance instructors are there at every social to dance with too! Overall amazing place to learn to dance! You can always drop in and attend a group class or social to see for yourself! I highly recommend it! :)

Rita Ratush

Wonderful and spacious studio, great environment, professional coaches and amazing people! We have been in the dancing world for 7 years prior to joining Ballroom Dream Dance Studio but after joining this studio, our experience here is nothing short of amazing. My kids are both competitive dancers in Latin and I feel like they are truly being nurtured to achieve their very personal best here in this studio unlike anywhere else! Their coaches Slavik Legkovenko and Mila Legkovenko are amazing, talented and giving professional dancers and coaches that find a special connection with each student on a psychological level. The student owners, Dasha and her husband are extremely helpful and supportive in every way. In addition to private lessons, a variety of group lessons are available including ballet stretching, strong technique and run-through on a weekly basis. Extra attention is also provided from every other detail including costume and make-up tips, advice and assistance. Ballroom Dream Dance is also hosting famous teachers from all over the world and provide a very healthy, open door policy for all which encourages great sportsmanship. This is very refreshing to see in the Dance World. For the first time in many years, I feel like my children and their dancing career are in excellent hands and their dancing career matters not only to me and my family, but to our coach and the studio. Its both a pleasure and honor to be part of this wonderful studio and part of the Ballroom Dream Dance Family! My kids are not only learning how to be great dancers but also how to be good people

Michael Stetson

Ballroom Dream Dance Studio is a great place to learn that next new hobby you are looking for. The instructors and people you meet at Ballroom dream will make you feel welcome even after you trip over your feet thousands of times. Like anything practice makes perfect is the saying so as long as you are willing to keep on trying after you fail you will be fine (baby steps). Ballroom dream offers many different group classes that you can drop in on during the week which range from salsa, west coast, and so much more. The atmosphere when you walk into the studio is contagious you will want to keep coming back no matter how far away you are. (I’m three hours away for school and I just want to get back home to dance). I’ve searched for places near my college in York, PA and I haven’t found anything close to what ballroom dream studio has to offer. I really enjoyed the time I spent with everyone at Ballroom Dream. Dasha Sushko does a really fantastic job with the studio and it’s definitely one of a kind. Good luck with your dancing and hope to see some new faces when I go back home!!! ( 46 days and counting….)

K Chang

If you are a competitive dancer or have children that are and in search of the best possible environment, you couldnt find any better place than Ballroom Dream Dance Studio. Having been to other studios, the difference is incomparable. The caliber of coaches who train competitive students speak far more than their professional achievements. Their patience, dedication and genuine interest in their students are simply inspiring. All the qualities every student must learn to be a part of partner dancing or in life. What the coaches instill in their students is a lot more than just techniques. I love going to the studio on weekends and watch the little ones practice with such confidence and poise. All the parents patiently seat in folding chairs for hours until all the lessons, classes and practice are done. Coaches talking to parents and help them with anything after lessons as if they are all family members. Its just a positive and inspiring place to be. One can only imagine how well these young students dance training will guide them in other areas of their lives as they grow into adulthood...

Anonymous User

Ballroom Dream is the best dance school you could every wish for. My daughter Anna is 7 now. When she was 4 and 5 I signed her up for dance classes in some local studios and have been deeply disappointed in the quality of teaching there. After visiting a few other schools I gave up and realized that there are no dance schools in US. Everything I saw was really bad and would be a waste of time and money. With this experience I consider myself and my family extremely lucky to find Ballroom Dream. I did not even hope to find such quality of teaching. We all love the school, the teachers, and the communication style. Everything is perfect. My daughter talks about it every day and she is very eager to go there every time. I highly recommend it to everyone. You will not regret even for a second and very soon will realize that this is the most interesting activity you have during a day. I wish Dasha and Dmitry a great success and huge thank you from me and my kids, Anna and Alex. I hope we will have a long lasting relationship.