“Absolutely the best ballroom studio in New York. Incredible instructors who are patient, professional, and genuinely care.”
Student Stories
Real transformations. Organic reviews.
Recognized For Excellence
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82+ reviews on Google & The Knot
“Reviewers consistently highlight expert instruction, a welcoming community, and transformative results.”
“Our first dance was an absolute dream. The instructors were incredibly patient and made us feel so confident.”
“Absolutely the best ballroom studio in New York. Incredible instructors who are patient, professional, and genuinely care.”
“Absolutely the best ballroom studio in New York. Incredible instructors who are patient, professional, and genuinely care.”
“Our first dance was an absolute dream. The instructors were incredibly patient and made us feel so confident.”
“Absolutely the best ballroom studio in New York. Incredible instructors who are patient, professional, and genuinely care.”
“We came in with two left feet and left feeling like real dancers. The community here is so warm and supportive.”
“The private lessons here completely transformed my dancing. I went from two left feet to competing in six months.”
“We came in with two left feet and left feeling like real dancers. The community here is so warm and supportive.”
“Beautiful space, wonderful community. Highly recommend for beginners — they make it so easy and fun!”
“From our very first lesson to our wedding day, Big Apple Ballroom was there for every step. Truly magical experience.”
“Our first dance was an absolute dream. The instructors were incredibly patient and made us feel so confident.”
In Their Own Words
Transformation Stories
The best way to understand what dancing can do for you is to hear it from the people who lived it.
Rhythm & Ballroom — Competitive Alumni
"After 15 years away from the floor, Big Apple Ballroom brought me back. It felt like coming home."
Ozlem's story starts more than 15 years ago when she competed in Open Ballroom as an Amateur and Pro/Am competitor. After taking time off for her kids and the many curveballs life threw her way, she's back on the floor with us dancing Rhythm and Ballroom. The environment here is protective, encouraging, and completely free of ego.
Private Lessons — Social Dance
"Dance has provided an outlet for fitness, self-improvement, and increased body awareness. I wish I started sooner."
Gary started dancing relatively recently. Like many of our students, Gary didn't have a dance background. He was busy with business, but as you'll hear from him, the private lessons became an unexpected anchor in his week — combining a physical outlet with a mental reset he didn't know he needed.
Social Dance → Instructor Certification
"I went from a nervous beginner to teaching my own classes. Big Apple shaped everything about how I see dance."
Sandra has experienced dancing from every angle: as a beginner student, as an accomplished social dancer, and eventually as an experienced teacher. Her arc — from walking in without experience to leading a class of her own — is the most complete transformation story in our studio's history.
Adult Beginner Program
"I never thought I could dance. Thirty minutes into my first lesson, I was laughing and moving. It changed everything."
Donna walked in assuming dance was not for her. Through a structured beginner curriculum and the patience of our instructors, she discovered that rhythm is something anyone can develop — not something you're born with. Her story is a testament to what a genuinely supportive environment can unlock.
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