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Readers' Choice: Vote for Your Favorite Dance School

Patch readers nominated the best of Cranford, so vote to determine which one is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

 

Where's the best place to get your little ballerina, hip-hop artist, or tap dancer trained in town?

Cast your vote to let us know.

Patch is relaunching its Readers’ Choice program and we’re asking you, your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers and anyone else who knows about the area to participate.

Nominations were accepted through July 9.

Winners in all Readers' Choice categories will be announced on Aug. 24.

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The poll will open to accept votes from registered Patch users will close at 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 17.

Related Topics: Readers' Choice 2012, Readers' Choice Cranford 2012, and Readers' Choice Kids & Family

barbara m

1:13 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

The Yvette Dance Studio is the best place for dance instruction in Cranford and has been for the past 57 years!

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Marianne

12:35 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012

The best dance studio around is Fusion Dance Centre in Kenilworth. They treat their students with respect, challenge them, develop teamwork, perform service to the community and encourage them on all their endeavors both in and out of the studio. They develop amazing, well rounded dancers. Their studios are top notch with sprung floors and professional flooring for the safety of their students.

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Sharon Sutera

5:04 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

Best Dance studio Sharon Fit Belly Dance! A beautiful, unique environment, where all ages are welcome, supported and encouraged. Lot's of Shimmy Love.

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S.F.

6:07 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

I agree with Sharon Fit Belly Dance. I take hooping classes there, so much fun!

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Nagi

7:55 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

Sharon Fit Belly Dance - great ambiance and great instructors! Sharon is inspirational and patient.

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Christine Stolte

10:11 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

Sharon Fit Belly Dance and Group Fitness Studio. With my unique schedule and constant health problems, Sharon Fit has been extremely patient with my needs and offers a comforting, easy-to-learn-in atmosphere. I have been going there for years on and off, and Sharon always welcomes me back with open arms after my "off" period. She's supportive of my health needs and lets me go at my own pace (even though I push myself too hard anyway). Great studio without typical expiration dates.

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Donna Bacich

9:13 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

SharonFit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio. Sharon's enthusiasm and passion for fitness is contagious. A supporting atmosphere that focus' on the individual. There is something for everyone at SharonFit.

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Grayson

11:48 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

SharonFit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio is great! You don't have to sign up for a year's worth of classes. Individual class rates are very reasonable and you can buy a card to take any 10 classes you want, any type, any time. This flexibility allows busy people to fit exercise into their schedules and let's people try new types of exercise without commiting to an entire expensive year. Plus, Sharon is a wonderful, supportive teacher!

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Tracey P

12:06 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Sharon Fit Belly Dance and Group Fitness Studio!! Sharon's unique offerings - hooping, bellydance, workshops - along with excellent classic classes in yoga and personal training, make this studio an absolute gem.
Excellent technique for safe, effective toning and movement are encouraged in a fun, supportive, cheerful environment. There's nothing else like it!

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Lucia R

2:04 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio - Sharon is great teacher and you will always have fun, doesn't matter what age you are. And you can chose different classes at different times, 7 days a week, great flexibility and you pay only for time you are actually present. Love it there!

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Ces H

2:15 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio - Sharon is a great teacher, very contagious with her enthusiam, would recommend it for all levels of fitness and dance. Great group of lovely supportive women.
Ces

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Annie P

9:55 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Sharon Fit Belly Dance and Group Fitness Studio. Sharon is a wonderful instructor who cares a lot about teaching and dance, and does so in a friendly, patient manner. It's so much fun!

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Diana R.

1:31 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Sharon Fit Belly Dance and Group Fitness Studio: is a place to dance at the sound of great music. Always warmly greeted by a talented dance instructor. A cozy spot to meet great people with friendly smiles. A dance school where you are continuously encouraged to learn new steps (with the right technique) … and much more… Sincerely, a happy dancer!

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Z.

7:37 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012

Sharon fit belly dance & group is great. all are welcomed from young to older. the class scheduling is fantastic and easy to work around a busy life. the instructor is wonderful.

