JL dance center is absolutely amazing. Words can't describe how wonderful the teachers, the…read morecurriculum and the overall atmosphere is. I have 3 children in dance and we have always felt loved and supported by staff. My kids adore their talented dance teachers. JLDC is truly one of a kind. And the performances are mind blowing. Boston Ballet doesn't come close. I am so happy we enrolled our children and have continued over the years. Thank you Joanne for this amazing dance center!!

Our five-year-old daughter loves her classes at Joanne Langione Dance Center, where she has been…read moretaking introductory classes for the last two years and is now taking three classes per week. We've only had positive experiences with teachers and management, and the new facility is beautiful and modern. It's a very popular dance school, so the parking lot can get a bit crowded, with many kids inside getting ready for or coming out of classes, but we would recommend JLDC to anyone.

My little dancer LOVES Creative Steps!!! Season after season she asks to come back…read more Miss Michelle is always taking care of every single detail and she does a great job communicating and even though she has lot of students she manages to know each of them and be sure they are in the proper class! Strongly recommended!!!

Really grateful that they have a camp with a daily program and availability, and they start at 3…read moreyears old! Miss Jess helped my almost-4-year-old feel immediately at ease, and I feel confident that I left her in very competent hands. There was plenty of supervision (2 adults + a CIT) for ~6 kids in the younger age group. I am sure she will be asking to go back!

My daughter is wrapping up her 2nd year in dance here and she has loved it. I've seen her embrace…read morethis new skill, and she really enjoys performing. I wonder if she is just naturally like this or if I should attribute this to All that Jazz- either way, I think it's great and they've been able to support her confidence in herself. Miss Deb is wonderful and enthusiastic- upon our first conversation with her, she was so helpful in making a class recommendation based on age and her ability. I love that she's also passionate about supporting their learning, development, and building that confidence not just for the stage but in LIFE. The instructors are also wonderful. Miss Ellen and the assistants are just great with the little kids and really ensure a positive experience in the studio. Can't say enough great things, and are happy to have made this decision to participate.

I really enjoyed the recital and appreciated the mood set by Miss Deb. I could tell how nurturing…read morean environment it was, from the very littlest dancers to the graduating seniors. With such a relaxed atmosphere, it was actually the first time I've ever not felt nervous while watching my daughter perform!

When you take that leap and allow your child to join a dance studio, you feel like you might have…read moreto drink the Kool-Aid and become a "dance mom" and that the dances will be too mature (putting it politely) for your child. This is the third year that my daughter has taken part in this program and I have to say that I am extremely impressed with the attitude and skills of all involved. Miss Pam knows her stuff and have a great knack for talking to "kids". This year my daughter did not know if she wanted to continue mostly because her friend moved away. Miss Pam called us up (something a busy study director does not need to do) and asked my girls was coming back and I explained this issue to her. She had me bring her in and she talked to her and listened to her. She found her a class and so far, she is enjoying the group. The whole recital thing at the end of the year is still too much for this humble introvert but it is not nearly as bad as I have seen at other studios.

I danced at Step-By-Step as a teenager at the original Newtonville location. Miss Pam was energetic…read moreand inspiring! She helped build my confidence and love for dance. I've since returned for adult classes at their Waltham studios, which are gorgeous! The sign on the door says dance school but this place feels more like a community. I'm looking forward to getting back into their adult classes this year!

My daughter had her fifth birthday party here. We had gone to a birthday here several months ago…read moreand she had her heart set on this place for hers. The two young women who led the event were absolutely wonderful managing several 4 and 5 year olds. Everyone had the best time, and I had parents telling me how much their kid loved it. Some said they would be signing their kid up for lessons! My one criticism is that it is pretty hard to reach someone about birthdays. I had left several messages and it took a few days for someone to return my car. It was much better once we were emailing, although I did have to email a few days before the event to confirm and ask when we could get in to decorate.

