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Readers' Choice: Vote on Your Favorite Dance Studio

Tell us why you picked the school in the comments below.

 

Patch's "Readers' Choice" feature allows you to vote and comment on your favorites in a variety of local business and service categories.

This week's category is dance studios.

We've drawn our initial list from our "Places" directory but we encourage you to post comments suggesting the addition of any places that are not included.

Voting closes at 9 a.m. Friday.

Dance studios to vote on include: Academy of Dance Arts (Red Bank), American Academy of Dance & Performing Arts (Red Bank), Dance Plus (Little Silver), Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Red Bank), Kathryn Barnett School of Dance (Red Bank), Kick Fitness and Dance (Rumson), Movement Dance Academy (Eatontown), New Jersey Dance Center (Eatontown), Dance Mixx Studio (Shrewsbury), and A Step in the Right Direction Dance Studio (Shrewsbury).

  • Which of these is your favorite dance studio in the greater Two River area?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Academy of Dance Arts (Red Bank)
        15 (0%)
    • A Step in the Right Direction Dance Studio (Shrewsbury)
        5 (0%)
    • New Jersey Dance Center (Eatontown)
        25 (0%)
    • Movement Dance Academy (Eatontown)
        2810 (67%)
    • Kick Fitness and Dance (Rumson)
        279 (6%)
    • Kathryn Barnett School of Dance (Red Bank)
        930 (22%)
    • Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Red Bank)
        1 (0%)
    • Dance Plus (Little Silver)
        46 (1%)
    • American Academy of Dance & Performing Arts (Red Bank)
        6 (0%)
    • Dance Mixx Studio (Shrewsbury)
        23 (0%)
    Total votes: 4140
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
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Jennie Lucci

7:10 am on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Kick in Rumson/fair haven is the best. My shy daughter comes alive there. Finally a place she fits in and is comfortable.

Amy

7:52 am on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

We moved to kick this year and the staff is amazing. We love them all! Thanks so much KIck!!!

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Amy Byrnes

10:39 am on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Looks like Kick, with studios in Rumson and Fair Haven, is leading the pack here with Little Silver's Dance Plus not far behind!

Janice

6:05 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

If your child is happy, you know you found a 'winning' dance studio. That place is Kathryn Barnett for us. She is a wonderful person herself and fabulous with the kids!

SKS

6:20 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Kathryn Barnett School of Dance was the best place in the world for my daughters to grow up. It isn't just a dance studio...it is a family. I highly recommend Kathryn's studio to any parent who wants their children to learn the art of dance in a kind, nurturing environment. My daughters have learned life lessons from Kathryn and her staff that will remain with them always.

Marjorie Kuck

6:32 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

My daughter has been dancing at the Kathryn Barnett Dance Studio since she was two and one half years of age. Going to dance is her favorite part of any day. She loves it!

Annie Swartz

7:03 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

We love Kathryn Barnett school of dance!
Annie

Denise

7:54 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Kathryn Barnett School of Dance is a second home for my daughters! What a wonderful studio!

Katie

9:00 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Kick Dance Studio is the best! Fun! Creative! Life Lessons Learned! Amazing staff and atmosphere!!!

Paula

10:53 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Kathryn Barnett is the best!!! She is so inspiring to my daughter and all of her students! She is so patient and kind these kids don't even know they are learning. The work she and the other teachers put into these kids is so amazing to see at the recitals each year. Even more so because it is done with such love!

Susan Brillhart

11:18 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Kathryn Barnett doesn't just teach dance - she teaches joy, and love, and happiness - even in the face of adversity. When I walk in the door, I feel cherished - even 33 years later!

Jen Sully

11:10 am on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

My kids are growing up dancing at Kick - we are so proud of all the beautiful dancers at Kick and are looking forward to an amazing competition and show season. Kick offers competitive dance instruction in a loving family oriented environment - my kids love it and so do I!!

Shannon K. Winning

12:30 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

My friends love Kick. I hear it's THE place to go.

