Jessica Gonzalez

Review of Jorday Rivera Dance Studio

Three years ago I searched for a dance school that...

Three years ago I searched for a dance school that would bring the star out of my daughter who has a twinkle in her eye and wanted to be a dancer. I also needed a school that would meet my needs as a working mom. Jorday Rivera Dance Studio has done both of those things.
This school offers a variety of dance classes from the traditional ballet and tap to non traditional classes like salsa and belly dancing. There are classes 7 days a week so I was able to fit them into my schedule which includes my son's activities. You are encouraged to make up a class if you miss one so that you won't fall behind and with the many options or, in some cases, sister classes this was easy to do.
The instructors are excellent. They are professional, educated, friendly, and love to dance. They not only teach you the dance steps but they provide you with a dance education. My daughter has learned technical names for most of her moves in ballet, tap, and salsa. I am often surprised when she says things like "watch me do an Arabesque or an Attitude". It is also important to say that their creative choices keeps the dances current and engages the interests from the kids.
And separate from a dance education, the instructors genuinely care for the kids. They are interested in the stories that they tell, support them in their educational endeavors, and provide life lessons, when needed. From a parent's perspective, I am so happy that my daughter has found a place where she can be herself, enjoys every moment that she is there, and works hard to be the best she can be.
The owner, Jorday Rivera, is the rock of this business. Her passion and drive are only second to her talent as a dancer herself. She brings experience in the business to her business. It shows in her professionalism, the results in her year end recitals, and most recently the school winning a National Dance Competition in Atlantic City.
Jorday Rivera Dance Studio has been like a second home to us and I am so happy to have found this school.