Both my daughter and son were enrolled in weekend classes for a while and it was fine. They…read moreenjoyed it most of the time so we kept at it. The instructors were just okay. My daughter had a hard time doing kartwheels and got no help at all while practicing, and felt defeated a few weeks in a row with a specific instructor who paid no attention to help her. Other instructor were better, but not all were created equal. I found the facility dirty and smelly, but tolerated it because the kids enjoyed it. We decided to try out the summer camp the following summer and I enrolled my daughter, who was 5 at the time, in for a few weeks. It was going fine until the third day I dropped her off. She was having a hard time with me leaving, and the young instructor was not particularly helpful. She gave her some coloring pages and was sitting with her talking to other instructors as I walked out of the building. I got in my car and a few minutes later started to drive away. I looked in my rearview mirror and saw my daughter had run out of the building alone into the parking lot looking for me. I jumped out of my car in a panic and grabbed her. When I walked back into the building, there was ZERO concern that they had not supervised my child and had not even noticed she had run out of the building. They looked at me like I was overreacting when I explained my concern. I was horrified by the lack of professionalism and disregard for my child. I will never return or recommend anyone to this facility.

Amazing little studio in Waltham. I took the blue barre bounce class with Grace and loved all the…read morejumping that was involved. It was a small class with 6 people in it. Grace helped me set up the barre on the trampoline, which is around your waist area. This is a cardio-centered class with lots of jumping up and down and side to side. We used weights for as part of an arm workout and barre section after each cardio portion of the class. Grace was great at keeping the energy up and the playlist was very upbeat and bouncy to go along with the class. The only thing I found weird was that you're facing the back wall and not the mirrors. The studio itself is in great shape. There are two rooms and they offer a variety of classes from barre, to spin, to a surf class. There are lots of different options for purchasing packages from a 5 or 10 pack class as well as membership options. I will definitely be back to try their surf class in the near future. The bathroom has lockers and showers (with towels and amenities). If you check in on Yelp, you can purchase 3 pairs of barre socks for $20!

I recently started to go to classes at this studio and have taken Barre + Cardio, Pound, Piloxing…read moreand my favorite Barre TRX. I love TRX and haven't found a lot of places that offer it. Combining it with barre is such an interesting concept and adds some extra intensity to the workout. I love that the classes are challenging, but not intimidating. I've wanted to try Piloxing (pilates and boxing) for a few years now and was super excited to see this being offered. All I can say is "Wow." I was dripping in sweat and my upper body was sore for days (in the best way possible.) All the instructors have been great, but Grace in particular, who is also the owner, is funny, approachable and has a great teaching style. At my very first class, even though she wasn't the one teaching it, took a minute to notice that I was a new face she didn't recognize and introduced herself. I'd definitely recommend this studio for some interesting and different classes to mix up your normal routine. There's also plenty of parking, which is a plus!

Just started training privately with Zoë and Melinda and I'm having a blast! I come in about once a…read moremonth. They share so many good details and aerial nuggets to explore, and it is a beautiful space to flow and create in that brightens up my training

Toxic and exclusive. They shouldn't take private lessons from people without experience then shut…read morethem out the door by deeming themselves too good and exclusive. Just brand your business as for professional training only.

I have been a student of Top Dance Studio learning from Igor and Ella for almost a decade. I began…read morelearning from them in Ukraine, and eventually came to the United States to continue with them because they are the very best! They are unmatched in excellence in every way, and I know I can always count on them to improve me as a dancer. In all elements of dance they are the top of the top, and I highly recommend them and Top Dance Studio to everyone!

Top Dance Studio has the most amazing team! Igor and Ella are truly incredible teachers, coaches,…read moreand mentors. As the best dancers, they teach great skills, wonderful discipline, and improvement in every way. I am so thankful for them and the mentors they are! I would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting to dance from beginner to world champion level and beyond!

Best dance experience! 3 years and going strong ... rec classes build a firm base for dancing while…read morekeeping the fun! Como levels push dancers to new heights, but no toxic environment in sight! Body positive, inclusive, and supportive! Highly recommend!!

Abigail is amazing! Recital is inspiring! Dancers learn so much more than how to dance, which…read morethey also do at the highest level.