This an ok dance place the recital is well organized but dance teachers at snobby. And if you talk…read moreto much they'll pull you a side and talk to you . Competitive students costumes are better quality then recreational students costumes.

Deb is a superstar! Your child will feel safe and accomplished here, with no pressure to compete,…read morethough their competition teams are top notch. They work with your child's schedule, so that kid's don't have to feel torn between dance and other things they would like to do. There are also classes for adults, whom always seem to be having a blast.

If you are looking for a dance class/school for your little one, I can't say enough about Bella…read moreBallerina in North Andover. This is a school that gets kids! Parents are allowed to watch class in a comfortable setting. The studio is fun, bright and adorably decorated (I'm happy as soon as I walk in). Dancers wear what they are comfortable in, no set uniforms. (You can buy adorable and reasonably priced dance leotards, shoes, headbands, leg warmers etc. right there) The teacher has a wonderful disposition she expects your child to listen, respect and perform, it isn't a problem because she is so great with them they WANT to follow in class. Class starts with a short fairy tail story. Then the teacher incorporates the story into that day's class. (Fairies? Sprinkle "fairy dust" on your legs to straighten them). They also do jazz and tap as well. Children get to wear a costume at the end of class (part of the fairy tail story) and have free dance with wands or ribbon streamers. The dancers earn hand stamps for a job well done (as well to distinguish between right and left ). Also, you aren't gouged for spring recital. You aren't expected to sell multi overpriced tickets. They also have great priced school vacation or summer themed camps. Really if you are looking for a great experience in a great location don't look any further.

My daughter has been dancing at Beat Connx for 10 years. She started off shy and unsure of herself,…read morebut with guidance and support from her dance teachers, she has grown so much. The teachers helped her confidence grow so much that she went from taking 1-2 dances to taking 5 dances and always wants to be front and center :) We wouldn't go anywhere else!

Amazing dance teachers and the owner is so talented she is the best!! Couldn't be happier!read more

Zumba with Sue at The Movement Center is one of the highlights of my week. One hour of shaking…read moreyour booty while listening to fun latin music - what could be better? You burn ridiculous amounts of calories and walk out of there a sweaty, hot mess. Despite The Movement Center's reputation for being a dance studio, you don't need to know how to dance to take Zumba classes, so don't let that intimidate you (if dancing - or learning how to dance - IS your thing, they also offer a wide range of adult dance classes, too.) The attendees in our class have all ranges of fitness levels, and Sue shows modifications of moves to meet all fitness needs. What is also great about The Movement Center's adult program is you can either purchase individual classes or a "class card" which gives you 10 classes at a discount. A major plus of the class card is that it can be used for any adult class and at any time. I have a very hectic work schedule that requires late hours and the occasional travel. Similar programs will often require that you pay in advance for six straight weeks of classes, and if you miss one, oh well. That's not something I can commit to. I like that this provides flexibility for my schedule.

I went on what must have been an off-season day (Thursday night) because based on the one other…read morereview, I expected a packed class. Only me and one other student showed up, and the place smelled like a sweat-fest (those ballerinas before us must have been workin' it). Teacher was casual, a very talented choreographer, and hungry because she kept going to the side of the studio to eat her dinner in between instructions. I didn't sweat (again, I think my body was tricked by the studio's aroma into thinking it wasn't necessary) but I did feel challenged by the routine. Only about 1/3 of the class time was dedicated to dancing; the rest was warm up moves, funkywalking across the floor, stretching, and ab exercises. The music choices were contemporary which was a plus. I would have liked to learn a longer routine than three counts of 8, but its all good.

We initially came to the DCU because we were looking for a studio that placed value on strong…read moretechnical training. We got that, and much more -- caring, professional faculty and staff, tasteful, age-appropriate choreography and costuming, and a supportive community of friends. In addition to strengthening her technique, my daughter is also learning commitment, perseverence, and teamwork. Highly recommend!

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!!!! This place tried to scam me…read moreinto paying my daughter's tuition of $350 twice. They were supposed to refund me for the last class and instead they come back asking for more money. They use the most ancient payment site out there and instead of doing the research on their end first DCU confidently emailed me saying that I had not paid the tuition. Somehow their inefficiency became my problem and I was required to provide evidence of payment along with a nonchalant statement in the email saying "If I did not respond on time then they could charge me $350" AGAIN. We decided to opt out of their recital and you still get charged for all the costume. Yet another way of getting money out of people. And the way they behaved is almost like looking down for not being part of the dance recital. I wonder what they made my daughter do in class if they were choreographing the dance with rest of the class. My daughter has delayed speech and the dance teacher made such a rude comment about a preschooler on the very last day of her class saying "oh your daughter does not follow directions while dancing". Since when did 4 year old start performing at Olympian level with a speech delay? Please do not believe this 5 star rating on YELP. Only 5 reviews and all 5 stars tells that they have removed other negative reviews and manipulated the reviews.

I was brand new to ballroom dance and was very nervous to take my first class. That all changed…read moreduring my first class! The instructors are all caring and knowledgeable and the owners welcome you in as if you have been there for years! I am now addicted and have been dancing there for a few years now. If you are an experienced dancer or a newbie as I was this is the place for you! This has truly been my get away from all the craziness happening in the world at this time. There are several rooms available in addition to a gorgeous ballroom and the studio is always clean! I have improved so much but more than that I have obtained more confidence in myself and made so many new friends that I am truly grateful for! If you have been contemplating trying salsa or smooth or latin this is the place to come! Don't wait...just do it!!

I was with Fire Beat for 14 months til I had a knee injury( not from dancing). As an experienced…read morecompetitor, I must say that this studio, by far, provided me with skill-set apart from other studios I've been to. Instructors are dedicated and patient. Admin director is great. Whether you want to dance competitively or socially, this is the place you will get what you would like, out of dancing.

excellent gymnastics place so appreciative that they are…read moreopened during covid to try and give the kids some sense of normalcy. owner is very hands.

We have been coming here for 2 years, driving up once a week from Boston. This is a fully inclusive…read moreenvironment for all abilities, which is why we continue to be extremely loyal. The owner Karen, cares deeply for her staff and patrons and wants only the best for children. It's well run, extremely clean and my children are better humans because of this gym. Along with gymnastics techniques, instructors instill confidence, embrace inclusion and provide the necessary attention for children who may need something extra whatever that may be. I think if someone has a negative experience, especially at a small business, it's more productive to share their concerns and criticisms directly with the people running the business.

My daughter loves her ballet class. The staff and teachers are wonderful. The only reason I…read moredidn't giveit five stars is because we have only done ballet and haven't tried the other classes yet. I would bet they're just as nice though

Polite, but kind of cold. Younger classes go through the same routine every week, and that is it,…read moreeven if the kids have grown beyond the movements. It's like the class is the same regardless of the ability of the students within it.