"Dancing has evoked my spirit and enlightened my passion to learn. It has helped me focus, created a space in this world that’s my own. It keeps me on the edge, always wanting more, wanting to be my own personal best.

Awesome people, awesome teachers. Yeah it’s made me smile more than once! And that’s no jive!"

- Nancy Webb

"I have a very stressful job, who doesn’t these days? But when I come to the studio I leave everything at the door.
The time I spend here either I’m toning, group classes or private one to one, nothing else matters. I am having fun and doing something good for my body and soul.

When the studio first opened, I didn’t come right away because I thought it was a place for young people who wanted to be professional dancers. Finally I was more curious than shy and came in to discover that age, gender or experience didn’t matter. The only requirement is “love to dance”. The teachers will do the rest!"

- Mirta Soto

“Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.” Who knew that being a student at Dance With Me Studio would mean so much… great instructors with lots of patience, private lessons to improve my dance stops, toning classes to keep me in shape, group lessons with my friends, even private lessons with my husband, and showcases that take me completely OUT of my COMFORT ZONE. What more do I need?

Dance With Me has brought their talent to my school and others in the area. As a teacher, seeing the boys and girls smile as they cha-cha on the gym floor has been a very fulfilling and rewarding experience. Thank you Dance With Me!!"

- Michele Meli

"Dancing has given us something the two of us enjoy. Best of all, we can enjoy it together! It gives us something to look forward to do as a couple. Now when we go out to weddings, cocktail parties etc. WE actually know how to dance! We no longer just sit and watch. We participate!
Dance With Me Studio has become so much more then a place to learn dancing. It has become a gathering place where we meet new friends and have a GREAT TIME!

One last thing, the instructors at Dance With Me are absolutely FANTASTIC! Not only are they all world class dancers but they are patient, understanding and good friends. WE recommend this to anyone!"

- Michele & Tom Meli

"As a physician I have very little free time practicing medicine in three states, but dancing is an addiction that makes me feel alive. Fear of letting myself go outside of my comfort zone is gone with dance, even performing in front of 300 people in a showcase still blows my mind. I have lost almost 30lbs over the last 6 months and feel like I am in the best shape of my life. There is a certain chemistry you must have with your partner and I can’t say enough about Karen, my teacher. She understands my need for fun and playfulness, but also my goals for perfection and challenging myself with harder dance routines and tricks. It is hard to explain sometimes, but until you dance especially in front of a live audience, I truly understand why for the people who participate in Dancing With The Stars feel it changes their lives forever."

- Dr. Mark Schwartz

"In my hectic life, dancing gives me a chance to relax and focus on pleasure and friends. I meet with friends who enjoy dancing as much as I do, and we laugh and have a good time together as we learn."

- Karen Windfuhr

"Dance is my favorite pastime and I love coming to Dance With Me. The instructors are the best in the world, and have helped me progress as a dancer tremendously."

- Janet Cho

"When I dance I feel alive. It lets me escape from the real world of daily stressors and worries. When I dance I’m very content. I’m in a serene atmosphere, a comfort zone full of fun challenges.
Dancing lets me express myself and increases my self esteem. I get to challenge a dream that has been thought of many times and has been a pleasure fulfilling."

- Deb Oliveira

"Dancing has changed my perspective on life because it has helped me gain a clearer understanding on what it means to "feel free" spiritually. I use to take things that would upset me so seriously and I always felt closed from the outside world. Dancing has really helped pull out my personality and more people are able to see my good qualities as I have become more expressive and understanding towards myself and other people. I feel that I have become more compassionate and caring of others. I have always considered myself artistic but never really had a proper channel to process it through and this is where dancing comes in. I have also gained an interest in becoming more culturally diverse as I have gained an interest in learning new languages, such as, German, Spanish and Russian as many of my instructors are from these countries. I may not be a good dancer but I do enjoy watching others dance because it fills the atmosphere with emotions and self accomplishments and achievements."

-David Maquilon-

"Ballroom dancing has become a huge part of my life. It has become an escape from reality. When I step onto the dance floor I feel a sense of freedom. I become a different person and get to play a different character. Dancing is what keeps me sane from all the outside drama in my life."

- Alexis Abreu

"Dancing and music has always been a passion of mine. I love taking lessons (from a phenomenally talented staff) because it allows me opportunity to learn to dance the standard ballroom and latin dances I so loved watching others do at weddings and on T.V. I take pride in learning and enjoy working on my technique and look forward to showcasing. I have bonded and made lifelong friendships with many of the people I’ve met at Dance With Me because of our shared passion for dance. I look forward to all classes I take in a way I’ve never experienced before!"

- Sandi Schultz

"Dancing with its varied rhythm and style is one of the pleasures of life. It is the enjoyable way of improving one’s ability, balance, coordination and style. It knows no age, nor boundary."

- Rose Latanzio

"Dance With Me is an innovative, state of the art dance studio that has catered to the Special Education population from the Ridgefield School system and has enabled them to achieve success with carious step patterns and Latin/ballroom dances.

Their staff is courteous, kind, and amazing. All of the dancers are competitive and knowledgeable at breaking the dances down into their simplest form. Even if you have never danced before you would achieve success with them. Dance With Me is a business that supports various functions and organizations of the Ridgefield School system. They have donated to the High School Marching Band, The Fashion Show, and Project Graduation.
They also offer great toning/exercise classes that are based around Latin dance moves. These classes are an amazing cardiovascular workout.

As a physical education/health instructor at Slocum Skewes School in Ridgefield, I can say this business is a great addition to the community and I hope more people take advantage of that they have to offer."

- Robin DeRito
Physical Education/Health Teacher
Slocum Skewes School,
Ridgefield, New Jersey

HOW DANCING CHANGED MY LIFE

"During September and October 2006, I had severe back pain and each morning after sleeping I had difficulty walking. After a bone scan and X-rays, my doctor informed me that I had arthritis of the spine and osteoporosis in both hops. At first, I considered the easiest solution- take the medication, but I decided NOT to “take the easy way out” and decided to first try exercise (specifically dancing) to help my problem I began dancing with group lessons at Dance With Me Studio in November 2006 and in January 2007 I started private lessons. By March 2007 I performed my first showcase dance and in June 2007 my first competition.

Having reached my own individual goals and with the positive encouragement from my teacher I continue to make new goals. With each lesson, I strive to achieve more and more to be the BEST dancer I can be.

I have a PASSION for dancing and to everyone that already dances- keep on dancing! To anyone who is thinking about dancing- try it, you will love it!
Dancing has become an important part of my lie- I guess you could say I am dancing for life."

I am proud to be part of the “DANCE WITH ME” Family."

- Peggy Aumond

"Dancing is nourishing my spirit and strengthening my body in ways I never imagined.   In each lesson with my incredibly talented and patient teacher, I am learning not only the techniques of dance but I am also learning to appreciate the power, emotion and the beauty of the music and the movements.   Dancing has added a dimension to my life that supports my relationships, my work and my well being.    The learning is hard but the satisfaction is enormous.    When I am not actually dancing, I am thinking about dancing or talking about dancing!   Thank you, Dance With Me, for this wonderful gift which came into my life at the perfect time."

- Pat Hacket

"When I first walked into Dance With Me studio, I could not have imagined the new world learning to dance would open for me. I certainly could not have dreamed that I would ever compete in dancing. However, at the studio I’ve gained a new sense of confidence and accomplishment, made some new friends and am learning dance from the best dancers. I am especially grateful to my special teachers for their hard work and support while trying to make a dancer."

- Vicky Pizzino