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Lindsey Rizkalla

5:29 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012

The Yvette Dance Studio has been apart of my life since I was born. My mother being an alumni brought me to my first ballet class at the age of 2 years old and I was hooked! I am now studying dance education at Mason Gross School of the Arts while teaching at Yvette's throughout the year. True dance training is fostered at Yvette's and it highly deserves the title of Patch's "Favorite Dance School."

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kgrv

6:04 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012

The Yvette Dance Studio is the best dance school!

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Caitlin

6:12 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012

The Yvette Dance Studio should be named "Favorite Dance School" because it not only teaches about technique but determination and cooperation as well.

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Lynn

6:55 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012

Yvette Dance Studio has been in Cranford for over 50 years. It has taught many students grace, confidence and has given them a place to nurture their talents.

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Gretchen

2:17 am on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Yvette Dance Studio offers a warm and welcoming environment for anyone who wants to learn how to dance

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jeanette eger

1:26 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Sharon Fit Belly Dance and Fit Studios is a wonderful facility. Walking into the studio feels like coming home. Sharon Sutera is an awesome instructor and a very caring person!

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Corinne Liebrich

2:30 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012

The Yvette Dance Studio has been in the Cranford community forever. It offers a solid background and training for all ages and areas of dance. There are adult classes as well in dance and fitness to round out the schedule for all ages.

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Lrz16

6:45 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012

Yvette Dance Studio is by far the best dance studio in Cranford! They have been teaching dance for 50+ years and have turned out many professional dancers...they also have fitness classes and beginner classes. A very welcoming environment!

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Olivia Mode-Cater

5:30 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

Yvette's dance studio provides holistic dance education. Students of all ages can improve their skills, create healthy relationships, and increase their love of dance.

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Lisa Rumbauskas

8:44 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

As a professional dancer and teacher (I trained at Joffrey and American Ballet Theater and have gone on to perform all over the country and with The Metropolitan Opera) I can say very clearly that Yvette's is the best and only studio in the area that is training students to be dancers and continue on to a professional career if they so choose. It is a warm, nurturing, FUN, hard working, respectful, and exciting environment.

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Lori Fleissner

9:05 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fusion Dance Centre in Kenilworth is the best!!! Cutting edge choreography and basics and all taught with joy by skilled teachers!

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RedBaron1022

9:07 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Yvette's is BY FAR the best in Cranford!
Their staff, facilities and curriculum is head and shoulders above the rest.
The focus is on learning the art of dance.
I hope they are around for 50 MORE YEARS!

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Richard Fleissner

9:27 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fusion Dance Center is the greatest. It seems like my daughter lives there. The teachers think outside the box. They really engage and test the students. What a wonderful place.

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Kimberly Thornton

10:20 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fusion Dance Centre in Kenilworth gets my vote! My daughter has danced there since it opened and we have recommemded it to many others, who love it as much as we do. Amazing, talented staff, brilliant choreography and a nurturing, high energy, positive environment. My daughter has not only learned dance technique, but has developed a love of dance that can only be attributed to this amazing school and it's focus on teamwork, the art of dance and FUN!!

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Shannon Thornton

10:37 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

I'm voting for Fusion Dance Centre! I've been dancing there since it opened. The teachers always push us to do our best. They always listen to their students' opinions. Fusion Dance Centre is my home away from home, and I will always stay with Fusion. It's so much fun!

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RTouhey

11:02 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Yvette Dance Studio is the best! It offers a wonderful well-rounded dance education in a nurturing environment. My daughters have been dancing there for over 10 years and absolutely love it!

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Amanda Quinn

11:12 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fusion Dance Center is the best! The staff rocks!!

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JoAnn Araya

12:06 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fusion Dance Centre is an awesome dance school for boys!! Male teachers and older boy dancer made my guy feel right at home! All the teachers are amazing and help every dancer reach his or her potential. The staff is helpful and friendly and the family atmosphere make hanging out a pleasure.

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Katie Bradford

12:11 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

I am an alumna of Fusion Dance Centre and I must say that in addition to being a place that I was challenged to better myself as a dancer, I was also taught to better myself as a person. I would not be who I am today without Fusion Dance Centre.