Sheila Wiener

12:42 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

The experiences that my granddaughters have at KICK are so worthwhile. The teachers are talented and expert in their field and the students love them. There isn't a day that goes by without comments about their dance classes and they love to show off what they have learned. Being on the competitive team gives them the discipline they need, but it is offered with love and respect for each dancer. They love KICK and so do I.

christie tily

4:33 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Kick in Fair haven is the Best!! My little girl just loves it!!

Momi Savoth

5:27 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Movementdanceacademy is fabulous!

Lori

5:51 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Movement Dance Academy is the best! My kids love it n the teachers are great

Kim

6:45 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Movement Dance Academy is my daughters home away from home. She is surrounded by experienced and professional teachers that instill values and a work ethic that will help her in all aspects of her life.

Lauren

7:01 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Movement dance academy is the best

joan amorino

7:39 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Movement Dance Academy!!!!!Its the Best!!!!

Donna McArdle

7:52 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Movement Dance Academy is absolutely great!!! The staff there is by far the best!!! My daughter has been there 5 years and loves it.

denise

7:56 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

My daughter spent her childhood and teenage years at Movement Dance Academy. It was her second home and still is when she's home from college. The owner and teachers not only taught her dance but are a big part of the confident, well organized and hard working person she has become. I highly recommend Movement to all!!!!

Heather Pappas

8:03 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Kick is an awesome dance studio. My daughter loves being on the junior team. The staff and instructors love their children like their own. She has come miles in a very short period of time & loves every class she attends!

Nevin salem

8:24 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Kathryn Barnett inspires everyone she meets, big or small. We love her at RBCS. She is the best.

Katie

9:03 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Movement dance academy is the best!!!! I love it there, it is my second home!!!! All of the students and teachers are AMAZING!!!!!!!:)<3

Just a Thought...

9:30 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

My daughter is a dancer at Movement Dance Academy and spends quite a bit if time there and loves it!! The teachers and staff are some of the best. The confidence, skill and patience that my daughter has learned from these professionals will follow her thru life. GO MOVEMENT!!!

Danielle

9:34 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

MOVEMENT!!!! I love my studio and everyone there, my second family!

Chris

9:47 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Kick is a happy place that my daughter loves going to:) The teachers and staff are great, the dancing top notch, and the two locations sooo convenient for us. We think it's THE BEST!!!!

V

10:11 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Movement Dance Academy is the best! Dance is my daughter's great passion and the teachers and owner at Movement continually teach amazing dance technique, choreography and they are so caring. I would never go anywhere else!!!!

j

10:56 pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2012

I am going to have to say that Movement Dance Academy is the best... My kids have been dancing there for years and love it...

Laura Donlon

9:10 am on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Kick is like a second home and family for my daughter. She grew up to be strong, disciplined and happy thru her years as a Kick dancer. We love Kick!

Lynn

11:21 am on Thursday, March 22, 2012

My daughter tried so many activties, including dance at another studio, before she went to Movement Dance Academy. I think the reason she has thrived at Movement are two-fold: the environment provided by the staff and student population is just the right mix of challenge to grow and excel and support to keep trying and have fun. Second, the school has a wonderful mix of kids, girls and boys from different backgrounds at different performance levels. Despite the differences, the teachers and the parents do a great job of instilling the ideals of team work and mutual respect. This more than anything make Movement a wonderful place for a child to grow.

Kathy

12:27 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

My daughter has been going to Movement Dance Academy since kindergarten she is now in High School. Movement has given her the confidence to believe in herself and that dedication and hard work have great rewards.

Kathy

Edith

12:53 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Kathryn Barnett is amazing! They love the kids and DANCE, what else really matters. My daughter loves to attend there and loves to dance every day!

michelle estes

2:01 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

My daughter loves Movement- Mr Lawrence, Miss Donna- are not only amazing teachers, the bond they form with the kids are life long.

Sofia

3:46 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

I love the Kathryn Barnett School of Dance! They are kind, well taught and love to work with kids! Mrs.Barnett has been my teacher in ballet for a year now. I LIVE HER SO MUCH!

