Essential Elements Dance Studio

Dec 2020

I danced at this studio in it's freshman year. Great program, branding, marketing (based off the book- To Kill a Mockingbird). At the time, I was the only student who was paying their own bill (and working) which was VERY different from many of my classmates. I had the opportunity to audition for the company and student teach to offset my bill. I ultimately did not join the company due to the financial obligation. Parking at studio was hard at times and experienced a turnover in my tap class of teachers. The first instructor was excellent and I had a poor experience with the replacement (spoke down) and dropped the class. Once class was dropped was offered the opportunity...read full review

Dec 2018

My daughter started dancing at Essential Elements 5 years ago. She started out only knowing one or two girls, now she has a family there. All the parents, staff and director are very welcoming, and has become a second home for her. The teachers don’t just teach technique, they are teaching them how to be confident in everything they do. With the hard work and dedication that is poured into each class by both teacher and student, they create beautiful dances each and every year. I are so happy to have this family for my daughter, to help her grown into a beautiful person and dancer.

Dec 2018

The director, Samantha Zaleski has been our daughters dance teacher for 6 years now. We knew when she opened her own studio 5 years ago that we would follow her and we are so glad we did! Our daughters have grown in so many ways from dancing at Essential Elements. Not only have they grown in technique but they have gained so much confidence and continue to flourish in the positive environment that Miss Samantha creates for all her dancers. All of the teachers are amazing at Essential Elements and truly care. Our daughters always look forward to going to dance! Also, we love that Miss Samantha is extremely organized and creative in every detail. She takes the most beautiful...read full review