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L Freidenrich

12:16 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fusion Dance Centre in Kenilworth is the best dance school in the area. My daughters danced for several of the schools mentioned and didn't find home until starting at Fusion 5 years ago. Best for technique, choreography and development!

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Adam H.

12:27 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fusion Dance Centre is the best!!

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Brenna Westcott

12:57 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

I danced at numerous studios for nearly 10 years before I found my dance home, Fusion Dance Centre. With out them, I would definitely not be the dancer I am today. The amazing teachers challenged me to do my best and never give up on myself. I learned much more technique in one year than I did at any other studio and saw myself grow as a dancer AND a better person.

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Suzanne Licks

1:59 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Beyond dance is far and away the best studio. Dance and fun are elegantly intertwined . Students can earn an invitation to compete in national competitions on their cpetition team and they do VERY well. Beyond Dance expects commitment from comp team., which is a life lesson and skill. For students who do not wish to make the commitment there are a plethora of classes to choose from. For a dance experience where students have an opportunity to grow, Beyond Dance is where it's at

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Kriscampy

2:02 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Beyond Dance in Cranford gets my vote! My daughter has been dancing there since they opened almost ten years ago! They offer a wide variety of classes and the recitals are always beautiful and showcase the students hard work. My son loves the Boys Hip Hop class!

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Kathleen Carney

2:42 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Beyond Dance has an amazing program and ccontinues to train amazing dancers! Kara is phenomenal - 10 YEARS!

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Megan Stotz

4:12 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

I've been dancing forever and didn't find myself at home till I came to Beyond Dance. I just graduated and I am very upset to be leaving this home. They nurture you with a loving environment and watch you grow throughout the years and are there to guide you every step of the way. Also got to love the competition team! Amazing!!! Truly number 1

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Jacqueline Milata

5:07 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fusion Dance Centre all the way! The teachers are really nice and we always have really fun dances. I've been going to fusion since i was eight and now I'm on their competition team we usually win first over all at every competition even the little kids who are 6 and 7 win competitions. Its really fun and the teachers push you to do YOUR very best and to be part of a team, and to be committed and to not ever let you team down. Fusion is the best place in union county in my opinion!

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Danielle Milata

5:20 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fusion Dance Centre in Kenilworth gets my vote. The studio’s atmosphere is fun yet inspiring; the teachers are talented and encourage the dancers to always do their best in a positive way. Overall, well-rounded dance studio!!

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Lindsay Aschmies

6:22 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fusion Dance Centre in Kenilworth, NJ is definitely the best!!! I've been dancing there ever since it opened 9 years ago. Over the years i've improved so much, and now im on the competition team. Fusion has great staff and students, clean facilities, and everyone has a positive attitude and works together. Fusion is my home away from home. My friends there are like my second family!! I think Fusion is DEFINITELY the best!!!

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Denise Smith

6:48 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Beyond Dance in Cranford is totally top notch. Kara is the best teacher and she stresses love of dance over everything. The competition team is amazing and the students who participate are dedicated and support each other. It's really like a family at Beyond Dance. That's why they are #1.

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Becky lenox

8:16 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Beyond dance is by far the best studio! I started dancing for the first time only four years ago and have already won competitions. I came here first and never want to leave because my team has become my second family.

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Michele Savoca

9:25 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fusion Dance Centre in Kenilworth is the number one place to dance. My girls have been dancing there for the past nine years. We travel from Scotch Plains and it's worth it. The teachers are fabulous! The dance technique and choreography being taught is always amazing and every child is made to feel special. Fusion gets my vote!

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Dancelovertillidie

9:24 am on Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Yvette's is the best! All of the teachers are top knotch and it is a great environment to be around. We don't just learn a dance but also learn proper technique. I have made so many friends and Yvette's because of the friendly environment. Yvette's gets my vote!

