Absolutely hands down one of the most awesome, entertaining dance performances I have ever seen!…read more Yep, the Phunk Phenomenon-- including Junior Phunk (8-12 year olds) and Lil Phunk (6-13 year olds who perform at half-time dring Celtics games!!! ...and are my new personal heroes)-- performed at AIDS Walk Boston this year. And let me tell you, they rocked the place to the ground. They grooved, they shaked. They breakdanced. They did crazy isolations. One kid had a mohawk. One kid got up there and tore it up all by himself on stage! Backflips happened. Dancers came flying off the stage. I'm telling you, these kids can MOVE. Meanwhile, the crowd was going wild. We had about 15,000 people on the Hatch Shell that day, all dancing, cheering, smiling, and having a blast. Afterward, the feedback was amazing-- people LOVE the Phunk Phenomenon, and want them back. I just wish that I had joined the Phunk Phenomenon when I was 8 years old! Maybe then my "robot" would be more believable. Le sigh. Anyway, check out their website (it's highly entertaining!!), enroll your kids in classes, and get to a performance as soon as you can!

Best dance studio in the NorthShore area!The teachers are all very knowledgable in many styles of…read moredance. The owner is very professional but has a great personality especially when working with younger children ... She makes it feel like a big happy family, makes dance fun more than just an "extracurricular activity" for the kids. It's conveniently located on Rt. 114 w/ parking right out front or on the side of the building, no more driving around the block while waiting for class to end lol ... They also have a great competition team that has won many awards for groups, solos, and wonderful choreography. I can't stress enough if you go see Kristina (owner/dance instructor) and tell her "yelp" sent you.. You won't be disappointed!!! But don't take my word for it.. Call today for more info

I started taking lessons from Candy back in January. I wanted to try something new, so I decided…read moreto take some Latin dance classes and see how I liked it. And I have loved it since then! Candy and her entire staff are friendly and welcoming. They all love what they are doing, and share their passion for dance with their students. They have found that balance between learning how to dance and making the entire experience fun and enjoyable. As an instructor, Candy is awesome. She has introduced me to several different styles of dance, and is always encouraging me to try different techniques and styles, from cha cha to salsa to jive. I was a little hesitant at first about taking lessons, but Candy's style of teaching makes every lesson entertaining! In addition to her private lessons, I have also attended her cardio Latin fusion class. It is a great class, with options for more or less intense exercises. I always leave class tired, but I wfeel invigorated for the rest of the week! Whether you are just a beginning dancer like me or an experienced dancer looking to build yourself, Candy's is a great choice!

5-Stars... Cheryl and team do an amazing job with their students. Having watched my children…read moretransform into Ballerinas the last several years has been nothing less than inspirational! Highly recommend this School for anyone looking to "Dance like nobody is watching". Keep up the great work CASSOD!!!

Fabulous dance studio. Cheryl is amazing, her staff is fantastic. It's a high quality dance studio…read morewith expert teaching, but there is no pressure on the girls. It is all about having fun and feeling good. We love it

Studio Poise is truly the best of the best. I started coming here in the fall of 2014, shortly…read moreafter graduating college and moving home. I found out that trying to fit work outs into my full time work out schedule was not an easy thing to do. I didn't have the motivation to go to the gym after work, so I bought a groupon for studio poise and signed up for some classes (if I didn't go, I would just be wasting my own money). Two and a half years later, I'm an unlimited member, attending multiple classes a week (sometimes even multiple in one day). Here is why I love this place SO much: 1. The people: Danielle, the owner, and all her instructors are amazing. Not only do they give a killer workout, they care genuinely about all of the clients coming through the door. After attending only a few classes, they will know you by name. Not only are the instructors amazing, the other women that attend SP are amazing as well. My sister also attends a lot of classes with me, and we have made so many friends (of all ages) here. 2. The classes: First of all, there are SO many different classes, which I love. There is truly something for everyone - from mat classes, to barre, to kickboxing, zumba, and HIIT classes (with new classes being created an added), you'll never get bored. I take a different class every day. Each class is difficult in its own way, and you'll definitely feel like you've got your butt kicked (in a good way). The instructors always offer modifications throughout the class so hat you can adapt to your own fitness level. 3. The price point: When I was first looking around at studios, I couldn't find a better deal than Studio Poise. They the least expensive studio in the area, and you get SO much for your money. The unlimited membership is $150 per month (but you'll get $10 off if you attend 15 classes a month), and you can attend as many classes a month as you want. So if you're attending upwards of 30 classes a month (which is usually how many classes women with this membership take), that's only $5 per class. It's truly a steal. Studio Poise is my happy place, and you should definitely try it out if you live on the north shore!