Allee

4:53 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

I LOVE dancing at Movement Dance Academy!!! It is like my second home. All of the teachers, students and parents are Wonderful!! I know that i am very lucky to have a group of dancers that i get to be with everyday!! Each and every one of them are like my brothers and sisters! Movement Dance Academy is the BEST!!!!<3:)11

Anya

5:34 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Movement is the best! I love dancing here! All of my friends go to movement and it makes it such a fun, yet serious learning experience. I love all my teachers!<3 GO BIG BLUE! (: <33

Aisling

5:38 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Movement Dance Academy is AMAZING! Everyone that I dance with are so nice and encouraging! It is my second home and the people here are not only my friends, they are my family. My sister and I love dancing here because, whenever we are there we are having loads of fun but also becoming better dancers.

Jessica Munley

6:32 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Ms. Vanessa and her team do a wonderful job at KICK. We are very pleased and would highly recommend this studio.
Warm Regards,
Jessica & Claire Munley

Kmap

8:12 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Kathryn Barnett is by far the best ! It's all about the kids for sure! Both of my girls have been dancing there for 3 years now and can't wait to go to class each week! Kathryn, thank you, you fill my girls up w happiness and dance!

James Barnett

10:09 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

After watching my wife teach for over 30years I have to tell you that she inspires children of all ages. I have seen alumni go on into dance, professional cheer leading,
dance company's and many other careers. I can only say that the phrase "It's all about the kids" which she began using has proven its true meaning over the years.
What ever she does she puts her all, her heart, into every thing she has done. From recital to recital, competition to competition, to Holiday Express and The Charter School and First Friends, she just gives and some how she always has more for the next day.
I know I have my bias and you will take that into consideration but I have never known a better teacher of the dance experience.

Renee

10:36 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

My daughter loves Movement Dance Academy!

Joe DiBiase

10:50 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Gooooooooo MDA. We have the greatest group of guys today! We respect eachother and others. Movement Dance Academy 4 LIFE!!

Allye Amorino

11:14 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Movement is not only a dance studio its your home. Us dancers spend numerous hours together, with the teachers, and with the stage; we have created an unbreakable bond. Myself, along with the other older girls on my team are sad to go next year, but its all worth it. So much time and dedication goes into all of our hard work. The teachers put in so much effort to make us the dancers we are today. They taught us not only how to dance, but how to respect one another and learn a new kind of love. The passion you see in every dancer is just indescribable. Me and my fellow teammates are glad to be apart of movement dance academy. GO BLUE! and bieber..

Jackie

11:51 pm on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Movement Dance Academy not only instills important values of hard work, commitment, and respect, it also puts on the most amazing shows. The quality of the instruction is excellent and the choreography is extremely professional. The dancers are a joy to watch.

Sarina

7:05 am on Friday, March 23, 2012

Movement Dance is my favorite place!!! I dance four days a week with my best friends. I love my Movement Dance FAMILY!!

claud

7:35 am on Friday, March 23, 2012

New jersey dance center! Its my home. And the staff is amazing

claud

7:40 am on Friday, March 23, 2012

Nj dance center is the best the dancers are so friendly there

Kim

8:50 am on Friday, March 23, 2012

It is so refreshing to see kids passionate about something healthy that they devote so much time to. These posts from dancers are a fun way for kids to share their excitement and respect for their teachers and their discipline and to express positive thoughts, it is not a place for negativity. I find it sad that an adult had to go there:(

Nick

9:07 am on Friday, March 23, 2012

New jersey Dance center

Kevin

9:08 am on Friday, March 23, 2012

New Jersey dance center

donna battaglia

9:26 am on Friday, March 23, 2012

Seeing all the posts from students of my own and fellow dance teachers proves what I've always said---dance is an integral part of our childrens lives. I am very proud to have taught at Movement Dance Academy the past 19 years--bit even more proud of the positive affect ALL the studios are having on our children! Its always been about making them better PEOPLE--not just better dancers! I am truly blessed to do what I do and to inspire these young hearts and minds as my was when I was a child!

Nick

9:52 am on Friday, March 23, 2012

New jersy dance center is my past, my present, and my future NJDC forever

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