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Michelle Venditto

11:39 am on Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Yvette's is the best dance studio in the area. At Yvette's, students are taught at a professional level of dancing where proper technique is praised. Mistakes are enheartened and originality is encouraged. Yvette's not only trains their dancers to be the best they can be, Yvette's helps their dancers gain self-confidence by offering positive feedback and constructive criticism. I have only danced here for one year, and already I feel like an all-around happier person. I feel as though my dancing abilities have improved tremendously as well.

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Kayleigh

11:53 am on Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Yvette's is the vest studio in this area! Even though I have only danced there for one season, I already feel like a happier and more well-rounded dancer, compared to my other studio. At Yvette's, the amazing staff makes us feel like family, but also has a very professional atmosphere once you enter the studio. At Yvette's, we learn how to be very technical dancers, and we learn many different styles including Fosse. Yvette's deserves to win!

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Victoria Herlocker

12:17 pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Yvette's is by far the best dance studio in the area. The classes at Yvette's are exceptional and it is clearly evident that Yvette's teachers are passionate about their art form. Students are taught at a highly professional level while enjoying and appreciating dance. Dancers are given valuable corrections when needed and heart-felt praise when earned. Although I have only studied at Yvette's for one year, I feel that I have improved immensely. I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Yvette Dance Studio and its' overwhelmingly positive impact on my life!

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Kathy Sandoukas

12:19 pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Beyond Dance definitely gets my vote and i know i made the right decision every time someone tells me how much they love to watch my daughter dance! We have been there since the doors open and my daughter truly feels that this is where she belongs! She has formed strong friendships with both fellow dancers and staff and learned many life lessons along the way. She was very fortunate to dance with a great Senior Team and i'm sure they will continue to move forward. Go Beyond Dance!!!!

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Sharon Sutera

4:52 pm on Wednesday, July 11, 2012

How wonderful, we are passionate about our dance and the studios we attend. It sounds like each studio has something unique and special to offer.
Smiles and shimmy love to all. Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio.

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Kristen Orsini

11:12 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012

Fusion Dance Centre is the best! Every teacher there is amazingly talented in not only dancing itself, but in teaching younger students how to be just as amazing. As a dancer there myself, i am always pushed to be only the best that i can be :)

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Margo Gray

4:21 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012

I feel Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio is a great studio for location, also perfect for non-dancers or office workers to workout without pressures. Cranford must be competitive for neighborly dance studios. Go Dancers!

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Lois

6:56 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012

The Yvette Dance Studio is the best!

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DR

9:03 pm on Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio, ~~ROCKS!!!

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Mary Roth

2:29 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Beyond Dance in Cranford for sure! Kara runs a classy program and I love watching the dancers of all ages every year!

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Theresa

2:52 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Beyond Dance is #1. Now in its 10th year, it has brought a new vibrance to downtown Cranford and is a tremendous asset to our community. Miss Kara stresses love of dance and that is a lifelong gift to her students.

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Marianne Chilletti

6:01 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Sharon Fit above and beyond the best ever...

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Andy Beck

10:45 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Sharon Fit is superb. Sharon is an excellent instructor with an upbeat personality with fun classes. She is knowledgeable about different genres of dance and fitness.

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Adam

10:12 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012

SharonFit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio is fantastic! My new years resolution was to make a concerted effort to improve my overall fitness level for this year. I started with Sharon in January, and now in July I feel about as fit and strong as I have in several years, and really enjoying it. Sharon is naturally upbeat, fun-loving, with a great personality.

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Marilyn

3:22 pm on Saturday, July 28, 2012

SharonFit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio is the best dance studio in Cranford. Not only does it offer fun classes but a warm and encouraging environment. Sharon is an excellent teacher...she challenges you to do better ... I recommend SharonFit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio to everyone !!!! :)

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Karin Burk

10:10 am on Saturday, August 4, 2012

Karin
Yvette's Dance Studio has proffessional, caring staff dedicated to providing children and adults with a progam to suit all needa.

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Danielle

7:09 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

Yvette's is my pick! We switched from beyond dance and couldn't be happier. teachers there are the real deal with professional dance experience...Miss Lisa in particular is extraordinary. My daughter has learned so much at Yvettes in the last 2 yrs and I look forward to watching her progress continue with their strong dance curriculum.

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