You get an awesome workout, regardless of your current fitness level! This is my happy place!!read more

Best dancing school ever! taught me so much. Have been going since I was a toddler. Keep up the…read moregreat work!!

My daughter and two of my nieces dance here. They offer a wide variety of classes for ages 2 and…read moreup. Their classes are fun while also teaching solid technique. The teachers are wonderful and the studio is beautiful. The recitals are always well planned and organized. We would not dance anywhere else!

My granddaughter just finished her third year at this studio and I can tell you that they are the…read morebest. She absolutely loves it and the owner just has the best energy and patience. If you are looking for a dance studio this would be the one. Thank you for all you do!

We are at the end of our second year with Studio 21 and my daughter loves her class. She has the…read moremost wonderful energetic and patient teacher and the children all love her. Tuition is way more than reasonable and the environment is comfortable supportive and friendly. I have heard tales of other local studios from other mothers, and I am positive I made an excellent choice in choosing Studio 21 for my daughter.

My daughter has danced under the tutelage of this group of teachers and Director for 6 years. One…read moreof the reasons we joined the studio was because it was conveniently located 2 blocks from our home. Now as it transitions from Mass Motion Dance North to Bosoma School of Dance, and is changing locations to Hamilton, which is not so close, I am more than happy to bring my daughter to the new location. I would follow Katherine almost anywhere. She creates a warm and nurturing atmosphere for the dancers, and the technique and choreography is unlike any we have seen at any other studio. If you have the opportunity, bring your kids in for a trial lesson, you won't be disappointed.

From the owner: BoSoma School of Dance (BSD), formerly Mass Motion Dance North, has offered quality dance education…read moresince 2010 to ages three through eighteen. Owner and Director, Katherine Hooper, brings her twenty years of teaching experience to Hamilton and Manchester-by-the-Sea, offering a space for students to learn the art and technique of dance, to nurture their passion for dance, and to learn how to think in a creative way. Our dedicated faculty is made up of BoSoma Dance Company dancers and professionals that have achieved or are working towards a degree in dance. BSD's programs are designed to accommodate all ages and abilities. All students, whether in the recreational or intensive program, will be closely monitored throughout the year to make sure that they are in the appropriate level and program. Our annual program focuses on learning core technique and terminology, challenging the mind/body connection through movement, as well as improvisation and choreography.

I wish I could give this place more stars…read more My daughter started dance at the Y when she was in preschool. By 2nd grade she needed a different studio for several reasons. Checked out a few in town but I liked the non competitive atmosphere here. Jane (the owner) is the most personable manager you'd ever want to meet. The motto is that everyone is a star (and at the end of the year everyone gets a medal). Some kids do get trophies but not for competition reasons. They have programs for all level kids and everyone regardless of age, ambition, ability or socioeconomic level is treated equally. My daughter has been in intensive ballet for four years now and is in her second year of toe. She's given the drive and push she needs to succeed without creating an environment similar to certain reality show nightmares. She's worked her way onto performance team. It's something she's wanted since 2nd grade and she's happiest when she's there. She's just finished her second year on team. She is happiest when she's with her PT gang. If you want your child to enjoy himself/herself I suggest you go there. Everyone is equal and Jane and her daughter Meghan are available almost 24/7 via phone, email, txt, FB chat -- the only thing I haven't personally tried is FaceTime but I suspect if I needed to they'd make it happen (everyone deserves some down time). These ladies truly care about the whole student. What matters is that the focus isn't solely on how they dance. Taking the personal feelings of each student into account is part of the corner stone of what they hold near & dear to their teaching philosophy. If you need to hear more, feel free to reach out to me. I can't sing their praises enough. Every year I ask my daughter if she wants to go competition, and before I can finish the sentence I get an emphatic NO. If that doesn't say it all I don't know what else would.

I am a student at CPA and recently joined the performance team, which I am very excited about! I am…read moregoing into my fourth year at CPA and my third year in the ballet intensive program. Ms. Katelyn McMahon, the director of the ballet program, is very knowledgable and trustworthy. She is hard on her students but truly wants the best for them, and pushes them to succeed. Not only is she an outstanding ballet teacher she is also incredibly knowledgable about dance related injuries and physical therapy. I can not stress enough how much of an amazing person and teacher she is. She truly goes above and beyond. Jane, the owner, and her daughter Meghan, an assistant director, know each student individually and always makes sure all students feel welcome. I would feel comfortable talking to them about dance and non-dance related issues. Overall, after attending another dance school for a few years where I felt unwanted, I feel truly blessed to have come across CPA, when I was looking for a new dance school. The ballet intensive program is truly an intensive, complete with levels, auditions, end of year evaulations and teacher/parent conferences. I would highly recommend CPA to anyone, no matter what level or age. Truly an amazing, welcoming enviorment with highly qualified teachers and outstanding dance training.